Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

@Anti-Matter Not sure about the shipping. I think it's based on the individual business itself and where they are located and where they are willing to ship.

I'm mostly a Nintendo / Indie gamer these days but non-Nintendo games I've played are:

Halo Master Chief Collection, Final Fantasy 10, 12, 15, Kingdom Hearts 1, Ultimate MVC3, Sonic All-stars Racing Transformed Collection, Castlevania, etc. I'm pretty big on jRPG's for one thing.

One of my big favorites gotta be Smash though, it just takes all of the iconic characters I love and put them in a platformer fighting game, it's hard to want more cause the game already exists.

@Snatcher Good to hear you're having a nice day. I wish you a more peaceful rest tonight.
@Eel Makes you wonder why British people complain so much about a few drops of water and temperatures that don't even reach 30s (degrees).

@chapu2006 from what I hear, homes over there are made to retain heat, and very few have air conditioning… So it’s like living in an oven!

@tekoii
So, you have played FF X and FF XII, same as me. 😀
What do you think about FF X and FF XII gameplay and storyline ?
In my opinion, FF X storyline was great compared by FF XII that was really boring and not memorable.
The storyline concept in FF X about breaking the cycle of Sin's reborn was something interesting to follow and to see the sad ending after beating the Sin, it was hard not to cry to see someone will be disappeared due to their non existence being. It was such of emotional driving storyline. If i compared with FF XII storyline, i couldn't digest the storyline at all due to too serious theme (War of two kingdoms) and lack of personality from each characters. Added by Shakespere's level conversations in FF XII, i couldn't even understand what did they said and it didn't even have some humour in the slightest.

In term of character design and outfits design, i think FF X was like Harajuku Final Fantasy as you can see some unusual outfits design from every characters. In FF XII, the character design looks very medieval with a little bit Harajuku twist like FF X. The music in FF X was great but i think FF X Normal Battle theme doesn't seems really fit compared by other Final Fantasy. The music in FF XII was better given by Medieval choir and orchestra theme.

In term of gameplay, i think FF X was way too powerful given by Break Damage Limit and Oblivion from Anima in Remaster version could deal more than 1 million damage in total. Very contrary with FF XII that it wasn't powerful as FF X despite it has Break Damage Limit since from beginning.

Btw, did you play FF X-2 too ?

Oh, about Indie games that you have ever played, did you play indie games that also available on Steam version such as Portal Knights , Yonder the Cloud Catcher Chronicles , Overcooked All You Can Eat, etc ?

Btw, i was wondering is there something like Pokemon things from Ni no Kuni 1 & 2 (Capture the monsters and use them in battle) ?

@Anti-Matter Yea, I have. Both really great games.

I love the world and story of both but I feel like FF12 has some more sticking points for me. In FF12, toward the end, it really feels like it ends abruptly. It felt like there was so much epic build up and then it just kinda ends. Also, especially in the non-zodiac versions, the world size and character speed made the game feel like a slog sometimes.

FF10 while more linear in nature also had plenty of little side paths and things to discover. It would have been nice had FF10 been more open, or had a larger post game, but hey these are still old classics! I hear ya about the FFX normal battle theme. I like it but I feel like it's weaker in comparison to other FF battle themes. Overall though, the soundtracks of both are top notch.

Never finished X-2 when I was young, I should maybe hop into it at some point. FFX-2 and FF7 are things I should finish lol.

Oh and I have Portal Knights on Switch, I had fun with what I played of it.

@chapu2006 Why thank you 😃, And I wish you an amazing Day!

@tekoii Thanks! Would be cool to play Mario Party Superstars with you guys when that comes out, too. It looked really good from the E3 Direct, pretty sure we'll get more info about it on the next Direct video.

I love Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed as well, I have it on Wii U and PC. Team Sonic Racing is pretty good too, but Transformed is the better game by a long shot. I do really like Smash Bros. as well, love how many of my favorite characters/series are all in one game. Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Sonic, Mega Man - it's absolute heaven...though I do need to get better at Smash sometime. lol

@MarioLover92 I'd be so down for some Mario Party Superstars!!
Actually, I'm gonna be releasing my video 6 on Youtube on Friday, Sept 24.

I want to organize a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Tournament that people can hop in and play.

Wanna come through? If anyone else wants to join, everyone is welcome to come and play! Just let me know and I'll start by adding you on Switch !

Ahh and nice, you have All-Stars Racing Transformed too huh. I need to still unlock so much stuff in it still, but jeez what a game. I wish it would come to Switch darn it. D: Also, I'm pretty ready for this upcoming direct ! Smash is the best <3

@tekoii
Oh, you played Portal Knights too. 😀
I played Portal Knights PS4 & Switch version but recently i played the PS4 version more than Switch version as Switch version was running in 30 fps + choppier graphics while the PS4 version was running in 60 fps and better graphics.
Also, i started playing Portal Knights PS4 version in June 2017 by renting at my game shop owner place (i asked permission to use his PS4 machine to play my purchased PS4 games at his shop as he has a big HDTV and PS4 machine for him to play when there was no customer or there was a customer want to setting up PS4 / Switch machine after purchasing machines from his shop).
Back in year 2017, i had negative sentiment with PS4 for too many adult games before i realized there were some games that actually made me ate my word for making a prejudice assumption before getting know about PS4 games library that i can pick. I was temptated to consider PS4 after i saw FF XII TZA get released on PS4 from playasia and The Sims 4 on PS4 made me speechless like OMG... The Sims 4 on consoles ?! 😲😀

I bought PS4 Slim White machine on 1 April 2018 (i choose April as it sounds associated with number 4 from PS4) and started to build more games library during late 2019 as i discovered more games for kids and casual gamers during twilight age of PS4.

About Portal Knights, i have played 245 + hours for Switch version but 75+ hours for PS4 version as i played the Switch version first by my own Nintendo Switch before i got PS4 machine 2 months later after i got the Switch version. I played as a Ranger with Giant Bow as i like long ranged weapons as i didn't really like to have close combat with Melee weapons as i like to attack the enemies from faraway (sniper) or from behind (backstabber). The addition with new Jobs, new planets and played as Fur folks were really great but i still haven't purchased the DLC yet as i still prioritize to build my other games library first before i find a chance to purchase the DLC.
Portal Knights, The Sims 4 & Dragon Quest Builders 2 are my Holy Trinity of PS4 games as three of them are my AAA games with score between 90 - 100 (Portal Knights = 92, The Sims 4 PS4 = 95, Dragon Quest Builders 2 = 96) and all of them are my best building sim games.

I wish there is another game like Portal Knights / Dragon Quest Builders 2 in the future.

@tekoii Thanks for the link! I may grab the Monado pin. Normally I try to stay off of sites like Etsy due to how addictive they can be, but I'm thinking of making an exception. XD

@MarioLover92 In a sense I understand why they might limit coins obtained from physical carts since they can be bought secondhand well within a year, but I thought the "within a year after release" cap was pushing it enough lol. It kinda hurts those like yours truly who prefer to buy many of their games on sale. At least gold coins last a year, up from six months previously. The eShop discounts are welcome, though I don't accumulate coins very fast lol.

On the trip: thanks! Leaving Friday afternoon, should get back Monday afternoon/evening. I'm traveling with my mom to a wedding a couple of states away, then we're visiting another group of people we know on the way back.

@ogo79 I'd assume because it isn't as commonly eaten these days...at least where I happen to live lol. I normally limit processed meat, but some of these recipes are crazy enough that I wanna try a couple of them out.

@BruceCM I actually just found a really good side quest involving Dana. Currently hacking my way through the dimension(s) contained in The Great Tree.

@Tyranexx For sure man! If you do, lmk how it is... I really wanna get it eventually.

I really wanted this Metroid tee shirt until I realized it's 27$

I see why you do... there are so many cool things. If I didn't have this level of self control, uy lol.

@Anti-Matter Wait there's DLC for Portal Knights!? o.o I remember getting relatively far in the game too, or so i think. It was a lot of fun from what I played of it. I didn't get to get a pet yet xD. I need to get back to that game, and get way back into Terraria.

Btw ever play the PS1 rpgs: Legend of Legaia, and Legend of Dragoon?

@tekoii
There are a lot of DLC for Portal Knights, both Free DLC and paid DLC.
There is a paid DLC cost $10 for new job, new planet, new objects, new blocks, play as Anthro furry.

For RPG PS1 games, i only played FF 8, FF 9, FF Tactics.

@Tyranexx theres a place over here that serves some nice rice in a big bowl with fried spam and pineapple

Getting nearer, @Tyranexx ....

I drew two birds: Blue Jay and White Dove for drawing lesson this week.

Will we ever see retro consoles that play CDs? Like ps1, ps2, gamecube?

@Anti-Matter I used to have a Bluejay call for my ring tone.😁 Now it's a katydid insect sound. https://orthsoc.org/sina/media/141ss1.mp3

@WoomyNNYes "Will we ever see retro consoles that play CDs? Like ps1, ps2, gamecube?"

I hope not I think it is too taxing on the hardware. The current disc based consoles are ok with the disc spinning only when installing and on the game startup. Also it eliminates the disc drive noise

@WoomyNNYes
"Will we ever see retro consoles that play CDs? Like ps1, ps2, gamecube?"

I don't think it will be happen very soon.
But PS2 machine can play both PS2 & PS1 games with same region.
And for Gamecube, you can pick Wii machine to play both Wii and Gamecube games.

The Blue Jay that I drew was a normal bird before I evolved him into Anthromorphic Blue Jay.

He is Jayden the Blue Jay, a 17 years old Senior High School student grade 11.