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[Let's Play] Chrono Trigger - Chapter 25: The Fated Hour, Part 6: Geno Dome

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  • SchideSchide Yeoh! Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Simben, what you may be able to do for audio is record the game in Camtasia and use that to just pick up the game audio, and then use separate recording software to record your voice, and then splice those together with, well, probably with whatever software you used to record your voice. Of course, then that leads to desynching problems which you may not want to bother with. Might be worth a test at least.

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  • ASimPersonASimPerson Cold... and hard.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Schide wrote: »
    Simben, what you may be able to do for audio is record the game in Camtasia and use that to just pick up the game audio, and then use separate recording software to record your voice, and then splice those together with, well, probably with whatever software you used to record your voice. Of course, then that leads to desynching problems which you may not want to bother with. Might be worth a test at least.

    As I said in my post, you can't record from multiple sources at once in Windows. This is a system-level setting, so if you're set to mic, you can only record from the mic, if you're set to "line in", you can only record from "line in', etc.

    So you need two computers.

    Though I just had a clever thought. If you have a fancy sound chip/card (and you might), see if you can record from the "What You Hear" stream in 3rd party app like Audacity. This, in theory, should pick up what you hear out your speakers, which should be both the game and your mic. It's worth a shot, at any rate.

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  • tarnoktarnok Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Terrendos wrote: »
    I think that the original phrase was "let's blow this joint," a drug reference.

    "Joint" was slang for a place of business before it was slang for a marijuana cigarette. Likewise, blow is used for it's slang meaning "to leave." In other words, "let's leave this place."

    Also, I think you guys are overlooking a low-tech solution to the audio problem. Couldn't you plug one of those headphone splitters into the mic in and then run both the microphone and the tv sound through that? I'm pretty sure they make adapters if your tv doesn't have a headphone jack.

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  • ArayaAraya Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    the reason vista bitches is because you are running as an admin with UAC on...either turn UAC off via the Users control panel or run as a regular user (which you should be doing anyways!) vista is built more like linux in the fact that it only asks for login/pass when making system wide changes...of course its going to bitch constantly when youre logged in as admin trying to do everyday tasks, its like running root for everyday things on linux!

    a little offtopic but you mentioned it in your video! :P

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Araya wrote: »
    the reason vista bitches is because you are running as an admin with UAC on...either turn UAC off via the Users control panel or run as a regular user (which you should be doing anyways!) vista is built more like linux in the fact that it only asks for login/pass when making system wide changes...of course its going to bitch constantly when youre logged in as admin trying to do everyday tasks, its like running root for everyday things on linux!

    a little offtopic but you mentioned it in your video! :P

    It shouldn't be pestering me at all, though, that's the thing. If I'm admin-logged, I'm supposed to be fully aware of the awesome power and responsibilities that gives me, and I am (I'm about to get my tech degree in computer science for chrissake). The system is supposed to let me do whatever I want without whining about it, because that's what admins do. Admins have full control over everything, regular users have limitations - that's the way it worked before, and it worked fine. Vista just assumes that your regular joe-computer-user is completely clueless and will log in as admin and wreck shit up. I say these people deserve their misfortunes, but apparently that's not Microsoft's position.

    Oh well, UAC is now disabled, which makes the experience a lot less annoying. :P

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  • shinobushinobu Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    So...if I am not mistaken, the next boss battle is the best yet.
    Twin Golems...:|

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    shinobu wrote: »
    So...if I am not mistaken, the next boss battle is the best yet.
    Twin Golems...:|

    Nope, that's not the next one. :P

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  • ArayaAraya Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    i know admins should know what they are doing but vista half passes and half fails, it turns UAC on by default, fine, but goes on to make the default user an administrator....which means it immediately starts nagging, left hand not talking to the right!

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  • Pastoriusk2Pastoriusk2 Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    What sound card do you use?

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  • AmpixAmpix Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Hmm I like this chapter, you showed off some pretty cool techs... The problem was I could hardly hear the music, which I don't like because the music is somewhat the best part of Chrono Trigger... So I hope you find a solution:)

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  • JavenJaven Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    SimBen wrote: »
    Araya wrote: »
    the reason vista bitches is because you are running as an admin with UAC on...either turn UAC off via the Users control panel or run as a regular user (which you should be doing anyways!) vista is built more like linux in the fact that it only asks for login/pass when making system wide changes...of course its going to bitch constantly when youre logged in as admin trying to do everyday tasks, its like running root for everyday things on linux!

    a little offtopic but you mentioned it in your video! :P

    It shouldn't be pestering me at all, though, that's the thing. If I'm admin-logged, I'm supposed to be fully aware of the awesome power and responsibilities that gives me, and I am (I'm about to get my tech degree in computer science for chrissake). The system is supposed to let me do whatever I want without whining about it, because that's what admins do. Admins have full control over everything, regular users have limitations - that's the way it worked before, and it worked fine. Vista just assumes that your regular joe-computer-user is completely clueless and will log in as admin and wreck shit up. I say these people deserve their misfortunes, but apparently that's not Microsoft's position.

    Oh well, UAC is now disabled, which makes the experience a lot less annoying. :P

    There are actually two levels of administrator account on Vista
    Default admin accounts don't actually have full control. Not automatically, anyway.

    Go to the command prompt and make sure to 'run as administrator'

    type: Net user administrator /active:yes

    this will make a 'super admin' account that completely bypasses UAC and automatically runs any program as an admin

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    What sound card do you use?

    My mobo's onboard.

    I'm gonna try cranking it to the max and plugging the headphones in next video. That might sound louder but more tinny because the mic is almost right next to the headphones (which I'll be wearing around my neck).

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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Can't you just try moving one of the speakers closer to you?

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Woo, we're getting pretty close to the point where the major plot spoilers are all done.

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Lemming wrote: »
    Can't you just try moving one of the speakers closer to you?

    Well... I'd have to clear my desk for that... and do the whole video leaning down close to them... that wouldn't be very comfortable. :P

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  • TerrendosTerrendos Decorative Monocle Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    You could do what I do, Simben: duct tape one of your headphones onto the microphone and leave the speakers off.

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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Terrendos wrote: »
    You could do what I do, Simben: duct tape one of your headphones onto the microphone and leave the speakers off.

    In the ghettoooooo:whistle:

    In the ghettoooooo:whistle:

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  • ASimPersonASimPerson Cold... and hard.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    tarnok wrote: »
    Also, I think you guys are overlooking a low-tech solution to the audio problem. Couldn't you plug one of those headphone splitters into the mic in and then run both the microphone and the tv sound through that? I'm pretty sure they make adapters if your tv doesn't have a headphone jack.

    If you want to drown out your voice and go deaf, sure.

    The TV out is coming at line level, which is a lot louder than mic level. The reason why there's separate line in and mic jacks isn't just because it's convenient, it's because the mic in has to amplify the mic.

    The only way you can mix it is you have the a mic "pre-amp", which will amplify the mic for you and bring it to line level. Then you could mix it with the line input from where ever.

    Problem is, like most real audio equipment, these are expensive.

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  • FyreWulffFyreWulff YouRegistered User, ClubPA regular
    edited April 2008
    Terrendos wrote: »
    Actually, I've heard it as "Let's blow this pop stand," before, which makes more sense ("pop" being a Northern slang for soda, "pop stands" do exist.) It may have started that way, and then had "sicle" appended to make more sense to normal people like me who think people that use "pop" are stupid.

    Yeah! Everyone should have the same dialect, slang, and phrases!

    Or maybe we'll call it pop and not give a fuck about what people call a damn carbonated soft drink.
    shinobu wrote: »
    So...if I am not mistaken, the next boss battle is the best yet.
    Twin Golems...:|

    Don't remind me :/

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  • Player_ZeroPlayer_Zero Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Terrendos wrote: »
    Actually, I've heard it as "Let's blow this pop stand," before, which makes more sense ("pop" being a Northern slang for soda, "pop stands" do exist.) It may have started that way, and then had "sicle" appended to make more sense to normal people like me who think people that use "pop" are stupid.

    Yeah! Everyone should have the same dialect, slang, and phrases!

    Or maybe we'll call it pop and not give a fuck about what people call a damn carbonated soft drink.

    We could also all look the same, too. Like in that movie...

    We just call it a soft drink over here. :P

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    The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
    For 27 points of damage.
  • TerrendosTerrendos Decorative Monocle Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    FyreWulff wrote: »
    Terrendos wrote: »
    Actually, I've heard it as "Let's blow this pop stand," before, which makes more sense ("pop" being a Northern slang for soda, "pop stands" do exist.) It may have started that way, and then had "sicle" appended to make more sense to normal people like me who think people that use "pop" are stupid.

    Yeah! Everyone should have the same dialect, slang, and phrases!

    Or maybe we'll call it pop and not give a fuck about what people call a damn carbonated soft drink.


    I guess you need to learn to take a joke? Or maybe I should apologize; I thought it was pretty clear that I was joking based on the absurdity of my remark, but perhaps I overestimated my clarity. Let me state here, then: it was a joke. I apologize. You are not stupid for using the word "pop."

    But that's a digression from the OP: I can't wait for the next one Simben, if it's the one I think it is. It was interesting that you chose that particular team for Giga Gaia, though. I had much better luck with Frog in my party as healer. I forget who the third person is (I want to say Lucca but I'm not sure) but I had a pretty easy time with him. However, I didn't know that his attacks were elemental, so I never tried the vests or mail (granted, I've only played through once.) That probably would've made it even easier.

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  • Niceguyeddie616Niceguyeddie616 All you feed me is PUFFINS! I need NOURISHMENT!Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    I think SimBen's doing really awesome on these so far! It's persuaded me to give Chrono Trigger another try. I like the game a lot, but the last time I played was years ago and I think the farthest I got was the second time you go to the Prehistoric era.
    I was curious about the bucket the first time through though, and even though the guy tells you not to I examined it. The bad ending was ten kinds of awesome, I still have 10 more endings to see.

    could Chrono Trigger end up being one of my top 10 favorite games? it just might

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Hooray more video! Feel better dude

    You should go back with the other save and see if the Nu does anything if you say yes :O

    Also, wouldn't it make more sense not to use Falcon Hit against one enemy? Confuse did almost as much damage as that, and it only uses Crono...

    Lemming on
  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Lemming wrote: »
    Hooray more video! Feel better dude

    You should go back with the other save and see if the Nu does anything if you say yes :O

    Also, wouldn't it make more sense not to use Falcon Hit against one enemy? Confuse did almost as much damage as that, and it only uses Crono...

    I thought we'd already established that I am not smart.

    I just checked what happens if I tell him it is Schala's pendant. He says "I hate liars" and then refuses to sell you anything forever. Guess that was a stroke of luck. :P

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  • IdolNinjaIdolNinja Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Quick and fun chapter. The whole thing with the Nu was the most interesting part. I'm pretty sure that I never tried talking to him either on my playthroughs.

    Also, I'm loving your new rig. The audio quality on the last two chapters is a lot better. Everything sounds really clean with zero buzz. I'm also glad that you increased the game audio levels in this last one. The levels are pretty much perfect now. :^:

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  • LemmingLemming Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Oh well. All in the pursuit of science.

    Lemming on
  • Niceguyeddie616Niceguyeddie616 All you feed me is PUFFINS! I need NOURISHMENT!Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Dammit, just got to Magus's castle, got my ass handed to me by slash. Any tips? Party is Crono, Frog, and Marle.

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  • CampionCampion Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Try it with Lucca, having her there will really help with elemental changes.

    Also: Great video, SimBen, can't wait to see the next one, it only gets better!

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  • TVs_FrankTVs_Frank Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Haha nice Snake impression.

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  • Zealous OneZealous One Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Great work on the newest videos, SimBen! Never knew that about the Nu either, though that does answer how you get some of those weapons I've never seen in other shops.

    It's too bad Spekkio didn't work out, but you just hit the next form, so he's a bit harder than usual. As a little tip for the next time, you may not want to match characters with their elements' mails. Each character gets a slight resistance to their own element (I think about 20%, that's why Lucca wasn't healing as much from Fire), so you're better off protecting a different one.

    Good luck with the Ocean Palace and getting over the cold!

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  • The Rocking MThe Rocking M Brisbane, AustraliaRegistered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Dammit, just got to Magus's castle, got my ass handed to me by slash. Any tips? Party is Crono, Frog, and Marle.
    I did it with both Frog and Robo with triple raid.

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  • AmpixAmpix Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Yay I can hear the music again. If I recall correctly, the next chapter is awesome:D

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  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Dammit, just got to Magus's castle, got my ass handed to me by slash. Any tips? Party is Crono, Frog, and Marle.

    With that party, X-Strike with Crono and Frog and heal with Marle. Slash is almost completely immune to magic, so don't even bother.

    Having Robo in there for Triple Raid would also be a good idea.

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  • PemulisPemulis Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    SimBen wrote: »
    Lemming wrote: »
    Hooray more video! Feel better dude

    You should go back with the other save and see if the Nu does anything if you say yes :O

    Also, wouldn't it make more sense not to use Falcon Hit against one enemy? Confuse did almost as much damage as that, and it only uses Crono...

    I thought we'd already established that I am not smart.

    I just checked what happens if I tell him it is Schala's pendant. He says "I hate liars" and then refuses to sell you anything forever. Guess that was a stroke of luck. :P

    I just watched this one. Short but sweet.

    Does he really refuse to sell to you forever? I thought that if you leave the building and come back he asks again. It's been a long time though.

    Edit: According to gamefaqs I am right, but what do they know :P

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  • Player_ZeroPlayer_Zero Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    SimBen wrote:
    Metal... Gear?

    Heh.

    Cold eh? Ya' know what cure the common cold? Playing more video games. Yeah it does.

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    The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
    For 27 points of damage.
  • SimBenSimBen Hodor? Hodor Hodor.Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    SimBen wrote:
    Metal... Gear?

    Heh.

    Cold eh? Ya' know what cure the common cold? Playing more video games. Yeah it does.

    More like the big bad flu. It kept me stuck in bed for the better part of the last 3 days, but now I'm feeling better. My throat is still sore though.

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  • Player_ZeroPlayer_Zero Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    SimBen wrote: »
    More like the big bad flu. It kept me stuck in bed for the better part of the last 3 days, but now I'm feeling better. My throat is still sore though.

    Flu? Then there is only one course of action... OUENDAN!!

    Only through the power of cheerleading can microscopic anthropomorphisms be defeated. Music lives!

    (Plan B is Operation Exterminatus.)

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    The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
    For 27 points of damage.
  • brandotheninjamasterbrandotheninjamaster Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Dammit, just got to Magus's castle, got my ass handed to me by slash. Any tips? Party is Crono, Frog, and Marle.

    Does Marle have protect yet? If so keep Frog casting heal and protect your party while Chrono attacks. If not just keep using heal with Frog and use Chrono for strickly offense. You should go all out since there is a save point in the near area.

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  • TylerbroorTylerbroor Registered User regular
    edited April 2008
    Why use Marle for healing and magic at that point in the game when you can use Robo for Healing/Good Attack Power/Triple Raid? I guess the Magus fight is magic oriented, but I couldn't resist my first Triple Tech.

    Also- I just arrived in Zeal, and I don't just want to look at a spoiler/walkthrough or have someone give me the answer, but perhaps an inspired hint? The guru's have secret rooms in the first two towns, and I assume that they involve those books that open with the elements, but I couldn't find lightning books in either town. Haaalp?

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