Ask Despain

[Rare]

if you could be any pokemon in the world, which one would it be, and why?

where does the name Despain come from (besides it just sounding cool, if there is another reason)?

why can't i be popular enough for this kind of thread? 

 

[Despain]

if you could be any pokemon in the world, which one would it be, and why?

Mewtwo. I wouldn't be giving up any humanlike intelligence to become like an animal, and in fact I'd be gaining intelligence. He's also powerful as hell.

But since there's only one Mewtwo, he's not really an available option. I'd probably pick Snorlax because he gets to live the ideal life.

where does the name Despain come from (besides it just sounding cool, if there is another reason)?

Here's a good one. A long time ago (and I mean a loong time ago, before I even really was a member of any forums or even used the internet much, when I had gotten RM2K from a friend on a CD), I started an RM2K project based on a guy named Derek Despain. He was this totally badass high schooler who had sex with his teachers and his principal. Then, of course, Satan showed up and abducted his computer teacher, his English teacher, his principal, and the class treasurer (all of which are hot girls, of course), and he took it upon himself to descend into hell and save them.

The project, despite being pretty much a joke, was actually pretty big for me. My first serious original spriting was done for this, in the form of awesomely animated sex sprites (I wish I still had them), and I learned a lot about ways to use pictures in RM2K. I was one of those cool guys who mastered the program through nothing but grit and experimentation.

Back to the question, the character's name was Derek Despain. I was thinking of names for the character, and I was looking through a deck of Magic cards. One of the artists had the last name Despain, so I went with it. Derek was a nice alliterated first name.

why can't i be popular enough for this kind of thread? 

It's not so much about popularity, it's about unpopularity. A lot of people had some valid questions about the community, my opinions on it, and my position on the forums.

Then again there are also some great questions like the pokémon ones. Actually these fun questions are pretty cool.

But actually, Rare, you're on the right track and you're a lot cooler than you were even a month ago. Keep at it, tiger. I actually like you now. A lot.

 

[Neverplayd]

So this topic is to help you get a better reputation? I thought it was an advice column...
I'll ask some general questions.
1. Do you have a pet?
2. What is your favorite activity? Favorite television show?
3. What is your favorite color?
4. How do you feel about the Bush Doctrine and Iraq War? (Does that seem out of place with the other questions?)
5. What are some of the most annoying things you have seen on this thread?
6. Bee-ing en inglish mayjur, duz baad spilleng ennoy u?

And here are some more serious questions(Or atleast questions relating your initial reason for starting this thread).

Yes. This place really is, for the most part, really immature as a whole. Not so much in general behavior, but in tastes, style, etc. And, well... I guess it is in the behavior too.

1. What is your plan to fix this(Since you are trying to fix this by being a mod)?
2. Do you feel immaturity is the biggest problem with this forum?
3. Weren't you immature once? (Don't lie...)
--If yes: Does that lead you to feel that you should be sympathetic to the immature people on this forum? (This question isn't meant to attack you, if it seems so.)

And since I thought this was an advice column, I thought up an question of advice to ask you before reading the first post. So I'm going to ask it anyways.

My dog is barking...(Well not anymore, but I'm sure he'll do it again soon.) Would you...
A) Give him a treat. (It'll shut him up. But makes him more spoiled and expect food from you.)
B) Put the muzzle on him. (It will make him shut up. But might be cruel...)
C) Ignore him. (He'll bark until he is tired. But there is only so much barking you can take. And there is only so much barking your neighbor can take :/)
D) Put the leash on him and take him on a walk. (He'll shut up, get exercise, and come home tired; going to sleep. But you have to actually get up...)
Hope you like these questions.

 

[Despain]

So this topic is to help you get a better reputation?

Not exactly. More that I know there are a lot of people that are confused by my actions, opinions, etc. I'm not trying to look good or anything, but to explain things. I tend to expect people to know certain things about me, which isn't really fair. Hell, it might even hurt my reputation a little if you find the right questions to ask.

1. Do you have a pet?

I personally don't, but my family has a dog, so he's sortof my pet when I'm home from college.

2. What is your favorite activity? Favorite television show?

Favorite activity: hanging out on irc. Favorite TV show: The L Word. I actually have more details about my top six TV shows here.

3. What is your favorite color?

I can't really give an exact answer to this, since colors are really relative and based on how they're being used, what for, etc. So I'll answer it in the only way I know how.

I really love control, so I mostly play blue, but I've always loved black as well. Blue and black is actually my favorite combination. My current favorite top five decks that I'm using (of of 20 or so) are: blue/black, black, black, blue/red, black/green. I hope that clears it up a little.

4. How do you feel about the Bush Doctrine and Iraq War?

I've avoided a strong opinion on this for a long time. I don't hate Bush like a lot of people do. In fact, I pretty much go by the "if someone gets elected in the first place, they're going to be doing their best" state of mind. I'm not a big political person, and I don't really have any desire to be the president.

This doesn't mean I don't have opinions. Being patriotic as I've already said in this topic, I do vote, and I really am glad that I'm able to. America matters to me, but I think that after a president is in office, no matter whether I voted for or against him (I would have voted against Bush btw, if I could have voted at the time), he should really be supported (well maybe not him, but his decisions). He may not be making the same decisions you or I would make, but he's doing his best based on what he knows. I really don't like people who spend so much time bashing Bush, because he actually seems to be a decent guy (other than the gay-hate and religion, but hey that's not what we're talking about here).

I'm not pro-war, but I'm not against it either. I don't think it was necessary, but now that we're there, I definitely agree that we can't leave.

5. What are some of the most annoying things you have seen on this thread?

Probably the first reply about the child molester. I obviously haven't molested any children (yet).

6. Bee-ing en inglish mayjur, duz baad spilleng ennoy u?

Depends on the word. Typos and shit I'm fine and I make them myself all the time. Some misspellings are hilarious and I make them intentionally. In something that should be professional, though, like a completed game or something, it annoys me.

1. What is your plan to fix this(Since you are trying to fix this by being a mod)?

At this point, we're pretty lost. We're still working on enforcing rules and guidelines, and we really want to encourage criticism and feedback, detailed project posts, etc. From here on out, we've made lots of little changes and really, compared to how this place was, the forum has come very far. The next big step that I think will help the community is the main website.

2. Do you feel immaturity is the biggest problem with this forum?

Yes, but an overall sense of immaturity from the community, not really from any individual member.

3. Weren't you immature once? (Don't lie...)

You'd have to tell me what you mean by "immature". I can, however, safely say that there was a time in my life when I did not have pubic hair.

On the internet, I was never immature in the way that members here are. There was a long time where, looking back on it now, I was really bad. But it wasn't anything like the kind of thing that I have a problem with this forum for. It's a yes and no. Obviously I was immature at times (even though maturity is relative), but I've never acted like the rmxp.org type of immaturity that I loathe.

--If yes: Does that lead you to feel that you should be sympathetic to the immature people on this forum?

Part of me is sympathetic. But that doesn't mean that I can't enforce rules and try to teach members how to be better.

My dog is barking...(Well not anymore, but I'm sure he'll do it again soon.) Would you...
A) Give him a treat. (It'll shut him up. But makes him more spoiled and expect food from you.)
B) Put the muzzle on him. (It will make him shut up. But might be cruel...)
C) Ignore him. (He'll bark until he is tired. But there is only so much barking you can take. And there is only so much barking your neighbor can take :/)
D) Put the leash on him and take him on a walk. (He'll shut up, get exercise, and come home tired; going to sleep. But you have to actually get up...)

I'd ignore him, and if he doesn't stop, yell at him to shut up. It's what I do with my dog.

 

[arcthemonkey]

Why does everyone hate me Despain quick before I kill myself I'm sorry I'll be a good boy I promise.

Also, comment on this if you would, being a college student - A- = stupidest thing in the world.

 

[Despain]

??? you're confusing me arc

 

[arcthemonkey]

Sorry, some friends of mine were talking today about how stupid the grade A- is. Like, there's no A+, so the only point of A- is to hurt good students.

How do you feel about it?

Maybe it's a silly question, but it's been on my mind I guess. Wanted to know what others thought.

 

[Despain]

Um, there is A+?

 

[Rare]

A+ is perfect o_o

 

[arcthemonkey]

Not in oregon

100% = A = 4.0
90% = A- = 3.5

 

[Despain]

What about 95%, huh sweetcheeks?

 

[rexxzecutioner]

Despain, oh brother, will you join me in my quest to bring back MIAC to the plebes?

 

[Anonymous]

Why do you and Teloch and Wumpi have to confuse us with your avatars and names?

we're all the same person. at least, despain and myself are. wumpi is sortof an appendage (a third arm, if you will) of despain.

 

[arcthemonkey]

95% = A = 4.0

The problem is that you can get straight A's and not have a 4.0, because there's no, say 4.5 to offset it...

Never mind...

Ignore me ^_^

 

[ArtBane]

When do you plan on playing arc IV? Oh and when can we hang out again so I can show you my mad Dedede skills?

 

[Axerax]

How many times have you actually viewed my project in all the years it has been posted on RMXP since it was on .net?

What do you honestly think of it, considering its been going for over 7 years now?

 

[rikuken]

Link Vs. Mario?

 

[Sonata]

What is the Seattle Five, who does it consist of?

 

[Despain]

Despain, oh brother, will you join me in my quest to bring back MIAC to the plebes?

This is a problematic question, you see. They do not deserve it, yet at the same time, it would make them worthy after they drink of it. As such, I am stumped...

When do you plan on playing arc IV? Oh and when can we hang out again so I can show you my mad Dedede skills?

I've been planning on playing it for a long time, but school has really been killing me. Over the break I had finally settled down to play it, only to realize that I hadn't downloaded it on this computer, so I played Chrono Trigger instead. Definitely this summer, I owe it to you guys.

Same answer for the next one. Although I'm horrible out of practice. My neighbors actually have my wii, and have had it for a couple of weeks now. I never really get the chance to play since my roommates are always around anyway.

How many times have you actually viewed my project in all the years it has been posted on RMXP since it was on .net?

Can't say. Dunno who you are or what your project is.

What do you honestly think of it, considering its been going for over 7 years now?

Same.

Link Vs. Mario?

Mario, hands-down.

What is the Seattle Five, who does it consist of?

Five of us who are going to live in Seattle in a year or so, when I get out of college. Me and Teloch will start it, and then Wumpi, Aiumi and Ashen will join us once they're done with school.

 

[Venetia]

Here's the question on all the young bachelorettes' minds:

Boxers or briefs?