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はてなキーワード: VICTORYとは
➤「救いようが最もうない、極東の自称他称の〝ジャーナリスト〟や〝学者〟、〝知米派〟は読まなくても構い。読んでもその肥大化した自己承認欲求、度し難い自己愛性人格では読むことはできないし、理解もできない。ただ見下した目線で見やるだけで、そこに自分が利用できる素材がなければ鼻で嗤うだけだ。この文章は、我がU.S.を領りたい、領ろうと下向きの反省的眼光で欲する諸君に読んで貰いたい。
I Traveled to 46 States in America This Summer. Here’s Why Trump Won.
By Frank S. Zhou
By Ezekiel A. Wells
Ezekiel A. Wells ’27 is a Double Concentrator in Environment Science & Engineering and Economics in Eliot House. He spent last summer traveling to 46 American states conducting interviews for his YouTube series, “Crossroads America.”
A week after Democrats’ election loss, accusations have flown in every direction within their Party. Some fault President Joe Biden for an egoistic refusal to drop out of the race earlier. Some blame the Harris campaign for failing to serve key demographics and communicate a clear vision for the country. And some blame Americans, claiming that racism and sexism drove voters toward Trump.
These factors certainly exist, but we’re missing a larger piece of the picture.
Over the summer, I traveled to 46 states in the U.S., creating a YouTube series highlighting slices of life across the country. In conversations from my nearly three-month road trip, I spoke with Republicans who were certain that inflation is entirely Biden’s fault and Democrats who, despite their frustrations with corporate profits and desires for universal healthcare, hoped for a more moderate candidate. From supporters of all candidates, I heard a shocking amount of misinformation.
After combing through hundreds of hours of interview footage from swing state Trump voters, I am certain that, as much as other factors influenced the outcome of the election, our crumbling media landscape — which has caused a rift in our democracy — is most to blame.
In the postwar period, news was dominated by three main channels, and because of the Fairness Doctrine, each station reported the same stories and covered multiple sides of each issue. Viewers picked which channels they watched mainly based on their preferences for news anchors’ personalities. Of course, this model had its problems, but, at the end of the day, it meant that Americans worked with a shared set of facts.
A shared set of facts is not the world we live in today.
Throughout my interviews, conspiracy theories were rampant, and on at least five separate occasions across separate states, I was told that Bill Gates tampers with our food, adding plastic to our fruits and vegetables to make his medical investments more profitable.
In conversations with voters, neither side seemed able to name many specific policy issues they cared about; everyone just seemed to repeat the words of their favorite pundits, podcast hosts, and internet personalities.
Although this behavior is harmful, I don’t blame everyday Americans. Blame falls on the media that has ostracized, disillusioned, and misinformed them.
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I first saw this trend with low-wage workers in West Virginia, who — despite falling inflation rates — have seen stagnated salaries and clear increases in food costs. Channels like Fox News bred anger and resentment for many of them.
Take July of this summer, for example, when for the first time in his presidency, prices actually fell under the Biden administration. Traditional media establishments rushed to celebrate this victory, with one article from CNN declaring, “The White House can finally cross out ‘inflation’ on its list of presidential liabilities.” However, outside these bubbles, I observed many Americans held a different view.
In late July, I was welcomed at a massive family reunion in Tylertown, Mississippi, where one Trump voter — a middle-aged, Black, family man, pastor, and soul food enthusiast — made this clear.
“When I go in the grocery stores, and I gotta spend my last to get groceries, you mean to tell me I’m not gonna look and see who’s gonna vote to help me? I voted for Trump and I’d vote for him again, because he put money in our pocket,” he told me.
In their coverage, mainstream news organizations obsess over the Federal Reserve’s next rate cuts while failing to connect with people concerned with their next meals. With titles like “Vance: Young Americans ‘Are Becoming Paupers’ Due To Inflation, High Housing Costs,” sites like The Daily Wire had their fingers on the pulse of American sentiment, welcoming new readership from those who felt neglected by traditional media.
This problem was not just confined to the economy. While Biden’s mental state was deteriorating, liberal media outlets seemed to under-cover these stories, sheltering him from scrutiny of his declining capabilities, until the infamous presidential debate.
Formerly trusted networks slowly made themselves indigestible to the polarized American public, and in 2024, for the third year in a row, a Gallup poll found that more Americans indicated having “no trust” in the media than those who trust it a “great deal/fair amount”.
So where does the average American turn when the nation’s media cannot be trusted? For many people, it was YouTube talk shows, Newsmax, and podcasters such as Joe Rogan.
While Democrats seek to blame various internal factors for this election’s loss, I cannot help but think of Joe Rogan’s Trump endorsement, the many blind lies I heard from ordinary citizens across the country, and declining trust in American journalism.
As Harvard students and members of higher education institutions, we have a part to play in the problem. At Harvard’s Institute of Politics, those who denied the 2020 election results have been precluded from speaking at the JFK Jr. Forum. While the goal is understandable, it shields students from understanding the American viewpoints they represent.
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There is a difference between platforming intentional and manipulative misinformation and listening to and learning about where people are and what they believe.
As a pipeline to mainstream media, Harvard, and its future journalists, have to consider the audience they lose when they stay inside of their bubble and ignore the issues of everyday Americans.
The disappearance of factual importance in our world is alarming and dangerous, but if we, as aspiring journalists, politicians, and engaged citizens, want to be taken seriously in communicating Trump’s threat to democracy, inflationary tariff policies, and so on, we owe American voters that seriousness, too.
Ezekiel A. Wells ’27 is a Double Concentrator in Environment Science & Engineering and Economics in Eliot House. He spent last summer traveling to 46 American states conducting interviews for his YouTube series, “Crossroads America."
ま～た日本語すら検索すら検索しない人による謎の主張が出ているので、コピペしとくね
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-Afro-centrists-claim-that-the-first-samurai-warrior-was-a-black-African
一例：
7mo
The original answer and your comment are both wrong. It is very easy to prove Yasuke was a samurai, you just have to check a Japanese dictionary. I searched for 侍・士 (samurai) on the Japanese online encyclopedia コトバンク (Kotobank), which produced a result from 精選版 日本国語大辞典 (Carefully Selected Edition of the Nihon Kokugo Daijiten, aka Shogakukan’s Japanese Dictionary). I’ll post the link at the bottom, but here is the relevant section in Japanese and my translation in English.
(3)鎌倉幕府では、侍は僕従を有し、騎上の資格ある武士で、郎従等の凡下と厳重に区別する身分規定が行なわれた。しかし、鎌倉中期以降、その範囲が次第に拡大、戦国時代以降は、諸国の大名の家臣をも広く侍と称するようになり、武士一般の称として用いられるようになる。
(3) In the Kamakura Shogunate (1185 - 1333 AD), samurai were professional warriors who had servants and were qualified to ride on horseback, and their status was strictly differentiated from ordinary subordinates such as roju. However, from the middle of the Kamakura Shogunate onwards, its scope gradually expanded, and from the Sengoku Period (1467 - 1615 AD) onwards, vassals of feudal lords in various provinces came to be widely referred to as samurai, and it came to be used as a general term for professional warriors.
Now we have to ask three questions to see whether Yasuke met this definition:
Q: When did Yasuke work for the feudal lord Oda Nobunaga?
A: From April 1581 to June 1582. We know this from multiple eyewitness accounts, which I also mention below.
Q: Was Yasuke a vassal of Oda Nobunaga?
A: Yes, as evidenced by the fact that he was given a stipend, a house, and a job as spear-bearer (a type of bodyguard for the leader of a samurai family). He was also given a short sword called a koshigatana, which was worn as a status symbol and weapon for self-defense at all times by high status samurai. This we know from the Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga, written by Oda Nobunaga’s vassal Ota Gyuichi.
Q: Was Yasuke a warrior fighting for Oda Nobunaga?
A: Yes, as evidenced by the fact that he fought in three important conflicts. One, Yasuke fought in the Second Tensho Iga War in September 1581. This we can infer because the Jesuits said Oda Nobunaga took Yasuke everywhere with him and he led his own troops into this war. Two, Yasuke fought in the Koshu Conquest from February to March 1582. This we know from the Diary of Ietada, written by Matsudaira Ietada, a vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who was himself a vassal of Oda Nobunaga. Three, Yasuke fought in the Honno-ji Incident of June 1582, in which he tried but failed to save the lives of both Oda Nobunaga and his son Oda Nobutada until Yasuke was the last Oda man standing and surrendered to the traitor Akechi Mitsuhide, who spared his life and returned him to the Jesuits. This we know from letters written by the Jesuits, who were glad to have Yasuke back. According to the Oda family today, Nobunaga’s final order was for Yasuke to help him commit seppuku (ritual suicide by stomach cutting) by decapitating him and bring his head to a courier that returned it to the Oda family, so it could not be used as evidence of victory by Akechi Mitsuhide.
So there you have it. Yasuke was a vassal and a warrior for the most powerful feudal lord in all of Japan, during the Sengoku Period. He even assisted his lord’s suicide, a role strictly reserved for samurai. Therefore, he was a samurai. Below is a link to the definition of samurai on Kotobank.
"For a Samurai to be brave, he must have a bit of black blood "
日本人ならそんなことわざないこと誰でも知ってると思うんですけど、当然アサクリ関係ないサイトで見ることになる
https://www.levelman.com/where-black-people-fx-shogun/
リンク貼れないけど下記とか
ちな、悪気なさそうな教師向けサイト・子ども向けサイトでも、YASUKEサイキョーは見ますよ
というか、そもそもUBIがインタビュー動画の中で日系人っぽいアジアンの監修スタッフに『YASUKEは日本で広く受け入れらている』とか言わせてますし
I am not a gambler, but I would like to stay with Ippei Mizuhara in a hotel in an entertainment district in the middle of the desert.
He and I would never gamble.
But as he grips the slot lever with his buttocks tightened, I secretly burn with jealousy as I watch the pile of medals that gradually emerge from the seat next to me.
I would shift in my seat and play poker. I try desperately to drive the anxiety from my face, to imagine the joy of victory, but I know it is pointless.
And I will return to my original seat, angry and sad.
Sometimes we will look at each other over the baccarat table. In those moments, we would tell each other our own moves in the blink of an eye, and we would take care that one of us would win.
One day one of us will be penniless and the other will bury him outside the city. Then he will write a little poem to his friend who has traveled, and then he will kill himself, having found no reason to live without a last-minute bargaining chip.
私はギャンブルの依存症ではありません、ですが、水原一平さんと一緒に砂漠の真ん中にある歓楽街のホテルに泊まりたいです。
私と彼は賭け事をすることはないでしょう。
しかし彼が臀部を引き締めながらスロットのレバーを握るとき、次第に出てくるメダルの山を、隣の席で見ていた私は密かに嫉妬の炎を燃やします。
私は席を移って、ポーカーをするでしょう。私は不安感を表情から追い出そうと、必死に勝利の喜びを想像しますが、それが無意味なことを知っています。
最終的に私は勝てないでしょう。
そして私は怒りと切なさを感じながら元の席に戻ります。
時々私たちはバカラのテーブル越しに目配せしあうことがあるでしょう。その瞬間、私たちは自分自身の手の内を、瞬きの回数で教え合い、そしてどちらかが勝てるように配慮していくのです。
ある日、私たちの一人が無一文になり、もう一人が街の外に彼を埋めます。それから彼は旅だった友人にちょっとした詩を書いて、そしてギリギリの駆け引きなしには生きる理由を見出せずに自殺するでしょう。
ネトゲで平気な顔でチートを使う奴の心理について気が付いたこと（ジャンルはFPS）
チートなんか使って何が面白いんだ、何の意味があるんだよ と思ってたんだけど
おそらく多くの人は、フェアな条件で勝つからこそ「勝利」だと考えてるとおもう、俺もそう思う
10歳の子供と殴り合いの喧嘩をしても勝っても、そんなもの勝利ではない。
勝つか負けるかわからない状態で、自分の技量や判断を競って勝つから気持ちいいし、達成感を得られるのだ。
でもチートを使う奴らは違う
あいつらは最終的にゲーム画面上に「VICTORY」と表示されることを「勝利」と定義している
奴らはそれで達成感を得られてしまうのだ、だからフェアとかそんなのはどうでもよくて
中国人とかこのメンタリティの人マジで多い、しかしだからこそ競争に強い、一切悩まずに勝つための最善手を取れるから
それがよいのかわるいのかは、わからない
The Japanese are well aware that Kishida is often photographed in his office with a large victory shamoji, particularly during elections. And this time he chose such a symbolic gift with his signature for Zelensky. It seems that his message to Ukraine is quite clear," Hirano Takahashi said in his post.
ここ読むだけだと、 his message は、ゼレンスキーさん次の大統領選頑張ってね!
と言う意味に読めるけど、まじでそういう受け取られ方してんの??
Please improve the following novel to be more engaging and adding plot point of Yasuke returnig to being a missionary quitting Samurai " rologue:
The sun sank behind the horizon, casting the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. In the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle knelt Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight. His journey to this moment had been long and treacherous, but it was only the beginning.
Chapter 1: A World Away
Yasuke lived an ordinary life in a small village on the Mozambique coast, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.
It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world. But his journey was far from over.
Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun
As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.
Chapter 3: The Encounter
In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior
Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. But Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 5: The Unfolding War
As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.
Chapter 6: The Turning Tide
Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. But in the shadows, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.
Yasuke sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.
One fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.
As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the trait "
Prologue:
The sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the Japanese countryside in a warm, amber embrace. Yasuke, a towering, powerfully built African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, his heart thundering with anticipation. A perilous journey had brought him to this moment, and yet, it was only the beginning of a story that would span continents and rewrite history.
Chapter 1: A World Away
In a small village on the Mozambique coast, Yasuke led a simple life, blissfully unaware of the extraordinary destiny that lay before him. His world shattered when slave traders captured him, ripping him from his homeland and thrusting him into a brutal odyssey across the Indian Ocean. Fate, however, had other plans when he reached the bustling port of Goa, India.
In Goa, Jesuit missionaries purchased Yasuke, altering the course of his life. Under their guidance, he embraced Christianity, mastered new languages, and absorbed the ways of the Western world. But the wind had not finished carrying him to his ultimate destination.
Chapter 3: The Enchanted Isles
Loyal to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them to Japan, a land shrouded in mystery and allure. He was captivated by its breathtaking landscapes, intricate customs, and refined people. As the first African in Japan, he sparked fascination and intrigue wherever he went.
Chapter 4: Fateful Encounters
Kyoto, the heart of feudal Japan, bore witness to the meeting that would forever change Yasuke's life. Oda Nobunaga, a formidable and influential daimyo, was entranced by Yasuke's physical prowess, intellect, and exotic origins. Recognizing Yasuke's potential, Nobunaga welcomed him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 5: A Warrior Forged
Yasuke's metamorphosis from slave to samurai was laden with trials. He navigated the grueling training, a rigid code of honor, and the complexities of Japanese society. Undaunted, he flourished, earning the admiration of his fellow samurai and the unwavering trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 6: A Land Divided
As Nobunaga pursued his vision of a united Japan, Yasuke fought valiantly by his side in countless battles. The legend of the African samurai swelled with each victory, and their unbreakable bond deepened. Together, they braved the treacherous world of shifting alliances and betrayals that shaped the era.
Chapter 7: Whispers of Betrayal
Yasuke's renown as a skilled and devoted samurai expanded, as did his connection with Lord Nobunaga. But beneath the surface, a storm was brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a staunch ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's leadership. His bitterness festered, fed by perceived slights and political machinations. Consumed by ambition and lust for power, Mitsuhide's judgment faltered.
Chapter 8: The Price of Loyalty
Yasuke detected the change in Mitsuhide's spirit and grew increasingly apprehensive. But his unwavering loyalty to Nobunaga held him back from voicing his suspicions. Instead, he redoubled his efforts, ever watchful and prepared to defend his lord at any cost.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
On a fateful evening, the Oda clan gathered to revel in their recent triumphs, oblivious to the treachery that lurked in the shadows. Mitsuhide Akechi's nefarious scheme had been set in motion.
Chapter 9: A Night of Shadows
As dawn broke, the piercing cries of battle shattered the night's tranquility. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a devastating surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. Yasuke fought relentlessly, his sword cleaving through the treacherous warriors as he made his way to Nobunaga's side.
Chapter 10: Flames of Betrayal
The Honno-ji Temple, once a sanctuary of peace, was now engulfed in flames and chaos. Yasuke and Nobunaga fought back to back, their swords a blur of steel, as Mitsuhide's forces closed in. Despite their valiant efforts, they were outnumbered, and Yasuke could sense the battle was lost. With a heavy heart, he whispered a prayer for Nobunaga's soul, knowing that his lord would never surrender.
Chapter 11: A Promise Unbroken
As the temple crumbled around them, Yasuke was captured by Mitsuhide's soldiers. Imprisoned and stripped of his samurai status, he reflected on the path that had led him to this moment. Amidst the darkness, he found solace in the memories of his life with Nobunaga and his time as a missionary. A fire kindled within him, reigniting a long-forgotten purpose.
Chapter 12: The Road to Redemption
In the chaos following Mitsuhide's coup, Yasuke seized an opportunity to escape. He journeyed across war-torn Japan, seeking refuge and a chance to reclaim his former life. His determination and faith guided him, as did the memory of the missionaries who had once saved him from a life of slavery.
Chapter 13: Rebirth of a Missionary
Yasuke found solace and purpose among a group of missionaries in a remote village. Embracing his past, he became an instrumental figure in their community, sharing his knowledge of Christianity, languages, and the Western world. As he nurtured their faith, Yasuke felt the shadows of his life as a samurai slowly fade, replaced by the warm embrace of spiritual fulfillment.
Chapter 14: A Legacy Unforgotten
Though Yasuke had left the life of a warrior behind, the legend of the African samurai continued to grow. His story inspired generations, a testament to the power of resilience, courage, and the human spirit. It was a tale that transcended borders and time, a reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and redemption could be found.
Epilogue:
As twilight draped the Japanese countryside, Yasuke stood atop a hill, gazing at the village he now called home. His journey had been one of unimaginable hardship, transformation, and ultimately, redemption. And as the sun dipped below the horizon, Yasuke knew that his story, like the sun's eternal cycle, would continue to inspire and illuminate the hearts of those who heard it.
Prologue
The sun sank behind the horizon as the last vestiges of light bathed the Japanese countryside in a warm, golden glow. Yasuke, a tall, muscular African man with skin as dark as midnight, knelt in the courtyard of Nobunaga's castle, tending to his duties. Though he had traveled a long and treacherous path to reach this moment, his journey had just begun.
Chapter 1: A World Away
In a small village on the Mozambique coast, a young Yasuke lived an ordinary life, unaware of the extraordinary destiny that awaited him. Captured by slave traders and torn from his homeland, he endured a grueling voyage across the Indian Ocean, finally arriving in the bustling port of Goa, India.
It was there that Yasuke's fate took an unexpected turn when he was purchased by Jesuit missionaries. In their service, he learned about Christianity, new languages, and the ways of the Western world.
Chapter 2: The Land of the Rising Sun
As a loyal servant to the missionaries, Yasuke accompanied them on their journey to Japan, a land of mystique and intrigue. The beauty of the land, the complexity of its customs, and the elegance of its people captivated him. As the first African to set foot in Japan, he attracted attention and curiosity from all those who encountered him.
Chapter 3: The Encounter
In Kyoto, the capital of feudal Japan, Yasuke's life changed forever when he met Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful and influential daimyos of the time. Nobunaga was captivated by the African's physical prowess, intelligence, and unique background. Seeing potential in Yasuke, Nobunaga decided to take him into his service as a samurai.
Chapter 4: The Path of the Warrior
Yasuke's transformation from a slave to a samurai was fraught with challenges. He had to adapt to the rigorous training, strict code of honor, and the intricacies of Japanese society. Despite these obstacles, Yasuke's strength, resilience, and determination allowed him to excel, earning the respect of his fellow samurai and the trust of Nobunaga.
Chapter 5: The Unfolding War
As Nobunaga sought to unify Japan under his rule, Yasuke fought by his side in numerous battles. The African samurai's legend grew with each victory, as did his bond with Nobunaga. Together, they faced both triumph and tragedy, navigating the treacherous landscape of alliances and betrayals that defined the era.
Chapter 6: The Turning Tide
Yasuke's reputation as a skilled and loyal samurai grew, as did his bond with Lord Nobunaga. The warlord respected Yasuke's dedication and resilience, a stark contrast to the treachery and self-serving ambitions that plagued many samurai of the era.
Word of Yasuke's prowess reached other daimyos, and whispers of the formidable black samurai began to spread across the provinces. The year was 1579, and the Oda clan had just emerged victorious in the Battle of Tedorigawa. Yasuke had fought valiantly, his towering presence and unmatched strength striking fear into the hearts of his enemies.
As the Oda clan continued to expand its territories, Yasuke's friendship with Nobunaga deepened, and he became a trusted advisor. He learned more about Japanese culture, studied the language, and embraced the customs of his new home.
In the shadows, however, the tides of change were brewing. Mitsuhide Akechi, once a loyal ally, had grown disillusioned with Nobunaga's rule. The resentment smoldered within him, fueled by a series of perceived slights and political maneuverings. Mitsuhide's ambition and desire for power began to cloud his judgment.
Yasuke had sensed the shift in Mitsuhide's demeanor and grew increasingly wary of the samurai lord. However, loyalty to Nobunaga prevented him from openly voicing his concerns. He instead focused on his duties, ever vigilant and ready to protect his lord at a moment's notice.
One fateful evening, the air was heavy with the scent of cherry blossoms, as the Oda clan gathered to celebrate their recent victories. Laughter and the clinking of sake cups filled the air. Unbeknownst to the revelers, Mitsuhide Akechi's treacherous plan was already in motion.
As the sun rose, the first cries of battle rang out. Mitsuhide's forces had launched a surprise attack on Nobunaga's residence at the Honno-ji Temple. The chaos was overwhelming, as friend turned against friend, and the air filled with the acrid smell of smoke and blood.
Yasuke fought his way to Nobunaga's side, his sword cutting through the traitorous samurai with brutal efficiency. The two men made their final stand together, back-to-back, against the relentless onslaught.
In the end, however, they were outnumbered. As Nobunaga fell, mortally wounded, Yasuke continued to fight, but he too was eventually captured. Mitsuhide Akechi, in a twisted display of respect, spared Yasuke's life, acknowledging the loyalty and prowess of the black samurai. Yasuke was sent to the Jesuit missionaries, his future uncertain.
Yasuke's journey had been a remarkable one, from a slave in a foreign land to a trusted advisor and samurai. Despite his extraordinary circumstances, he remained true to himself and his values. His story of strength, resilience, and loyalty would be remembered and honored for generations to come.
Epilogue:
As the sun set on another day in Japan, the whisper of the wind carried the tale of the black samurai, Yasuke, across the land. It would weave its way through the ages, inspiring countless others to rise above adversity and carve their own paths through the storms of life.
閲覧ありがとうございます。
筆者はケイト＆クラウンのDLC実装直前くらいから始めました。古参ではないにしろ初老には入るレベルだと思います。
私は大会運営者でも参加者でもないので、第三者の一般プレイヤー視点と思っていただけたら幸いです。
DBDについてある程度知っていると目にするであろう大会や大会勢という言葉だが、果たしてDBDには大会ができるだけの土壌があるのだろうか。
恐縮だが、私はそうは思えない。
ゲームの大会には「競技性」が重要視されているが、これについて議論すると永久に結論のでない哲学の領域に入ってしまうので省略する。
ただ、競技性について1つ思うところは「参加者全員が同じ目的を目指していて、その過程に至るまでの公平性と運のバランス」が重視されている傾向にあるということだ。
APEXだったら1位、Varolantだったら相手チームに勝利する。と全員の最終的な目的はほぼ一致していて、ゲーム内でも「Champion」だの「Victory」だの表示されて明確に勝利条件が決まっている。
そしてその目的がそのまま大会の優勝条件になっていることがほとんどだ。1番勝った奴が優勝。実にわかりやすい。
またAPEX含むバトロワ系は全員が何も持たないほぼ公平な状態で始まる。そこから序盤に強い武器を拾ってより強くできるか、ヒーローシューター系ならキャラ構成の相性が運になるが、実力や連携次第で覆すことも容易にできる。
大会が多く開催されるゲームほど競技シーンを意識した調整がされていき、環境も目まぐるしく変わっていく。
ではDBDはどうだろう？
まずサバイバーとキラーで人数と目的が全く違う。そしてサバイバー4人の中でも
・脱出できれば満足な人
・ロングチェイスできれば満足な人
等バラバラなのである。言い換えれば、自分で勝利条件を決めることができるのだ。
PvP対戦ゲームでありながら非対称かつ目的が曖昧である。それが奇跡的に噛み合って毎回違うドラマが生まれる。これこそがDBDの最大の特徴と言えるであろう。
脱出したいという人もガチガチに4人PTを組んで、ガチガチにパーク構成や役割を決めれば脱出率は上がるだろうが、そうしている人は果たしてどれくらいいるだろうか。
バランスの議論も毎日のように飛び交っているレベルかつ、DBD運営も調整の内容がパーティゲームにしたいのか競技ゲームにしたいのか二転三転することが常なので、このまま大会を開催することは難しい。
まずサバだったら〇人脱出でＸポイント、キラーだったら〇人処刑でYポイント、とサバイバー間とキラー間で目的を一致させ、そのポイントの合計数が一番高いチームが優勝とすることで参加者全員の目的を一致させる。
そしてキャラ、パーク、アドオンに制限を設けることで公平性を生み出す。
運営者はこうしたルールを試行錯誤しながら設けることで、何とか競技性を生み出している。
DBDの大会はほとんどがプレイヤー有志による開催となっている。この人達はDBDをもっと知ってもらいたい・盛り上げたいという気持ちがあるのだろう。
それは素晴らしいことだし、尊敬することでもある。
だが、私がDBDは大会ができるゲームではないと思っている最大の理由は、参加者の質だ。
ここで言う質とはプレイヤースキルのことではなく、参加するにあたる意識や責任のことを指している。この質が他ゲームに比べてあまりにも低すぎる。
SNSを見ているとDBDの大会は比較的大規模な大会でも毎回のように炎上している。あまりにも炎上の頻度が高いので私も苦笑を禁じえなかった。
そういえば数年前に1回だけ開催された公式大会も燃えてたっけ。
炎上の多くはチート・グリッチの使用と煽り行為に起因している。これらを行ってしまう理由として、
・大会に参加する＝より多くの人に自分の行いが見られる＝DBDのプレイヤー代表として見られる
これらの意識の欠如ではないだろうか。
通常の公開マッチのように仲間内でしか見られていないという感覚のまま大会に参加して迷惑行為をしてしまい、それがリアタイやアーカイブ視聴にてその様が広まって炎上する。
本質的にはつい最近社会で爆発炎上したスシローでの迷惑行為の加害者と何ら変わりはない。
そして最近では、大規模大会の参加者が裁判レベルの不祥事を起こし、それが運営にも飛び火して結果的に大会運営チームを解散する事件が起きた。
こんな事は前代未聞だ。そうしたプレイヤーが参加する確率があまりにも高すぎるのだ。
これを聞いて「そういった人はほんの一部で、多くの参加者はマナー・モラルを守っている」と思われる方も多いだろうが、特にネットではネガティブなイメージの方が記憶に残るものなので、
残念ながらこれがDBDというゲームなのかと広まってしまうのだ。
DBDは調整の度、「これで人口が減ってサービスが終了する」と言われているが、steamの人口はずっと横ばい推移なのでサ終はもう少し先になるだろう。
だが大会に関して今後もこのような事態が続いていけば、ただでさえ競技に向かないゲームなので開催頻度はどんどん下がりやがて身内レベルの小規模大会くらいしか残らないだろう。
プレイヤーの質を上げることが重要だがこればかりは個人のモラルに委ねるしかなく、またここまでの経緯を見るとあまり期待できない。
（ウィリアム・スリム「Defeat into Victory」より）
「日本軍は、計画がうまくいっている間は、アリのように非情で大胆である。しかし、その計画が狂うと、アリのように混乱し、立て直しに手間取って、元の計画にいつまでもしがみつくのが常であった。確かに戦争では、決意のみで達成できることもあり、決意を伴わない柔軟さでは成果を上げられない。しかし、最終的な成功をもたらすのは、この2つを併せ持つときにほかならないのだ。指揮官としての最も厳しい試練は、この決意と柔軟さのバランスを保つことである。日本軍は決断力によって高い得点を得たが、柔軟性を欠いたために大きな代償を払うことになった」
死ぬほどSteamの積みゲーが増えてきたので次にやるべきゲームを教えて欲しい。
プレイしたものは下にプレイ時間が書いてあるので参考にして欲しい。
Sid Meier's Civilization V
The Last Remnant
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Sid Meier's Civilization VI
サガ スカーレット グレイス 緋色の野望
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Katana ZERO
Age of Empires II (2013)
The Herbalist
Overcooked
A-Train PC Classic / みんなのA列車で行こうPC
AntVentor
Helltaker
INVERSUS Deluxe
Portal 2
ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG
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Move or Die
FluidLander
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
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Tricky Towers
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Zenkokuban
Hotline Miami
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Sengoku Gunyuuden
Warframe
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Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Reppuden with Power Up Kit
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Shouseiroku with Power Up Kit
Ace of Seafood
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION: Bushou Fuunroku
Fallout 3 - Game of the Year Edition
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)
Duck Game
Puyo Puyo Champions - ぷよぷよ eスポーツ
NOBUNAGA'S AMBITION
UNDEFEATED
Rocket League
Mushihimesama
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Haouden with Power Up Kit
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Stronghold Crusader HD
Groove Coaster
Hacknet
Undertale
Niffelheim
Counter-Strike: Source
Ricochet
KHOLAT
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Day of Defeat: Source
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Unepic
NEKOPARA Vol. 1
DARK SOULS™ III
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
428 〜封鎖された渋谷で〜
Age of Empires II (2013): The Forgotten
Atelier Meruru ~The Apprentice of Arland~ DX
Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ DX
Atelier Totori ~The Adventurer of Arland~ DX
Autonauts
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
Battlestations: Midway
Battlestations: Pacific
Borderlands 2: Headhunter 1: Bloody Harvest
Borderlands 2: Headhunter 2: Wattle Gobbler
Borderlands 2: Headhunter 3: Mercenary Day
Borderlands 2: Headhunter 4: Wedding Day Massacre
Borderlands 2: Headhunter 5: Son of Crawmerax
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Borderlands DLC: Claptrap’s New Robot Revolution
Borderlands DLC: Mad Moxxi's Underdome Riot
Borderlands DLC: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
Borderlands DLC: The Zombie Island of Dr. Ned
Borderlands GOTY Enhanced
Cat Quest
Cat Quest II
Celeste
CHUCHEL (チュチェル)
Circle Empires
Civilization V - Scrambled Continents Map Pack
Civilization VI - Australia Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Aztec Civilization Pack
Civilization VI - Persia and Macedon Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Poland Civilization & Scenario Pack
Civilization VI - Vikings Scenario Pack
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero Deleted Scenes
Cuphead
Deathtrap
Depraved
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Dungeon Siege
Dungeon Siege 2
Dungeon Siege III
Fallout 2
Fallout 4 - Contraptions Workshop
Fallout: New Vegas
FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD
FINAL FANTASY XII THE ZODIAC AGE
Flora's Fruit Farm
Forager
Genghis Khan
Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf
Goetia
Hacknet - Labyrinths
Half-Life: Opposing Force
Half-Life: Source
Hearts of Iron IV: Death or Dishonor
Hearts of Iron IV: Together for Victory
I Love You, Colonel Sanders! A Finger Lickin’ Good Dating Simulator
Just Cause
Just Cause 2
Just Cause 3
Just Cause™ 3 DLC: Sky Fortress Pack
Kawanakajima no Kassen / 川中島の合戦
Kenshi
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Legacy of Kain: Defiance
Lode Runner Legacy
Meltys Quest
Mindustry
Mushihimesama Original Soundtrack
Mushihimesama V1.5
NEKOPARA Vol. 0
NEKOPARA Vol. 2
NEKOPARA Vol. 3
NieR:Automata™ - 3C3C1D119440927
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Ranseiki with Power Up Kit
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Soutenroku with Power Up Kit
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Tenkasousei with Power Up Kit
Order of War
Overcooked! 2
PAYDAY 2
Pikuniku
Poly Bridge
Prelogate
Project: Snowblind
Rise of the Tomb Raider
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms V with Power Up Kit
Romance of the Three Kingdoms X with Power Up Kit
Russian Subway Dogs
Sangokushi Eiketsuden
Seed of the Dead
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Warlords
Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World
Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall
Skyrim High Resolution Texture Pack
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
SNK 40th Anniversary Collection
SpaceChem
STEINS;GATE ELITE
STEINS;GATE 線形拘束のフェノグラム
Stronghold Crusader Extreme HD
Stronghold HD
Stronghold Legends
Super Lucky's Tale
Supreme Commander 2
Swag and Sorcery
Taikou Risshiden
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Thaumaturge
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II - OST
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
The Messenger
The Tiny Bang Story
The Turing Test
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Expansion Pass
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - New Finisher Animations
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
Thief
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Thief - Opportunist
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Thief 2
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Thief Gold
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Tomb Raider: Chronicles
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Tomb Raider II
Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
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Uncharted Waters II
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
Van Helsing II: Ink Hunt
World of Goo
XCOM 2
XCOM 2: Alien Hunters
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返信：
・ラスレムについて
初めてのSteamゲーム。パッケージ買ったのにSteamをインストールさせ沼。
プレイ時間が長いのはクエストを全てこなしたからかな。乱殺までしてないです。
リマスターは出るんですかね。
・マイクラ
エンダードラゴン倒すまではやった。
PS4でプレイ済み。面白いけど、QTEが邪魔。もう一周するときは難易度を下げる。
・Portal2
酔った。1は大丈夫だったのになぁ。
・物量
セールのときに買ってたらこんな事になった。金持ちなわけでは。むしろ安物買いの銭失い。
KOEI系も周年記念で安売りしてたから。
