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Entertainment / Re: The RPM Boob Tube Thread (56k warning)

« on: January 02, 2014, 10:30:18 PM »

you're annoying so I'd appreciate it.

I aim to please.

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Entertainment / Re: The RPM Boob Tube Thread (56k warning)

« on: January 02, 2014, 03:56:02 PM »

Funny, Egoraptor is usually the main reason why I don't watch things.

Does that mean that only in a minority of situations do you consider other factors when deciding not to watch something?

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 02, 2014, 05:44:18 AM »

Lou and I had this conversation last night...

Zombie Apocalypse breaks out. First place you go?

The Winchester.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 06:08:41 PM »

Good Lord. I've been walking in the intense heat, aimlessly trying to find a permanent marker at the shops, that I know.

You must be in the South.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 11:12:38 AM »

I wish I could replace my X5 manual. I lost it years ago and it really bothers me that I don't have it. the case feels so naked without it.

I think I recently saw mine.

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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!

« on: January 01, 2014, 09:17:26 AM »

Yes, my eyes are floating in front of my bangs. Big woop. Wanna fight about it?

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 09:11:24 AM »

Yeah, Mask of the Sun was considered canon for the longest time by Falcom themselves, but Memories of Celceta that just came out here in the west on PlayStation Vita is the official version of IV's story now. Just beat it the other day even. The ending was left purposefully vague and says that the events of the game are rather 'ambiguous in interpretation' and all that, likely just to allude to their being 3 versions of the same event (4 if you count that PS2 remake from Taito).

The SNES version of Ys V was recently translated. It turns out that the "Expert" version of the game would take a lot of extra effort to translate. I hinted that the team might as well just work on the PS2 version. Then I got an informal warning. Totally worth it.

PS: I'll probably end up getting a Vita to play Ys IV. I've all but given up on a Wild Arms or Megaman game, and Castlevania seems stuck in it's Gabriel of War rut. How does it play? Does it play for like Oath in Felghana, or Ys 7?

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFHB9HDyoE[/youtube]

Can finally use Wiimotes with my PC.

Also, I've decided to forgo the "Drink champagne and act like an ass" part of New Years so I've not become a surly crybaby. Tonight was actually just a lot of fun.

All this time you've been drinking?

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 07:17:58 AM »

The Steam version has both as separate installations so I can't imagine that being the case. I know for sure that after you beat Ys I it'll close itself and launch Ys II with all settings carried over, but that's about it.

Posted on: January 01, 2014, 01:04:20 AMI never cared to try Mask of the Sun/SNES IV, but I'll certainly agree that its sibling is damned good. I enjoyed VI if only because some of its more aged aspects sorta stood out in comparison to its successors, if that makes any sense. Namely random critical hits and the weapon system come to mind. Also actual healing items, not that the game was hard enough to warrant them.

I get the impression that the fandom consider the SNES version canon, but I prefer the TGCD version. Also, the TGCD intermission between Ys I and Ys II is one of the better cutscenes I've watched.

PS: I played Ys VI on my PS2 with a Widescreen hack. Popup aside, I'd recommend it.

I like both turn-based and action RPGs, but I suppose I'd lean more towards turn-based.

Legend of the Heroes plays like a traditional RPG, but the random battles take place in a "grid" style battlefield and attacks and spells have ranges, area of effect, and some follow patterns, like lines). It plays like a tactics ame, excpet without the soul-crushingly boring tactics and 5 hour battles.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 06:45:51 AM »

Thanks for the heads-up.

I guess I'll see how far I can get without cursing at the game.

List time! From best to worst.

Ys IV(TGCD), Ys IV(SNS), Ys I&II, Ys 7, Ys Origins, Ys OiF, Ys V, Ys VI, Ys III

If you like turn based RPGs, try Legend of the Heroes(XSEED versions). If you like more action RPGs, try Xanadu, especially Xanadu NEXT.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: January 01, 2014, 03:02:56 AM »

I doubt you actually try everything.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon's_Law

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 31, 2013, 05:43:09 PM »

Same. Happy new years from the future~

The future is so last year.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 31, 2013, 03:39:59 PM »

I'm by myself for NY

New York isn't that bad...

If only my ribs weren't cold.....

Ask your waiter to bring you fresh ones.

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Entertainment / Re: The RPM Boob Tube Thread (56k warning)

« on: December 31, 2013, 06:28:41 AM »

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOCurBYI_gY[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGJHR9Ovszs[/youtube]

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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!

« on: December 30, 2013, 05:17:02 PM »

I whip my head back and forth.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 30, 2013, 05:07:35 PM »

Fair enough, but wouldn't you use noise cancelling headphones to solve that at night?

Wear headphones to sleep? He's be better off with just using earplugs. Though, music might help.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 30, 2013, 07:58:30 AM »

Why is this damn smoke alarm still beeping WITHOUT THE DAMN BATTERY?!

Losing... grip... on... reality...

It has an internal battery that takes over when there is not a sufficient main battery. Might even be a (super?)capacitor. Your best bet is to either light it on fire, or just buy a new main battery for it.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 30, 2013, 03:50:02 AM »

Yeah, I know.

Hell even at work when I get breaks I find it very difficult to merely sit next to other people so I go out of my way to sit alone. To be fair though this is something that is solely my fault.

I'm not sure why I find myself so cripplingly socially awkward, yet I can function plenty fine when I'm working.

You could get lucky and find someone who demands nothing of you, socially. I'm sure there are a few(understatement) guys who just want someone to pay half the rent.

yes

Are you my mom?

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 30, 2013, 02:15:59 AM »

My dad believes all women belong in the kitchen and he rarely makes his own plate. He waits for her to serve him food. Also, he once said to my sister that she was bad at Wii Sports baseball because she's a girl.

50s mentality.

Are you 50?

Yep, because normal kids leave at 18 and go on to live their lives and get married and stuff.

Me? I like Anime, have been noted to have an unusual/possibly unhealthy love for fictional women, collect what many people see as toys, have little in the way of academic prowess yet am considered "smart", have little common sense or social skills and thus am awkward around others, and spend most of my free time doing what many people perceive as "wasting my time".

They'll tell you you're "smart", but laugh at you behind your back. They don't want you to feel bad, so they give you false praise, but you aren't stupid enough not to know it isn't true, so it hurts even more.

I'd feel as if they'd judge me.

Well, yeah. That's life.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 29, 2013, 08:55:29 AM »

There was a Logitech keyboard at Staples that I had my eye on, so I may get that.

Until then, though... I'm going to bed.

Make sure it isn't Unifying(the orange starburst(no, not the candy)).

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 29, 2013, 08:16:05 AM »

I'm looking into getting just a basic Bluetooth keyboard, nothing fancy.  Was it easy to set up?

I know that Android 2.3.x and earlier has some issues with whether or not it has the libraries to handle "iOS" or "HID" BT devices. I don't know if any early iOS devices have that problem. My only advice is to try to get one that actually is made for Apple devices(has that square button or the Command/Cloverleaf).

If you can test it out without buying it, try the Logitech Solar Bluetooth Keyboard. Only the "Apple" version has Bluetooth(Non-Apple uses Unifying and isn't very portable).

I got my Logitech Bluetooth Desktop MX5000 for $2 at Goodwill and it works fine on my 2.3.x Androids. Avoid the 15-30 USD "Leather" "sleeve" or "case" plus keyboards. They seem to be all made by the same company and not worth the money. If you get one with a slot for standing up the iPad, make sure it feels sturdy enough that you trust it with our iPad.

I don't think I've seen one, but if they keyboard has a battery pack that can charge the iPad, that's probably worth an extra 10-20 dollars.

Against my own advice...
iPad 2 and later(minus mini)
http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?p_id=9775

iPad 1 an later(minus mini)
http://www.monoprice.com/Product/?p_id=9294

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823176023

"Wired" might be good, but be careful of wearing out your jack.

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Forum Games / Re: Add a caption to the previous poster's avatar, ROUND TWO!

« on: December 29, 2013, 06:38:08 AM »

Reciprocating Cat undresses you with his eyes, one thread at a time.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 29, 2013, 06:34:29 AM »

Well I'm getting used to my iPad keyboard though I have to remember to hit the space bar.

The onscreen one? Or a physical one? Too bad Swype doesn't have an iOS version.

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 29, 2013, 05:24:21 AM »

Never had the chance to play that.

Listening to the original now, and yeah, it certainly does.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoYItzVNTUA[/youtube]

"[...] awful." - Clefant

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Forum Games / Re: Super "What Are You Thinking?" ReBirth

« on: December 28, 2013, 04:11:17 PM »

I liked my DeathAdder until I had to pay to have it shipped for something that was still under warranty. The second time, I just bought a new mouse. The G500 is nice. For $20.

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Off The Wall / Re: Reposted Picture Thread (56K Warning)

« on: December 27, 2013, 04:54:36 PM »

Those better be piezoelectric speakers.