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Pacific Oh Yeah? from da beach house Since: Jan, 2001
Oh Yeah?
#276: May 23rd 2010 at 12:01:47 PM

It's actually good.

I just can't understaaand it.

FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#277: May 23rd 2010 at 1:11:11 PM

Sometimes you like weird games, and that's how it goes. I'm still not certain why I like The Legend Of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon so much.

The game rental place close to me closed down. :( Now I need to go elsewhere for a game rental...

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
Komodin TV Tropes' Sonic Wiki Curator from Windy Hill Zone Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
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#278: May 23rd 2010 at 1:16:54 PM

^^ It's good, in your apparent opinion. What's there to not understaaand?

Experience has taught me to investigate anything that glows.
Ponicalica from facing Buttercup Since: May, 2010
Pacific Oh Yeah? from da beach house Since: Jan, 2001
Oh Yeah?
#280: May 23rd 2010 at 2:09:15 PM

Yeah.

Don't worry Komodin! I don't hate it at all.

Now: Is anyone interested in helping me test a stupid B-game I'm doing? It probably needs a few more testers. Testers are good.

Anyway, don't get your hopes up, I'm mostly doing this for fun. PM me if you're interested, but I probably won't get back to you until tommorrow.

FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#281: May 23rd 2010 at 7:20:24 PM

I wish more places rented DS games. The local rental joint up in College Town did, but I don't think anywhere down here does. :<

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
goodtimesfreegrog imokaywiththis.gif from Darkmere Since: Oct, 2010
imokaywiththis.gif
#282: May 25th 2010 at 10:57:55 PM

In misc. gaming news: Valve ports Half-Life 2 to the mac, makes a cute video pastiche of an iconic Superbowl ad.

It's little touches like that that makes Valve such a unique company.

READ THIS COMIC. | Read along as I play through my games collection!
Zephid Since: Jan, 2001
#283: May 25th 2010 at 11:01:16 PM

I think it's hilarious (and brilliant) that Red Dead Redemption has caused the creation of a group poker night. Finally.

I wrote about a fish turning into the moon.
goodtimesfreegrog imokaywiththis.gif from Darkmere Since: Oct, 2010
imokaywiththis.gif
#284: May 25th 2010 at 11:01:47 PM

...is there a hilarious context story to that, Zephid?

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Zephid Since: Jan, 2001
#285: May 25th 2010 at 11:04:07 PM

No, sadly. I'm not even witty enough to make up a story. I could say we're going to dress like characters from the game and speak genuine frontiersman gibberish during the game, but that'd be a lie and Kant said lies are wrong.

I wrote about a fish turning into the moon.
Zeether Knight of Legend from Mahora (I wish) Since: Jan, 2001
Knight of Legend
#286: May 26th 2010 at 1:00:10 PM

Valve added achievements to Half-Life 2 and Half-Life 2 Episode 1 on PC.

I'm assuming they're from the console Orange Box.

Heidegger, Heidegger was a boozy beggar who could drink you under the table~
FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#287: May 26th 2010 at 9:16:30 PM

Thinking about it, I've realized that I actually like Super Mario Galaxy a lot less than its formerly two siblings. Haven't tried the sequel yet, but I enjoyed Sunshine more. I think it's because I find Galaxy too claustrophobic and restrictive. You'd think you'd have a lot more freedom out in frickin' space, but your path is nearly always predetermined, there's not much to stray off and explore, and you basically have to go where the stars tell you to. The controls are just a little funny, too.

Is Galaxy 2 an improvement? I've heard the worlds were bigger and more freely... er, explore-able (which I'll admit can be a deal breaker with me), but I don't know.

I feel like I'm one of the weirdos in preferring Sunshine.

I will say, however, that of all the things in the game I've experienced Hype Backlash for, the soundtrack does manage to be as epic as everyone says it is. Bowser battle theme = Audio Erotica.

edited 26th May '10 9:17:51 PM by FreezairForALimitedTime

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
Blueeyedrat Since: Oct, 2010
#288: May 26th 2010 at 9:46:18 PM

^ Overall, I'd say Galaxy 2 is an improvement. Less linear than the first, I guess. (Oh, and the soundtrack is even more epic.)

LouieW Loser from Babycowland Since: Aug, 2009
Loser
#289: May 30th 2010 at 1:55:17 PM

I finally bought New Super Mario Bros Wii the other day and I am really awful at it. I was bad enough for the game to suggest that I use the super guide thing. Fortunately, I was able to finish the level on my own. I am really behind in games right now seeing as I have never actually played Spirit Tracks or Super Mario Galaxy 2, let alone the first Super Mario Galaxy.

"irhgT nm0w tehre might b ea lotof th1nmgs i dont udarstannd, ubt oim ujst goinjg to keepfollowing this pazth i belieove iN !!!!!1 d
FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#290: May 30th 2010 at 4:02:29 PM

High ho, high ho, to finishing old stuff in Scribblenauts I go!

I'm rather proud of that one solution. Heh.

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
PikaHikariKT Since: Jan, 2001
#291: May 31st 2010 at 7:15:46 PM

*Trauma Team's credits don't show the cast*

I'm getting severely frustrated right now. Maybe I should just change Gabe to Travis' profile and forget it.

edited 31st May '10 7:15:55 PM by PikaHikariKT

rallyfan9000 Elite Soldier from overwatch position Since: Jul, 2009
Elite Soldier
#292: Jun 1st 2010 at 11:28:52 AM

Am I the only one here who thinks that Fallout 3 is slightly unfinished? (FYI, yes I've recently gone back to it. Still So Cool Its Awesome, but, well... Just read my rant.) Number 1: No ending. Not even the trope "No Ending", just literally no ending. You're forced to wander the Wasteland for all eternity. Number 2, and maybe this is because I've played Mass Effect, but I still feel the need to mention it: No romance system whatsoever. It could have provided a true ending to the game for those that have Broken Steel(like myself; GOTY Edition here), and Amata would have been less of a wasted plot. Oh, and on the subject of the lovely Miss Almodovar, number three, and a bit of a tangent: I think Bethesda intended the Lone Wanderer to be male and good aligned, since her name is similar to the Latin word for love. Interesting, no?

Anyways, just wanted to get that out of my system. What are your thoughts on these matters, tropers?

I am a proud member of the Western Federation's Anti-Japan Media Task Force. My work is very important.
SuperDimensionman "Justice!" from the future. Since: Nov, 2009
"Justice!"
#293: Jun 1st 2010 at 12:26:28 PM

Anyways, just wanted to get that out of my system. What are your thoughts on these matters, tropers?

Number 1: I can't say. I got discouraged after the incident where I got stuck on Mothership Zeta and never finished the game, forced to wander the same room of the ship for all eternity.

Number 2: That's a design decision, not a missing feature. I don't consider it a flaw for the same reason I don't consider the fact that Mass Effect (to expand upon your example) doesn't have anything like VATS a flaw. (The first one does have some degree of assisted targeting, but that's neither here nor there.)

Number 3: Probably. "Male" and "good" seem to be the default choices in every game like this. When was the last time you saw an evil PC be the "right" choice?

Noimporta Since: Jan, 2001
#294: Jun 1st 2010 at 12:30:47 PM

Legacy Of Kain? ...Or So I Heard, I really don't know.

edited 1st Jun '10 12:31:58 PM by Noimporta

rallyfan9000 Elite Soldier from overwatch position Since: Jul, 2009
Elite Soldier
#295: Jun 5th 2010 at 3:49:58 PM

So, about the prospects of possible Fallout 3 romances, I was thinking that Sonora Cruz might be a pretty good choice for a good-aligned male Lone Wanderer... Until I reread the article about her at The Vault and found out that she's thirty-five. Now here's the thing: Nowhere does anyone mention, either in-universe or out, whether she's already in a relationship or not, unlike Reilly and Butcher, who are explicitly stated to be together. This brings up a few interesting questions(especially to me, since SonoraXGood, Male!Lone Wanderer is my Fallout 3 OTP, and will remain so unless I find out that Sonora's already taken): What exactly is her relationship status? Has she ever been with anyone? I do have my ideas of course, but that'll come later. I know this is a minor detail, but if Fallout 3 had a romance system, well, it wouldn't be so minor, would it?

Anyways, I was wondering: Did Sonora found the Regulators as an overly elaborate plot to find a husband? Two scenarios I came up with make this the case: 1) She's never been married, or possibly, in any kind of significant relationship, and thus falls under Christmas Cake to some degree; or 2) she married once, but her first husband was killed by Raiders or taken to the Pitt by Slavers, and founded the Regulators in an attempt to either take him back or get revenge, then left it open to try to bring law and order to the lawless Capital Wastelands. Anyways, didn't feel like putting this on WMG simply because I don't know which is more likely. Besides, fuel for a good debate, right?

edited 5th Jun '10 6:45:34 PM by rallyfan9000

I am a proud member of the Western Federation's Anti-Japan Media Task Force. My work is very important.
FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#296: Jun 5th 2010 at 8:40:58 PM

Currently: Looking for those blooming King Fish in Harvest Moon: Animal Parade. I've never caught a king fish in any HM game, but I'd kind of like to, for once...

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
Miijhal Since: Jul, 2011
#297: Jun 5th 2010 at 8:45:08 PM

-grumble-

-still bitter about Harvest Moon Cute-

edited 5th Jun '10 8:45:24 PM by Miijhal

rallyfan9000 Elite Soldier from overwatch position Since: Jul, 2009
Elite Soldier
#298: Jun 5th 2010 at 11:07:09 PM

Random aside: If Split Second is supposed to be Reality TV... Well, let's just say, [DATA EXPUNGED] [REDACTED] [REDACTED] [DATA EXPUNGED]. Sorry, was that too political?

edited 8th Jun '10 5:41:01 PM by rallyfan9000

I am a proud member of the Western Federation's Anti-Japan Media Task Force. My work is very important.
FreezairForALimitedTime Responsible adult from Planet Claire Since: Jan, 2001
Responsible adult
#299: Jun 6th 2010 at 11:01:10 AM

Bitter about what, now?

"Proto-Indo-European makes the damnedest words related. It's great. It's the Kevin Bacon of etymology." ~Madrugada
WorstUsernameEver BEST Coffee Ever from Italy.. maybe. Since: May, 2010
BEST Coffee Ever
#300: Jun 6th 2010 at 11:15:53 AM

Fallout 3 with romances? No thanks. That's one of the things that Bethesda got right.

I'm not a bug, I'm a feature!

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