Master Aric's Journal

Post Surgery Appt and A New Cast

All right, another paper I wrote, and a theme change soon.

Are “Cheat” Codes Really Cheating?

By Thomas Smith

Video games are a source of enjoyment for many people, but some have exploited things in games, especially the early years, known as cheat codes. The purpose of cheat codes were to assist beta testers in testing certain aspects of the game, to make sure there were no glitches, and were usually left in the game but never released to the public, if they could help it, as some testers or programmers would leak the codes, which were used to make the game much more easier. Also, some glitches slipped by the testers, leaving holes in the programming that players could exploit for an unfair advantage. As time progressed, programmers began to build into their games cheat codes, bonus items, and new play modes especially for the player, and these became known under the general term “cheat codes”. Some even designed what is known as cheat devices, which alter the games programming to access cheats that were not programmed into the game.

But what is the definition of “cheat”? Those terms mean nothing if we do not know what the word “cheat” means. According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, the “cheat” we are referring to means to violate rules dishonestly, usually for an unfair gain. According to the definition, is it moral and honest to use “cheat codes”? No. Not if we are violating the standard rules of the game for an unfair advantage, such as making a character invincible.  So, does that mean “cheat codes” that simply change the color of a bowling ball or change the time of day in a game, or give you an item that is obtainable only through a special code are immoral or dishonest? No. Some better definitions of these would be extras, Easter eggs, and bonus play modes.

 Some “codes” are used to circumvent the normal way of doing a puzzle, challenge, or level. I think a better definition of these would be “back doors”. Most of the time, back doors are used to get around a difficult level, location, puzzle, or challenge. Would that be moral? I don’t believe so. Would it be moral to talk your teacher into giving you only a two page test, while all your classmates got three? Absolutely not.

 Also I mentioned glitches. If you find that if you jump higher than you normally would in a game your character could fly and thus avoid most of the traps of the game, would it be moral to use this? No. It is the same as using a beta tester cheat code. The programmers and game designers did not even attempt to give you this help so far as we know.

Seasons

We don't really have changing of the seasons in the desert, at least not where I live. This tree outside my mom's window is so pretty. The picture does not really capture the deep burnt orange color. My dad came to visit today too.

OUCH

Brandon and I made it to WA after a 4 hour plane delay. Sigh.. For those who don't know, about a week ago my mom fell and broke her ankle. She had surgery on Monday. They put in some hardware and she is not to put any weight on it at all for many many weeks.She is wheelchair bound for now.  Brandon and I came up to help take care of her and the house. She is doing much better than last week.  

PATHETIC!

My dog hates to have his collar off. I took it off because it appeared to be  tight. As soon as the collar is off he will obsessed over it till I put it back on. The first picture is after 10 mins of him staring at it.

Finally I let him take it off the bed..

 He's happy now, I put it back on him.

Funny Comic!

Waiting For The Day

I've been learning something cool.....

^^^^^^ That is a picture of the Triple-A Sibs..... I drew it just for fun! I think it's too cute! >:-D ^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^ That is my character, Kenji as a kid! He was a very sad kid so I thought the text fit him :-P ^^^^^

^^^^^^ That is another character of mine, Aina. She is a kid also. Notice her fingers?? She's twiddling them..... I thought that this fit her perfectly as well.....^^^^^^^^

^^^^^^^^^^^^ This is another charater of mine, Mokoto, as a kid...... I thought this text fit him, cuz he has the power of fire and he does look kinda cute....^^^^^^^^

Well, that's all I have for today, I did draw my alter-egos, Patience, Christy, and Naoki...... But I haven't scanned them yet..... I'll have to get to them soon...... But I'll try and post them tomorrow! :-D Have a wonderful evening..... G'night, World of HSB! :-D

Business update

Several have asked about orders from Josephine. She is ready to take orders and get them shipped. Get them now while supplies last, as they say. LOL..  Oh and pass the link on to others too.. Thanks!!

A New Business Owned by a Special Lady

My friend Josephine has started a business and now has a website!!. The website is still in the production phase but it looks wonderful!. Josephine has a sweet spirit and is a wonderful testimony of how God can work in a tragic situation. God is working in her life so much right now and I pray only the best for her.  Please check out her new website and the products she is offering---click HERE.