@Link-Hero I read an article yesterday about the Foo Fighters performing a show for 20,000 vaccinated fans. All the antivaxxers were protesting outside the event…
Sorry to hear your Dad’s an antivaxxer. Must be painful at times when discussing it.
@Tyranexx That’s awful. I’m sorry to hear about that and I hope you feel better soon.
@Blooper987 While it’s good to hear you had fun on several occasions, it does suck to break a device. I can relate, having broken my Switch in the most embarrassing and painful way… the business class death by reclining chair. God it hurts.
@WoomyNNYes Only one explanation for that… MARIO KART 9 let’s goooooo.
Oh yeah, if anyone here’s played Ghost of Tsushima you’ll be happy to know there’s a Director’s Cut on the way, with typical PS5 enhancements, plus a new journey set on the island of Iki.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Persona 4 Golden
Dragon Quest XI S
F1 23
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
@TheJGG Honestly it was kinda refreshing. I spent a few days with no technology just learning about the Bible and making great new friends and getting even closer to old ones. Completely seperating myself from my phone made the whole event even more fun, and helped me to be more talkative and open with new people I've never met. If I had my phone I probably wouldn't had met that girl I mentioned previously and wouldn't have played ping pong with her.
The whole thing really made me realize how much I focus on my phone and ignore meeting new people, I would say that in some odd way it was a good thing my phone broke and it allowed me to have even more fun this week.
@Blooper987 Whenever I’m in classes I always notice people on their phones. Whether they can succeed in class or not is irrelevant in this case, because it’s plain disrespectful… I’ve made it a commitment to never bring my phone. No distractions!
That’s a really refreshing take on things. It’s very inspiring, as I, ironically, type this on my phone. Lockdown here ended yesterday, so starting today I’ll be able to go out and do things, granted you have both vaccinations, which I do. Problem is, almost everyone I know’s gone so the best I can do is message people.
It’s really heartening to hear you’ve made new friends during this time. Hopefully you and that girl stayed in touch, or at least she wrote down her number on a Post-It or something. That’s the single drawback of not having your phone on you.
But wow. Ping-pong, such a basic, fundamentally challenging game, uniting people like that. When I was in England last year, we stayed at our grandparents’, who had a ping pong table. We played it almost every day. It was that fun. The matches were intense and could last half an hour if wanted.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Persona 4 Golden
Dragon Quest XI S
F1 23
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
@TheJGG Oh Ping Pong is amazing. I've been playing it with my friends for years now and have gotten pretty good at it. It was fun getting to play with people other than my close friends cause I almost never do that. It's soooo much fun if you get two really good players together. We had one game that kept going cause neither of us could get two points ahead of the other for a long time lol.
@TheJGG@Blooper987 I like ping pong quite a bit, I've played it with my cousins when we were taking a vacation 6 years ago. There was this really nice hotel we stayed at, that had not just a ping pong table, but billiards and a few arcade games too (including Metal Slug). I got surprisingly good at billiards too, lol.
There are a few things I'd never wish on anyone. Let's...just say I haven't had the best day. I won't go into details, but suffice it to say I spent a lot of my early afternoon in the washroom. Feeling a little better, but still a bit off.
Burnout is actually why I have certain "rules" when it comes to my backlog. I often don't play different games in the exact same genre at once, and I also don't play games in the same franchise at once. Back-to-back is fine, but I gotta be careful of that as well lol. I'd probably risk not feeling as excited about Dread that way. Besides, it'll be more fun revisiting the 2D entries along with Dread when the time comes.
Ah, I see...sorry to hear about that. I hope things get better for you soon. I've had my fair share of bad days too...those are never fun and I don't care to talk about them.
That's good. In the case of the 2D Metroid games, I've had prior experience with them so I didn't play them back-to-back. I'll likely wait until I get my hands on Dread to get back to 2D Metroid. You pretty much gotta be in the mood for playing games in a single series back-to-back, I think. I once played through Mega Man 1-10 via the Legacy Collections on Switch, and that was only because I was getting pumped for Mega Man 11. lol
@Zuljaras
hey its fine without a message on it, i thought about it...
but its better without it, either way that was mighty thoughtful of you
the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)
@TheFrenchiestFry Don’t mean to cause offence but I saw your comment on Push Square and I’m somewhat confused as to why this is seen as such an unreasonable deal, regarding Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut. The main justification is the story expansion and new island content, which will have story, side content and more collectibles, plus a new Legends mode. How is $10 USD ($20 CAD for you) a steep ask, to get the game on PS5, ten dollars basically for the expansion?
@Link-Hero As Bill Murray said, (paraphrased) “it’s hard to win an argument against a smart person but damn near impossible against a stupid one.” Facts state that it’s for the best, so agree to disagree. Don’t let it strain your relationship of course though.
Currently playing:
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Persona 4 Golden
Dragon Quest XI S
F1 23
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
@MarioLover92 I'm doing a lot better today. Still felt a bit of something this morning, but I'm pretty good right now. Just mildly sleep-deprived for non-illness related reasons lol (Note to self: Stop reading so late). I won't go into details, but I will say that at least I'm certain that what I was hit with isn't catching.
on the 2D Metroid marathons: In my case, I just replayed Super Metroid about a year ago and Metroid: Samus Returns just before that. Both are relatively fresh on my mind. Both Zero Mission and Fusion would be better candidates. I've been thinking about it, and while I don't think I'll fully play through them again, I'll probably boot them each up for an hour or so just to revisit their worlds a little next time I'm on my Wii U. I've been debating about downloading Drill Dozer and giving that a spin anyway.
I was going to play Luigi's Mansion 3 as my Halloween game this year, but I think Dread might take its place. Or I'll play them both at once lol. We'll see!
@Heavyarms55 Totally up to you whether to use a smart or "dumb" watch at the end of the day. But regardless, I will say that new toys are fun to mess around with. I'd like to temporarily borrow a smart watch just to fiddle around with it and see what it can do.
Currently playing: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch)
@TheJGG Thanks for the well wishes. I still felt slightly off this morning, but I'm feeling much better now. I won't go into details, only that I'm certain my temporarily affliction wasn't catching.
Fair point; questionable decisions regarding how Nintendo handles their retro library aside, we have been getting some pretty amazing re-releases, remakes, and remasters recently. I likewise hadn't heard of the two Famicom Detective Club games until the remakes were announced. I'm still interested, but they'll need to go on sale before I buy. I sometimes wish I hadn't completely missed out on the 80s, but we are indeed getting some of the content from back then in better forms...usually.
I've mentally revisited the Ys VIII vs. Ys IX debate, actually. I really want to play both of them, but I'm also concerned I'll end up playing the better of the two first and not liking the other as much as a result. #FirstWorldProblems, am I right? XD A quick search on Amazon US shows that there aren't any listings for Ys VIII on the Switch, but there are some for the Japanese import and the UK/EU version. I'm glad I grabbed the game when I did; it's went up in price at least $20 USD since. The Japanese import is twice that amount. Hard, HARD pass lol.
Brief correction on Fire Emblem: Some of the games are connected, particularly some of the earlier entries. Some such as Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones are standalone, but Shadow Dragon, Shadows of Valentia, and Awakening all occur in the same universe. Others such as Binding Blade (Japan only, but I've read there's a fan translation), and Blazing Blade/FE7 are directly related. Outside of closely related games, however, the games can each be enjoyed on their own. You just get more out of the ones that are only loosely connected. Shadow Dragon and Shadows of Valentia do share a small handful of characters though. I can't speak for Three Houses just yet, but from what I've read I believe it's its own entry.
All this BotW talk makes me want to jump into the DLC content sooner rather than later...maybe after I finish whichever Ys game I decide on. As for the Blood Moon, it was a fascinating concept in the game and was the perfect explanation for enemies respawning (annoying as it was sometimes if you just wiped out an entire group and weren't paying attention). The only thing tiring about it was the same cutscene that would play each time. I started skipping through it after the sixth time or so lol.
Funnily enough, we were discussing Flash games, and that Newgrounds article popped up today. I spent more time on other sites than Newgrounds, but I'm certainly familiar with it! A few of the Flash games I've enjoyed over the years originated there, I believe. I'd grab those two series I mentioned on the Switch, but I suspect Steam will have to be my avenue of choice for the foreseeable future if I want them. I keep hearing really great things about A Hat In Time. Now I'm more determined to check it out next time it's on sale.
From what little footage I've seen of Jim Carrey in Sonic the Hedgehog, he seems to have nailed Dr. Robotnik/Eggman. I'm not the biggest Sonic fan, but I am familiar with many of the characters and how they operate. I haven't seen all of the films he's been in, but I really liked The Mask, what I've seen of Dumb and Dumber (still need to watch the entire film tbh), Liar Liar, and (funny you mention it) Bruce Almighty! I agree that Steve Carell's performance was excellent in the latter. Same with Morgan Freeman.
Same thought on why I'd appreciate being in a city the most: convenience. Not gonna lie, while I like my piece of not-quite-nowhere, I am a decent drive from some stores that people take for granted. Thankfully, the internet helps out somewhat, but sometimes it's necessary to travel and do the shopping in person. Especially when it comes to clothes. I dislike clothes shopping, so it's nicer just to try on what I want in person vs. ordering something and hoping their "size" isn't a little off. Saves on the hassle of shipping something back too. I think I'm bothered by noise more than some, but that could be in part related to me not growing up around a ton of constant noise. Loud noises? Sure. A constant buzz? Well...it took me a good while to (mostly) get used to the noise of traffic right outside my current home.
Most local and regional news is to the point. Cable news here? Eh....Depends on which one you're watching and whether it's a true news piece or one of those editorial/comment roundtables that every network seems to run anymore. I want news, not opinions and hearsay. All the facts, not "ZOMG this happened and the news is still breaking!" etc. The media can be quite a circus, and they're not always good at owning up to "Hey, we made a mistake". Especially in today's world, where people may read a headline, snort in disgust, and move on without knowing some of the later updated facts. Nothing new in the grand scheme of things, but still very annoying.
Freaky how technology can track us now, isn't it? I turn off some of that stuff when I can. Unfortunately, for the sake of some convenience, I can't always do that. It would be cool to see my own movements - for some reason, I like browsing almost any sort of map - but it is very creepy. [The rest of this message is REDACTED and was brought to you by our Google Overlords.]
With those pronunciation examples....Schumacher, or a form anyway, is a family name from near where I grew up. It's literally pronounced like the English equivalent (Lit. "Shoe maker"; funny how many surnames back in the day described one's family or ancestral profession, no?). Come to think of it, I don't think I've heard Renault spoken in person, though I've come across the word in text. Mentally, I pronounce it "Ren-alt". You caught me on Bahrain's pronunciation. I learned several years ago that if you hear a certain pronunciation enough, you will pick it up. I was following a tutorial series for a stealth game in Unity with a British narrator. Easy enough to follow, but the pronunciation of "inventory" tripped me up. I'm used to hearing it as "in-ven-tor-ee", whereas he pronounced it "in-vent-ur-ee". (I might not be explaining this well; it's easier to describe verbally) After hearing the word enough, I actually picked it up in my own speech for a little while and had to switch back lol. There is indeed something to brainwashing.
Congrats on (finally) getting that green shield! Don't let all that power go to your head now. Responsibility and all that. It's good to get out and even do the smaller things that we took for granted before. The flying with the arms thing is recurring and sometimes takes a break before showing up again. The well wishes for my grandmother's health are appreciated! She had a very good birthday. Besides getting spoiled by a dinner out, she wanted family over. We obliged, along with a small normal cake my sister made along with an ice cream cake. Ever heard of the Dairy Queen chain? They have pretty decent ice cream cake! Sounds like you have a pretty fun summer planned, especially with that trip to Egypt. Some beach time (maybe a pyramid or two?) would certainly be what the doctor ordered after being indoors for so long!
Currently playing: Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy (Switch)
@ogo79 So the sculpting part is done. Do you like it?
I need to know before I start the painting process
of course i like it!
thats awesome!
wow you work fast
the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)
@ogo79 Here is a little update. The one on the bottom is the shield. I went with a wooden buckler with metal casing.
and you know what?
i wouldnt want that shield any other way. when i get the tattoo i planned on a wooden shield myself.
too dope!
the_shpydar wrote:
As @ogo79 said, the SNS-RZ-USA is a prime giveaway that it's not a legit retail cart.
And yes, he is (usually) always right, and he is (almost) the sexiest gamer out there (not counting me) ;)
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