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  • descdesc 1969 in the sunshine Registered User regular
    Arch wrote: »
    desc wrote: »
    I kind of like the vapidity and sense of "totally absorbed in the short-term pursuit of pleasure" vibe that the blood elves have. Fantasy novels are always full of Tolkein-y types wandering around fulfilling sacred duties and their blood is bound to the ancestral homeland and ...

    you know, none of that is really my problem, so if you need ten boar tusks, go wrap yourself in a flag and get them yourself.

    On the other hand, if some slightly airheaded mage who looked like she might demand I do bodyshots of mana potions off her chest as a quest reward asked me to go bring her 5 butterfly wings ... okay, then I might do it.

    yehp

    This sort of comes off of something I was thinking about a lot yesterday, and fantasy/fictional/RPG worlds in general and what they're "about." Environments which are purely a setup for conflict or which are wholly given over to ridiculous macho pretensions. Like, I'm buying the Space Marine RPG, but I can't really imagine actually running a big serious campaign in the 40k universe. I think at some point my suspension of disbelief runs headlong into my knowledge that I would eventually just kill myself in any environment that drab and pointless.

    Like, I don't think any stock milieu in the post-apocalyptic vein does much for me. Lone badass striding across the wasteland of a collapsed civilization blah blah yeah right you'd die of dehydration within a week and be a lunch for scavengers.

    A game set up after the collapse of civilization where the PCs come upon a small but well-fortified settlement that just had its second election and they're all weaving cloth and shearing sheep and the plumbing is coming along but oh no evil post-apoc dickwolves are going to attack we need the new strangers from out of town to help us! and so on, that would get me interested.

    I'm interested in worlds that seem worth questing in / worth risking dying to kobolds to. I really want to do a dark side Star Wars Saga game which is not involved with petty spats with Jedi and instead entirely involved with finding out how far the PCs will go in the pursuit of luxury.

  • visiblehowlvisiblehowl Registered User regular
    Honk wrote: »
    I'm thinking about getting a couple of DS games for PAX. What are some really good games? I'll probably get one single player and one multiplayer.

    Yoshi's island and that Castlevania game that I have are awesome.
    Which Castlevania game? There are a few for the DS.

    I think I have Portrait of Ruin, and I seemed to be enjoying it pretty well. It's been a long time since I played it though.

    "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it."

    "Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."
  • GimGim Registered User
    There is a perverse joy I get out of cleaning the crap off of the wheel sensor things inside of computer mice so that the ball rolls better.

    Organichu wrote: »
    NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH FUCKING KIDS
  • HonkHonk Registered User regular
    Sheep wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    Man. Neighbors cat is here again, they must never give it any attention.

    :(

    :(

    Give it the attention it wants?

    I do half the time, but not too much because I can't take over their catresponsibility.

    It likes to play with the carpet at the door and also explore my place. It is cute.

  • JamesJames Registered User regular
    I'm thinking about getting a couple of DS games for PAX. What are some really good games? I'll probably get one single player and one multiplayer.

    Pokemon, Zelda.

  • nexuscrawlernexuscrawler Registered User regular
    Gooey wrote: »
    crash dow, crash

    gooey wants to make some money

    gooooo puts

    then equities when i feel you are sufficiently low enough
    So you're opening a board-with-a-nail and rat-on-a-stick emporium huh?

    classic barrel with two straps boutique

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  • HonkHonk Registered User regular
    Honk wrote: »
    I'm thinking about getting a couple of DS games for PAX. What are some really good games? I'll probably get one single player and one multiplayer.

    Yoshi's island and that Castlevania game that I have are awesome.
    Which Castlevania game? There are a few for the DS.

    I think I have Portrait of Ruin, and I seemed to be enjoying it pretty well. It's been a long time since I played it though.

    The one with Dracula.

  • visiblehowlvisiblehowl Registered User regular
    Honk wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    I'm thinking about getting a couple of DS games for PAX. What are some really good games? I'll probably get one single player and one multiplayer.

    Yoshi's island and that Castlevania game that I have are awesome.
    Which Castlevania game? There are a few for the DS.

    I think I have Portrait of Ruin, and I seemed to be enjoying it pretty well. It's been a long time since I played it though.

    The one with Dracula.
    Is it the one where the guy uses a whip?

    "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it."

    "Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."
  • nexuscrawlernexuscrawler Registered User regular
    Honk wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    I'm thinking about getting a couple of DS games for PAX. What are some really good games? I'll probably get one single player and one multiplayer.

    Yoshi's island and that Castlevania game that I have are awesome.
    Which Castlevania game? There are a few for the DS.

    I think I have Portrait of Ruin, and I seemed to be enjoying it pretty well. It's been a long time since I played it though.

    The one with Dracula.

    and the dude with a whip

    DAMN YOU VH!

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  • HonkHonk Registered User regular
    It turned out to be Portrait of Ruin!

    I really liked that one.

  • GimGim Registered User
    The temperature is going to rise 10 degrees over the next couple of hours. Fuck me, why am I house-sitting for people with no air conditioning?

    Organichu wrote: »
    NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH FUCKING KIDS
  • JamesJames Registered User regular
    But seriously, me and the lady will both be bringing pokemon and phantom hourglass and maybe some other games if anyone wants to do ds stuff.

  • amateurhouramateurhour Registered User regular
    There might be a need to still have physical media solely on the point that a lot of people just haven't moved up to broadband yet, and that's fine.

    What bothers me is the forced response from places like Gamestop that tries to sell the "we'll always be here because people like owning discs, it's a collector thing..."

    Now that's some bullshit. There's only one thing that I own on physical media that I am proud of, and it's the black label Final Fantasy 7.

    I just like having it on the shelf with the rest of my collectibles.

    Here's what I do...
    The Vac - My Science Fiction Epic
    Fortune Pancakes - My Gag-A-Day Comic
  • HonkHonk Registered User regular
    Gim wrote: »
    The temperature is going to rise 10 degrees over the next couple of hours. Fuck me, why am I house-sitting for people with no air conditioning?

    lolbal warming.

  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?

    @nealcm @faynor
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  • GooeyGooey Registered User regular
    Gooey wrote: »
    crash dow, crash

    gooey wants to make some money

    gooooo puts

    then equities when i feel you are sufficiently low enough
    So you're opening a board-with-a-nail and rat-on-a-stick emporium huh?

    classic barrel with two straps boutique

    the great thing about the modern stock market is that you can bet on it in both directions

    basically big market swings can make an individual a shitpile of money

    if I hadn't chickened out and pared back my portfolio in 2008 i'd be driving a goddamn lambo

    now i have modified my portfolio a bit to be a bit more market neutral and have a fund specifically geared towards getting me a lamborghini

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  • BurtletoyBurtletoy Registered User regular
    Gim wrote: »
    There is a perverse joy I get out of cleaning the crap off of the wheel sensor things inside of computer mice so that the ball rolls better.

    I do that too.

    And the crack between the two halves of a consol controller.

    But, somehow my room is always a total mess. I guess if I could learn to clean it with my finger nail, I'd do it more often?

  • GimGim Registered User
    Honk wrote: »
    Gim wrote: »
    The temperature is going to rise 10 degrees over the next couple of hours. Fuck me, why am I house-sitting for people with no air conditioning?

    lolbal warming.

    I blame OMGWTFCFCs.

    Organichu wrote: »
    NOT THAT THERE'S ANYTHING WRONG WITH FUCKING KIDS
  • JamesJames Registered User regular
    There might be a need to still have physical media solely on the point that a lot of people just haven't moved up to broadband yet, and that's fine.

    What bothers me is the forced response from places like Gamestop that tries to sell the "we'll always be here because people like owning discs, it's a collector thing..."

    Now that's some bullshit. There's only one thing that I own on physical media that I am proud of, and it's the black label Final Fantasy 7.

    I just like having it on the shelf with the rest of my collectibles.

    My games are just starting to take up too much shelf space. I'd rather use it for movies.

    I can't see bluray films being digitally distributed any time soon.

  • visiblehowlvisiblehowl Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it."

    "Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."
  • visiblehowlvisiblehowl Registered User regular
    James, there's no way I could put together a competitive Pokemon team in time for PAX.

    "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it."

    "Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."
  • KalkinoKalkino Buttons Londres Registered User regular
    Oh boo, I have fallen victim to credit card fraud and have had to cancel my card, which is to be reissued

    I am a little uncertain though - as one transaction was approved and one was declined. The Fraud Team at my bank said that I would have to call them in a couple of days when the approved fraudulent transaction attempts to be cleared. Does that sound right?

    Freedom for the Northern Isles!
  • Look Out it's Sabs!Look Out it's Sabs! Registered User regular
    The used game thread is really stupid.

    I should stop reading it
    Spoiler:

    NNID: Sabuiy
    3DS: 2852-6809-9411
  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    It's a remake of the best kirby game, Kirby Super Star (which was originally on the SNES), but with better graphics, a few new play modes, and portability.


    You can even do local wireless co-op (but I think each player needs a copy for this).

    @nealcm @faynor
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  • Look Out it's Sabs!Look Out it's Sabs! Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    The rainbow drawing one was great.

    Dunno what kirby super star ultra is though

    NNID: Sabuiy
    3DS: 2852-6809-9411
  • BurtletoyBurtletoy Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    I think that one is the Kirby All-Star's SNES remake, which makes it a remake of the best kirby game ever.

  • JamesJames Registered User regular
    James, there's no way I could put together a competitive Pokemon team in time for PAX.

    Maybe if you spent the next week only playing Pokemon. Maybe next year.

  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    James, there's no way I could put together a competitive Pokemon team in time for PAX.

    You have wi-fi, right? Let me trade you some of my killers.

    @nealcm @faynor
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  • Look Out it's Sabs!Look Out it's Sabs! Registered User regular
    Was Kirby All Stars the one with the pet hamster dude you can ride?

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    3DS: 2852-6809-9411
  • PreacherPreacher Registered User regular
    The used game thread is really stupid.

    I should stop reading it
    Spoiler:

    You're like a masochist.

  • TarranonTarranon Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    Man, Kirby Canvas Curse was the first game worth owning on the DS. Don't hate

  • HonkHonk Registered User regular
    The used game thread is really stupid.

    I should stop reading it
    Spoiler:

    Rubber string around your arm. Broken glass from spent reading glasses on the floor. Smoking ashes in a bong, of printed out pages of the thread.

    Yet you go straight back.

  • JamesJames Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    It's a remake of the best kirby game, Kirby Super Star (which was originally on the SNES), but with better graphics, a few new play modes, and portability.


    You can even do local wireless co-op (but I think each player needs a copy for this).

    Awesome, I am going to buy this now.

  • BurtletoyBurtletoy Registered User regular
    Tarranon wrote: »
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    Man, Kirby Canvas Curse was the first game worth owning on the DS. Don't hate

    The demo was why I bought a DS, in fact.

  • matt has a problemmatt has a problem Six pack on a dick Registered User regular
    The used game thread is really stupid.

    I should stop reading it
    Spoiler:
    All the arguments have been made, it's going in a circle now. You could read the first 5 pages a few times and get the same effect.

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  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    Was Kirby All Stars the one with the pet hamster dude you can ride?

    no, but you can give up a power you're using to get a CPU (or player controlled) ally version of the enemy you get that power from.

    @nealcm @faynor
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  • SheepSheep Registered User, __BANNED USERS
    Honk wrote: »
    Sheep wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    Honk wrote: »
    Man. Neighbors cat is here again, they must never give it any attention.

    :(

    :(

    Give it the attention it wants?

    I do half the time, but not too much because I can't take over their catresponsibility.

    It likes to play with the carpet at the door and also explore my place. It is cute.

    Sounds like a reasonable relationship.

    QlBGc.jpg
  • NerdgasmicNerdgasmic __BANNED USERS regular
    also, each power has, like, 4 to 6 different abilities unlike the one or two they have in other games in the series.

    @nealcm @faynor
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  • amateurhouramateurhour Registered User regular
    Yeah, unfortunately until we find a way to do better compression for high def we're not going to stop using physical media anytime soon, even with broadband. I mean hell, even streaming Netflix in HD takes like four or five gigs of bandwidth. A good 1080P download from live marketplace is like 8 gigs on average, and last time I rented an HD movie it still took me like an hour of downloading before it was buffered enough to start, and I couldn't fast forward.

    Here's what I do...
    The Vac - My Science Fiction Epic
    Fortune Pancakes - My Gag-A-Day Comic
  • visiblehowlvisiblehowl Registered User regular
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Nerdgasmic wrote: »
    Kirby Super Star Ultra is also really great, VH. You like Kirby, right?
    Is that a real Kirby game, or the one where you draw rainbows all over the place?

    I really liked Kirby 3 for the gameboy I think.

    It's a remake of the best kirby game, Kirby Super Star (which was originally on the SNES), but with better graphics, a few new play modes, and portability.


    You can even do local wireless co-op (but I think each player needs a copy for this).
    Do you get to ride the hamster and the owl and the fish?

    Man, that was an awesome game.

    "I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement, and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I'll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence for it."

    "Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do."
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