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Behavioral Analysis: Universal V Causal
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Posted: 7 years ago
Whilst searching for another site to play mafia on, I stumbled across this site:
On the site there is a section, for rules, tips, and theories of mafia. One of them was an explanation of behavioral analysis, split into two chapters:
Chapter 1: Analyzing Behavior: Causal Analysis
Chapter 2: Analyzing Behavior: Analyzing the strength of Analysis
Essentially what I'm going to do in this thread, is give a run-down of the chapters, explaining the basics of behavioral analysis, and why using the Universal scum-tell theory, as most players do, is a flawed way to play mafia.
"This is mafia, the entire point of the game is semantics" - Unknown Player
"How do we get better at playing mafia? At the end of the day, it all boils down to one thing: honing our behavioral edge. Role analysis and design speculation only get us so far, especially when the moderator designs his game well. Of course, behavioral analysis can be very difficult. Not only do you have to directly compete against another human being who is trying very hard not be discovered, but we also have to be able sift through the false leads created by our own teammates. We have to be able to distinguish between good evidence, and red herrings."
- Azrael, player on MTGSSalvation
Part 1: The basics- Universal Tells(Actus Reus)
In mafia there is alot of theories as to what is and is not a scum-tell. Most players have their own opinions, but we all seem to have a general sense of what is and is not scummy behavior. For example:
Player X defends player Y, this is considered the scum-tell of buddying, ergo, Player X is scum.
In fact in criminal law terminology, they concentrate on the "actus reus". The actions of their fellow players, and whether those actions help or hurt the town, and whether those actions look like one of the traditional mafia tells. The mens rea element (mental state) is deemphasized.
However in alot of cases using universal tells alone does not work. Why is this the case? Simply put, as a player gains experience, they gain knowledge of how they should act so as to not draw suspicion. This means that, scum suddenly arent commiting tells. Now the easy answer to this would be to throw universal tells out the window, however this doesnt need to be done.
In fact, Universal tells are a solid foundation for players to draw from, in all situations, but, as I previously pointed out, they're not the end of behavioral analysis.
"But the greatest downside to the scum tell method is that if you choose not to evaluate whether your evidence is reliable, if often won't be. Town players can easily max out a scum scale with activities that have completely innocent and reasonable townie explanations. When that happens, innocent townies become collateral damage, and the scum reap the benefits of pointless and preventable mistakes." - Azrael
Part 2: Causal Analysis(Mens Rea)
The Scum-Tell method may be excellent for beginner's, but as a player continues to gain experience, they realize that mafia is more than just crime and punishment. There is a component of empathy.
"Empathy? You mean we're supposed to feel sorry for scum?"
No, of course not. What is meant by empathy, is that we must analyze why a player has done what they did, to completelt determine whether or not that action was scummy or not.
"In the U.S. criminal system, the courts require not only proof of the actus reus, the criminal act, but also require evidence that the act was taken with the requisite mens rea, a guilty mind. That inquiry is even more useful for mafia, since the town is interested in "bad" actions only when they indicate a guilty mind."
With the Scum-Tell method, players are only focused upon the effect of the persons actions. When with causal analysis, the emphasis is placed more upon why a player performed a certain action, or posted a certain statement. To fully analyze a post causally three things must be determined:
1. The effect of the post (likely to help the town, or to hurt it).
2. The motivation for the statement (scum, or townie, true or deceptive, public knowledge or private insight?).
3. The player"s emotions/mood (For example, annoyance at being thrust into the spotlight, or confident that they"re right?).
The effect of a post is what actus reus players most focus on(most players on this site are of the actus reus mindset. A mons rea player instead, will focus upon the motivation behind a players actions.
Why not? Motivation. Is there a good reason why a townie would say that Mary is scum? How strong is that reason? Does Johnny Scumsucker's wording sound like his massive PBPAs are more focused on impressing the town, than on serious analysis? We want to ask whether the motivation (if any is provided) reads like a lie. If it is unconvincing, feigned, or dishonest, you have good evidence of scum. If it's plausible, genuine, and natural, you are probably dealing with a townie.
Lastly, it"s important to consider the player"s emotions or mood. If they"re under attack, how are they dealing with it? With righteous anger, or are they nervous, or bitter? Townies and scum players react to pressure in very different ways, and with experience it becomes possible to identify some of the trends. More on that in the following post.
Up next: Part 2- Analyzing the strength of Behavioral Evidence, and the four types of tells:
- Universal
- Logic
- Possible
- Emotional or Attitude
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Part 2: Analyzing the Strength of Behavioral Evidence
"So, you"ve got a case on a player you think is scum. But how can you tell if you"ve got a rock-solid case, or a crumbling foundation?
There"s a good deal of misinformation floating around about the relative strength of scum tells. It"s certainly not a cut-and-dried field. However, there are a number of tells that seem to have proved their worth over the years, just as there"s a body of tells that have proven shaky at best, and baseless at worst.
For my own purposes, I use four classifications of scum tells to help me evaluate their strength. Universal tells, logic tells, possible tells, and emotional or attitude tells."
Universal Tells- These are the traditional slip-ups that have come to be recognized through years of playing and studying of the game by players. They are activities where the most common explanation of the tell is that the player is scum, and there is a reliable, proven correlation between the behavior and mafia players. A short list of some of the more common examples could include:
- Malicious OMGUS attacks in the face of pressure
- Atypical Patterns of participation
- Waffling and taking both sides of an issue
- Lying
- Poor, unpersuasive, or faked vote rationales
- Unusual timing of a claim or role information
Oftentimes these tells are hard to distinguish if one is not paying close attention to a persons posts. Not only this, you throw in that townies oftentimes will commit these tells. This is where the previously explained causal analysis comes into play. Why did that player commit the tell? What motivation did they have behind their actions?
Logic Tells- "Logic tells are errors of argumentation, such as evasion, misrepresentation, OMGUS, and ad hominem. While equally well known to most players as the universal tells, many of us fail to distinguish between the two. Most often, we make the mistake of equating logic tells with universal tells. Sadly, this is not the case, and this failure to acknowledge the differences between the two has led to countless mislynches over the years." - Azrael
The reason behind this is in most cases, Logic Tells are not caused by a players affiliation, but rather, by idiosyncracies of the player themself. It is critically important that townies recognize that the negative effect of an activity, such as ad hom or misrepresentation, is not the best indicator of whether it is a genuine scum tell. The best indicator of whether a tell is genuine is if there is not a more reasonable and more likely townie explanation for the action.
Logic tells should be used to support cases only in rare and exceptional circumstances. They will mislead you more often than they will help you.
Possible Tells- The next category, possible tells, differs in one significant way from universal tells. Similarly to logic tells, they rely on assumptions. If such and such is the case, then that player may be committing some universal tell, such as defending a scum buddy for poor reasons. There is an additional logical step involved in believing that it is a true scum tell: we must believe in condition X, in order to think that Y is a scum tell. These assumptions more often than not prove to be false rather than true.
As a general rule, conspiracy theories and complicated alleged gambits rarely turn out to be true. In most cases, what the activity seems to be on its face is exactly what it is in truth. Paranoia is one of the gravest and most common dangers to the town keeping its judgment objective and insightful. Instead, players should concentrate on what is most likely to be true, and not on far-fetched worst case scenarios.
Emotional or Attitude Tells- "Unlike the other tells, mindset tells aren"t based on a player"s conduct, but on the more intangible behavioral traits lying behind their posts. Despite being more subjective, they can often be quite useful in determining their alignment, because players tend to exercise less control over them. Just as certain universal tells are usually caused by a scum mindset, the emotions and attitudes players show during the game can be very useful clues to their alignment. A typical townie mindset could be described as inquisitive, pro-active, confident and decisive, self-righteous under pressure, and unafraid. Some of the more typical scum fallacies are self-consciousness, contemptuous dismissal of others" arguments, posting just enough to avoid notice, deceit, manipulation, being prone to faulty logic, showing more concern over plans and irrelevant debates than with finding scum, a tendency to use uncertain language in connection with lynch targets so as not be proved wrong later, a tendency to attack weaker or more inexperienced players, and being nervous or overbold in presenting their role-claim."
To sum this up:
1. Universal tells can be strong evidence of guilt. However, it is vitally important to examine the context to see if a reasonable, pro-town rationale exists.
2. Logic tells and possible tells are unreliable and should be used only with extreme caution.
3. Analyzing a player"s emotions and attitude for scum or town patterns can be a good indicator of their alignment.
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Posted: 7 years ago
This is pretty awesome. Long read but worth it.
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I'll give it a read later. I feel like one of my weaknesses as town is behavioral analysis so this should help.
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Posted: 7 years ago
This is good stuff. It has been bookmarked.
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Posted: 7 years ago
Love it. Should help me once I find my first game.
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Life moves fast. For those of you still keeping up with this blog, I am sorry. I am so bad about doing things consistently and this blog has fallen victim. In fact, I think that has been the biggest struggle for me this semester. Not only am I bad at keeping up with things consistently (i.e. I have trouble remembering to drink water every day, it seems like a hassle like I drank a bunch yesterday, so why to I have to drink more today…. I digress…), but I also distrust consistent relationships. This is a direct quote from me about two weeks ago, " I just wish Jesus wasn't always so consistent in His love for me, I don't get it and it kind of freaks me out" I could blame this on never staying in one place for more than three days growing up, the sudden loss of my little brother, or the close family friends that cut ties because it was time to "circle the wagons" (still not sure what that means, but I haven't talked to them since to figure it out). In reality, I am just a broken person, and I have been seeing the effects of that through the lens of consistency (or lack thereof) recently.
Whenever I see a new piece of my messed up heart, I am tempted to back away. I don't want to explore the depths of it because it is venturing into the unknown and I will probably get crushed. I am fearful of exploring the brokenness because I think the brokenness holds enough power to either make or break me. Essentially, I think it has defining power over my life.
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I am going to try and explain how I came to this conclusion which requires taking you deep into the mind of Taryn….if you want to jump ship now, I'll understand.
So basically for while now, I have been believing that my brokenness defines me. I know what you're thinking..What, that can't be, Taryn, you are so wise and smart and perfect, how could you be believing such a lie. I know, I know, I cover it so well…anyways there are two basic lies…
- I believe that I am too broken and I need to wait to get it together before I can do anything productive.
- That I am not broken enough. Now that my life is just a little less shamblely then it was last year (i.e. not ignoring all my issues by leaning on a sickness that was slowly killing me), so therefore I am irrelevant and the Lord can no longer use me to show His great power.
I will start by addressing the second lie-No. Just no. Nothing about that makes any sense. Also, I really don't believe this one that much, just every once in a while the ole E.D. thinking likes to twist God's truths to tempt me back into old habits. It doesn't work. I don't need to be on death's doorstep in order to see Jesus' grace and redemption. It just makes me laugh at how illogical I can be, and I thought you might enjoy a chuckle.
So the first one- the one I do believe more often then not.
Ecclesiastes 11:4 says, "He who observes the wind will not sow,
and he who regards the clouds will not reap."
I have been camping out in Ecclesiastes all semester, and when I read this for the first time, I felt like the Lord was gently slapping me with truth. I have spent so much time trying to make sure I am ready for things. Watching the metaphorical wind and clouds, waiting for the perfect time. I think I will somehow have a magical moment and know that I have arrived. My life will now be "together" and I will feel like a real grown-up. In reality, my life has always looks quite the opposite. I decided to both drop out of school and go to treatment, as well as change my life plan and graduate this year based on a week or less of thinking about it. Yet, both times I have been so certain that is what the Lord would have for me. Never once have I felt ready to do something before doing it, usually its halfway over before I realized I have started. Even with all this evidence (my actual life and scripture) I still think I will one day arrive. I will be perfectly fixed.
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There is no arriving, so stop waiting.
I wrote this down over the summer on a train in Europe and I never understood it until now. This notion that I will "arrive," that there will be a time when I have my life together and it all makes sense will never happen. And the more I wait for it, the more I am just watching the weather instead of faithfully planting the seeds. I will never reap because I will never sow because I have decided to be paralyzed by brokenness instead.
When I watch the wind and the clouds, I am relying on myself. All of the sudden there is an overwhelming pressure to know everything. I have to not only fix myself, but understand exactly what I am to be doing at all times. I have to plan each and every step. It always fails because I inevitably see more brokenness in my life and just loop right back around to square one- trying to fix myself.
All of this is still just points back to me and my brokenness. I am missing the whole point. I will always be broken. I am not defined by that brokenness. It has no power over me. I am defined my Jesus and Jesus alone. I don't have to be the one to fix myself. I do not have to worry if the wind and the clouds are perfect for planting- the God of the Universe has that under control. All I have to do is faithfully plant the seeds. To trust that the Lord is doing work in me and through me. He knows I am broken and still chooses to use me.
That truth is freeing. Its not me. I can be broken, the Lord will use me. I can stop trying to figure it all out. I can just faithfully take it one step at a time.
It seems a fitting time to let you all know- I am leaving for Greece on December 9th to volunteer at a refugee camp for two weeks. Honestly, I am not sure why I am going besides I feel that there is something the Lord has for me on this trip. I am broken and run down going into this literally on the heels of an incredibly busy semester. Would you pray for me in this time? That I would trust Jesus will work through my brokenness. That I will not try and just stuff it down out of fear that my broken heart will hinder me. I am not defined by it, and need to lean into that truth. That this wouldn't just be blog post, but this truth would truly saturate my life.


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At the heart of the film is a small group of heroes, courageous Deaf men who set out to expose the priest who had abused them and sought to protect other children. Gibney uses the voices of actors Chris Cooper, Ethan Hawke, Jamey Sheridan and John Slattery to tell the stories of men abused by Murphy. However, it is the faces and expressions of the courageous Deaf men that illustrate the indelible effect Murphy continues to have on their lives.
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"Gibney's most powerful film… "— NPR
"A filmmaker bold enough to retell this tragedy…"— New York Post
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text: Helen Oyeyemi: Biography 10 dec 1984 Helen Olajumoke Oyeyemi is a young British writer was born in Nigeria on December 10, 1984 and migrated with her parents to live in Britain. There she attended Cardinal Vaughn Memorial School and later Corpus Christ College, Cambridge where she studied political and social sciences.Oyeyemi was an avid reader as a child and she particularly loved fairytales, the influence of which is reflected in her stories. Her making as a writer might have begun in her childhood when she felt the need to re-write the endings of stories she did not like. A further impetus for her writing was the fact that she grew up in a storytelling tradition, so the transition to writing came almost naturally. Helen Oyeyemi is a very talented writer who wrote her first book when she was only 19 and still in high school. Her writing ability also extends to drama as she scripted two plays while attending university. On their performance, they were highly praised and were later published as books. Since then, she has gone on to write four more novels with the third one, White is for Witching, winning the Somerset Maugham Award. It has also been translated in French. Oyeyemi, in her novels, juxtaposes the spiritual and the real world and they tend to have a strain of very dark humour. They are grounded in the traditional fairytales but with the author's own peculiar twists and re-visioning which defy the normal. Her name was included on the 2013 Granta Best of Young British Novelists as someone to watch for future performance as a writer of note. She also appeared on the 2009 list of Venus Zine, a magazine that features outstanding young women in music, culture and fashion. Helen Oyeyemi is very active in literary circles, serving as judge for book prizes and awards. Oyeyemi is a religious person who finds time to do voluntary work. She is also what one might call a "city-hopper" as she enjoys visiting and living in different cities in the world.


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The 2 main topics at the 53rd Annual March Meet were, the new all concrete track and the weather. The new concrete track performed very well. Many of the contestants in the Index classes went to fast in their first qualifying round. The weather on Friday was a comfortable 70 degrees, Saturday began nice but as the afternoon went on it got colder. The cooler temperature was great for horsepower but in the early evening the track got to cold. After the first elimination round for Top Fuel and Funny Cars, the racing was halted. Sunday the racing was rescheduled after high winds and rain shut down the event.
It took an extra six days, but it was well worth the wait for nostalgia drag racing fans as the March Meet completed its 53rd run on Saturday 3-26-11. Funny Car winner was Kris Krabill, from Orange, CA., in Gary Turner's "The Pedaler," a 1978 Plymouth Arrow, beat No. 1 qualifier Jason Rupert from Yorba Linda, CA, who was driving the Mert Littlefield '69 Mustang tribute car. Krabill was a classic "holeshot" winner over Rupert, getting off the line faster and to the finish line first, despite a slower time. Krabill ran the quarter mile in 5.90 at 242.41 mph. to Rupert's 5.82 at 250.78 mph. In Nostalgia Top Fuel, White, the No. 1 qualifier from San Diego, CA., finally shed his March Meet bridesmaid status and got a bit of revenge by beating the tough Brett Harris, from Kaysville, UT. White ran a 5.70 at 249.21 mph to Harris' 5.78 at 251.34 and claimed his first March Meet win.
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The new all-concrete track performed very well. Many of the contestants in the Index classes went to fast in their first qualifying round.
Drag racing royalty Shirley "Cha-Cha" Muldowney, was serving as this year's Grand Marshal. She made three straight March Meet Top Fuel finals (1980-82), winning it all 1981. "It was the top win in and around the NHRA national events," she said. "If you won Bakersfield, you were competitive to go and run the other big races"
"Mousie" Marcellus (L) was on-hand with the famous "Winged Express".
"The Mongoose" Tom McEwen was signing autographs.
Mooneyes own "Chico" was there with his portable store.
Last years Top Fuel Champion Adam Sorokin.
Legendary Crew Chief Austin Coil (flowered shirt) discuses "things" with NHRA Funny Car driver Gary Densham (black shirt on the right).
"Hands-on" Famoso Raceway operator Blake Bowser (L) with Fontana Dragway manager Mark Dawson.
NHRA Funny Car Champion Robert Hight (L) talks with drag racing legend Roland Leong.
Over 350 race cars competed in 10 classes
Funny Car winner Kris Krabill, from Orange, CA., in Gary Turner's"The Pedaler," a 1978 Plymouth Arrow.
Funny Car runner-up was #1 qualifier Jason Rupert from Yorba Linda, CA, who was driving the Mert Littlefield '69 Mustang tribute car.
Top Fuel winner, Rick White, was also the #1 qualifier from San Diego, CA.
Top Fuel runner-up was Brett Harris, from Kaysville, UT.
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A 60-year-old Ohio pastor who was in prison for 7 years for stabbing a man, married his teenage bride, Reba Kerfootruba, who is 19 years and got her pregnant. See video below the page.
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Miller is reportedly now building a bigger home so he can split his time between his two women, whom he calls sister wives.
He claims to have been blessed by God to have two women and he believes it was the right thing to do.
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At a certain age, children get scared in the dark and hardly fall asleep. A lot of them are scared to wake up in a dark room when they had a nightmare or something. A little night light could be a help there. More information >
Night lights have the advantage that your little one can independently use them and not flee into the parents' bed. Thus they start to learn very early how to cope with problems and find solutions.
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Precious Lord, we praise you for this day, for with the sunshine and beautiful weather it is easy for us to lift up our voices in shouts of "Hosanna!" Our souls have so longed for the beauty of life and creation around us, that it can be hard to reconcile the anxieties, fears, and desolation that we not only feel hearing of all you suffered as you journey to the cross, but also in the world around us. We pray for all those who gather to celebrate both Palm Sunday as well as remember your trials and sufferings. We pray especially for those in Egypt this morning, who gathered to celebrate and remember You, but found their church homes bombed because of their gathering. O God, we take our freedom to gather together to worship You for granted, forgetting that there are millions around the world who gather to worship you at the risk of their own lives, and yet for your love, for the sacrifice you made for us on the cross, nothing can stop them from gathering. Be with the families of those who lost loved ones so unexpectedly today, and we pray for your comfort and presence to be especially near to them during this time.
O God, we pray for your beloved children in Syria, Russia, Chechnya, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom, where gas attacks and hate-inspired crime have taken the lives of children you love. Human lives are precious, and even when people commit crimes we don't understand, we know that they are still your children, who bear your image. We pray for doctors and nurses who work to save lives in these countries and nations, who fight to preserve life even at the cost of their own health sometimes. Be with our world leaders, guiding them, that they would be more concerned with the desire to preserve life, harmony, and peace, rather than grasp for power at the expense of the lives of others.
Living God, we ask that you would be with us as we continue moving into this new season. We feel the ending of the academic year looming closer, with new transitions awaiting us just around the corner. God, help us to be present in these moments, that just as we are not to rush through this Holy Week to Easter morning, so too are we called to live into the transition moments when we feel pulled in so many directions. We pray for those who feel the pulling of disease and sickness, no matter how hard they will their bodies to fight, and ask that you would give them strength to whether the darkest of days. We pray for those who feel the darkness of the tomb, who are surrounded by anxiety, depression, loneliness, and feelings of being unwanted, and unloved. We ask that you would be beside them in the tombs, reminding them to breathe, and that you are beside them, shining your light and fighting the darkness alongside them. We pray for those who are in seasons of joy, and ask that you would help those who are celebrating the beauty of life, that it is only possible because of your love and grace, and that they would be filled with gratitude and thanksgiving.
We lay all of our prayers before you O God, and we pray together now the prayer that you taught us, saying, Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
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Terminator Salvation – T-HOPE Edition
Aside from the newly created opening and changed ending, this fanedit removes Kyle from Skynet's hitlist and makes John enemy number 1. Skynet doesn't know about Kyle's importance. It only knows about John Connor because of his radio broadcasts that inspire people and spread hope among humanity. Skynet sees this as a potential risk and wants him terminated. Sarah Connor's original tape message has been restored.
Marcus has been given some flashbacks to slowly reveal his past. Tried to have the various Terminators appear more menacing and dangerous, and cut most of their illogical actions. Last but not least are little cuts and changes in various sequences throughout the movie.
This fanedit tries to improve the movie. I don't think Terminator Salvation can be saved, or turned into a good movie, worthy of being part of the Terminator saga. It will remain a very flawed and disappointing movie. However, this fanedit tries to make it watchable at least.
It took a lot of planning, specially gathering the clips for the intro. And then it was simply just do it. I always hate the 5.1 audio mixing in the process of creating a fanedit (specially when you create your own scenes from scratch), so extra motivation was needed for that phase. But in the end, I knew my fanedit would be better then the theatrical cut (I'm not ego-tripping here, but the official cut is so incredible bad that almost anything is better), so I had to release it!!
The Director's Cut of Terminator Salvation has been used for this fanedit.
- Created new intro titles that shows the results of the nuclear fires, humanity's struggle after it, the first attack by machines and a nightly fight between men and machine. Added Edgen's Terminator Theme performed by Justin R. Durban.
- Removed missile POV, start with explosion.
- Removed the T-600 attacking John Connor. If a Terminator pops up behind you, you should be dead as its mechanical hand should already been ripping out your heart.
- Cut Ashdown calling John a prophesized leader. Cut Resistance Command knowing about Kyle Reese and his importance. John Connor is number one on the hitlist. Changed dialogue so Losenko says Connor is number one.
- Cut Connor's arrival because it shows a complete airbase with bright lights. The machines should have noticed this and already attacked that base. Unfortunately I couldn't remove these kinds of shots later on in the movie.
- Changed Sarah Connor's message on tape into the original one from 'The Terminator.' Too bad I couldn't change the photograph into the original one.
- Conversation between John and Kate. Cut "Kill Kyle Reese. Reset the future. No John Connor." This line just feels like an insult to the IQ of the fans. Plus I think if John and Kate were living together for over 15 years, this would be already very clear to them and no need to repeat such stuff.
- Tightened up the T-600′s attack on Marcus. Cut some staring at each other, T-600 turns around now and immediately starts firing. Cut some of the shooting so it looks like the T-600 is more accurate and Marcus was saved at the last moment by Kyle Reese. Also tightened up Kyle activating the trap for the T-600. Hopefully making the T-600 appear a bit more dangerous. Also cut a little bit of the T-600 shooting its foot to escape the trap.
- Created a "nightmare" flashback sequence in Marcus has some weird flashes of being in jail talking to a woman (Serena) with a sudden and weird ending.
- Cut Aerostat identifying Kyle Reese by name. Also cut some driving and Kyle telling it's the first time ever he's driving a car.
- Cut some dialogue of the meeting between Marcus & co and the people at the gas station (removed "You point that gun at somebody, you better be ready to pull the trigger.").
- After shooting the thug in the knee, Blair doesn't show any pity or remorse for the one who tried to rape her. She doesn't toss her bag with antibiotics to him. Life after Judgment Day is more about survival.
- Removed campfire scene. A fire in such an open place would definitely get the machine's attention. Plus the conversation was really lame.
- Cut first trembling mine when Marcus walks through the minefield. The reveal of Marcus being a hybrid is now much more of a surprise.
- Marcus' face is now shown when he says "My name is Marcus Wright."
- Created dream flash / flashback about Marcus signing away his body to Cyberdyne to reveal his background and complete the flashback series of his past. Somehow this reveal with his screaming works more in an emotional way.
- Cut the 4 (hybrid) silhouettes at Skynet while people are being processed. Also cut Kyle being identified by the machines. He just gets picked out of the row because of his positive skin type.
- Cut John mentioning Kyle to Ashdown while trying to talk Ashdown out of attacking Skynet while there are still prisoners inside.
- Used Connor motivation speech from the theatrical cut.
- Cut Marcus sending Kyle's cell location to John. John just gets the message (could be from Marcus, could be from Skynet–who knows). This also omits having Kyle's name in Skynet's system.
- Removed some of Skynet Serena's lines. Also removal of any display of Kyle on screen. Couldn't remove all cringe worthy lines unfortunately.
- Cut John screaming to Star to run away.
- Cut the T-800 throwing John around. John meets the T-800, then fires his gun. That's it.
- Cut T-600 shooting John in the shoulder. Useless part that doesn't get addressed to later on, more a leftover from the original Project Angel act.
- Reconstructed the ending. Marcus dies when the T-800 destroys his heart. Connor only gets scarred, then escapes and flies away while the Skynet building explodes. At the desert camp Kate is sad/emotional because she almost lost John. John gives Kyle his jacket which makes Kyle now a part of the resistance. Kyle Reese buries someone (not John Connor) while discovering the Sarah photograph while John Connor is flown away and gives an (extended) voiceover.
- Added fanedit credits.
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October 18, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
This one has been on my CURIOUSITY LIST for a while now…
I really enjoy the whole TERMINATOR Franchise. I absolutely LOVE the now cancelled TV series (shame on you FOX). I haven't really not enjoyed any of the previous movies. The first two are brillant. T3, while a bit too heavy on the humor, greatly entertained me in a otherwise dismal summer of blockbuster blunders. And I even like T4. Yes, even as a casual fan I noticed the continuity issues, but as a WAR MOVIE, I think it worked pretty well.
So when I read T-Hope's thread and intention for this movie, I was very excited.
And now after watching, I am pleased to say I was not disappointed.
From a narrative restructuring point of view, this edit is excellent.
All cuts and reorganizing of scenes completely work and improve the overall story.
The new opening was very clever and I was impressed.
The editing of Marcus into a supporting character works well.
The handling of Kyle also works and makes more sense now.
So, again from the storyline perspective, exceptionally well done.
On the technical side, there a few minor issues, all which have been brought up by previous reviewers.
I too found the audio a bit quiet, but nothing distracting or significant. I just turned up the volume and
ate my popcorn!
A few cuts are very hard and noticebale. Also, many of transitions could use another pass to smooth them out.
But despite this, I still found this movie very enjoyable.
I would give this edit a solid 7/10.
Thanks for the fun T-Hope!!!
August 31, 2010 @ 11:19 pm
I came into this edit as a blank slate. I never watched the original in the theater, and because of the lack-luster reviews, the bargain-sale DVD I bought on clearance from Blockbuster remains unwatched on my shelf.
So with a fresh slate and no frame of reference I have to say that largely, T-Hope has crafted a movie that narratively, works fairly well and overall, I was able to enjoy the story and sights.
Visual quality was hard to evaluate as I was watching this on a small screen. It didn't present anything that looked bad, visual edits worked well, however the new introduction felt occasionally off as the film quality from various sources varied wildly. However, the manner in which they presented Judgement Day far outweighed the visual inconsistency. The only scene I think I might have cut was the insertion of Dr. Silberman, its video quality was so drastically different and overall feel was so 'cheap' for lack of a better word that it pulled me out of the montage which I had previously been pulled into.
Audio wise I noticed many hard edits, but to be fair I was listening with headphones which are exceptionally unforgiving. But there were a few where the beat and pace of the music simply didn't fit well, and then a few seconds later would have the same mis-step as the next scene came on. One that stands out is during the sequence where Marcus is learning about himself, and then makes his choice.
Because I haven't watched to original yet, I can say that I only noticed a few areas where something was obviously missing. While any overt mention of Skynet knowing who Kyle was, it was obvious from the footage left in that they were looking for him as the machines scanned him very specifically and reacted once he was Identified. Even without the supporting confirmation I could feel that something had been removed, which is further compounded by him being in specific isolation at Skynet and the fact that he was how Marcus leads John into the trap. More than enough was left on screen that I knew the subplot even with it being gone.
Marcus however was handled wonderfully. Reading the above reviews something was obviously cut at the beginning, but I never felt its absence, his story unfolded perfectly. I did not have a problem with the filter on his memory flashback. Not having seen the original i didn't know that this was not original so good job.
Again, and this is not really in T-Hope's hands, it was obvious that Marcus was suppose to be rescued in the final portion of the action sequence, if only because this is a big-budget Hollywood film. There are enough markers left that you know he's supposed to get out of there somehow, and from reading the above reviews I guess this is true. T-Hopes method of editing out the heart surgery works well and seems a good choice, as described it's a ridiculously over-the-top and contrived story point.
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T-Hope has assembled a decent story out of what appears to have been a mess of a theatrical release, but even without seeing the original I could feel the edits and missing pieces.
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July 31, 2010 @ 1:49 am
Terminator Salvation – T-HOPE Edition
Admittedly, it's been a while since I've seen the original cut of T4. However, because of this, it's easier to judge this edit without constantly thinking "this was cut, that's gone, wtf that's new" and so on. So let's cut right down to it.
From a story standpoint, the edit is sound. Even knowing in the back of my mind that Marcus was a Terminator, his reveal was "shocking," if you catch my drift. Also, the new intro. Ace. Absolutely awesome. (out of curiosity, did you use any shots from the movie "The Road"? Thought I spotted some. Anyhow). The intro really helped to set the mood. The only minor niggle I had with the story is why Blair suddenly decided to help Marcus. The scene with them after the attack helped to build their relationship, and without it, something just feels…off somehow.
I watched this on my laptop, so I have a feeling that video issues are going to be more apparent than on a DVD/TV. So take the next section with a humongo grain of salt…
Video was decent. The quality was consistent throughout, with a few exceptions: I noticed some interlacing during the intro. I don't remember where exactly, but it wasn't too distracting at that point, so it wasn't too big of a deal. There was a shot in the first bit before the bomb goes off of a blonde woman in an office where the quality was noticably lower. Same thing with the shots of the bombs going off that was taken from Battlestar Galactica. I didn't notice any other issues until the end…when Connor is being carried out of the Skynet facility at the end, the picture lookeda bit blurry, and the framing seemed off, almost as if the picture had been zoomed in on. Also, there was some interlacing on the final shots in the helicopter before Connor set off the fireworks show. And then…the strangest thing happened…the picture was amazingly sharp and clear during the helicopter finale and to the end. I was…confused. Finally, the final shot of Kyle at the end looks a bit stretched out.
Audio was great. Even on a stereo setup with my laptop speakers, I could still hear some directional sound effects and the like. Good show. I only noticed (read: remember) one hard audio cut, where the fire scene with Blair and Marcus was cut.
Now, for the edit: I didn't notice anything (aside from the fire scene and the T-600 attacking Connor at the start), so all was good. However, there was a minor inconsistency in the edit: T-HOPE states that he cut the T-600 popping up behind John because, and I quote, "If a Terminator pops up behind you, you should be dead as its mechanical hand should already been ripping out your heart." A very sound point…but shouldn't that same point apply to the Terminator that pops out of the water during the opening base raid? Food for thought. Also, the fadeout to Marcus's nightmare was…eh. Not sure how I felt about it. The filter on the dream was questionable as well. However, the second nightmare sequence during his "reveal" was probably my favorite sequence in the entire edit.
Overall, a very solid effort. The video stuff I mentioned earlier is really holding me from giving a higher rating. Perhaps it will look nicer once burned to a disc and played on a different system. However, editing is mostly sound, story was solid for the most part, and audio was close to perfect. THIS is what T4 should have been (or a very close approximation) the first time around.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Video: 6/10
Audio: 8.5/10
Overall: 7/10


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IDFA . . . May 17, 2017
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy launched on Monday a new campaign called "Undeniably Dairy™" to remind Americans of all that is good about dairy, starting at the farm and ending with an ever-growing variety of foods they love. The multiyear effort is the first campaign of its kind.
In addition to showcasing the undeniable taste and enjoyment that comes from dairy, like a warm slice of pizza or a yogurt parfait on a summer day, the campaign will spotlight the undeniably positive role the dairy community plays in America today. A variety of multimedia content will remind people of the starring role dairy plays in special moments, while also sharing how the industry continues to evolve by using new innovation and technology to deliver exceptional animal care and nutrient-rich products and by supporting local communities.
The campaign will be fully revealed in June through an online video that showcases the joy of dairy in everyday life, while spotlighting farmers' contributions to the community. It will feature a new logo and media campaign, including on-air and digital marketing efforts with the Food Network and Cooking Channel in June to celebrate National Dairy Month. Original content will be available for producers and processors to share on Facebook, YouTube and other social platforms.
A preview of the campaign video along with other content can be found at www.undeniablydairy.org.
Mike Reidy, IDFA chairman, and Marti Hogan, IDFA director of communications, are members of the Innovation Center's Communications Committee, which oversees the campaign, along with representatives from IDFA member companies, Dairy Management Inc. and the National Milk Producers Federation.
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~~How do you write--linearly, chunks, or something entirely different? Do you use an outline or write as the story comes to you? Diana Gabaldon, award-winning, multiple NYT best-selling author writes in chunks without knowing the full story. Check out her current essay, "The Shape of Things" at the Books and Writers Forum.
~~When I started writing, I'd have sworn I was a linear, point A to point B type of writer and even have an outline for my current story. But things have a way of changing when you least expect it. ; ) I've written many separate scenes scattered here and there across the outline and the last third is solid.
~~And then I got blocked. Nothing I tried with the front of the story was working, but that's all changed now . The reason may surprise you. As I transferred the bits and pieces that reside in my Rough Draft file to Scrivener, I've been rereading...and my eyes have opened. Now that I know how the story ends, I know what the front two thirds of the story need to do. I'm excited again and the juices are flowing. The new plan is to write backwards. Really. ; ) My notes from the reread will guide me. So wish me luck.
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Terry Higgins Appraisals has answers to "Frequently Asked Questions"
What is an appraisal?
What is an appraisal?(Return to top)The appraisal process is an estimation that produces an opinion of value. There are three "common approaches to value" which assists the appraiser come to this opinion or valuation. One of the methods in use is the Cost Approach, which is what it would cost to replace the improvements to the house, less the depreciation and physical dilapidation, adding the land value. The Sales Comparison Approach deals with searching for comparable properties in the vicinity and discerning value based on comparing those prior sales to the home in question. The Sales Comparison Approach is commonly the most accurate and clearest indicator of value for a residence. The third approach is the Income Approach, which is the most important method in appraising income producing properties - it deals with estimating what an investor would pay based on the money generated by the property.
Describe what an appraiser does(Return to top)An appraiser produces a professional, unbiased determination of market value, in the support of real property transactions. Appraisers reveal the details of their professional investigation in appraisal reports.
Why would a person need a real estate appraisal?(Return to top)There are many reasons to purchase an appraisal with the most common reason being real estate and mortgage transactions. Some other reasons for ordering an report include:
How is an appraisal different than a home inspection? (Return to top)The appraiser is not a home inspector nor does he/she do a comprehensive home inspection. The purpose of a home inspection is to evaluate the structure of the house from basement to top. Generally, a home inspection report will evaluate the amenities and the requirements of the house: air conditioning (weather permitting), electrical services, the condition of the heating system, the plumbing; then the structural capacity of the home such as the attic, exposed insulation, walls, floors, ceilings, windows, then the foundation, basement and other visible structures.
What is the difference between an appraisal and a comparative market analysis (CMA)?(Return to top)Simply, they have nothing in common. The CMA relies on indistinct market trends. The appraisal relies on similar definite comparable sales. Also, the appraisal verifies other factors like condition, neighborhood and construction costs. The CMA will provide a non-specific figure. An appraisal delivers a defensible and carefully documented opinion of value.
But the largest differentiator is the person doing the report. Real estate agents write CMA's, and they don't always know the whole market or have specific competence when it comes to home valuation. The appraisal is produce by a licensed, certified professional who makes a living out of valuing properties. Moreover, the appraiser is an independent voice, with no conditional interest in the value conclusion, unlike the real estate agent, who gets a commission based upon the price of the home.
What can I expect to see in my appraisal report? (Return to top)The main objective of an appraisal report is to provide a value opinion, and depending on the scope of the report, one will customarily see the following:
After completing the appraisal, how can I have confidence that the value conclusion is valid?(Return to top)In the documentation of an appraisal, each appraiser must make sure of the following:
Who engages the services of appraisers?(Return to top)Typically, appraisers are called upon by lenders to render a value opinion on a house involved in a loan transaction. Attorneys and CPAs also hire appraisers for asset division and estate settlements.
Where does an appraiser get the data used to estimate values in Fulton County or other areas?(Return to top)Compiling data is one of the primary roles of an appraiser. Data can be divided into Specific or General. Specific data is from the home itself; Location, condition, amenities, size and other specifics are documented by the appraiser during an inspection.
General data is gathered from a number of sources. Local Multiple Listing Services (MLS) have data on recently sold homes that might be used as comparables. Tax records and other courthouse documents verify actual sales prices in a market. Appraisers often need to report when a property lies in a flood zone, so that information is retrieved from a FEMA data outlet such as a la mode's InterFlood service.
And most importantly, the appraiser assembles general data from his or her collective knowledge gained from creating appraisals for other houses in the same market.
Why do I need a professional appraisal?(Return to top)Any time the value of your home or other real property is being used to make a significant financial decision, an appraisal helps. If you're selling your home, an appraisal will help you determine the most appropriate price. When buying, be sure you're not overpaying by commissioning an independent appraisal. If you're engaged in an estate settlement or divorce, it ensures that property is divided fairly. Simply put, a home is often the single, largest financial asset anybody owns. Knowing its true value means you can make the right financial decisions.
My mortgage statement has an item on it for PMI? Can I get rid of that?(Return to top)PMI is short for for Private Mortgage Insurance. PMI protects the lender if a borrower doesn't pay on the loan and the market price of the property is lower than the balance of the loan. You can have your PMI dropped once you've achieved 20% equity in your home through appreciation and principal payments.
How do I get ready for the appraiser?(Return to top)The first step in most appraisals is the home inspection. During this process, the appraiser will come to your home and measure it, determine the layout of the rooms inside, confirm all aspects of the home's general condition, and take several photos of your house for inclusion in the report. Inside, make sure it is clutter free and that we can access things like furnaces and water heaters. In the yard, trim any bushes so we can be free to get an accurate measurement of outside walls.
To help expedite our work plus ensure a more accurate report, attempt if possible to have the following items:
How does an appraiser define "Market Value"?(Return to top)In real estate appraising, Market Value is commonly defined as:
Who has rights to the appraisal report?(Return to top)In most real estate transactions, the appraisal is ordered by the lender. Even though it's the buyer that eventually pays for the report, the lender is the intended user. The buyer is certainly entitled to a copy of the report - it's usually included with all the other closing documents - but is not entitled to use the report for any other purpose without permission from the lender.
This rule doesn't apply when a home owner hires an appraiser directly. In these situations, the appraiser may stipulate how the appraisal can be used; for PMI removal, or estate planning or tax challenges, for example. If not noted otherwise, the home owner can use the appraisal for any purpose.
I want to get more for my house. Where should I spend money renovating?(Return to top)The added value of a particular amenity truly depends on the local market. For example, adding a central air conditioner in to a home in the South may add significant value, while putting one in a home near the Pacific Northwest might not have much impact.
As a rule, the most value returned from renovating a home comes in the kitchen. One recent study revealed that putting $20,000 into a kitchen remodel would add about $17,500 to the value of the home - or about an 88% return on investment. Bathrooms are right up there with kitchens, returning 85%. On the contrary, an improvement that may not increase your value would be painting just for the sake of redecorating.