476
DASH / Re: So, remember that Nintendo Power article?
« on: April 21, 2013, 09:56:33 PM »
Yes, play nice, everyone, or I'll take away your weekly pocket zenny. 
Show Posts
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
477
Gaming / Re: Fire Emblem discussion
« on: April 19, 2013, 11:59:16 PM »
Two attempts and I cleared 5 Anna Firefight. Never saw the reinforcements.
Not bad considering I didn't have anyone with arrows along.
I still gotta go back and get that Limit Breaker skill, so I can make Manakete-Morgan even more awesome than she already is.
Not bad considering I didn't have anyone with arrows along.
I still gotta go back and get that Limit Breaker skill, so I can make Manakete-Morgan even more awesome than she already is.
478
Gaming / Re: Official Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread - Specs, Tech, Price? It's all here!
« on: April 19, 2013, 11:56:24 PM »
You know, I don't have a link, but I saw some clips of what appeared to be hidden areas added to an older stage...
479
Gaming / Re: Legend of Zelda - The official Zelda thread
« on: April 18, 2013, 12:47:46 AM »Seriously? SERIOUSLY?What I call "gimmicky" about that is ignoring all other inputs your hardware has to offer even when they are in every way appropriate, just because. I'm aware of very few if any analogue stick games to do that.
Calling the touch screen controls gimmicky is like calling an analog stick gimmicky. In fact, PH and ST had the best touch controls the DS had to offer. (ST even improved them by getting rid of that stupid rolling technique in favor of a quick double tap.) I found it way easier just using the buttons to pop up menus or quick-select an item rather than having to access all that from the touch screen.
Oh well. Different strokes for different folks.
Touch-screen games don't bother me. Touch-only games, they kinda do.
480
Gaming / Re: Official Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread - Specs, Tech, Price? It's all here!
« on: April 18, 2013, 12:44:02 AM »new Yoshi's IslandKnee-jerk, "WHOO-HOO!", followed by a small amount of fear from remembering the DS one...
Quote
Zelda 3DS game.
Seems like Nintendo is going New Super Mario on their other franchises, both in gameplay design and visual presentation. The earlier, if it works as well, damn awesome. The latter......I'll get used to it.
481
DASH / Re: So, remember that Nintendo Power article?
« on: April 18, 2013, 12:40:11 AM »
Well, I figured SOMEBODY would appreciate them.
Still, point taken on time to digest.
I don't know if it's transparency or just us having too much time to think about it. Ingame I wouldn't expect Barret's identity to remain mysterious too long. You can only stretch it so thin before one must elaborate on why this guy can stand on equal footing with Rock.In all fairness, every battle that Axl was ever in involved teamwork with another hero. I'm also not willing to accept that everyone in Legends is as inept as the average NPCs appear; after all, just look at what "player-controlled character" logic does for a Bonne robot.
Then again... Axl.
Still, point taken on time to digest.
482
DASH / Re: So, remember that Nintendo Power article?
« on: April 17, 2013, 01:45:55 AM »
I kinda hoped they'd not be THAT transparent, but I don't know.
I guess the real telling detail would be how much of a backstory Barrett had. He didn't strike me as a "new recruit" to the Bright Bats or anything, but I guess they could have gone that way.
I guess the real telling detail would be how much of a backstory Barrett had. He didn't strike me as a "new recruit" to the Bright Bats or anything, but I guess they could have gone that way.
483
X / Re: Wait wat, a gritty FPS MMX reboot was actually going to be real?
« on: April 13, 2013, 02:24:47 PM »A Megaman FPS developed by the Metroid PrimeThe videos seem to indicate that is EXACTLY what they did (ditto for visuals and sfx), which is why I'm kinda glad that this one got the axe.gamesteam sounds like it might be fun, as long as they didn't bog it down with current FPS gameplay trends.
So we're at, what, 4-1/2 cancellations? Yeah, it hurts. But I need to be a lot more desperate than I am now (which is saying a LOT) before "western-dark-and-gritty-HARDCOOORE!!111-FPS-reboot" of an anime-style game franchise is my idea of a good time.
...you know, I think CoA leaked this on purpose, because only now can I honestly say, "I'd rather play XOver."
484
DASH / So, remember that Nintendo Power article?
« on: April 13, 2013, 02:20:16 PM »
Meeeemorieeees...
Posted on: April 13, 2013, 13:17:42
Just figured a little historic preservation was in order.
You know, I don't recall much discussion about that "fire of all creation" (mentioned on page 5 as part of the background leading up to the Donner Wels mission). Gotta wonder if it's something really important, or just another "Elixir of Youth" scenario. Somehow I can't shake the notion of Barrett discovering an ancient barbecue grill...
Posted on: April 13, 2013, 13:17:42
Just figured a little historic preservation was in order.
You know, I don't recall much discussion about that "fire of all creation" (mentioned on page 5 as part of the background leading up to the Donner Wels mission). Gotta wonder if it's something really important, or just another "Elixir of Youth" scenario. Somehow I can't shake the notion of Barrett discovering an ancient barbecue grill...
485
Gaming / Re: Fire Emblem discussion
« on: April 13, 2013, 06:55:21 AM »
Well, all that Galeforce farming on Lunatic+ ought to come in handy about now. 
Should probably focus more on stats and less on supports in my grinding, though. I've still yet to tackle the Rogues & Redeemers series; first I want to recruit the rest of the kids.
Should probably focus more on stats and less on supports in my grinding, though. I've still yet to tackle the Rogues & Redeemers series; first I want to recruit the rest of the kids.
486
Gaming / Re: Hell freezes over? Project X Zone is getting localized!
« on: April 13, 2013, 06:45:57 AM »
REALLY need to pre-order that... *drools*
487
Gaming / Re: Pokemon Generation VI: Pokemon X and Pokemon Y
« on: April 08, 2013, 04:42:08 AM »I don't see the big deal about it if it is a new Forme, if it is you can always change it back/not use it.Granted. I'm more worried about what this means for Smash Bros.
Although, in the Pokemon games proper, there is the question of "why screw with perfection?" Mewtwo is considered to have pretty much the ideal stat distribution (assuming for the sake of argument that simply puming up his Base Stat total, such as restoring his Special Defense to what it was before the Gen2 split, is off the table), and now that he FINALLY has a freaking signature move in combination with the ever awesome Aura Sphere, about the only thing his movepool is lacking is Nasty Plot.
...well, that and I guess they could give him some Ability that doesn't suck.
488
Gaming / Re: Megaman + Monster Hunter = Capcom's new Gaist Crusher?
« on: April 07, 2013, 06:16:04 AM »Does it look like a Mega Man game? Sure.Character =/= gameplay formula. Not only is your statement also true of Gaist, but one could just as easily take that same stance towards Command Mission or Legends.
Does it play like a Mega Man game? Not really.
From what I see in that trailer, Gaist's gameplay looks a lot more like Power Stone or a faster-paced Monster Hunter than it does any 3D venture of Mega Man's.
489
Gaming / Re: Megaman + Monster Hunter = Capcom's new Gaist Crusher?
« on: April 06, 2013, 05:16:28 AM »
Disagree.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO_5esMq2kE[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO_5esMq2kE[/youtube]
490
Gaming / Re: Megaman + Monster Hunter = Capcom's new Gaist Crusher?
« on: April 03, 2013, 12:43:50 AM »
In a world that already has "Mega Man", why would I settle for something that is "like" Mega Man?
I am cautiously... pessimistic.It may very well be damn good, but what gets a negative knee-jerk response is the fact that Capcom's most significant line in that press release is when they tell us what franchises they own that this game ISN'T. Not a particularly smart way to advertise, IMHO, but then Capcom's marketing department has generally sucked for many years.
Not sure what anyone else would think about the game, but I feel something is off about this.
491
Rockman Series / Re: ROCKMAN HOLIC <Full Album on Youtube>
« on: March 27, 2013, 12:05:25 AM »
No, but you could be not cheap and buy it off of Amazon.
(or technologically literate enough to record your sound output on YouTube, whichever)
(or technologically literate enough to record your sound output on YouTube, whichever)
492
Emulation / Re: Tool-Assisted Speedruns (TAS)
« on: March 24, 2013, 03:25:42 AM »Here you go, Hypershell. Straight from the oven~I love how even with every hack and physics exploit under the sun used in full force, Z-Buster spamming is STILL the best way to bring down Infinity Mijinion.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ioab5DicYw[/youtube](click to show/hide)
Scaravich was BRILLIANT.
Heatnix taught me one thing: If any of us are ever in contact with Lucas Gilbertson again, we simply MUST record him yelling, "REKKOHA!!!"
493
Gaming / Re: Official Nintendo 3DS Discussion Thread - Specs, Tech, Price? It's all here!
« on: March 23, 2013, 04:39:06 AM »That's not exactly chump change, especially when you combine the fact that the WiiU is bombing hard and the 3DS had a very rough start forcing the half price drop. They were undoubtedly losing money on each 3DS sale, but the question is, are they actually making money on the 3DS unit sales at all even still? I'd have to guess not because the price drop was so dramatic. This may also change their manufacturing costs for the 3DS, and licensing costs for the technology in place. This all drops their income, and or raises their expenses. It's not just the 30mil, even though that's pretty bad in itself.Supposedly Nintendo was no longer selling the 3DS at a loss as of July 25, 2012.
It won't sink them, but it's really bad regardless.
494
Gaming / Re: Pokemon Generation VI: Pokemon X and Pokemon Y
« on: March 16, 2013, 03:16:37 AM »
My wallet's safe as long as they don't release a Dragonite figure...
Personally, I want to see a main-series game (Gen III remake or otherwise) that allows the same level of trainer customization as Battle Revolution. Both outfits AND battle lines. I miss that a lot.
I don't really care about Mewtwo, but I wish they didn't give him Unnerve for a hidden ability. So many Pokemon have it for a hidden ability when they can have something better....well, it beats the hell out of Pressure, which was the "generic past Legendary Ability" beforehand.
Personally, I want to see a main-series game (Gen III remake or otherwise) that allows the same level of trainer customization as Battle Revolution. Both outfits AND battle lines. I miss that a lot.
495
Forum Games / Re: "What Are You Thinking Now?"
« on: March 14, 2013, 03:26:18 AM »
Well, I read that Rockman Online's cancellation was made official today.
This came to mind:
This came to mind:
496
Gaming / Re: Pokemon Generation VI: Pokemon X and Pokemon Y
« on: March 09, 2013, 05:05:04 AM »MewtwoCrap, now I gotta watch the anime again.
As for the VA, yes Dan Green was awesome, but Mewtwo's had two other english VAs (well, one grown-up and one baby), and I haven't heard a bad one yet. So, here's hoping.
497
Gaming / Re: Fire Emblem discussion
« on: March 09, 2013, 04:53:51 AM »
Yay for the fact that we can finally get Ragnell (even if it's a throwing weapon now...?).
It'll be a while before I detour into DLC again, though. Still trying to claw my way to Lunatic+'s Outrealm Gate (after a great many resets; randomly finding Soothing Sword and Eirika's Blade helps a LOT, but it's still a pain when everyone gets Counter/Aegis/Pavise-happy in Chapter 3).
It'll be a while before I detour into DLC again, though. Still trying to claw my way to Lunatic+'s Outrealm Gate (after a great many resets; randomly finding Soothing Sword and Eirika's Blade helps a LOT, but it's still a pain when everyone gets Counter/Aegis/Pavise-happy in Chapter 3).
498
Gaming / Re: Fire Emblem discussion
« on: March 07, 2013, 04:09:07 AM »
Beat Lunatic today after having skipped all Paralogues (other than Morgan's recruitment). Took a max stats Mist, max stats Marth w/ Parallel Falchion, near max M.U. (Sorceror), Chrom w/ Exalted Falchion, Olivia, and a fair amount of luck.
Then I got my first taste of Lunatic+. I thought the game would wait a few chapters before dishing out those dreaded enemy-exclusive skills. Not so. Vantage+, Luna+, and Hawkeye are assigned randomly right from the Prologue. There is no pre-set pattern to what enemy gets what skill, either. At one point I started up and EVERY enemy in the vicinity had Luna+, half of them stacking Vantage+ on top of it.
*reset*
Then I got my first taste of Lunatic+. I thought the game would wait a few chapters before dishing out those dreaded enemy-exclusive skills. Not so. Vantage+, Luna+, and Hawkeye are assigned randomly right from the Prologue. There is no pre-set pattern to what enemy gets what skill, either. At one point I started up and EVERY enemy in the vicinity had Luna+, half of them stacking Vantage+ on top of it.
*reset*
499
Rockman Series / Re: Trying to find an old Mega Man X fan comic (Sephy-Kitsune?)
« on: March 06, 2013, 01:50:20 AM »
Merry Christmas.
Downtime was a sub-comic hosted under the server for Stage Select: When Robot Masters Attack. The owner of Stage Select yanked all comics, both her own and the subs, after an extended bout of inactivity.
For any of you who haven't read it, do so. Now. It's frikkin' hilarious.
The funny thing is, Downtime was up/inactive for so long that I COMPLETELY forgot that I had ever archived it, and later went to grab whatever snippits I could salvage after it was taken down ('tis how I found the New Years flash ani). It was only thanks to this thread that I re-checked my folders and found my original archive. So, yeah, thanks Vile 0!
Downtime was a sub-comic hosted under the server for Stage Select: When Robot Masters Attack. The owner of Stage Select yanked all comics, both her own and the subs, after an extended bout of inactivity.
For any of you who haven't read it, do so. Now. It's frikkin' hilarious.
The funny thing is, Downtime was up/inactive for so long that I COMPLETELY forgot that I had ever archived it, and later went to grab whatever snippits I could salvage after it was taken down ('tis how I found the New Years flash ani). It was only thanks to this thread that I re-checked my folders and found my original archive. So, yeah, thanks Vile 0!
500
Gaming / Re: Fire Emblem discussion
« on: March 03, 2013, 05:14:17 AM »
Well, I've tanked up a max-stats Mist and Marth. Problem is, even the early levels of Lunatic are kicking my ass.
Maybe PoR/RD spoiled me, but I kind of empathize with the people who are not happy that relying on your "Jeigan" character is absolutely required. As far as I'm concerned the pre-promoted unit is supposed to be for either emergency use, or sheer favoritism.
My progress of Chapter 2 is best summarized by Frank Drebin's description of sex: "It's a painstaking arduous task that seems to go on and on forever, and just when you think things are going your way, nothing happens."
Not only must EVERY MOVE BE PERFECT even though you're dealing with 70-80% accuracy, but inevitably once you clear 2/3 of the map some idiot with a 50% hit, 6% critical decides to OHKO Frederick just to be a dick.
Posted on: March 01, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
Well, made it, eventually. Thankfully, it seems Chapter 2 was the hardest thing about Lunatic. 3 is tricky to start, but if you can secure the Hammer, you've got it made. 4 was a cakewalk by comparison.
A few Golden Gaffe grinds later, and Marth and Mist are owning everything as planned. We'll see if things get hairy in later Chapters...
Maybe PoR/RD spoiled me, but I kind of empathize with the people who are not happy that relying on your "Jeigan" character is absolutely required. As far as I'm concerned the pre-promoted unit is supposed to be for either emergency use, or sheer favoritism.
My progress of Chapter 2 is best summarized by Frank Drebin's description of sex: "It's a painstaking arduous task that seems to go on and on forever, and just when you think things are going your way, nothing happens."
Not only must EVERY MOVE BE PERFECT even though you're dealing with 70-80% accuracy, but inevitably once you clear 2/3 of the map some idiot with a 50% hit, 6% critical decides to OHKO Frederick just to be a dick.
Posted on: March 01, 2013, 11:03:24 PM
Well, made it, eventually. Thankfully, it seems Chapter 2 was the hardest thing about Lunatic. 3 is tricky to start, but if you can secure the Hammer, you've got it made. 4 was a cakewalk by comparison.
A few Golden Gaffe grinds later, and Marth and Mist are owning everything as planned. We'll see if things get hairy in later Chapters...