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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 07, 2013, 06:41:59 AM »

(I didn't ignore it, I just accidentally skimmed over it! )

Quickie had long since returned the hug to Pyro, but had busied herself with the situation at hand--which amounted to summoning emergency services, as she was otherwise useless since Sapph had the situation well under his control.

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Gaming / Re: The Pseudo Science of Sonic the Hedgehog as documented by Ringman

« on: May 07, 2013, 06:27:00 AM »

Oh man, that was great.  Can't wait for the explanation on the shoes and the Floating Island.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 07, 2013, 06:10:49 AM »

Man, I would love to learn the riff from Collective Soul's "December."

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 07, 2013, 05:31:31 AM »

I can still pass for a teenager, so I can get away with goofing off on playgrounds.  It's when I mess up some joint or another that I start showing my age.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 07, 2013, 05:13:48 AM »

So, I was goofing off at a local playground (that was empty) and I went to jump off the jungle gym and misjudged the height.  I ended up pulling both of my shoulders, the left more than the right, and had to stumble home in pain.

I guess I'm getting too old for playgrounds.

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Fan Creations / Re: [Request] Can Someone Help Find/Make These Touhou Sprites?

« on: May 07, 2013, 04:53:01 AM »

Apparently many people are unable to help find/make those sprites.  However, that does not mean that you should keep bumping your topic.

If someone is able to assist you, they know where to find your topic.  Stop constantly bumping it to the top of the page.

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 07, 2013, 04:43:19 AM »

Mewtwo watched the frantic goings-on from his quiet spot in the corner.  It took him a moment, but he finally recognized the Old Man, and he began to concentrate, using his powers to revive the human... all the while trying not to draw attention to himself.

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

« on: May 07, 2013, 04:19:36 AM »

So, I decided to throw my hat into the ring for the Hawkeye Initiative...

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 11:55:44 AM »

...Why am I still awake?  Sun is up, it's bedtime.

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 10:29:38 AM »

(Mewtwo has manners.  He eats his canned cat food with a spoon.)

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 10:05:51 AM »

Mewtwo glowered.

"Don't mind him.  He gets grumpy," Quickie smirked.  "Though, we haven't really eaten, so he could be hungry."  She climbed out of the pool, went to her backpack and dug through it.  She fished out a pack of semi-moist food and tossed it to Mewtwo, who caught it with one hand, ripped it open, and began to eat.

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:55:53 AM »

Mewtwo lifted his head once more. "That, I can assure you, is something that I would never consider.  Far too risky."  He curled up tighter and positioned the tip of his tail in front of his face.

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:45:29 AM »

"New friends, learn new things, and perhaps show Mewtwo that he doesn't need to be so paranoid," Quickie nodded.  "Other one-and-only Legendaries can live in relative peace and still be out and about, honestly I see no reason why he couldn't, too.  He can protect himself well enough, but he needn't be so shy."

"I have my reasons," Mewtwo replied, returning to his nap.

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:30:14 AM »

"If it won't be a bother," Quickie nodded.  "Like I said, I could use a nice vacation, and honestly... it would do well for Mewtwo to make himself scarce for a while.  Just in case."

"I, personally, would not mind seeing some more of the world," Mewtwo finally showed some attention.  "To observe how humans act in different locales, how that behavior affects the behavior of the Pokemon in those areas, and just to see what all is out there."

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:24:09 AM »

Meanwhile, back at the pool party in Saffron...

Quickie cast her gaze to the ceiling.  "You know... it's been a while since I've gone on a decent trip.  I don't think it would be too much of a problem to close up for a holiday.  What do you think?"  She looked to Mewtwo.

Mewtwo merely shrugged.

"I mean, we both work pretty much nonstop, you doubly so just to make sure you're not, well, discovered..."  Quickie trailed off.  "Yeah, I think a vacation is in order.  I don't have any reservations lined up for a while, and for whatever reason, the summer is just slower.  Might be the heat.  Gets nasty around here and then the kitchen takes on a smell..."

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Roleplay / Re: RPM POKEMON ADVENTURE THING

« on: May 06, 2013, 09:15:41 AM »

(I haven't been paying much attention.  I'm currently loosely plotting up some plot, while trying to think of what I can add to the pool party downtime.)

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:15:09 AM »

Oh well.  Next time one of those stupid arguments start brewing, I'll just say that we agree to disagree and change the subject.  I don't mind debating with friends and love a rousing nerd debate, but I hate arguing with friends.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:09:57 AM »

Earlier today, I had commented on how I really like the articulated figma stands, and then my friend mentioned how very easily I could turn Darth Mewtwo into a viable SW fan character, and we started running through possible species (albino Squib was an option), and then in the same breath, he implied how he doesn't think adults should like Pokemon.

Hypocrisy, much?

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:05:05 AM »

Oddly enough, this all stemmed from when I showed him that pic of Mewtwo playing chess against GLaDOS.  He said he would have preferred if Chell spoke in Portal 2.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:59:54 AM »

I'm not saying that all protagonists should be silent.  That's my personal preference, but I won't throw a fit if my player character talks.  However, to say that silent protagonists impede proper storytelling is a disservice to the writers who accept it as a challenge to overcome.  To say that a verbal protagonist is the only way to go is a fallacy.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:52:22 AM »

About 33.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:48:44 AM »

He says that silent game protagonists are a "dying breed," whereas I think that giving the player characters dialogue is a crutch for untalented writers.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:37:40 AM »

When friends make me sad, it... well... makes me sad.

The thing is, if he ever wants to get into making game mods, he should learn the history behind the technology, explore older games that were considered innovative during their time due to their technological advances, and realize the amount of work that goes into making a great game.

Our latest argument was about the silent protagonist.  He'd rather his player character speak.  I'd rather not.  He says that a silent protagonist impedes good storytelling.  I say that it's a challenge to overcome.  Obviously, those old retro games with the great stories and silent protagonists don't mean a thing compared to his beloved Far Cry.

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Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:28:50 AM »

I hate getting into gaming arguments with a friend who won't bother to appreciate the retro game developments that gave him the high-end high-tech games he loves.  Oh well, as they say, those who don't learn from history...

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

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:21:09 AM »

That is GLaDOS.  And Mewtwo.  Playing chess.