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General / Re: VGC's Anonymous/"General" Topic:

« on: March 24, 2015, 08:22:19 am »

I found some of my shit in a pawn shop. It's a sad day. I didn't think she would sink so low.

At least I got all of my NES games out early. I still have those.

Did you buy them back? Either way, that's low. When it comes to divorce, I think of what Camille Grammar said in an interview when she was going through hers with the slimiest of slimeballsKelsey.

"Expect the worst and you won't be disappointed. Well, let me tell you, I have yet to be disappointed."

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General / Re: VGC's Anonymous/"General" Topic:

« on: March 23, 2015, 03:39:39 pm »

I just found out we have next Friday off from work. Sweet!

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Marketplace / Re: Anime DVD Box Sets for sale or trade.

« on: March 23, 2015, 02:04:32 pm »

I should probably say that I prefer to trade as opposed to selling, but I'm obviously open to both. ^^

*is happy to see that cardcaptor sakura LE didn't 'make-the-list'* 

Of course not! That one is going to be watched (and re-watched) for grinding sessions!

I didn't know Xenosaga had an anime. Interesting!

Yep. The character art is slightly different and there are some slight story variations, but it's still based on the game series. ^^

Sounds very cool. I'd be interested, but sadly being recently unemployed means I shouldn't spend any money on anything that isn't essential . I hope you get something nice for it!

I completely understand. I hope something good comes your way soon.

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Video Showcase / Re: VGC Podcast

« on: March 23, 2015, 10:48:27 am »

Frown face. And here I was hoping you and I could throw SHADE at some people from VGC and from some other forums. XD

fix'd

*Ahem*

*completed* 

I'm not seeing why we can't *still* do so 

Ha! <3

A healthy dosage of SHAAAADE has more effect when thrown verbally.

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Video Showcase / Re: VGC Podcast

« on: March 23, 2015, 10:38:11 am »

Frown face. And here I was hoping you and I could throw SHADE at some people from other forums. XD

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General / Re: Yet another You Tube video game review series.

« on: March 23, 2015, 10:37:12 am »

Introduction video:

It was neat getting to know more about you. I liked how you dressed in your comfy clothes, took a seat and started shooting the breeze about video games from your youth. It was relatable. That said, you seemed slightly nervous. I’m not sure if you were going from something you wrote or were going impromptu, but your talking speed was high. And this is coming from me, who is happens to be a very –VERY- fast talker. ^.~ But, overall I enjoyed it. I say just take a breath or a sip of water every now and again to let the monologue breath a little.

Second video:

Same stuff as before along with some new thoughts. “Y’know” is one of those vices like “I don’t know,” “um” or “like.” Also, speak up a bit, Mr. Nikon! You have a lovely voice and everyone needs to hear it. Be sure to push those glasses up so we can see more of you. This was my favorite video because it was a total trip down memory lane.

“Caffeinated” video:

You didn’t appear hyper, so either you were drinking decaf or you built up a caffeine immunity. Haha. You flew that NES into frame in style. I really enjoyed learning more about this “video game” crash that was the hot topic before I was born. Some of your words seemed slightly mumbled. Other than that, great job with this one. The same stuff from the first video applies again.

All in all, I enjoyed watching these. It's clear that you have lots of knowledge on the subject. I say work on talking speed and you'll be good to go. ^^

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Marketplace / Re: Anime DVD Box Sets for sale or trade.

« on: March 23, 2015, 09:49:52 am »

I didn't know Xenosaga had an anime. Interesting!

Yep. The character art is slightly different and there are some slight story variations, but it's still based on the game series. ^^

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General / Re: VGC's Anonymous/"General" Topic:

« on: March 23, 2015, 08:58:42 am »

Another weekend has come and gone. *sigh*

On Saturday, my alumni association volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank in downtown Nashville. All I can say is, thank whichever higher power is trendy these days that I had the foresight to wear warm clothing. Most of our group was put in this giant cooler to inspect and package food, break down old boxes and move palettes. It was frigid as Cocytus in there. However, we all ended up having a great time and in 2.5 hours we managed to pack 8000 pounds of food for those in need. Afterwards, we checked out a new restaurant that was just built. AND THEN my partner and I went to a friend's house to help set up their new phones which resulted in them taking us to dinner. Needless to say, Saturday was non-stop.

I just got to Chapter 5 in HD Noire. That means I recruited three more characters. *sigh* So many characters, so little space to put them in the battle field. I already have my Netflix marathons set up for when I start going for maximum Lily Points.

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General / Re: Favorite and Least Favorite Final Fantasy Games

« on: March 23, 2015, 08:49:20 am »

My favorite non-numbered Final Fantasy is Final Fantasy Tactics, of course. It has a great job system, an intriguing plot, fantastic visuals, amazing music and the potential to sink 200 hours of game play time. I've gone through this game so many times and with each new play, I find something new. The PSP version's upgraded script, stunning FMVs and new jobs/characters makes it the perfect definition of "enhanced port."

Now, if we're talking numbered FF, it's a tie between Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy IX. FFIV was the first RPG I ever saw. Ever. This was, obviously, in the early 90s when it was released here as FFII. I had no idea what was going on in terms of actually playing, but I loved reading the story and getting to know Cecil and the crew. Many years and many remakes later (seriously, Square...you've remade the hell out of this) it's still fun to pick up and play. I highly recommend the PSP version for those that still haven't touched the game yet.

Final Fantasy IX is great because it's a return to what made FF so unique at the time. Unlike FFVII and FFVIII, characters were not built the same. Vivi would never land a regular attack for 9999 damage. Zidane would never heal the party. The character differences and the whimsical plot came together to make Square's PlayStation swan-song a memorable one.

There is also a tie for my least favorite Final Fantasy. The first is Final Fantasy III. The NES/Famicom version was fine. So, how is it possible that Square managed to mangle the hell out of the DS and PSP versions? Slow combat, long dungeons lacking save points and a boring story with nameless characters were tolerable in the NES days. These days? Not so much.

The other is Final Fantasy X. I can't stand the characters. I can't stand the Sphere Grid. I can't stand the combat. I can't stand the story. Everything about that game I can't stand.

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Marketplace / Anime DVD Box Sets for sale or trade.

« on: March 23, 2015, 08:33:30 am »

Hello and how y'all durrin?

I found some anime DVD box sets that I don't watch and figured I'd see if anyone had an interest in them. I have pictures of each one for those interested.

Xenosaga: The Complete Series

Magic Users Club! (Mahou Tsukai Tai!) Complete Box Set

Kiddy Grade Box Set (this is the one that comes with a crap-ton of trading cards which are all still in their little baggies)

That's all for now. Let me know on here or via PM if you have any interest in one or more of these.

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Marketplace / Re: Wizardry V: Heart of the Maelstrom SNES version for Trade.

« on: March 22, 2015, 05:22:13 pm »

Pacpix and I have made a trade, so this game is no longer available. I'm really glad that the game will be welcomed to a loving home. ^.~

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General / Re: 52 games in 2015 - VGCollect Edition

« on: March 22, 2015, 12:45:56 pm »

Some reading for your Sunday, in case anyone is interested. ^^

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII

http://www.gamefaqs.com/PSP/925138-crisis-core-final-fantasy-vii/reviews/review-160322

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General / Re: VGC's Anonymous/"General" Topic:

« on: March 20, 2015, 03:09:19 pm »

Anyone know what/how much was added, and/or is different between the original HDN game & ReBirth?

The biggest different is (I believe) the battle system. Instead of that hot-mess from the original, they made it play more like HDN Victory. As far as the story is concerned, I'm not too sure. I'm sure they have new story events and such, but nothing that would make it feel like a brand new narrative.

That's just what I've heard. If you played the original, I don't see any reason to play the remake unless you want some more Nep-Nep.

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General / Re: The game that made you buy a console

« on: March 20, 2015, 02:19:07 pm »

Eh, I'll bite. I'm bored at work right now.

Super Nintendo: Mega Man X. I mean, come on.
Game Boy: I think it was for Final Fantasy Legend.
Game Boy Color: Crystalis.
Game Boy Advance: Castlevania: Circle of the Moon. More like Circle of the New Moon because that game was so hard to see. ZING!
DS: Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
3DS: The ambassador program. No...really.
Game Cube: Tales of Symphonia and Skies of Arcadia Legends.
Wii: Tales of Symphonia 2. *sigh*
PlayStation: Breath of Fire III, of course.
PlayStation 2: Ephemeral Fantasia.
PlayStation 3: Valkyria Chronicles.
PSP: It didn't matter. My first game for it was Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion, but I quickly got rid of it because that game was garbage. I just wanted a PSP since it was the latest, greatest thing.
PS Vita: I bought it for Ys IV, but my first game for it was Shinobido.
Dreamcast: Record of Lodoss Wars.
Sega Saturn: A tie between Albert Odyssey and Magic Knight Rayearth.
Xbox 360: Tales of Vesperia. As if y'all didn't know that.
Retron 5: I just got it so I could start collecting import SNES titles and so I could begin replaying Secret of Mana.

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General / Re: VGC's Anonymous/"General" Topic:

« on: March 20, 2015, 12:31:27 pm »

It's been a while, but Ramza's Squire abilities are awesome. He learns some unique skills and has the opportunity to learn Ultima.

Does anyone have access to the Samurai yet? They've got some really strong abilities that make groups fall quickly.

I always make sure everyone earns the Teleport ability from the Time Mage class. It makes traveling so much easier.

Truthfully, the possibilities are endless. Even the sillier classes like the Geomancer and the Oracle have their uses. If you really want to break the game, you can have characters become Mathematicians and watch as every enemy on the map collapses after a few turns. I can't recall the specifics, but if you search on a gaming website about it, you'll see how they can break the game. It'd make those random battles end quicker.