http://byzantiumtests.com/

different

9/25/2012 10:06:30 PM

it wasn't loaded after 20 seconds, so I clicked off

never to give it another chance

9/25/2012 10:16:55 PM

i am a troubled individual with unique abilities


what a waste of time

9/25/2012 10:22:47 PM

Yeah it's a viral marketing campaign for a new Cinemax show. Not interesting nor insightful

9/25/2012 10:24:21 PM

is it? I saw the ad but figured it was just that

9/25/2012 10:26:24 PM

9/25/2012 10:28:49 PM

TheTuck



[Edited on September 25, 2012 at 10:31 PM. Reason : .]

9/25/2012 10:31:00 PM

Quote :

" Your responses indicate a desire to escape from your troubles, and a fear that this action will destroy what you’ve already achieved. These conflicting emotions sometimes cause you to be abnormally irritable and impatient when your needs are not met. Your concentration is also impacted, often leaving you feeling groggy or agitated. The ensuing anxiety usually leaves you feeling vulnerable. As a result, you become less affectionate with people you care about. You occasionally become caustic and even needlessly cruel. This stems from your own insecurity and fear of failure. Leveraging your ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability you’ve proved to possess in the past — is the key to your emotional satisfaction. You have a strong opinion of your own abilities, which is deserved. You are sharp and intellectually discerning when the need arises. In times of great stress, you have the will power to make difficult decisions."

actually...that's pretty spot on

9/26/2012 3:14:12 AM

^Let me get in them guts

9/26/2012 3:25:42 AM

I didn't understand any of the questions.
But the results were surprisingly accurate.



Your responses indicate a desire to overcome a persistent feeling of emptiness or dissatisfaction. You believe life should have more to offer, and fear you have somehow not achieved everything you deserve.
Your desire for legitimate respect and success has led to increasing anxiety. Consequently, you no longer exhibit some of the friendliness and openness for which you were once known.
Similarly, you fear being overly influenced by others. You are often fiercely independent, which sometimes leads to being resistant to the opinions of friends and relatives — even to the point of denying what you fear may actually be true.
This behavior stems from your wish to be regarded as an authority. It leads you to react strongly when you suspect you might be wrong. At times you feel that too much is being asked of you, and that you are not properly recognized for your efforts. This situation — be it fueled by others’ jealousy or negligence — adds to the stress in your life.
Luckily, your determination is unyielding. Unlike others facing similar adversity, you forge ahead despite the challenges. Through strength of will or simple endurance, you are unique in your ability to withstand the troubles of a complicated life.

9/26/2012 7:00:40 AM

I just took the test again with the same answers and got different results.

9/26/2012 7:06:41 AM

I have no clue what the fuck I just did, but I got the same answer as Pikey.

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 7:59 AM. Reason : well his first answer]

9/26/2012 7:58:50 AM

i, too, have no idea what just happened...but got the same results as Pikey (the first bit he posted about being an "autonomous striver" with "hidden strength")

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 8:05 AM. Reason : it's a meh description...i don't think it's that relevant]

9/26/2012 8:04:14 AM

this description is just like my life!

and everyone else's

Quote :

"At the moment, you are under substantial stress and anxiety. This is caused by the unshakable feeling that you’re not fully in control of your own life."

9/26/2012 2:01:10 PM

You are an enduring fighter,
with masked passions.

Your responses indicate that you have a normal desire to share yourself with others. However, this need is not being adequately fulfilled at present.

As a result, you unconsciously attempt to treat this emptiness with momentary interests and temporary passions. If left unaddressed, this imbalance leads to impulsive behavior and unnecessary risks.

Past betrayals have left you generally suspicious of others’ behavior, particularly regarding romantic relationships. You fear you may be exploited if you open yourself too fully. Consequently, you often seek some proof of a new friend’s or lover’s sincerity before you decide to trust them.

Further complicating your relationships is the anxiety you have about your unfulfilled personal and professional goals. You fear that you’ve made decisions that weren’t in your own best interest, or failed to take advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves.

The desire to overcome these challenges sometimes lead you to seem pushy or even arrogant. Because this competitive urge is not always apparent to others, they are often surprised by it.

However, the passion that underlies your desire for success is unique. This makes you unlike others. You cannot simply accept what life has to offer; you aspire for more.

9/26/2012 2:08:10 PM

I thought this was going to be a quiz where we answered questions about the Eastern Roman Empire.

9/26/2012 3:06:30 PM

^haha, I actually thought the same thing (or about history) until I saw the stupid questions

9/26/2012 7:05:03 PM

I, too, thought this was about the Byzantine Empire

Quote :

" You are an autonomous striver, with hidden strength. Your responses indicate a desire to overcome a persistent feeling of emptiness or dissatisfaction. You believe life should have more to offer, and fear you have somehow not achieved everything you deserve. Your desire for legitimate respect and success has led to increasing anxiety. Consequently, you no longer exhibit some of the friendliness and openness for which you were once known. Similarly, you fear being overly influenced by others. You are often fiercely independent, which sometimes leads to being resistant to the opinions of friends and relatives — even to the point of denying what you fear may actually be true. This behavior stems from your wish to be regarded as an authority. It leads you to react strongly when you suspect you might be wrong. At times you feel that too much is being asked of you, and that you are not properly recognized for your efforts. This situation — be it fueled by others’ jealousy or negligence — adds to the stress in your life. Luckily, your determination is unyielding. Unlike others facing similar adversity, you forge ahead despite the challenges. Through strength of will or simple endurance, you are unique in your ability to withstand the troubles of a complicated life."

For being a bullshit publicity stunt, that's pretty much spot on.

9/26/2012 7:12:21 PM

I am a troubled individual with unique abilities

9/26/2012 7:23:31 PM

I am an enduring fighter with masked passions.

Your responses indicate that you have a normal desire to share yourself with others. However, this need is not being adequately fulfilled at present.
As a result, you unconsciously attempt to treat this emptiness with momentary interests and temporary passions. If left unaddressed, this imbalance leads to impulsive behavior and unnecessary risks.
Past betrayals have left you generally suspicious of others’ behavior, particularly regarding romantic relationships. You fear you may be exploited if you open yourself too fully. Consequently, you often seek some proof of a new friend’s or lover’s sincerity before you decide to trust them.
Further complicating your relationships is the anxiety you have about your unfulfilled personal and professional goals. You fear that you’ve made decisions that weren’t in your own best interest, or failed to take advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves.
The desire to overcome these challenges sometimes lead you to seem pushy or even arrogant. Because this competitive urge is not always apparent to others, they are often surprised by it.
However, the passion that underlies your desire for success is unique. This makes you unlike others. You cannot simply accept what life has to offer; you aspire for more.

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 7:26 PM. Reason : ]

9/26/2012 7:25:47 PM

^^ but how do the other descriptions apply to you?

^ i got that one too.

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 7:28 PM. Reason : ]

9/26/2012 7:27:22 PM

first one was

Quote :

" Your responses indicate a desire to escape from your troubles, and a fear that this action will destroy what you’ve already achieved. These conflicting emotions sometimes cause you to be abnormally irritable and impatient when your needs are not met. Your concentration is also impacted, often leaving you feeling groggy or agitated. The ensuing anxiety usually leaves you feeling vulnerable. As a result, you become less affectionate with people you care about. You occasionally become caustic and even needlessly cruel. This stems from your own insecurity and fear of failure. Leveraging your ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability you’ve proved to possess in the past — is the key to your emotional satisfaction. You have a strong opinion of your own abilities, which is deserved. You are sharp and intellectually discerning when the need arises. In times of great stress, you have the will power to make difficult decisions."

second one said i score unusually high in being confident with decisions under pressure

Quote :

"top 10%"

didn't do the webcam one or whatever was after it

9/26/2012 7:41:08 PM

2^it is actually pretty good. Basically im pretty fucked up, but I can move past that and live my life.

9/26/2012 7:47:08 PM

^^The percentages don't mean anything. They're the same for everybody at each step; when you get to the end, it tells you that you are in the top 1%!

The personality stuff is total nonsense, and none of the little tests after it are actually measuring or scoring you in any way...so no need to actually turn on the webcam.

But the end is supposedly fun. It was not fun for me.

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM. Reason : ]

9/26/2012 7:48:23 PM

zomg i finished in the top 1%. i am so special.

9/26/2012 8:08:53 PM

Quote :

" Unlike most people, you have a strong — at times destructive — independent streak. Routine tasks are frustrating and often impossible to complete, unless you’ve created them for yourself. At the moment, you are under substantial stress and anxiety. This is caused by the unshakable feeling that you’re not fully in control of your own life. An existing relationship in your life, either romantic or business-related, is currently unsatisfactory. You’re presently contemplating the possibility of escape. This can make you irritable or uncomfortable at times, even around the people you love. However, when you are in control, you’re capable and even excited to make difficult decisions. This occasionally leaves you feeling isolated or alone. You are willing to make this trade-off, if it means being in charge of your own life. The darker emotions inside you — those underlying urges that all humans have — are very strong. And yet, you have the ability to harness that energy to achieve your goals. This makes you unique among our testing population. You can focus your energy, both positive and negative Your score places you within the top 20% of the country"

I'd say I was impressed but then I remembered that that describes pretty much 80% of my friends

9/26/2012 8:18:35 PM

I drew a picture of a swastika and they tried to convince me they brainwashed me into drawing a stick figure. Fail.

9/26/2012 8:22:50 PM

Quote :

"Unlike most people, you have a strong — at times destructive — independent streak. Routine tasks are frustrating and often impossible to complete, unless you’ve created them for yourself. At the moment, you are under substantial stress and anxiety. This is caused by the unshakable feeling that you’re not fully in control of your own life. An existing relationship in your life, either romantic or business-related, is currently unsatisfactory. You’re presently contemplating the possibility of escape. This can make you irritable or uncomfortable at times, even around the people you love. However, when you are in control, you’re capable and even excited to make difficult decisions. This occasionally leaves you feeling isolated or alone. You are willing to make this trade-off, if it means being in charge of your own life. The darker emotions inside you — those underlying urges that all humans have — are very strong. And yet, you have the ability to harness that energy to achieve your goals. This makes you unique among our testing population. You can focus your energy, both positive and negative."

[Edited on September 26, 2012 at 8:27 PM. Reason : l]

9/26/2012 8:26:47 PM

Quote :

" Your responses indicate a desire to escape from your troubles, and a fear that this action will destroy what you’ve already achieved. These conflicting emotions sometimes cause you to be abnormally irritable and impatient when your needs are not met. Your concentration is also impacted, often leaving you feeling groggy or agitated. The ensuing anxiety usually leaves you feeling vulnerable. As a result, you become less affectionate with people you care about. You occasionally become caustic and even needlessly cruel. This stems from your own insecurity and fear of failure. Leveraging your ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability to remain strong in the face of adversity — an ability you’ve proved to possess in the past — is the key to your emotional satisfaction. You have a strong opinion of your own abilities, which is deserved. You are sharp and intellectually discerning when the need arises. In times of great stress, you have the will power to make difficult decisions."

9/26/2012 9:00:28 PM