What's your worst fear?

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  • SkydancerSkydancer Join Date: 2003-03-28 Member: 14959Members, Constellation
    Hm... Most terrible fears I've got: heights and skulls/skeletons. I don't know how, but I used to really FREAK out when seeing skulls, most notably in videogames. I mean, really. Like I had fear of playing Ultima Underworld because when you die you get like 5 totally ugly low res skulls LOOKING AT YOU. Argh. Every time my health dropped at less than 20 hp I reset my computer FAST. And the coup de grace came when getting on level 7 in the labyrinth where if you step off the path you will DIE INSTANTLY GETTING THOSE DAMN SKULLS. Arghhh. And this happened with each game with skulls. (I typed skullks the whole reply) Though this fear has mostly gone, they still upset me very much.

    And then big spiders indoors (I don't mind those outdoors, I), ugly crawly insects and... deep water, if I look down deep water I feel like I'm going to fall anytime. I like having solid earth under my feet. Oh and when people pick me up by surprise (while joking), for the same reason I just typed.
  • AldarisAldaris Join Date: 2002-03-25 Member: 351Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1580382:date=Nov 24 2006, 05:53 PM:name=Testament)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Testament @ Nov 24 2006, 05:53 PM) [snapback]1580382[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I never did understand that. After 70 years of obnoxious existence, death is a well-needed ending. The only thing to worry about is an afterlife. If there's an afterlife, well, you're screwed. Kinda ruins the whole reason of looking forward to death.
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    Probably because not everyone is as cynical as you, and like being alive?
  • TestamentTestament Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4037Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1580494:date=Nov 24 2006, 06:37 PM:name=Aldaris)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Aldaris @ Nov 24 2006, 06:37 PM) [snapback]1580494[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Probably because not everyone is as cynical as you, and like being alive?
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    I never said I don't like it. It's just exactly stimulating, no matter how much I cram into it. Besides, it's going to happen anyway. Then again, I'd fear urinating if I had kidney stones. But I don't. And I have no reason to fear death.
  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    edited November 2006
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    Custom titles are for achievements not annoyances.
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    <!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style="color:#FF0000"><!--/coloro-->Be nice.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> - Scythe
    How about this: You can take your title and place it somewhere I'd rather not discuss. - Magey
  • kyliegirlkyliegirl Gorge Master Australia Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10586Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited November 2006
    i suffer from paranoia which i think i inherited from my dad but it grew severly worse when living with my x boyfriend after countless betrayals..

    - fear of being alone in the dark
    - fear of being cheated on
    - fear of being betrayed
    - fear of loss


    although the last 4 fears are slowly decreasing with alot of great help and patience with my fiance, still need work i have some very bad phases which cause me to go to very drastic measures which lead me to an uneasy state.. thankfully my bf is calm and is very honest <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />

    i still hate being out alone in the dark, i always feel like someone will come up and attack or rape me... maybe its a girl thing, but i beleive after all the warnings my mum gave me caused this to be a paranoid fear.. I refuse to go out anywhere further than the front lawn without someone i trust. I even go as far as running back into the house when i cant see anything or hear something.. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    Boredom.

    Meeting Bob the <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/skulk.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="::skulk::" border="0" alt="skulk.gif" /> in the dark in a corridor.
  • Sub_zer0Sub_zer0 Join Date: 2004-05-09 Member: 28569Members
    I live my fears everyday and its hell on earth I tell you i hate it..
  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    i suppose i'm one of the few people who enjoys sensory deprivation
  • LofungLofung Join Date: 2004-08-21 Member: 30757Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1580382:date=Nov 25 2006, 01:53 AM:name=Testament)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Testament @ Nov 25 2006, 01:53 AM) [snapback]1580382[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I never did understand that. After 70 years of obnoxious existence, death is a well-needed ending.
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    i am not sure if i wanted to die 50 years later. but i am sure that my wanted-to-do list still ends in the infinity today

    [the ship mode]I DUN WANNA DIE I DUN WANNA DIE[/the ship mode]
  • KGB_GaralKGB_Garal Join Date: 2005-06-09 Member: 53476Members
    Spiders and internet/power outages =\ Not sure which I'm scared of more, though.
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    The thing I fear above all, above everything, is losing all the data on my hard drive. That'd be a total catastrophe.

    As for spiders, heights, busy signals (?), wasps, dogs, cats, confined spaces, open spaces or pretty much anything, I'm not scared. I love abseiling and rock climbing. Spiders inspire more caution than fear, seeing as how about half of Australia's spiders will either kill you or make you very sick.

    Oooh! I thought of something!

    Going into dark water in games. That just freaks me out. All the parts in HL1 and Opposing Force when there's those Ichthyosaurs that come up to you going "Grhghrghrrhhgrrggrgrggrrr". They freaked me out so bad that I'm loath to go in any water in any game. Especially if it's dark. Huge relief when I get out.

    --Scythe--
  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    backups are your friend.

    speaking of friends, it's almost time for year-ends... damn
  • DepotDepot The ModFather Join Date: 2002-11-09 Member: 7956Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1580823:date=Nov 26 2006, 01:10 AM:name=Black_Mage)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Black_Mage @ Nov 26 2006, 01:10 AM) [snapback]1580823[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    backups are your friend.

    speaking of friends, it's almost time for year-ends... damn
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    Ya think?!? <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wow.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":0" border="0" alt="wow.gif" />
  • ubermenschubermensch Join Date: 2002-12-31 Member: 11692Banned
    edited November 2006
    a human corpse, which for some reason is the first thing to enter my mind when it's pitch black and i'm alone

    <!--quoteo(post=1580243:date=Nov 24 2006, 12:13 AM:name=Shzar)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Shzar @ Nov 24 2006, 12:13 AM) [snapback]1580243[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Also, Mantrid's comments about telephone off-the-hook signals reminded me of my immense dislike of the sort of buzzer one hears from alarm clocks. Even if I hear one of those in a movie or something, it makes my skin crawl.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    the shrill metronomic hiss of the standard digital alarm clock, and the agony of another rote day at work/school it invokes -- this hurts me more than a concussion-giving fist to the face ever could.
  • RustySpoonRustySpoon Join Date: 2003-07-10 Member: 18069Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1580813:date=Nov 26 2006, 12:30 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Scythe @ Nov 26 2006, 12:30 AM) [snapback]1580813[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->

    Going into dark water in games. That just freaks me out. All the parts in HL1 and Opposing Force when there's those Ichthyosaurs that come up to you going "Grhghrghrrhhgrrggrgrggrrr". They freaked me out so bad that I'm loath to go in any water in any game. Especially if it's dark. Huge relief when I get out.

    --Scythe--
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    THAT! That is my phobia! Christ. Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
  • ubermenschubermensch Join Date: 2002-12-31 Member: 11692Banned
    <!--quoteo(post=1580791:date=Nov 25 2006, 10:56 PM:name=KGB_Garal)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KGB_Garal @ Nov 25 2006, 10:56 PM) [snapback]1580791[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Spiders and i<b>nternet/power outages</b> =\ Not sure which I'm scared of more, though.
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    haha, i love those, they force you to look at how empty your leisure-life really is (if you're the type to depend on electronic appliances, which most of us are)
  • TestamentTestament Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 4037Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1580901:date=Nov 26 2006, 06:57 AM:name=RustySpoon)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RustySpoon @ Nov 26 2006, 06:57 AM) [snapback]1580901[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    THAT! That is my phobia! Christ. Makes me shudder just thinking about it.
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    Come to think of it, me too. I'm pretty bad with horror games already, but give me dark water and I'm ###### spazzing. I remember early on in FEAR, there was this part that looked perfectly Alma-mode, and it was full of ###### dark and you had to hang out and swim in it. I would have flipped if anything happened in there. I'm bad for it in real life, too.
  • BlackMageBlackMage [citation needed] Join Date: 2003-06-18 Member: 17474Members, Constellation
    edited November 2006
    <!--quoteo(post=1580883:date=Nov 26 2006, 07:37 AM:name=Depot)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Depot @ Nov 26 2006, 07:37 AM) [snapback]1580883[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Ya think?!?*
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    No, i feel.

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  • Private_ColemanPrivate_Coleman PhD in Video Games Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7510Members
    My biggest fear is some organisation reading about my biggest fear on the internet and using it as a torture method. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1581008:date=Nov 26 2006, 09:51 PM:name=Private_Coleman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Private_Coleman @ Nov 26 2006, 09:51 PM) [snapback]1581008[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    My biggest fear is some organisation reading about my biggest fear on the internet and using it as a torture method. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile-fix.gif" />
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    Off to room 101 with him!
  • QuaunautQuaunaut The longest seven days in history... Join Date: 2003-03-21 Member: 14759Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    I have 3 "Worst Fears":

    That I'll be forced to leave the country, or become violent in resistance.

    Failure, in general.

    Sharp Things that have been used incorrectly.
  • enf0rcerenf0rcer intrigued... Join Date: 2003-03-16 Member: 14584Members
    not my worst fear but something that would really suck: being eaten alive - insects would be a horrible one.

    Especially after watching this: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Yf-7Z_6PE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Yf-7Z_6PE</a> (was linked in some other offtopic thread)
  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    edited November 2006
    <!--quoteo(post=1581066:date=Nov 26 2006, 07:40 PM:name=enf0rcer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(enf0rcer @ Nov 26 2006, 07:40 PM) [snapback]1581066[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    not my worst fear but something that would really suck: being eaten alive - insects would be a horrible one.

    Especially after watching this: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Yf-7Z_6PE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4Yf-7Z_6PE</a> (was linked in some other offtopic thread)
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    I hate you for that video in the same way I hate the guy who first posted "Cat With Hands" here. I guess my fears are apparent now, though. Curse you enf0rcer!
  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    My worst fears (most things in comp games)

    - Walking around my house when its pitch black
    - Groups of chavs that give dodgy looks...

    Game related:

    - Going into deep dark caverns with spiders and gunky stuff
    - Getting picked up by a barnacle in HL1/HL2, makes me jump and totally freaks me out
    - Same as Scythes fear of Ichthyosaurs... "Grhghrghrrhhgrrggrgrggrrr" indeed
    - Enemies that jump at you suddenly without you knowing, aka headcrabs and fast zombies in HL2
  • ZigZig ...I am Captain Planet&#33; Join Date: 2002-10-23 Member: 1576Members
    edited November 2006
    <!--quoteo(post=1581071:date=Nov 26 2006, 03:56 PM:name=Cold_NiTe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Cold_NiTe @ Nov 26 2006, 03:56 PM) [snapback]1581071[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    I hate you for that video in the same way I hate the guy who first posted "Cat With Hands" here. I guess my fears are apparent now, though. Curse you enf0rcer!
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    i'm trippin baaallllls D:

    fears include:
    -the thought of being disabled, esp losing my sight. there are people around the world who get along while being disabled in various ways but... it really frightens me.
    -things not working out for whatever reason, losing jobs and living in a constant state of hunger, longing, and uncertainty for all my adult life..
  • Private_ColemanPrivate_Coleman PhD in Video Games Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7510Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1581033:date=Nov 26 2006, 05:09 PM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolfighter @ Nov 26 2006, 05:09 PM) [snapback]1581033[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    Off to room 101 with him!
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    In room 101 there is <!--coloro:#000101--><span style="color:#000101"><!--/coloro-->a pc and I am forced to post about my fear on the internet<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />

    Forum needs spoiler tags <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
  • Cold_NiTeCold_NiTe Join Date: 2003-09-15 Member: 20875Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1581160:date=Nov 26 2006, 11:55 PM:name=Private_Coleman)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Private_Coleman @ Nov 26 2006, 11:55 PM) [snapback]1581160[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->
    In room 101 there is <!--coloro:#000101--><span style="color:#000101"><!--/coloro-->a pc and I am forced to post about my fear on the internet<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />

    Forum needs spoiler tags <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
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    I also fear cyclical processes. Get away! Aaah Recursion!
  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    for (int i = 0; i < 1; i--)
    {
    System.out.println("zomg recursion!");
    }


    Aaah Recursion!
  • DrSuredeathDrSuredeath Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8217Members
    I am the only one who fears cockroaches? You filthy bunch of liars!
  • Private_ColemanPrivate_Coleman PhD in Video Games Join Date: 2002-11-07 Member: 7510Members
    I don't like them but I'm not afraid of them :x

    Wasps on the other hand are scary :o
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