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Nyarly Das kann doch nicht sein! from Saksa Since: Feb, 2012
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#226: Jul 4th 2012 at 4:49:11 AM

I just leave this here. If you can ignore how obnoxious it is to read (I couldn't an gave up after a while), then it's quite an interesting read. And apparently had some consequences.

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#227: Jul 18th 2012 at 10:58:18 PM

How long is Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2? The originals that is.

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LDragon2 Since: Dec, 2011
#228: Jul 19th 2012 at 12:17:23 AM

[up] Not sure.

Also, I stand firmly by my belief that Metal Gear Solid 2 is the absolute pinnacle of the series in terms of narrative. The way that it was able to break down and analyse the very nature of video games and players, the questions of free will, order vs chaos, and reality vs fantasy is something that none of the others even came close to. Even 3, for all of its excellence, simply was unable to be as thought-provoking in my opinion.

In other words, it really forced the player to think and ask questions about themselves, which the other entries lacked.

MoeDantes cuter, cuddlier Edmond from the Land of Classics Since: Nov, 2010
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#229: Jul 19th 2012 at 12:43:10 AM

[up][up] I think it took me six hours to beat MG 1 and ten hours to beat MG 2 on my first time. Remember games back then weren't epics.

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OdieEsty Why would I write that? Since: Mar, 2012
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#230: Jul 21st 2012 at 5:15:09 PM

It's a page late but for the record both Portable Ops and Peace Walker ARE in-continuity.

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#231: Jul 21st 2012 at 10:05:03 PM

Is there any way I can get fancy with 3's CQC? As is I can only manage basic takedowns.

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BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#232: Jul 22nd 2012 at 8:23:45 PM

I am crashing this thread to ask about the Easter Egg in MGS3 where you can see The Boss and The Sorrow Reunited In Death. How do you get that?! I'd never even heard about it until I read about it on the Tropes here.

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#233: Jul 22nd 2012 at 8:54:47 PM

There are a few secret scenes you can view by pressing RB (or the equivalent) even when the indicator to do such is not there. The one you're looking for is after you defeat The Boss; right after her horse walks up to her.

edited 24th Jul '12 8:34:53 PM by Spirit

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
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#234: Jul 24th 2012 at 2:27:02 PM

Double post!

Can someone give me the lowdown on how to get parts from AI weapons in Peace Walker? Also is there any particular reason why the Pupa looks like the Shagohod, and why nobody comments on such? Nevermind, Huey does as such.

edited 24th Jul '12 3:52:30 PM by Spirit

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OdieEsty Why would I write that? Since: Mar, 2012
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#235: Jul 24th 2012 at 6:44:02 PM

refight the AI weapons, and pick whatever parts you want. It's very tedious and not exactly fun but y'know, you gotta do what you gotta do.

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
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#236: Jul 24th 2012 at 7:43:52 PM

At least they have a pretty singing voice.

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BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#237: Jul 24th 2012 at 8:14:33 PM

Spirit: Thanks, I'll have to check that out sometime. grin

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
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#238: Jul 25th 2012 at 3:47:01 PM

Another Peace Walker question. Does Amanda ever heal?

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HellmanSabian Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
#239: Jul 25th 2012 at 3:50:21 PM

Yes my dessert based friend, she does. It's after a certain point in the story. Just keep playing, it'll happen eventually.

DeviumFilius The Cowardly Since: Jul, 2012
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#240: Jul 25th 2012 at 3:59:56 PM

Just picked up MGS 1 and was finally able to start playing after I got my hands on a PS 1 memory card. Nothing more infuriating than playing for a few hours and then realizing you cannot save anything.

Any non-spoiler advice for a newcomer? Just got through Revolver Ocelot's fight, interested to see where they go with the "heart attacks", and to clear up some confusion I had, is The Colonel's niece the same girl that was there when you hallucinated Psycho Mantis and fought off the guards, very early on?

HellmanSabian Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
#241: Jul 25th 2012 at 4:04:08 PM

The only tip I can remember for you is to pay attention to your radar, it's a lifesaver. Except when it gets jammed. :(

In answer to your other question, yes.

edited 27th Jul '12 10:02:49 AM by HellmanSabian

Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
Pretty flower
#242: Jul 26th 2012 at 8:20:36 PM

More Peace Walker!

When it mentions that a recruit's parameters have increased during level up does that mean their capabilities towards other staff positions, or just their health/psyche/gmp? Does their level only increase if they are in the combat unit, I use them on a mission, or in outer ops? Finally do recruits only use weapons equipped on them when sent to outer ops; say if I give a guy two rocket lauchers will he only use those?

edited 26th Jul '12 8:22:13 PM by Spirit

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HellmanSabian Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
#245: Jul 30th 2012 at 2:15:38 PM

More Peace Walker!

You must be realy enjoying it then. tongue

When it mentions that a recruit's parameters have increased during level up does that mean their capabilities towards other staff positions, or just their health/psyche/gmp?

As far as I know, it's just their Health, Psyche and GMP capabilites. I've only seen their skills for other areas go up when the mess hall percentage thing go past 100%.

Does their level only increase if they are in the combat unit, I use them on a mission, or in outer ops?

I think it's all three actually, it doesn't matter. I might actually check for myself when I get the chance.

Finally do recruits only use weapons equipped on them when sent to outer ops; say if I give a guy two rocket lauchers will he only use those?

I assume he would but really, I haven't got a clue. Perhaps they can only use what is set by default for them.

edited 3rd Aug '12 12:15:56 PM by HellmanSabian

johnnysasaki Since: Jun, 2012
#246: Aug 1st 2012 at 8:58:03 AM

anybody ever wondered how was THAT part in MGS 2 in Japanese?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1Cf-HDcYpM&feature=relmfu

gotta love how Takeshi Aono(RIP...) and Kikuko Inoue sounded creepy and funny...

HellmanSabian Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
#248: Aug 5th 2012 at 4:39:46 PM

Damn, I had a herp derp moment.

Something MGS related...........after I finished MGS 3 recently, I thought how good a game it was. What I heard about it was mostly right.

edited 5th Aug '12 4:49:18 PM by HellmanSabian

OdieEsty Why would I write that? Since: Mar, 2012
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#249: Aug 5th 2012 at 6:04:50 PM

I wasn't feeling The Boss as this amazing Patriot until EVA explained it to me. All those tears.

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Spirit Pretty flower from America Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Hooked on a feeling
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#250: Aug 5th 2012 at 8:37:04 PM

And then Peace Walker happened. Seriously that woman is a saint.

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