User blog:Orc King/Halloween and me



Hello all you adventurers, Geo-hounds, Rangers and pilots,

You may have noticed the change to the Grandia Wiki skin. Fear not (pun definitely intended), for it is only for the month of October as part of the Wikia Halloween Skin Contest. Please do tell me what you think of it below.

I was unsure whether to actually participate in this contest as I have never celebrated Halloween - I have never really felt it a worthwhile exploit as it is is mainly used by many as a chance to muck about and bring misfortune upon others.

I could go on about how Halloween (or All Hallows' Eve) was originally a Christian time of reflection and prayer before celebration and feasting on All Saints' Day and the "Evil Spirits" part actually derives from Pagan traditions. But then I would be very dull for saying so.

However, I do not mind scary things if they are not intended for malicious purposes or to do harm. There is a difference between scary and evil and people who shun both equally are ignorant. If you celebrate Halloween, then fine. Be merry - it's not like you are worshipping demons or somesuch.

Getting back to the Wiki - it is dressed up in the spirit of scariness and competition and not in celebration of Halloween. When it get's right down to it, I can never resist changing the visuals at any opportunity!

Anyway, sorry for being all grim but I reckon these blogs are for personal thoughts and messages and I thought it was worth a mention. As I said, I don't disrespect those who have fun at Halloween. Only those that set out with malicious intentions. OK, with that said, happy October, happy Halloween and happy All Saints' Day!

-- Orc King   15:40, October 17, 2012 (UTC)