Haikus Week 6: Schools of Magic

My flesh heals quickly
Can take any form I choose
Shape Shifting has perks

The vessels all burst
Hemorrhages through bodies
Messy Blood Magic

You don't need powers
States of Matter change by will
Phase Magic locks down

Atoms break apart
All existence a weapon
Nuclear Magic Ace

Your thoughts are nothing
Your memories illusion
With Light, I erase

The Undead will rise
Loved Ones and Foes will be used
Necromancy Magic

Moving with the Mind
Reality obeys thought
Telekinetic

Fire Emblem: Conquest

I completed Fire Emblem Birthright and jumped right into Conquest.

And I'll admit, this game is far more enjoyable than the last.  Most of all because of the amount of frustration it causes.  Fire Emblem Birthright felt like Awakening in that it was too easy to power your way through the game and ignore strategy.  Conquest will punish you severely for this mentality.

The enemies are tougher.  Your allies are weaker (and slower) When Fire Emblem has succeeded in forcing me to draw the enemy in one at a time and take more than 40 turns to clear a chapter, it has succeed into giving me what I seek.

On top of this boost to challenge, I like the story of Nohr far more.  They are a much more fleshed out nation while their enemies are the stereotypical good guys.  King Garon is obviously evil, and any advisory named Iago deserves the same amount of trust.  But the siblings in this path are much more interesting characters.

We have cold and distant Xander, overprotective and flirty Camilla, Smug and nasty Leo, and Genki Girl Elise. While their opposing siblings were more similar, these ones are not.  and while it may seem that Leo and Xander are similar based on the words I used to describe them, it is just untrue.

Now to the game play itself, chapters return with unusual objectives like the dreaded "survive chapters" and I have also dealt with vast enemy forces with a small force of allies.  These challenges have felt missing to me since Fire Emblem Radiant Dawn.

And the plot takes on the darker undertones that I expect from this series.  Namely an ancient conspiracy and a King who is doing whatever he can to get the main character killed while they are doing work for them.  And difficult is the name of the game in this series.

I cannot wait to see how this game plays out as well as see how part three: Revelations will bring the whole thing together. 

My Mother's Birthday

Today is my Mom's Birthday.  Even though I am roughly 1200 miles away from you, distance does not stop me from thinking about you ever day.

My mom has always been a hard worker who fights against the odds.  She stands firm in being a teacher while living in a country that has made it its mission to destroy each and every teacher in the land.  She fought hard to keep our family together when it looked like it would splinter asunder.  And she fought hardest of all, when her oldest son's life spiraled into the deepest levels of the abyss.  She did the best she could to pull me out from that dark pit.

And now, as I sit in my apartment in Florida, I want to let my Mother know how much I appreciate what she has done for me.  Compared to most people on the Autism Spectrum, I am very well adjusted.  I am in the unique position to stand up against bullies and nasty people.  A position I am only able to maneuver myself into through much effort by my mother when I was a child.

If I told you that I did not start talking until the age of four, I doubt you would believe me, but I assure you its true.  My mother took me to speech therapy so that I would start talking, and more importantly, slow down when speaking.  So I may talk fast still, but not as severe as before.

Really I could go on explaining all the wonderful things my Mother has contributed to my life.  But lets remember its her birthday today.  And that even on her special day, she is working as a Teacher.  It really is characteristic of who she is as a person.  She puts others before herself always.

"Anyone can be called  a Mother, but it takes a special someone to be called Mommy"

I love you today and always,

Your favorite oldest son.

Fire Emblem Birthright: Cleared

So this post is a little delayed, but that is fair since I delayed in finishing the game.

I completed Fire Emblem Fates Birthright.  I'll avoid spoilers in my review to the best of my ability. And although I knew going into the game that the difficulty was toned down for this path, I was a bit disappointed in just how easy the non bonus chapters were.  Except where I made really foolish mistakes, I completed every single Chapter in one try.

And I accept that.  I knew going in that Birthright is the easiest of the three paths.  In fact the only real challenge was the fact that most of the units received in this route are glass cannons or fragile speedsters.  Those explain the few levels I had to retry.  I got careless and overconfident and will admit, I thought I was playing Awakening again.

Of course, Tharja being a returning character (in a way) almost tricked me into thinking it was Awakening, and sadly, the game was easy enough that I could blindly charge in on many levels and just watch the enemy kill themselves on my units.

The game finally ramps up the difficulty on the last chapter of the game, but by then, my characters were far too strong.  And I felt like I was playing one of the earlier Fire Emblem Games where basically the Royal Units clobber everything with their unique weapons and "I Win" Buttons.

 Which leads to my other problem with Birthright.  The story is too simplistic.  Not what I a was expecting out of a Fire Emblem Game.  Of course the last chapter hints at a lot of the stuff that was not mentioned in Birthright, but still, I will keep my predictions of the true plot to myself and I would have liked to see more of it.  Also the very ending scenes where something drastic happens confirmed my suspicions of what is really happening.  And what I have to look forward to in Revelations.

With that out of the way, I am working on Conquest now, and I will have a Blog post very soon to talk about that game.

Until then, I recommend to buy all three games of Fire Emblem Fates and choose Birthright First

Haikus Week 5: 7 Sins of Christianity

Today I will not
Why work when rest is better
I am feeble sloth

I see what you have
I will take it as my own
I Envy you all

I crave food always
My hunger is unending
Now Gluttony Feasts

I want it all Now
Can't have it I'll take it Now
Greed is good all grab

I lash out at you
My sting resounds in the air
I am wrath, justice

My heart beats quickly
Desire overpowering
Lust consumes feelings

I am the greatest
All meaning of earth is me
Pride unlimited

Why Israel's Existence is the Only Hope the Palestinians Have

It is becoming overwhelmingly disturbing, the amounts of propaganda being thrown at the Jewish people, especially the ones who live in Israel as well as the countries supporters.  The media would have you believe that the word Zionist is akin to a Klansman or a Neo Nazi.

And what makes me even more sick.  Sick to the point that I am about to burst with anger as I write this post is that the Palestinians and their supporters are at the forefront of these statements. Organizations like BDS (Boycot Divestment Sanctions) which at their core are hate filled organizations who don't even care about the Palestinians at all.

And why should they?

Their goals are the destruction of the Jewish people.  The Palestinians are just a chess piece in that game. And just like Libertarians in America, they are duped, useful idiots. (And I find it most interesting that most Libertarians are opposed to Israel as well)

So listen to me Palestinians. BDS is not your friend. Jordan and Egypt are not your friends.(Probably) Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and the UAE are not your friends (definitely)

All the countries and many organizations around the world see you as useful human shields and foot soldiers as they continue to perpetrate terror and make money off of your misery.  And they make such incredible capitol off you, that they feel the need to flaunt such wealth in your face.  Have you looked at the houses your leaders have as opposed to what you do?

A while back a woman of black heritage came up to me yelling that her struggle was akin to the Palestinian struggle and I responded: "I agree, you are being screwed by your own government, just like them."

And as they are being screwed over by all these powers, what do you think should happen to you if Israel is gone?  Do you think you will actually get your own Country Palestinians?

If you think the answer is yes, you may want to look into why Jordan did not create a country for you when they had the chance.

You have been duped.  You are being used in a game far greater than all of us.  A game for money power and to a lesser degree, religious conquest.  And should you role end in this game.  You will be destroyed, like the pawns that you are.  You will outlived your usefulness.

However, should you defy these people which I know will be difficult which you have been raised and taught to do the very opposite of what I am about to suggest, I will tell you, Israel is your friend.

Israel is opposed to all the people who would see you harmed.  Israel is the one chance you have as Palestinians for a free country where you will not be killed for what you do and do not believe.  In a country where you will not be shot if you are Gay or Romani, Israel is the safest place for you to live.

And best of all, in a free country, if you disagree with what your government is doing, you can speak out.  This very concept is the reason Israel has been turned into your enemy in the media.  You true enemies have become saints because of censorship and lack of freedoms.

See beyond the propaganda.  See a future where you have a chance to exist.  Exist as a Human, instead of as a chess piece.

Haikus Week 4: Psudolegendary Pokemon

Dragonite first one
A Multiscale Outrage
Extremespeed quite strong

Tyranitar rocks
Sandstorm boosted stratagy
Edgequake Crunch Pursuit

Salamence terror
Intimidate and Moxie
Dragon Dance full sweep

Metagross Heavy
Clear Body surprise typing
Earthquake Iron Head

Garchomp game breaker
Sand Veil Rough Skin super hacks
Edgequake Iron Head

Hydreigon Terror
Levitate over danger
Versatility

Goodra cute Dragon
Gooey Sap Sipper Hydrate
Assault Vest No Sell