In the year 2044, the world is gripped by an energy crisis and global warming, causing widespread social problems and economic stagnation. The primary escape for most people is the OASIS, a virtual universe, accessed with a visor and haptic gloves. It functions both as an MMORPG and as a virtual society, with its currency being the most stable currency in the world. It was created by James Halliday, who has recently died. His will left a series of clues towards an Easter Egg within the OASIS that would grant whoever found it both his fortune and control of the OASIS itself. This has led to an intense interest in all aspects of 80s pop culture, which Halliday made clear would be essential to finding his egg.
And actually now knowing the plot of the book it seems like it could be OK if it were handled correctly. I don't find the premise inherently objectionable.
And actually now knowing the plot of the book it seems like it could be OK if it were handled correctly. I don't find the premise inherently objectionable.
there is nothing wrong with wil wheaton though he himself is also a piece of 80s nerd nostalgia
You know what I'm noticing about that exchange is that the narrator can't defend his position at all without resorting to just naming surface elements and assuming they automatically mean quality
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if one calls something a job, even be it actual research, then one easily finds something else to do instead
quietly backs out of the room in shame
Or Ambush Bug.
me too, which makes me feel guilty sometimes
(Yes I know that objectively speaking there is nothing wrong with either of them, but still...)
Well yeah, that's what makes Ladyhawke such a great movie.