Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

@Kermit1doesmath this question will never not remind me of this

Good morning.
Yesterday 13 April was birthday anniversary of Thomas Jefferson. (3rd USA president)
Today 14 April is birthday anniversary of Anne Sullivan (Helen Keller"s teacher)
Tomorrow 15 April will be birthday anniversary of Leonardo Da Vinchi.

watching some of Real World Season 20 today.

I wish MTV would bring back regular Real World.

I really can't stand the newer Challenge crap that's on MTV and on Paramountplus. that's not the same thing as regular Real World.

@Anti-Matter Ah, no problem on why you need to wait to get a PS5; I completely understand saving and finances lol. I'm trying to slow down on game purchases for a bit to save for a trip I'm taking this summer.

I'd probably buy the Kingdom Hearts games on PlayStation too if I had one. The physical release would be a big draw for me. I'm less bothered by frame rate in most games unless it REALLY chugs to the point a game is unplayable. Nintendo systems take up most of my gaming time right now though, with a little PC gaming thrown in on occasion.

I'd try either Dragon Quest Heroes I or II if given the chance, though I'd probably opt for II unless there's some sort of continuity between the two. I know this wasn't the case with the Dragon Quest Builders games, so I was perfectly fine jumping into the second one. I doubt I'll ever buy the first game, but I might try the demo on Switch at some point lol. Storage space is indeed a struggle sometimes.

@Sunsy Yes, the World Edition differences are purely cosmetic. The main reason I have a couple of those on 3DS is due to their listings being at or even a little under MSRP (new) when I bought them. I could see the cosmetics causing trouble for some collectors, but that doesn't bother me; I primarily buy games to play them, not hoard and collect them until my dying days without playing them. A few Amazon sellers do sell the World Editions and don't always tell up front that's what they are. Again though, it isn't a problem, and the games ARE legit. I did some research on them after I received my first one since I was concerned it was a bootleg. The cartridge does appear legit! Glad you're enjoying your time with Princess Peach: Showtime.

The one at night was VERY unexpected, moreso because they aren't common here either. I don't live too far from the infamous New Madrid fault system, but the epicenter for this particular quake was from a different fault system. I shared a bunk bed with my sister at the time and asked if she was shaking her half of the bunk just to be sure; I didn't think she was, just wanted to rule out the possibility.

I am thinking about taking my Switch on a trip this summer; it's never been more than a couple hours away from my home before. It's mainly due to damage and theft concerns. Sounds like you have a few options for public transportation; outside of a limited community service van and an overpriced taxi service, there isn't much else here. It's almost imperative to have a driver's license...or an easy/cheap way to hitch rides lol.

@jedgamesguy Super Mario 3D World is one of my backlogged Switch games, though I played it back on the Wii U originally. Totally worth buying again though, something I don't do often. Which includes Super Mario Bros. U [Deluxe], but I am happy that game has a wider audience. Conversely I don't have Super Mario RPG yet. I've played the original within the last few years, so it can wait a bit. I do like the game even if it's on the short side.

Sounds like you're returning to the UK soon. Until we race again then!

@MarioVillager92 I have Discord on both my PC and phone, but I tend to use it on my phone a lot more. I'll have to connect my headphones and play around with the settings a bit next time.

My main issue with high school was I was bored/usually not challenged, plus the class pool was limited. We didn't have a lot of computer/technology classes, plus I was in a different school setting before that and was actually a bit ahead of many of my peers Freshman year. I dealt with some jerks too, though a friend of mine dealt with a LOT more both at school and in her home life. I think our small friend group kept one another sane sometimes. Middle school was...dark. Still surprised I made it. Some people look back on their school years fondly. I only see that with early elementary and some of my college semesters lol. Cultivating self-love and changing our thought patterns can be quite the process. It sadly isn't a switch we can flip at will. It takes practice and patience. Just remember, contrary to some of the mental lies our brains can tell us, that you are not alone.

I have limited PlayStation exposure - I think the last of those I touched was my cousins' PS2 back in the day. I did want a PS4 at one point but shelved the idea. I think Nintendo systems and some PC gaming are more than enough to keep me busy for now. I agree, I think more recent PS exclusives can be a bit too cinematic at times. As for Ys, they are RPGs, but the action kind - you're actively attacking things on screen like in an action/adventure game. Some of the games have platforming elements as well (mostly those made using the Napishtim engine; the only one of these on Switch is Ys Origin; Ark of Napishtim and The Oath In Felghana are on PC). Looking forward to DQ XI S, hopefully later this year. I'm glad I have my Zelda G&W, though I haven't actually gamed on it for awhile now. I mostly use it as a unique time piece at work. XD

Sing with me!
Twinkle twinkle little star...

@Tyranexx yeah 3D World is a very easy game to pick up and play; game’s a right looker too, especially from a lighting and performance perspective. That was a no brainer, Mario U was also a no brainer, as was Mario RPG, even if I’m finding it to be a confused mess compared to the other RPG epics in my backlog. Ah well, I got the same game selection for the plane trip, not to mention podcasts, a few movies and books, so it’s all looking peachy.

On a more depressing note it sounds like you and I had similar high school experiences, my last years of it I found way too easy, right up until finals, which borderline broke me 😂. Had my fair share of good friends, bad friends, crazy people, and more, and it’s shaped me pretty definitively.

Does this mean you'll also pick up Princess Peach, Showtime at some point?

Super Mario 3D World is probably one of my favorite Mario titles. I mainly picked up the Switch version for Bowser's Fury, but I'm happy to play through the main game again when the time comes too. Such a vibrant game, and I'm not biased AT ALL when I say I love the cat power-up. Super Mario RPG is a decent game for its time, and it appears the remake cleans up my main gripe with the original: the visuals. Unlike some pixel art from that time, its particular style didn't age well. I liked some of the unique battle mechanics, though the game can be a bit on the easy side for the most part. I've heard the remake is even easier. Ah well, more Geno isn't a bad thing. Mallow was always kind of a meh character to me though. Sounds like you're all set for your trip!

I'd argue some of earlier high school was more difficult; conversely, I feel like I almost coasted through part of my Junior and pretty much all of my Senior year. Though the latter was stressful enough with scholarships, various senior events, and other extras associated with that time period in life. I had a few good friends, and there were some friendly people and a couple of fondly remembered teachers. Other than that...I don't really miss it. Too much drama. I went to a smaller public HS where everyone pretty much knew everyone, which didn't exactly help.

Hm it’s almost that time again. Apparently the family now wants the whole “let’s go to California in the second half of the year” to be a bi-annual recurring thing, so now it’s up to me to organize stuff once more.

I’ll definitely make arrangements to visit Knott’s Berry Farm this time, that one is locked in. Disneyland is in “maybe” because it’s still as expensive as ever, which means it’s actually cheaper because the dollar has gone down since last time… So… Perhaps… If we save enough.

However, the biggest surprise is Universal Studios. Two years ago I managed to get two-day admission passes for like 60 bucks each, but this year it’s ridiculously expensive, like nearly triple for a single day. I wonder what happened there, did Super Nintendo Land really increase the value that much?.. It’s too bad, I really enjoyed it last time.

@Eel No its the Calfornia economy thanks to Newsome.

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As much as I want to, I never felt impressed about that game at all from announcement to release. May be the one big game from Nintendo I have zero interest in buying / playing, sadly. That part of my gaming hobby isn't peachy at all. 3D World I was happy to get, not just for Bowser's Fury but also because this game, like a lot of the Wii U exclusives, deserved to be enjoyed by more people than the few that owned the Wii U. As for Mario RPG, the combat certainly is unique, I'll give you that, I just think it was better refined in the Mario & Luigi games, even compared to the new remake.

I'm the opposite, I found middle and early high school great, I was doing well, I was getting challenged, and I had good friends, but I moved schools for the last few years and it wasn't enjoyable at all despite my best efforts. I barely spoke to anyone in my senior year and I imagine people thought I was some kind of loser lmao. I was putting my energy into better things, like sports, my various arts hobbies, etc. That second HS was also very small.

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So to celebrate the Splatfest (Baby Chicks vs. Li'l Bunnies vs. Bear Cubs), I had my 'sona transformed into a bunny by drinking a potion that swapped the species of himself and his friend Lily, so now she's got his fox ears and tails while he has her rabbit ears and tail. Their diets also changed, now he's preferring the taste of vegetables while she's eating both meat and veg. The potion's effects will wear off after the Splatfest ends though.

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@waveboy I don't know of any, but if you find one, would you let me know as well?

Little star becomes SuperNOVA.

@jedgamesguy Jokes aside, I did play the demo for Princess Peach: Showtime and enjoyed it for the most part. It isn't a game I'll grab anytime soon; probably when it's on discount at a retailer who isn't Nintendo. I 100% agree that Super Mario 3D World deserves a wider audience - it's one of my favorite Mario titles after all. From the M&L titles I've played (The SS remake, Partners In Time, and I'm almost finished with the BIS remake), I do agree they better refine some mechanics introduced in Super Mario RPG. Though I will say PIT had a couple of odd decisions when it came to buying Bros. attacks and adding the babies to the combat. And I like the normal battle sections in BIS, but I dislike the giant battles.

Seems that many of us have different experiences. I'm glad your school years around the same period in your life seemed to be better. And honestly, I was more lonely my senior year too; I didn't move schools, but many I actually hung out with were in the grade above mine, so I could only manage to see them outside of school...and rarely at that. A lot of my energy was spent on school, extracurriculars, college research, scholarship apps, and more.

@waveboy this is not useful information for you, because it’s not what you need, but I just love the chance to insert it into a conversation.

I have a MyArcade Retro Champ. Got it as a birthday gift a few years ago. It’s a big, clunky slab of hardware with a screen on it that plays NES and Famicom games.

Image quality is ok, even if color accuracy is a bit off, and to properly play on a tv you need a specific controller that is sold separately (or two if you want to play with another person!).

But wanna know the strangest thing about it? It has a little drawer for cartridge cleaning supplies built-in.

It’s such a weird product, and I kinda love it.

I ate five Big Macs for lunch.

That sounds like a lot. Keep the antiacid handy.

I ate pork fried rice for lunch.