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I am now major confused about something here. Often I hear (on these forums) that the KJV Bible is corrupt, then I hear its the only proper translation. Now which is it actually?
Quote from: DeeDee on November 28, 2008, 10:40:53 AMI am now major confused about something here. Often I hear (on these forums) that the KJV Bible is corrupt, then I hear its the only proper translation. Now which is it actually? LOL! I was just thinking the same thing after having read the "What translation do you use" thread that Sven just brought back to life. But like Byron is saying, it's purely a matter of tradition. Especially in the Southern "Bible-belt" states in America and of course in most any other English speaking country. I'd only be willing to concede that it was the only "God inspired translation" or whatever the claim is supposed to be, if the Spanish, French, Italian, German, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian etc. etc. equivalent translations are a word for word equivalent of the KJV. Which I'm guessing they are not. I doubt anyone is going to hear the argument regarding the KJV in any non-English speaking Christian churches.Fortunately for me, I've never been in a church that demanded the KJV. The pastors that have figured the most prominently in my life have all read from the New American Standard. Including my current pastor, who is alright with just about any standard translation. The only ones he warns us to stay away from are the ones tailor made to fit the doctrine of various cults such as Jehovah's Witness.What I want, as far as validity goes, is one that was objectively translated, with no prior doctrinal commitment under the false authority of religious officials usurping the place of the Holy Spirit.
my parents are lutherans, so i am officially too, but in fact i have no denomination, i´m not sure if i am christian, i am a strict monotheist so i tend more to judaism beliefs, so i have problems with some christian beliefs, i reject the idea of trinity but i didnt want to arque about that topic, so i might me an arian and a heretic, but i have no problem to believe that the Mashiach will save the whole creation, so if Jesus is the Mashiach - i have no problem to believe that he saves the whole creation, its much more logical than that he condemns allmost all mankind to hell, as there is no word written about hell in the Tanakh.
You can rest assured that Jesus IS the Messiah and he came to save all mankind.BlessingsDeeDee
Rev 13:8 And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
1Co 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Rev 22:15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
Mal 4:1 For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the LORD of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch. Mal 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. Mal 4:3 And ye shall tread down the wicked; for they shall be ashes under the soles of your feet in the day that I shall do this, saith the LORD of hosts.
Eze 18:4 Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die
Eze 18:20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
2Th 1:7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels, 2Th 1:8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: 2Th 1:9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power
Mat 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment
1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? 1Pe 4:18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Although I believe God can save everyone, I don't believe He's going to/or wants to, as there are just so many scriptures that indicate that all are not saved like the ones above
You can rest assured that Jesus IS the Messiah and he came to save all mankind.
Hebrews 10:23-25 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging {one another;} and all the more as you see the day drawing near."
Although I believe Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and man, I don't consider myself a christian as I can't identify with people that think the majority of mankind deserve everlasting torture, I also don't believe universal salvation to be true, there are just too many verses that indicate that all mankind will not be saved, I would say I identify more with the agnostic label, rather than christian
I personally think annihilition to be the truth
]Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord
I don't think death means eternal life with torment in hell, it means death as in ceasing to exist altogether, I also don't see how one comes out of non-existence, once one is cast into the lake of fire
And I think there is definitely going to be very severe punishments in store
And we will be held accountable for what we say or do


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Steubenville, OH: Despite a strong team effort with six Hawks registering points on the scoreboard, Hilbert dropped a 47-34 decision to the Franciscan University Barons of Steubenville on Sunday, February 7. Freshman forward Katie Newton (Elba, NY/ Ebla) and sophomore forward Julie Bossard (Arkport, NY/ Canisteo-Greenwood) {pictured left} each tallied nine points in the defeat. This marks the 21st loss on the season for Hilbert.
In the first eight minutes of action, the teams were evenly matched and Hilbert held a one point advantage leading 7-6. The Barons would take the lead with 10 minutes to play and continued to build their lead to 11 points by the end of the first half.
The lead in the first half would be too much for the Hawks to come back from despite being outscored by only 2 points in second half action (23-21). The Barons would go on to clinch the 47-34 victory improving their AMCC record 3-13.
The Hawks will face D'Youville College on Wednesday, February 10, at 6 p.m. in the Hafner Recreation Center .
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The Nielsen ratings company said that on the night that "Breaking Bad" won an Emmy Award for best drama, the penultimate episode of the AMC series set a viewership record. An estimated 6.6 million people on Sunday watched "Breaking Bad," which was airing when the cast got its award.
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The 3.3 million people who watched the series finale of "Dexter" opposite the Emmys represented not only the series high for the serial killer drama but the biggest audience that Showtime has ever gotten for one of its original series.
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Fox's new haunted series, "Sleepy Hollow," had a strong debut with a Top 10 Nielsen finish. The show jumped the gun on most new programming, which is debuting this week.
CBS won the week in prime time, averaging 9.1 million viewers. NBC had 7.5 million, ABC had 5.4 million, Fox had 4.4 million, Univision had 3.2 million, ION Television had 1.13 million, Telemundo had 1.05 million and the CW had 950,000.
ESPN was the most-watched cable network, averaging 3.3 million viewers in prime time. USA had 2.3 million viewers, The Disney Channel had 2.1 million, TBS had 2 million and The History Channel had 1.6 million.
NBC's "Nightly News" topped the evening newscasts with an average of 8.1 million viewers. ABC's "World News" was second with 7.5 million and the "CBS Evening News" had 6.2 million viewers.
For the week of Sept 16-22, the top 10 shows, their networks and viewerships: NFL Football: Chicago at Pittsburgh, NBC, 20.51 million; "Emmy Awards," CBS, 17.76 million; "Dancing With the Stars," ABC, 16.04 million; "Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick Show," NBC, 14.55 million; NFL Football: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, ESPN, 14.33 million; "Under the Dome," CBS, 12.1 million; "America's Got Talent" (Wednesday), NBC, 11.49 million; "America's Got Talent" (Tuesday), NBC, 11.19 million; "NCIS," CBS, 10.64 million; "Sleepy Hollow," Fox, 10.1 million.
AP Television Writer Lynn Elber in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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Check out festivals and events in October across the state.
View events this coming weekend, or view the whole month's offerings by region below:
This list is organized by region.
Central Florida (including Orlando, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Sanford, the Space Coast, Lakeland/Polk and Lake County)
Sept. 18 - Nov. 1 (select nights): Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, Orlando. The event is considered one of the world's largest, most elaborate Halloween celebrations. Guests will experience live mega-horror movies with this year's nine haunted houses. Universal enlists a "scream team" of designers to research the human psyche and its deepest fears so guests can confront all the physical and psychological horrors of the movies. 407-363-8000. www.halloweenhorrornights.com
Sept. 25 - Nov. 16: Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, Walt Disney World. The annual food and wine lover's paradise offers tapas-style dishes and beverages from close to 30 global marketplaces. Also on tap are celebrity chef demonstrations and rock star performances during the Eat to the Beat concert series. Festival comes with Epcot admission and plates range from $4-$9. You can make reservations for the select events at Disney's website. 407-WDW-FEST. disneyworld.disney.go.com
Oct. 1-4: Port Orange Family Days, Port Orange. With a parade, street painting and expo:Port Orange City Center, 1999 City Center Circle, Port Orange; free (some events or rides extra); 386-506-5935. familydays.com
TBA: A Petrified Forest, Altamonte Springs. Haunted scare trail and laser tag: 7:30-11 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. A Petrified Forest, 1360 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs; $15 for haunted path, $7 laser tag, packages available; 407-468-6600. apetrifiedforest.com
Oct. 3-4: Oktoberfest, Port St. Lucie. Dust off your lederhosen! German food and beer, music, dance and crafts will be on tap during Oktoberfest, presented by the City of Port St. Lucie and the German American Club of the Treasure Coast on Oct. 3-4. The event will be held at the Promenade at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, at the corner of U.S. 1 and Walton Road. Admission is free. For details, visit www.psloktoberfest.blogspot.com.
Oct. 3-5: Maitland Rotary Art Festival, Maitland. A boutique art festival with 135 artists vying for $26,000 in awards. Art Under the Stars, The 38th Maitland Rotary Art Festival is the only night-time fine art show in Florida. With subtle live entertainment and sparkling lights the evening hours create magical experiences for artists and patrons alike. 6- 10 p.m. Friday; noon -10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. At Lake Lily Park, 840 Lake Lily Drive , Maitland , FL , 32751. 407-263-5218. maitlandrotaryartfestival.com/
Oct. 4-5: Melbourne Air and Space Show, Melboourne. Headlined by the civilian U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, this will be the last beachside air show in Florida for the year. The show will feature a full weekend of activities including a Take Off Party on Friday, and a Performer Party the following night. Saturday and Sunday air shows begin at 12 p.m. At Melbourne International Airport. General admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children in advance. More VIP packages available. www.airandspaceshow.com
Oct. 4-5: 27th Annual Autumn in the Park, Vero Beach. The 27th Annual Autumn in the Park showcases the work of local and regional artists under majestic oaks at Riverside Park on Riverside Park Drive on Oct. 4-5. The juried show will be limited to 150 booths. Admission is free and food and beverages will be available for purchase. For details, visit www.autumn-in-the-park.org.
Oct.4: 23rd Annual Central Florida Fall Harvest & Peanut Festival, Williston. The 23rd Annual Central Florida Fall Harvest & Peanut Festival features crafts, music, rides, lots of peanuts and peanut products, and even free grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while they last at Heritage Park on Oct. 4. Little Peanut King and Queen and Baby Peanut contests are planned. Heritage Park is at 444 Northwest Main Street. For information, visit www.seenorthflorida.com.
Oct. 4: First Saturday Jam, Barberville. On the first Saturday each month visit the Pioneer Settlement for entertainment and fun for the entire family. 9 a.m to 4 p.m. There will be informal music jams, free workshops, food, and a barn-style dance at 3 p.m. 386-749-2959. www.pioneersettlement.org
Oct. 4: Children's Cane Pole Fishing Tournament, DeLeon Springs. Head over to De Leon Springs State Park for this fun traditional take on fishing. Children 15 and under can test their angling skills and compete for trophies in three age groups for largest, smallest and most fish caught. Everyone will win something. Bait provided. Regular park admission. 9 a.m - noon. 386-985-4212. www.floridastateparks.org/deleonsprings/events.cfm.
Oct. 4, Oct. 25: Oktoberfest, Casselberry. With live bands and entertainment: 2-11 p.m. on both Saturdays; The German-American Society of Central Florida, 381 Orange Lane, Casselberry; $5 adults and free for ages 12 and younger; 407-834-0574. www.gasocf.com
Oct. 9: Come Out With Pride Festival Opening Celebration, Orlando. LGBT pride festival and parade: this will be one of many events during the Oct. 6 - 12 span of the festival. The night will be filled with music, food and mingling. At Heritage Square at the Orange County History Center. 65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando; General admission tickets are $20. 321-800-3944. comeoutwithpride.com
Oct. 9. Alive After 5, Sanford. Oktoberfest-themed street party with vendors and entertainment: 5-8 p.m. Thursday; Sanford Welcome Center, 230 E. First St., Sanford; $7 for food and beverage samplings; 407-302-2586. sanfordwelcomecenter.com
Oct. 9-12. Southern Women's Show, Orlando. Lifestyle expo with that focuses on beauty, fashion, food and fun with celebrity guests and more. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando; $12 adults, $6 children; 800-849-0248. www.southernshows.com/wor
Oct. 10-12: MusicFest, Winter Garden. Outdoor and indoor music celebration featuring performances by more than 50 live performances from 30 different music genres that include everything from country, jazz and blues to Americana, acoustic, classic rock, southern rock, funk, pop, classical, opera, musical theater, choral, and more. Vendors sell everything from soy candles to fine handcrafted jewelry. Greek, BBQ, Jamaican, Caribbean, Italian, Asian and American food specialties tempt the palate. Also offered are free music seminars and workshops, and a KidzFest with a variety of activities. On Plant Street downtown. Hours vary. Free. 407-292-7922. www.wintergardenmusicfest.com
Oct. 10-12: Daytona Blues Festival, Daytona Beach. Among the artists slated to perform during the festival are Southern Hospitality, Mr. Sipp and the Jeff Jensen Band. The festival is at the Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Downtown Daytona Beach. A variety of tickets is available as are hotel and ticket packages. For information, visit www.DaytonaBluesFestival.com.
Oct. 10-12: 40th Annual Bicycle Festival, Mount Dora. Attracting 1,000 cyclists, this is Florida's oldest and largest bicycling event, featuring rides of varying lengths and skill levels. Cyclists of all ages come and see why Lake County is recognized as one of the best places in the world to ride. 352-383-2165. www.mountdora.com/festivals.php
Oct. 10-12: Music Fest, Winter Garden. Outdoor and indoor music celebration boasting 30 different music genres that could include everything from country, jazz and blues to Americana, acoustic, classic rock, southern rock, funk, pop, classical, opera, musical theater, choral, and more. Vendors sell everything from soy candles to fine handcrafted jewelry. Greek, BBQ, Jamaican, Caribbean, Italian, Asian and American food specialties tempt the palate. Also offered are free music seminars and workshops, and a KidzFest with a variety of activities. On Plant Street downtown. Free. 407-292-7922. www.wintergardenmusicfest.com
Oct. 11-12: 41st Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, Winter Park. A juried art show with a longstanding tradition, drawing more than 40,000 people. The show features work by outstanding Orlando artists and also offers live entertainment and food provided by local restaurants. Children's art workshops are also offered. In Central Park. Free. 407-644-8281. www.winterpark.org/content/winter-park-autumn-art-festival
Oct. 11: Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff, DeLand. 14th annual judged chili contest with entertainment, vendors, crafts and Kids Zone. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tasting will continue until chili runs out. East Indiana Avenue in downtown. Adults $10, Kids 4-12 $3. 4 and under free. 386-740-6813. www.greatbowlsofchilicookoff.com
Oct. 11: Second Saturday Gamble Jam, Flagler Beach. Jam out at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area for the Second Saturday Jam Session in the Park. Musicians of all levels are encouraged to bring their instruments and a chair to join the circle for a casual acoustic jam session. Instruments of all types are welcome. Pre-registration is requested. Please contact Lauren Swanson at 386-517-2086. 4 p.m. www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers/events.cfm
Oct. 11-12: Vintage Venture at Lakeridge Winery, Clermont. There is nothing better than a Vintage Car Show to bring back nostalgia. These special gems from the past are a must-see and you can also enjoy a variety of live vintage '50s and '60s music by top class performers on the outdoor stage. Lakeridge wine, beer, soft drinks and a variety of food will be available for purchase, along with complimentary winery tours and wine tasting. At Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards. Admission $2 donation. 800-768-9463. www.lakeridgewinm
Oct. 16-19: Biketoberfest, Daytona Beach. Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach is a rousing, fun-filled weekend that attracts more than 125,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from near and far. Activities include rides, concerts, food and much more. Admission: Free. 386-255-0415. www.biketoberfest.org
Oct. 17-18. Oktoberfest, Celebration. With hayrides, activities and live music: 5:30-10 p.m.; Celebration Town Center, 610 Sycamore St., Celebration; free; 407-566-4007. celebrationtowncenter.com
Oct. 22-26: Orlando Film Festival, Orlando. This annual festival features events in and around the heart of Orlando, where patrons are able to enjoy great films in exciting venues while experiencing Orlando's downtown lifestyle. The festival seeks to inspire student, future and current filmmakers in the art of filmmaking and to enhance the movie viewing experience. All screenings are free. 407-843-0801. www.orlandofilmfest.com
Oct. 24-26: Orlando Home Show, Orlando. Held at the Orange County Convention Center, the Orlando Home Show features local, regional and national experts in remodeling, building, decorating and landscaping. Other highlights include instructional seminars, giveaways, contests and exhibits with the industry's latest products. Admission is $10 (children 5 and under are free). For details, visit www.orlandohomeshow.com.
Oct. 25: Hoooowl for the Arts, Sanford. This annual event features an auction of original art and masks created by local artists, celebrities and elected officials. Music, entertainment and non-alcoholic beverages will all be available at the Seminole Harley Davidson during the event from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Advance tickets are available online for $35 each. www.seminoleculturalarts.org
Oct 25: Cows 'n Cabs, Winter Park. Cows 'n Cabs ("CNC"), a charity-based, food-and-wine festival curated by ABC Fine Wine & Spirits' David Larue and celebrated Chef John Rivers of 4 Rivers Smokehouse and The COOP, returns for the fourth consecutive edition with its signature rustic, western scene presented under one tent in Winter Park's West Meadow. Cows 'n Cabs, which raised more than $60,000 last year for two local charities, is anticipating 400 guests for a collaborative event featuring cuisine by more than 18 of Central Florida's top chefs. www.cowsncabs.com
Oct. 25-26: Mount Dora Craft Fair, Mount Dora. This nationally ranked, juried event continues to attract more than 250,000 visitors and more than 350 of the best crafters in the country. In downtown streets. Free admission. 352-735-1191. mountdora.com/festivals.php
Oct. 25-26: 28th Annual Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts, Heathrow. This popular outdoor event features live entertainment, fine food and outstanding art exhibits. It is designed to inspire an appreciation for quality art forms as well as to award scholarships to local students desiring higher education. The festival is situated in Oval Park near Heathrow off of International Parkway. Free admission. 407-444-0484. www.lakemaryheathrowarts.com
Oct. 26: Festival Calle Orange, Orlando. Central Florida's largest Hispanic festival bringing together people of many nationalities, religions and backgrounds to enjoy food, music and dancing in the streets. Features multiple stages of music from Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, kiosks offering foods and delicacies from all the countries, and entire blocks dedicated to all types of entertainment including sports and children's activities. Downtown in special ten-block designated area. 407-381-5310. www.festivals.com/viewevent.aspx?eventid=TQkWk6nzwHQ%3D
Through Oct. 31. Old Town Halloween, Kissimmee. Experience the Old Town Halloween in Kissimmee. The spooky event will include haunt zones, live entertainment and costume contests. Fridays and Saturdays : 7-11 p.m., October 31st : 7-11 p.m. 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee, FL, 34746. 407-396-4888. myoldtownusa.com
Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, Lake Buean Vista. Annual event with tastings and beverage seminars at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., Lake Buena Vista, FL , 32830. Ticket prices vary. 800-227-1500. www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com/
Tampa Bay-Sarasota (including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton, Tarpon Springs and Homosassa)
Sept. 26-Nov. 1: Busch Gardens' Howl-O-Scream, Tampa Bay. Howl-O-Scream is back this year with gut-wrenching scares. The theme is Cursed. Event runs every Thurs.-Sat. throughout the month of October. Howl-O-Scream is not recommended for young children. seaworldparks.com/howloscream/
Oct. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26: Pumpkin Festival, Bradenton. Kids and adults will enjoy a day at a real working farm with homemade apple cider, a petting farm, old country store, pumpkin patch and arts and crafts. Festival to include 100+ craft booths, live music, live shows, pumpkins, charity pumpkin games, Pioneer Trades Village, hayrides, pony rides, chainsaw sculptor, corn maze ($2 extra), scarecrow displays, homemade ice cream, farm roasted sweet corn, rock climbing wall, power jump, petting zoo, barnyard playground, face painting, children's train ride, juggler, butterfly experience, frog jumping championship. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.. Admission: $10, children 12 and under are Free. Parking: $5. At Hunsader Farms. 941-322-2168. www.hunsaderfarms.com
Oct. 15-18: Ringling International Arts Festival, Sarasota. Splendid kick-off to the Florida Gulf Coast 2014-15 cultural season with performances in music, theater and dance, and major art exhibitions. The four-day festival reflects a unique partnership between the Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York City and the Ringling Museum of Art, reflecting the former's commitment to presenting both emerging and established artists at the forefront of their fields, and envisions utilizing the latter's exceptional facilities as a home for this vibrant cultural gathering place for artists and audiences alike. The four-day festival will feature artists from Australia, Canada, England, France, Israel, Scotland, Spain and America, presented in the Historic Asolo Theater, Mertz Theatre, and Cook Theatre. Please note that all performances, except opening night concert, are offered at multiple times over the course of the four days. Tickets may be purchased in festival packages or in single ticket sales. 941-360-7399. A detailed schedule of events is available at www.ringling.org
Oct. 16-19: Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Clearwater. In its 35th year, the annual Jazz Holiday brings together all veins of jazz music in four days of free entertainment at Coachman Park in downtown Clearwater. One of the longest-running and best-known free live jazz events in the country, it has presented in concert virtually every jazz luminary of our generation. The signature celebration sets the stage for the most recognized Smooth Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Fusion, Latin and local bands ever assembled. At Coachman Park. Free admission (lawn seating, so bring lawn chairs). 727-461-5200. www.clearwaterjazz.com
Oct. 17: Cigar Heritage Party 2014, Ybor. Join the fun and ambiance of Ybor City for a day of activities celebrating the rich cigar heritage that once made Tampa the 'Cigar Capital of the World.' Join thousands of cigar enthusiasts at this party. Hosted by the Ybor Museum. www.ybormuseum.org
Oct. 17-18: Anna Maria Island Chamber Bayfest, Anna Maria. Kick off party is Friday night with food, beer, wine, soda and entertainment. Saturday offers entertainment, classic cars. "Taste of the Island" features specialties of area restaurants. Unique art, crafts and retail items for sale, plus a children's play area. On Pine Avenue. Free. 941-778-1541, 761-4766. www.annamariaislandchamber.org
Oct. 24-26: 6th Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sarasota. The 6th Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival celebrates autumn at Payne Park in downtown Sarasota on Oct. 24-26. On the agenda are a pumpkin patch, maze, midway rides and games, pie eating contest, shows, petting zoo, crafts, hayrides, pony rides and a beer garden. Admission is $10 (children 10 and under are free). For details, visit www.sarasotapumpkinfestival.com.
Oct. 25-26: Hyde Park Village Art Fair, Tampa. The 25th annual festival is located just outside the city of Tampa, along several city and residential blocks. Hyde Park provides upscale shopping in high-end boutiques, as well as premier dining in various restaurants and cafes. This community art festival continues to highlight the talents of more than 150 exhibitors displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. www.artfestival.com/Festivals/Hyde_Park_Village_Art_Fair_Tampa_Florida_October.ASPX
Southwest Florida (including Naples, Fort Myers, Venice, Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda)
Oct. 2-3: Oktoberfest, Oakland Park. Oompah fun, German food and beer are highlights of Oktoberfest on Oct. 2-3. The event, at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Highway, also features amusement rides, crafts and a German car show. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older. For information, visit www.oaklandparkfl.org/228/Oktoberfest.
Oct. 10-12: Pirate Festival, Fort Myers Beach. Strap on your eyepatch and join your mateys at the 8th Annual Pirate Festival, where more fun than ever is scheduled. Unlike years past, Pirate Fest will transform Old San Carlos Boulevard into a Tortuga atmosphere this year. The festival also features two stages of live entertainment, and some of the best pirate crews, pirate actors and reenactors, pirate storytellers, pirate musicians and pirate fighting crews from across Florida. On Old San Carlos Blvd. Free. 239-226-0040. fortmyersbeachpiratefest.com/
Oct. 10-12: Summerset Regatta, Fort Myers Beach. Fifty boats carrying 250 sailors will compete in the 49th annual Summerset Regatta. For the past 49 years, the event has been hosted by a local yachting club that calls itself the Caloosahatchee Marching and Chowder Society, but sailors from up and down the Southwest Florida coast participate. For spectators, the sight of billowy sails and sleek yachts racing with the wind stirs romantic notions of a sport that requires skill, strategy, and muscle. 239-267-2538. www.summersetregatta.com
Oct. 18-19: Las Olas Art Fair, Fort Lauderdale. Outdoor event featuring more than150 artists from around the nation. Along Las Olas Boulevard. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 954-472-3755. www.artfestival.com
Oct. 19-25: Ding Darling Days, Sanibel Island. The J. N. "Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge sets the scene for the annual Ding Darling Days, a week of eco activities on Oct. 19-25. Activities include hiking, biking tours, and kayaking. Some activities are free, others have fees. For details, visit http://www.dingdarlingsociety.org/dingdarlingdays.php
Oct. 30- Nov. 3: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Fort Lauderdale. Largest boat show in the world, covering six sites: Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel and Yacht Club, Hyatt Pier 66 Hotel and Marina, Hall of Fame Marina, and Las Olas Marina. Displaying more than a billion dollars' worth of boats, yachts and accessories from every major marine manufacturer worldwide, it is the world's premier venue for superyachts. General admission $16 adults, $3 children 6-15 for advance tickets. 954-764-7642. www.showmanagement.com/fort_lauderdale_international_boat_show_2010/event/
South Florida and the Keys (including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West and the Treasure Coast)
Oct. 2-12: 20th Annual Oktoberfest, Coral Gables. An 11-day beer, food and music festival that will benefit The Woody Foundation. Admission is free. www.oktoberfestmiami.com
Oct. 3: Rock'n Ribfest, Homestead. The Rock'n Ribfest benefits charity and featuresentertainment, arts and crafts, kids' play area and barbecue on Oct. 3. The festival, at the Homestead Harris Field Pavilion, Southwest 312 Street, is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is $10; kids 10 and under are free. Food is not included in admission. For details, visit www.homesteadribfest.org.
Oct. 3: Harvest Fest, Jupiter. Jupiter puts on Harvest Fest on Oct. 3. A family-friendly festival, it features free children's activities, traditional fall foods, arts and crafts and entertainment. The event, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., is at The Plaza Down Under on the Riverwalk. For information, log on to jupiter.fl.us/index.aspx?NID=677.
Oct. 3-5: West Palm Beach Antiques Festival, West Palm Beach. Known as one of Florida's biggest and best antique shows, this festival has been running at the same location for more than 20 years, attracting dealers from all over the country and selling a vast array of antiques, collectibles, and decorative accessories. At the South Florida Fairgrounds. 941-697-7475. www.festivalofantiques.com
Oct. 4: First Saturday Art Walk, Miami Beach. Showcases more than 40 resident artists at the Art Center South Florida across three locations and other galleries in the heart of Miami Beach. Stroll Lincoln Road, browse fabulous art and enjoy free hors d'oeuvres. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free. 305-674-8278. www.lincolnroadmiamibeach.info/lincoln-road-saturday-art-walk/
Oct. 4-5: Bird Festival, Coral Gables. The Bird Festival at Fairchild is held in partnership with the Tropical Audubon Society and features bird walks, a photo contest, plant sales, and lectures by James A. Kushlan Keynote Speakers James Currie and Dr. Cagan Sekercioglu.
Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. www.fairchildgarden.org
Oct. 10-Nov. 8: Festival Miami 2014, Miami. Festival Miami is the annual musical festival that opens the South Florida arts season, providing diverse musical programming while expanding academic opportunities and cultural enrichment to all of South Florida and its visitors. It presents 25-30 in October and November, and each concert will fall under one of four themes Great Performances, Jazz and Beyond, Creative American Music, and Music of the Americas. Gusman Concert Hall, University of Miami. 305-284-4940. www.festivalmiami.com
Oct. 11: Key West Marathon, Key West. The Last Key sets the scene for the Key West Marathon on Oct. 11. The event also includes various discounts and promotions around the island before the 26.2-mile marathon. The scenic, flat course takes runners through Key West, across Stock Island and on to Rockland Key, allowing an opportunity to view both the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. A half-marathon is also on the agenda. For details, visit http://www.somomarathon.com or call 305-394-4065.
Oct. 11: Wine on Harvest Moon, Miami. Enjoy fine wine, fine food and fine art under the golden light of the Harvest Moon over Biscayne Bay at the Deering Estate at Cutler. 305-235-1668 x266. www.deeringestate.org/pages/Wine-on-Harvest-Moon.aspx
Oct. 12: Miami Carnival Parade and Festival, Miami. Traditional West Indian-style Carnival and parade featuring Caribbean music, costumes, food, arts and crafts and more. Parade date is Oct. 12 and starts at noon. Festival held at the Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 305-653-1877 . www.miamibrowardcarnival.com/
Oct. 16: Downtown Gallery Walk, Punta Gorda. Held monthly on the third Thursday, 5-8 p.m. Visit any of the downtown merchants, restaurants and galleries for your game card. As always, there will be live entertainment, food and drink samplings, art, beauty and health demonstrations, a free trolley, and an evening of fun. Free; free parking. 941-505-1915. www.charlotteharbortravel.com
Oct. 17-18: The Goombay Festival, Key West. The Goombay Festival takes place in the historic Bahama Village neighborhood on Oct. 17-18 and is known for its island-style food, arts and crafts, live entertainment and dancing in the streets. For details, visit www.bahamavillagegoombay.com
Oct. 17-19, 24-26: Oktoberfest, Cape Coral. German tradition is alive and well in Cape Coral, home of Lee County's largest annual Oktoberfest. Hosted by the German-American Club, it is a huge celebration of German culture, food, music and dancing features. Highlights include authentic live entertainment from musical groups from Germany, along with enough German food and beer to make anyone do the Chicken Dance. Hours vary each day. Tickets $5 in advance, $6 at the gate. At German-American Club. 239-283-1400. www.capecoraloktoberfest.com/
Oct. 17-26: Fantasy Fest, Key West. "Anime-ted Dreams" is the theme for this outrageous 10-day celebration, which includes costume competitions, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade featuring marching groups and lavish floats. 305-296-1817. www.fantasyfest.net
Oct. 18: Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon, Delray Beach. The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens present Lantern Festival: In the Spirit of Obon on Oct. 18. The festival showcases entertainment, including taiko drumming and Japanese folk dancing, a street fair, children's activities and games. In keeping with the traditional Obon celebration, guests will have opportunity to personalize handmade paper lanterns. Food vendors will offer Asian and American favorites and there will be a Beer Garden and Sake Sation. Event hours are from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tickets are expected to sell out and will not be sold at the gate. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 4-10 (free for children 3 and under). Visit www.morikami.org/lanternfest.
Oct. 18-19: Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival, Delray Beach. Streets of downtown Delray Beach are transformed into an outdoor craft showcase, complete with 150 crafters offering affordable original works. Free admission. 561-746-6615. www.artfestival.com/Festivals/Downtown_Delray_Beach_Craft_Festival_Delray_Beach_Florida_October.ASPX
Oct. 18-19: 45th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival, Cedar Key. This major event features great local seafood and more than 200 arts and crafts exhibits at City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning. In addition, an open house is scheduled at the lighthouse on Seahorse Key, the big island three miles to the west. Shuttle boats are available at City Marina. 352-543-5600. www.cedarkey.org/events.php
Oct. 18: 4th Annual Stone Crab Eating Contest, Key West. The Fourth Annual Stone Crab Eating Contest celebrates the opening of the stone crab season in the Florida Keys at the Keys Fisheries Market & Marina on Oct. 18. Participation fee is required and contestants must be at least 18 to enter. Prizes will be awarded to the three top finishers. The Keys Fisheries is located at 3502 Gulfview Avenue. For information, visit http://www.keysfisheries.com/events/.
Oct. 20: Heroes and Villains 5K, Key West. The Last Key sets the scene for the Heroes and Villains 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 20. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite superhero or villain. Prizes are awarded for the most creative, best group, scariest and funniest characters. The race starts at 6 p.m. at the Reach, a Waldorf Astoria Resort. Fee is $25 (price goes up $5 on Oct. 14). For details, visit www.themeruns.com.
Oct. 21-25: Humphrey Bogart Film Festival, Key Largo. Here's one for Bogie fans! The Humphrey Bogart Film Festival comes to the first of the Florida Keys on May 1-4. The second annual event, where Bogie and Lauren Bacall filmed the classic thriller "Key Largo," is to screen a rotating selection of Bogie classics centered around a theme of "Romance" this year. Bogie and Bacall fell in love during the filming of "To Have And Have Not" and since 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of that film, what better topic than romance for the festival? In addition to screenings of various Bogie romantic films the festival plans screenings of the most romantic films of all time. For event information, schedule and ticket prices, visit www.bogartfilmfestival.com. There are various tickets and passes –a general admission ticket for a screening of African Queen at 2 p.m. on May 1 is $10 ($11.34 with service fee). www.fla-keys.com
Oct. 31: Jazz at MOCA, Miami. The popular Jazz at MOCA series presents free outdoor concerts on the last Friday of every month. Music starts at 8 p.m. The museum is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. by donation. At Museum of Contemporary Art. 305-893-6211. www.mocanomi.org
Oct. 31: Howl-O-Ween, Coral Gables. What better way to celebrate Halloween than with man's best friends? At Fairchild's Howl-O-Ween celebration, the garden opens its gates to dogs, offering lots of special activities for humans and their four-legged friends. Admission is $25 for adults, $18 for seniors 65 and up, $12 for children 6-17, and free for Fairchild members and children 5 and under. www.fairchildgarden.org
Oct. 31-Nov. 2: Art McKee Days, Islamorada. The History of Diving Museum celebrates the father of modern treasure diving during Art McKee Days on Oct. 31-Nov. 2. This family-friendly event at Mile Marker 83, bayside, includes a "Treasure Hunters Ball" and a family day with movie screenings, contests, and children's activities. One of the family activities is Treasure Treats with costume contest and treats on Oct. 31 (admission is $10 for adults; children are free with paying adult). For information, visit www.DivingMuseum.org.
Northeast Florida (including Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Flagler County and Amelia Island)
Oct. 3: First Friday Art Walk, St. Augustine. One of the city's most popular cultural events, held the first Friday of each month. Enjoy new exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at 15 participating galleries, plus great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Assn. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. 904-829-0065. www.floridahistoriccoast.com
Oct. 3-25: Corn Maze at Sykes & Cooper Farm, Elkton. Here's a way to get ready for fall: a nine-acre Corn Maze at Sykes & Cooper Farm. The event, Oct. 3-25, also features a Spookey The Square Pumpkin Maze for kids. Other highlights include hayrides, and farm animals to meet and greet. Admission is $9; children ages 2 and under are free. Sykes & Cooper Farm is located at 5995 Brough Road. For details, visit sycofarms.com.
Oct. 10-12: Annual Greek Festival, St. Augustine. The Greek influence on the nation's oldest city is celebrated with music, food and dancing at this 17th annual event. Hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. At the Special Events Field on Castillo Drive downtown. Admission $3, under 12 free. 904-829-0504. www.stauggreekfest.com
Oct. 11: Artrageous Artwalk, Amelia Island. Held monthly on second Saturday, to open the doors of some of the island's incredible galleries, featuring photography, pottery, copper, stained glass, watercolor, acrylics and more. Participants can peruse more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina Beach and at the Plantation Artists' Guild and Gallery located at Amelia Island Plantation. 800-226-3542. www.ameliaisland.com/art
Oct. 12-19: Amelia Island Jazz Festival, Fernandina Beach. The Amelia Island Jazz Festival celebrates a series of diverse musical talents on Oct. 16-19. The festival kicks off with the Big Band Bash benefit gala and dance at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation. Guests will hear classics from Glenn Miller, Count Baise, Duke Ellington and a special tribute to Harry James. The festival presents a performance by the Dynamic Les DeMerle 17-Piece Orchestra featuring Bonnie Eisele. Various tickets are available. For details, visit ameliaislandjazzfestival.com.
Oct. 25: Flight To Freedom: The Black Seminoles, St. Augustine. Flight To Freedom: The Black Seminoles is a program in Fort Mose Historic State Park at 3 p.m. on Oct. 25. The program tells the story of the Black Seminoles, who escaped from slavery on the British plantations in Georgia and the Carolinas found sanctuary among the Yamasee and later the Seminoles who afforded many freedom seekers the opportunity to live among them and become members of their communities. This program is Fort Mose's contribution to the nation's celebration of Native American Month and it is included in regular park entry fee ($2 per person museum admission fee; children ages 5 and younger are free). For details, visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose.
North-Central Florida (including Ocala, Gainesville and Tallahassee)
Oct. 17-19: Suwannee River Quilt Show and Sale, White Springs. More than 200 quilts of all sizes and shapes will be displayed throughout the park including the Stephen Foster Museum, the Memorial Carillon Tower and the park auditorium. Visitors can enjoy boutiques, demonstrations, lectures, quilting supply vendors, a food concessionaire and door prizes. Admission to Quilt Show is $5. 386-397-4331. http://www.whitesprings.org
Oct. 18: Pickin' in the Park, Ocala. On the third Sunday or each month, local and visiting musicians perform acoustic music in a scenic area in front of the headsprings at Silver Springs State Park. 1 p.m. Free with paid park admission. 1425 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470. (352) 236-7148. www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings
Oct. 24-26: Great American Cooter Festival, Inverness. Barbecue cook-off, bike rides, live entertainment, food and craft vendors, carnival rides, family entertainment, games, cooter races and more. Sunny Cooter and his friends visit local restaurants for Miss Cooter and Cooter Idol competitions. Winners are picked Friday and Saturday, during the Cooter Blast and Cooter Festival. And Cooterween, a Halloween spook-tacular, is one of the biggest outdoor costume parties in this neck of the woods. In Liberty Park and Wallace Brooks Park. 352-726-2801. www.cooterfestival.com/
Oct. 25: Fall Festival, High Springs. Join the crowd downtown around the sinkhole for the town's annual Fall Festival. It will feature fine craft and art vendors, as well as music, live entertainment and fun activities for all ages. Free admission. 386-454-3120. www.highsprings.com
The Panhandle (including Pensacola, Panama City Beach, Apalachicola and Destin)
Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Americana Under the Stars, Santa Rosa Beach. Every Thursday at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park you can find original Americana music, including folk, jazz, blues and more by musicians from Florida and other states at the upgraded amphitheater. Updated schedule of artists and dates can be found at www.luckymudmusic.com. $5 donation to the Friends of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park includes regular park admission. 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. 850-267-8330. www.floridastateparks.org/park/Topsail-Hill
Oct. 1-5: The Thunder Beach 14th Annual Autumn Motorcycle Rally, Panama City Beach. Motorcycle enthusiasts are drawn to Panama City Beach for The Thunder Beach 14th Annual Autumn Motorcycle Rally on Oct. 1-5. Highlights of the free event include a Bike Parade and vendors. For additional information, visit www.thunderbeachproductions.com.
Oct. 2-4: Destin Seafood Festival, Destin. The annual Destin Seafood Festival serves up delicacies from the sea on Oct. 2-4. The festival, at the Destin Harbor Harborwalk, also features entertainment and crafts. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Event hours are from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. For information, visit www.destinseafoodfestival.org.
Oct. 3-4: Chili Vibrations Reggae Festival, Panama City Beach. Panama City Beach sets the scene for the annual Chili Vibrations Reggae Festival on Oct. 3-4. In addition to reggae music, the festival features an International Chili Society Cook-off at Aaron Bessant Park, 600 Pier Park Drive. For information, log on to www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.
Oct. 10-12: The Pirates of the High Seas Fest at Pier Park, Panama City Beach. Columbus Day weekend is to bring a wave of swashbuckling fun to this coastal community during the Pirates of the High Seas Fest at Pier Park on Oct. 10-12. The festival will include an ensemble of parades and sword-swinging showdowns, culminating with a dueling fireworks display reenacting The Battle of the Seven Seas. Admission is free. Pier Park is at 600 Pier Park Drive. For information, visit www.visitpanamacitybeach.com.
Oct. 16-19: Blast on the Bay Songwriter Festival, Port St. Joe. The coastal town of Port St. Joe plays host to musicians and songwriters direct from the streets of Nashville. There will be more than 20 performers. All shows are free and everyone is encouraged to come out and enjoy. 850- 653-9419. www.blastonthebay.com/
Oct. 16-26: Pensacola Interstate Fair, Pensacola. Top-name entertainment as well as exhibits and displays, rides, games and more. At Penscola Interstate Fairgrounds. 850-944-4500. www.pensacolafair.com
Oct. 17-18: Panama City Beach, The Panama City Beach Seafood & Music Festival. The Panama City Beach Seafood & Music Festival celebrates local seafood, fishing, music, entertainment and culinary arts at the Amphitheatre at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach on Oct. 17-18. There are various ticket options: one day admission on Friday is $25 in advance, $30 at the gate. The event also features a 5K race. For details, visit www.pcbseafoodfestival.com.
Oct. 17-19: Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival, Niceville. This popular annual festival promises a great time for the entire family with big-name entertainment, quality fine art, crafts, exhibits, and a staggering array of food concessions. Performers will be Vince Gill, Justin Moore, Thompson Square and Blackjack Billy. Held at the Mullet Festival Grounds, State Road 85N. Admission prices vary. 850-729-4008. www.mulletfestival.com
Oct. 31: Apalachicola Oyster Roast, Apalachicola. Take part in this 10th annual Oyster Roast at the Florida site recognized by top chefs as having some of the best oysters in the world. Feast on roasted oysters, oysters on the half shell, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs and homemade desserts. Under the stars on Commerce Street downtown, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., with music by Joe Hutchinson. For tickets call 850-653-9419. www.apalachicolabay.org/index.cfm/m/14/from/index.cfm_line230
Oct. 31-Nov. 1: 51st Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Apalachicola. The 51st Annual Florida Seafood Festival celebrates the bounty of the sea at the mouth of the Apalachicola River under the oaks of Battery Park on Oct. 31-Nov. 1. On the agenda are arts and crafts, musical entertainment, oyster eating and oyster shucking contests, blue crab races, 5K, Blessing of the Fleet, parade and more. Admission is free on Friday and costs $5 on Saturday (children 12 and under are free). For information, visit www.floridaseafoodfestival.com.
Special Correspondent Georgina Cruz contributed to this reportCopyright © 2015, Hartford Courant


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Dissing the traditional tank and spank is all the rage today. All the cool kids hate it. The trinity system has been around for a long time since it replaced the "quad" when a specialized CC'er/buffer was also required. It must be time for a change right? "New" is better don'tyaknow.
The problem is that no one has really come up with a viable replacement for the trinity yet. Sure a lot have tried with more or less success. The best of those I have played so far being GW2. But even GW2 with everyone having the ability (more or less... "tanky" and "healy" builds do exist) to tank, heal and DPS has its problems.
A lot of the tougher fights in GW2 with champs, world bosses and in dungeons boils down to a risky game of aggro-pong with no class being able to withstand the full undivided attention of a tough mob for more than a few seconds... some better than others but even the heavy-armored classes will eventually have to start kiting the champion mob around like scared little girls while a train follows them both beating at it with mostly low damage abilities. GW2 jack-of-all-trades, AOE-happy classes excel at dealing with hordes of weak mobs but they sort of fall appart in the really tough boss encounters... and people die... a lot. Combat rezzing is a must so everyone has it. They've even spent soem extra time programming a "nearly dead" down state to make the whole self or other "rezzing" thing more fun... might as well since it's a big part of the game.
Other games like Rift with multiple specs and even WOW with its dual specs maintain the trinity but they give you multiple specs so that each class can do at least 2 of the 3 roles. This pressumably helps with forming groups, but in actual practice most will just play their favorite role anyway. The secret world goes that one better by making everyone able to be any of the 3 with their classless skill wheel... no hiding on that one. But I still hear a lot of excuses there about being good at just one of the roles.
So yeah you healers wiling to step-up, take responsibility and put up with all the finger pointing... until someone comes up with a much better system where you're really not needed you have my respect.
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Originally posted by Iselin
I think you miss the point.. classless roles are there for a reason... its more "realistic" no medical technician has the ability in real life or fantasy to make someone completely healthy in like ten seconds while in combat... combat is boring and requires little movement or maneuvering.. in real life thats not the case... gw2 and other games are more realistic... therefore a healer is not necessary.
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Originally posted by Iselin
Age of Wushu is handling it really well.
And its actually quite simple, you make players a lot tougher, you make some of the damage they take and deal incurable, and you make them being able to get out of the fight without taking damage too much damage, or being able to recover if they go in the defensive.
You fuck up, youll probably die, you dont, youll probably live. You have player characters have certain sinergies, you dont force them to work together, you reward them for doing so, and the better they work together the smoother it will all be.
you make players need eachother outside of combat as well, and you make them grow outside of combat. when all you do is fight it stops being special. crafting is as good a mean as any to achieve that.
Swotor almost did it right. Had it only given everyone a single crew skill, global for your account, it would have stimulated interaction a great deal.
Im not saying "get rid of the trinity", just saying, a lot of games would benefit from not having it. Simply because people need diferent flavors. so you dont feel like you are playing the same game with different graphic style.
Variety is good.
Originally posted by Neo_Liberty
Realism is it? Ok, let's have amputees and dead is dead... and no fireballs coming out your fingers either... scratch magic... and super stealth in well-lit open places... forget assassins (no great loss there :) ) realism is a slippery slope. Let's talk gameplay and game systems not realism please.
Originally posted by Iselin
if it fits within the lore its real.... if you can show me an ip with instant perfect health than it is viable.
edit: gameplay and systems were included.. i mentioned the lack of a healer and the lack of the trinity system was insinuated.
Originally posted by LhynnSaint
Ok. I don't know Wushu. I'm sure it can be done better than GW2's attempt. And yes, SWTOR gave it the old college try. Ironic how the best flashpoint was the first one before anyone was specialized :)
Variety is indeed good but change just for the sake of change or worse, for marketting purposes, ain't so good.
Originally posted by Neo_Liberty
Oh give me a break... If I can suspend disbelief for shooting fire out of my fingers (a controversial topic in Lord of the Rings Online, by the way) I can sure as hell do it for healing.
IPs? EQ, WOW, DAoC, Dungeons and Dragons... or does it have to be in print or made by Hollywood for your definition of IP?
Originally posted by Iselin
I don't disagree with you. the point is everyone has different tastes. gw2 is amazing for those who like realistic combat. if you don't and prefer the trinity.. play those... I would say the same to those who say instancing and zoning ruins games.. a lot of ppl can easily overlook such things.. I personally believe that healerless games are more immersive and realistic... it forces u to adjust and learn how to play... I've played many trinity games and honestly.. its boring to me.
Well, i meant print or movie... its easy enough for someone to make up their own original... but even then.. does everquest have books or movies? wow have books or movies? if any of those ips have books or movies does the combat work the same as the games? if not.. its not realistic.
edit: for the record boss combat is pointless... unless u can use mechanics such as climbing and knocking the boss down... to me more epic combat would be increasing the number of mobs that the group has to deal with.. otherwise it would be too unrealistic for me. the best example of this is the kingdom under fire 2 videos... battle scale combat involving pve... that was amazing.
yea... staring at a mobs health bar is soooooo much more interesting.
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I haven't read the replies aside from the first few, but I must say there's been some progression towards healing and getting away from the mana bars. This has been done in SWTOR and it has been done very well.
Take bounty hunter healing (mercenary advanced class), the trooper being the Republic counterpart (which uses an ammo mechanic). The Bounty Hunter uses a heat mechanic: The more skills you use, to hotter your suit gets. Cooldown (lowering the heat) goes in tiers, where the lowest tier has the most cooldown rate. This opens up several options: Use skills patiently and reactively (or pre-emptively) and keep your heat low OR 'Oh !@#$'-situations and you'll have to use some cooldowns to push your heat down immediately. This also is great with dps and tanking, but I found it the most interesting as a healer.
The Trooper uses the ammo, as mentioned above. "The resource for their abilities is Ammo which recharges at a rate based off how much ammo is currently in your weapon (3/4 ammo recharges 75% speed, half =50% speed, etc) and can be quickly recharged with the ability Fast Reload." I haven't played the trooper myself yet above lv25, so can't really comment on healing awesomeness later on.
The Imperial Agent (Operative Advanced Class)/Smuggler (Scoundrel Advanced Class) uses Energy, which is a pretty well-known mechanic, but not very often used for healers. This goes coupled with quite a heavy HoT focus. The IA also uses the less energy is less regen rate idea.
Jedi Consulars and Sith Assassin healers basically use a well-know mana-like healing system.
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Originally posted by Neo_Liberty
I play GW2 and like it a lot. I did mention that it's the best attempt to replace the trinity in a game I have played. It's just not quite there as a viable permanent replacement. It's a very good try but it has its weaknesses as I pointed out.
In the open world and most dynamic events it works well... just not so much for those critters that can demolish you in a couple of hits: the casual procced heals and heal abilities are just too weak and the powerful self heal talents are on long cooldowns.
But it's a very tough thing to balance: Make it so you can survive a fight with a champion with some effort and the rest of the content is trivialized. It's balanced for the bulk of the game but there are many fights that still could use a powerfull healer.
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RIP City of Heroes!
Originally posted by Neo_Liberty
What do medics do in the army?
Originally posted by Iselin
i agree... the heals on gw2 aren't adequate... and being a heavy armor archetype doesn't seem to help too much. like i said... if boss fights/dungeons involved fighting huge numbers battles would be more about skill selection and dodging ability.. when fighting super strong Ie Giant bosses/ supped up dungeon mobs... your ability to play at times becomes more trivial.
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RIP City of Heroes!
Originally posted by Iselin
Realism is one of the last justifications for getting your way. Didn't you know it? Notice how weight limits break "immersion". That's another justification.
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i agree... the heals on gw2 aren't adequate... and being a heavy armor archetype doesn't seem to help too much. like i said... if boss fights/dungeons involved fighting huge numbers battles would be more about skill selection and dodging ability.. when fighting super strong Ie Giant bosses/ supped up dungeon mobs... your ability to play at times becomes more trivial.
A lot of what you say boils down to this (correct me if I'm wrong):
May I also point out that your earlier statement of no IP with any instant healing to full health and the likes is also something weird to say. When you want realism, you'll have to quit playing a character every time you get hit, you'll probably walk around with just half of your limbs and you'd die due to blood loss even after a fight. Realism isn't what games are about, hence the magic, tanking, fighting bigass monsters, everything really...
The problem I think is the dumbing down of the class roles. There's only 3 (sometimes 4 -> RIFT Support) left, whereas a game with 5 roles and not purely focused on dps would give way more interesting mechanics. That combined with less of a role requirement (needing a tank, healer, buffer, debuffer, dps) for everything would make a game more complex and possibly let those who dig deeper into the theorycrafting and using the full system be better than average dpsing joe.
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Originally posted by Quirhid
then heal a party with no "true" tank. oh its gonna be fun!
Originally posted by waynejr2
its not a justification for getting my way.. if realism to me enhances immersion... than its not an issue... And as others have said.. everyone can get their way.. there are games out there with the trinity.. I choose not to play them.. and you can do the opposite.
I also play a console with weight limits.. and you can see the effects in the chars walk speed and run speed.. it didn't bother me whatsoever and made for interesting gameplay.
Originally posted by Freezzo
you missunderstand my definition of realism.. realism is based on the ip.... if you are talking dnd/forgotten realms.. healing isn't instant and is mostly done with potions. healers do heal.. but they don't restore full health. so what you are saying doesn't really apply.
edit: your idea about the actual system makes sense.. except for the fact that the games i've played with other char types.. most ppl still choose to go with the trinity.... instead of 1 tank and 1 healer or such.. they double up to be more effective...
they tend to go 1 tank 2 dps 2 heals/ 2 tanks 2heals 1 dps.. most don't make use of the crowd control and other char classes.
Originally posted by waynejr2
they patch you up.. being patched up and continuing the fight isn't the same.. as all of your wounds being removed and receiving full health.
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The problem with healing is not the shattered suspension of disbelief, its just that it takes all the drama away from the fight, it becomes by the numbers, not only that, BECAUSE there is healing, bosses have to hit like trucks, otherwise his damage will be outhealed, and that means that the tank cant feel thought, after all hed be dead if he took those blows without the safety belt that is the healer, the others feel like they mean nothing, after all, even with the healer curing them they would still go down in a couple hits, the boss feels stupid, because hes not hitting the dude thats making all this possible (the healer).
oh and the healer... he mostly gets bored, an exepcion are those freaks that actually enjoy clicking their heals as fast as they can (granted, in some games there is a high degree of skill involved in healing, that doesnt make it any less idiotic).
Spam-healing others is gamey, and devalues every single aspect of the combat only because its there. Got nothing agaist self heals tho, or out of combat healing.


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The Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra features local and national musical talents, and perfoms four concerts each year.
Civic Opera House
The world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago performs in one of North America's most beautiful opera houses, the Civic Opera House. The decorative character of the entire building is a hybrid of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles. Comedy-tragedy masks and cornucopia of instruments abound as playful ornaments around entrances, inspired by the Paris Opera House designed by Jean-Louis-Charles Garnier. The famous painted fire curtain (depicting the parade scene from Aida) and the interior decoration details of the Civic Opera House were created by American artist Jules Guerin in a palette of salmon pinks, roses, olives, golds and bronzes.
Southwest Symphony Orchestra
This delightful community orchestra is celebrating over 30 years of providing fine concert entertainment to the southwest suburban area.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Evanston Symphony Orchestra
The ESO was founded in 1945 by a handful of veteran and amateur musicians who were passionate about making music together. Concerts take place on Saturdays at 2:30 PM.
Scott Wattles Blue Suede Christmas at the Effingham Performance Center
Join musicians, Scott Wattles and the Blue Suede Crew at 7 p.m. as they celebrate the holidays with their sensational Rock 'n Roll Christmas show.
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