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[rayne315]

2 things.

1. I broke down and bought more games from non-garage sale sources. a whole crap ton of loose coleco titles (39), in really really good shape, all for $30 so less than a buck a piece and I managed to find a Fire emblem Fates CE Complete in mint condition for only $100 that I jumped on. Please shame me as I am trying to severely reduce my spending to save for more important things like paying off my car (last remaining debt) and buying a house.

2. their is a MASSIVE community garage sale my GF's aunt organized consisting of 35-50 household on a mile stretch of road in her town on the weekend. wish me luck!

[fighterpilot562]

What's everyone doing for Mom's day?

Wishing her Happy Mother days, and maybe a hug lol

[karyann]

There's a trophy in Nights of Azure that requires you to finish 300 quests. Quests are easy to finish, but 300 of them for a silver is nuts. I should earned a gold for getting that trophy last night, dammit!

Hashtag, first world trophy problems.

Haha, I get annoyed SO often at hard challenges that give only a silver or even a damn bronze trophy.

For example, this one from Sword Art Online: Lost Song.
Skill Maniac : Learn every possible Sword Skill, Magic Skill, and Special Skill for a single character.

For anyone who hasn't played the game, to learn every skill you have to level up all your weapons proficiency. A character has 3 weapon types and max level of proficiency is 1000. It's incredibly grindy... I played with Kirito the whole game and after probably 10 hours of normal play and 5 hours of pure grinding, I have one at level 1000, one at level 400 and one at level 100. And I can't grind for more than an hour at a time, because button mashing makes my thumb sore.

AND IT'S A SILVER.

/rant

[kashell]

There's a trophy in Nights of Azure that requires you to finish 300 quests. Quests are easy to finish, but 300 of them for a silver is nuts. I should earned a gold for getting that trophy last night, dammit!

Hashtag, first world trophy problems.

Haha, I get annoyed SO often at hard challenges that give only a silver or even a damn bronze trophy.

For example, this one from Sword Art Online: Lost Song.
Skill Maniac : Learn every possible Sword Skill, Magic Skill, and Special Skill for a single character.

For anyone who hasn't played the game, to learn every skill you have to level up all your weapons proficiency. A character has 3 weapon types and max level of proficiency is 1000. It's incredibly grindy... I played with Kirito the whole game and after probably 10 hours of normal play and 5 hours of pure grinding, I have one at level 1000, one at level 400 and one at level 100. And I can't grind for more than an hour at a time, because button mashing makes my thumb sore.

AND IT'S A SILVER.

/rant

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

[disgaeniac]

There's a trophy in Nights of Azure that requires you to finish 300 quests. Quests are easy to finish, but 300 of them for a silver is nuts. I should earned a gold for getting that trophy last night, dammit!

Hashtag, first world trophy problems.

Haha, I get annoyed SO often at hard challenges that give only a silver or even a damn bronze trophy.

For example, this one from Sword Art Online: Lost Song.
Skill Maniac : Learn every possible Sword Skill, Magic Skill, and Special Skill for a single character.

For anyone who hasn't played the game, to learn every skill you have to level up all your weapons proficiency. A character has 3 weapon types and max level of proficiency is 1000. It's incredibly grindy... I played with Kirito the whole game and after probably 10 hours of normal play and 5 hours of pure grinding, I have one at level 1000, one at level 400 and one at level 100. And I can't grind for more than an hour at a time, because button mashing makes my thumb sore.

AND IT'S A SILVER.

/rant

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

dis guy does!

So, Shining Force and Phantasy Star series.

Anyone play 'em?

How are they?

Which one's better?

[abe]

So, Shining Force and Phantasy Star series.

Anyone play 'em?

How are they?

Which one's better?

The old Shining Force and Phantasy Star games are very different from what they've become now.

Shining Force back in the days of the Sega Genesis was awesome, and very similar to Fire Emblem. Now... it's not so great in my opinion. Nothing like what it used to be.

Phantasy Star has changed a lot from a pretty standard (but enjoyable) JRPG back then, to a pretty huge action-RPG MMO-ish type thing now. They're all pretty enjoyable.

Which one do I like better?
Then: Shining Force
Now: Phantasy Star

[disgaeniac]

So, Shining Force and Phantasy Star series.

Anyone play 'em?

How are they?

Which one's better?

The old Shining Force and Phantasy Star games are very different from what they've become now.

Shining Force back in the days of the Sega Genesis was awesome, and very similar to Fire Emblem. Now... it's not so great in my opinion. Nothing like what it used to be.

Phantasy Star has changed a lot from a pretty standard (but enjoyable) JRPG back then, to a pretty huge action-RPG MMO-ish type thing now. They're all pretty enjoyable.

Which one do I like better?
Then: Shining Force
Now: Phantasy Star

So, on the PS3 Sega Genesis Collection - you'd go with Shining Force?

[karyann]

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

I just noticed your personal text under your avatar, and I approve of it!

[disgaeniac]

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

I just noticed your personal text under your avatar, and I approve of it!

Howzabout a translation on that?

[maximo310]

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

I just noticed your personal text under your avatar, and I approve of it!

Howzabout a translation on that?

It's " Level up!"

[Flashback2012]

dis guy does!

So, Shining Force and Phantasy Star series.

Anyone play 'em?

How are they?

Which one's better?

I'm a devout fan of both the Phantasy Star and Shining Force series. Both series are great (I'm talking the Genesis releases + the SMS Phantasy Star) and there is no "better" series between the two as IMO they stand on equal footing as the pinnacle of their genres on the Genesis.

If you're looking to invest yourself in the series then I would suggest seeking out the somewhat more cost efficient GBA releases of Phantasy Star Collection and Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon. 

[abe]

So, Shining Force and Phantasy Star series.

Anyone play 'em?

How are they?

Which one's better?

The old Shining Force and Phantasy Star games are very different from what they've become now.

Shining Force back in the days of the Sega Genesis was awesome, and very similar to Fire Emblem. Now... it's not so great in my opinion. Nothing like what it used to be.

Phantasy Star has changed a lot from a pretty standard (but enjoyable) JRPG back then, to a pretty huge action-RPG MMO-ish type thing now. They're all pretty enjoyable.

Which one do I like better?
Then: Shining Force
Now: Phantasy Star

So, on the PS3 Sega Genesis Collection - you'd go with Shining Force?

Yes.

[burningdoom]

So I was at the eye doctor yesterday, getting a check-up. In the conversation with the Dr., it came up that I collect video games. Damn am I glad it did come up! Today after work, I'm swinging back by the office to get a box full of gaming stuff that she had in her garage from when her kids were still living with her! Score!

I'll take pics and share what I got tonight or tomorrow. 

[desocietas]

So I was at the eye doctor yesterday, getting a check-up. In the conversation with the Dr., it came up that I collect video games. Damn am I glad it did come up! Today after work, I'm swinging back by the office to get a box full of gaming stuff that she had in her garage from when her kids were still living with her! Score!

I'll take pics and share what I got tonight or tomorrow. 

Luckyyyy!

In regard to Phantasy Star, I was really surprised to play the first game in the series on the the GBA and found that it was an old school dungeon crawler!  I suppose that makes a lot of sense in the end since the only other PS games I've played were the Online games.  I didn't get very far into it - I'll have to pop that collection into my GBA again soon.

Also reminds me that the 4th game isn't on the GBA version... I may have to pick up Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection in the future.

[kashell]

Dang. That's brutal. I heard that the game was really grindy, but that's insane.

I'm glad someone understands the struggle for trophy hunting and not being amply rewarded.

I just noticed your personal text under your avatar, and I approve of it!

Howzabout a translation on that?

It's " Level up!"

That's right.

While the most common word for level in Japanese is (funnily enough) is レベル, I was taught to write "up" like this: 上

But for the sake of being an RPG fan, I went with アップ.

This concludes our lesson for the day. I'd like to thank Lady K for pointing it out, dark for being inquisitive, and maximo for the assistance. Tomorrow, we'll discuss how to conjugate adjectives!