the chess game we call life

#1

think for a second, life is unpredictable but some how we can find or predict minor changes based on events. now think some more on how if one of the events never happened how would everything change. what if you never existed how would that effect the world while most of use my self included can say it will not think some more as it will, you are a cog in a machine that accepts all cogs for all places each one gives it a different function even if its a minor change in function.

now for the point of this topic, think of one thing you did the day you read this post even, now think of how things would be different if you hadn’t done that one thing, some of you would be surprised at the outcome or possible out comes of one event.

(example, the train of thought for this topic was derailed by my cat, if my cat hadn’t gotten my attention this would be longer.)

#2

all of us have parents

I think it’s safe to say that all our parents’ lives would be vastly different if it weren’t for us, at the very least

#3

Today I was trying to cook some soup.
The burner I chose didn’t heat up like it is supposed to, it just leaked gas for 15 minutes.
I stood there for a good while after turning it off contemplating whether to try the burner next to it, wary that it might ignite the air and kill my house up

#4

I had the opportunity to take my Dentist’s tools and mutilate her while she had her back unwittingly turned, before I made a mad dash to the X-Ray room, where I dismounted the ray projector and its respective generator, rewired the system to output at 900% bursts, then strapped the whole thing to my back whilst wielding the X-ray projection device as a new makeshift weapon.

Upon escaping the building, I spend 4 Days on the run from police and respective milita in the Arizonan desert, using the last of the Juice in my X-ray for occasional bursts to kill small animals so that I may dine on their meat.

I then die two weeks later due to a combination of malnutrition and irradiated brain tumors.

Thankfully, I didn’t grab those tools, so the events that played out were vastly different, and other people’s lives were influenced by my inaction.

#5

That’s not really a good comparison. Chess is an abstract strategy game. The only significant similarity between it and life is that they both require strategy.

…Unless you have a small army at your disposal, I guess.

[color=’#151515’]inb4 everyone points out how I’m wrong.

#6

I agree actually, Pyro. I think life is more like “52 Pickup.”
Where you end up is entirely at the mercy of genetics, your life’s circumstances could always change, and in general it’s complete chaos, even at it’s most tranquil.

#7

and yet people always try to put a order to something that is pure chaos.

something slightly off topic, a random fact. mathematically the chances of you existing are 0 at best yet you exist explain that one.

#8

Who says this is actually real?

#9

Given the astonishingly vast scale of the universe, it’s pretty likely that one or more planets will give birth to the complex chemical reactions that compose organic life.

This is that planet.

#10 
 The Probability of SOME planet or satellite SOMEWHERE orbiting a Star or heat source at the right distance so that the atmosphere may appropriate the proper molecular bases to form organic life, let alone sentient and eventually intelligent life is very small, especially when you compare it to all the other celestial objects out there beyond oblivion that harbor different properties or forms orbiting at different tilts, orbits, distances and speeds. But the probability is still significant enough to prompt humans to crane their necks upwards and try and find something close. 

 It is only when analyzing the probability of FINDING that grain of sand in the needle stack does the chances of success decline so sharply. It's but a matter of time. If you look at the chances of us finding such a habitable and life supporting planet in a Human Lifetime, then you would be right. The probability predicts a near-0% chance for such an event, but that does not mean that it is still not a possibility nonetheless.
#11

some of these fools is playin checkers

#12

If I hadn’t slept with some random bar chick about 7.5 years ago, I wouldn’t have a kid. I would say that’s the one single decision that has influenced me the most. The thing is, I was on a very destructive path back then, and if it hadn’t happened, I am not sure I would be here now.

I recently got another big surprise ( well not entirely surprised, I kinda saw it coming ), but in a short notice meeting I was told me job was going away. So I am going to start a new job shortly, which is changing my life quite a lot AGAIN. Life does throw you some curve balls sometimes.

If I didn’t go through school for a good job I might not have that job, and who knows what sort of situation I’d be in. I loved my old job, but this new one seems like one I can be happy in. They’ve been pursuing me for a few years now, and I’ve always been tempted. The money, benefits and so forth keep getting better. I’m losing seniority though, which sucks.

#13

and some are playing d&d.

EDIT: max sounds like things got complicated.

#14

I think life is more like Russian roulette with a fully automatic weapon. You’re gonna die no matter what, you just get lucky on where you are in line to pull the trigger.

Oh, and s=k log w the tendency to move from order to chaos increases with time. To quote a fictional entity “Why not introduce a little anarchy?”

On topic: If I hadn’t gone against my own will 3 weeks ago and asked questions I regretted every waking moment of last week, I may be less miserable.

Edit: Still regretting, mind you.

#15

You’re being kinda depressing.

I mean, how bad can you foul up by asking questions?

#16

Well, to start, I’d hafta give you a life story. Since that’s out of the question, let it be said I’ve lived a very solitary life with very few actual friends and zero relationships otherwise. I have a rather low self esteem and am very shy, and I’ve had one person for the past 3 years that has grown to be my closest friend.

As soppy and stupid as it is, I kinda fell for her slightly. I didn’t mean too, but hey, whatever. I decided when I first realized this that I’d keep my feelings to myself for fear of ruining a friendship that I cherished deeply (she’s never dated and is probably more shy than I am.)

But, due to not being able to stop thinking about it and some other friends pushing me too do it, I changed my mind. Now, I waited 3 weeks and she hasn’t spoken to me since. Most people would provay just say “Well she’s a shit friend, pushing you away like that.” But I don’t see it as her fault.

She answered a week ago, with a half good half bad answer. I was satisfied, I thought, with being only a good friend. But I dunno, it’s not feeling that way now, and she still isn’t talking to me much.

That was far more than what I had planned on saying, but oh well.

#17

You: “Hey, uh, so you want to go out on a date sometime?”
Them: cocks gun BLAM

Not realistic, but it could happen. If you’re a pessimist.
EDIT: Well, that joke is in bad taste now that there’s a reply above. coughs awkwardly

Okay, now you’re sounding like me.

Both parts of that are more than understandable. All I can say is that there will be other girls, and I hope the two of you can continue being friends.

EDIT2: Life can suck, and sometimes it feels like the entire world is against you. But you just have to sit back for a moment. How do you reply when everyone wants you to give up on your hopes, your dreams, your life? “Fuck you, I do what I want.”

#18

Hahaha actually, that was a joke between me and my band. That or she’s fond of blades :expressionless:

Edit: Yeah, probably. I’m sure this’ll wear off in time, I’m too logical to ruin my life over it. I don’t take rejection easily is all, and some other more complicated emotions are involved. Ha, this situation is funny. I’m getting support from black mesa community forums. Never saw this coming, it’s the Internet.

#19

Well, keep your chin up. And if not, look closely at the ship’s deck you’re standing on. My shoes are on there too.
[COLOR=‘Black’]Except for the saying things. I’m a coward and I won’t get another chance for months.

Also, knives are fun. :retard:

#20

Knives are amazing, albeit dangerous when put into the joke above. Also, saying something took me months of thinking and revising. And it was about 3 sentences long in the end. I may have been overly formal with my thoughts.

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