In my instructions, I am assuming you are using Gnome and that you have never used Linux before.
I created a command-line program to simulate the rolling of a dice. It is used by typing "roll nds" where "n" is the number of dice to roll and "s" is the number of sides on the dice. This follows the Dungeons and Dragons syntax. So, roll 3d6 will output the result of rolling 3 six sided die, as well as the sum of the face values. To install it you will need to download it from my website
You can now run the program in the command line by opening a terminal [Applications->Accessories->Terminal] then navigating to the file's directory using the "cd" function. cd stands for change directory. Probably, "cd Downloads". Then, you can type "./roll nds".
You don't have to do all that.
To make this easier, open to your home directory [Places->Home Folder] and press CTRL+h. This will toggle the setting for showing/hiding hidden files. A file will be hidden if it begins with a period. You should create a folder and name it ".bin" This name is an arbitrary convention and you can change it if you want, but then also change it everywhere else it will be used. Now, find your ".bashrc" file in your home directory and add the following lines:
# set PATH so it includes user's
# private bin if it exists
if [ -d "$HOME/.bin" ] ; then
PATH="${PATH}:$HOME/.bin"
fi
Put the roll executable in the .bin folder. You will be able to type "roll nds" in the command line no matter what directory you are in and the program will run just like any other command line function. You can now also manually install other simple programs simply by dropping them into the ".bin" folder.
2011-09-29
2011-09-05
Two Levels of Understanding The Gods and The Three Functions
We all have a part of each of the gods and goddesses within us, yet at the same time they transcend each of us. They are within us like a root, and extend to all of us as a folk due to genetic transference. On all levels of understanding, there is a three part structure. I will explain: As a folk-society, we have people of three functions. The leaders, the protectors, and the producers. Each of us feels most content while fulfilling one of these roles. Of course each of them is quite satisfying and enjoyable and we do all three, but at one of them--I believe--we naturally excel at. Those who tend toward Odin are the leaders, those who tend toward Thor are the protectors, and those who tend toward Frey are the producers.
Within the individual, the three functions are our primary abilities: mental, physical, and reproductive.
Odin is literally the master of inspiration, and our source of consciousness and awareness. Within the individual this is our unique spark of consciousness. Unique in that each spark of us has our own point of view that is completely subjective. Subjective being completely within the self, as opposed to objective which is outside the self. There is more to say about that. But briefly, Odians seek to follow the example of Odin's ordeal on Yggdrasil. He gives himself to himself in exchange for hidden knowledge: the runes.
Thor is the protector of Asgard. Within the individual he is the fulfiller of our true wills: he is the urge we have to live and do. Beyond the individual he is the source of the urge we have to help our family and friends continue living and do whatever it is they are doing. Driving this urge is force of will and, hopefully, directing it is the inspiration of Odin.
Frey's men are those who are not necessarily prone toward dynamic action, nor exceptional thought, but whom women find irresistible. Within the individual he is our urge to reproduce, and our physical ability to do so. In general the Aesir are gods of consciousness, while the Vanir are gods of physical nature. In one sense we are the outcome of the physical nature of consciousness.
There are many other types beyond the basic three, like different flavours of--but still falling within--the three functions. For example Tyr's men are like Thor's men, but with the specific emphasis on willingness to sacrifice themself for the cause. And again they are all within us, and there is no reason to shun one god for favor of another.
And I havn't even mentioned the woman's point-of-view.
Within the individual, the three functions are our primary abilities: mental, physical, and reproductive.
Odin is literally the master of inspiration, and our source of consciousness and awareness. Within the individual this is our unique spark of consciousness. Unique in that each spark of us has our own point of view that is completely subjective. Subjective being completely within the self, as opposed to objective which is outside the self. There is more to say about that. But briefly, Odians seek to follow the example of Odin's ordeal on Yggdrasil. He gives himself to himself in exchange for hidden knowledge: the runes.
Thor is the protector of Asgard. Within the individual he is the fulfiller of our true wills: he is the urge we have to live and do. Beyond the individual he is the source of the urge we have to help our family and friends continue living and do whatever it is they are doing. Driving this urge is force of will and, hopefully, directing it is the inspiration of Odin.
Frey's men are those who are not necessarily prone toward dynamic action, nor exceptional thought, but whom women find irresistible. Within the individual he is our urge to reproduce, and our physical ability to do so. In general the Aesir are gods of consciousness, while the Vanir are gods of physical nature. In one sense we are the outcome of the physical nature of consciousness.
There are many other types beyond the basic three, like different flavours of--but still falling within--the three functions. For example Tyr's men are like Thor's men, but with the specific emphasis on willingness to sacrifice themself for the cause. And again they are all within us, and there is no reason to shun one god for favor of another.
And I havn't even mentioned the woman's point-of-view.
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