Acacia Sgt Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Alright, finally, continuing with Another Eden's main story. I'm seeing mentions the new area is Baten Kaitos inspired. I mean, that's also Masato Kato, and after the totally-a-Xenogears-reference from the previous one... yeah, I can believe them, heh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 It is complete. My first art piece (this was a practice, i'm gonna hold off on coloring until later). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 In an EO mood now I wasted plenty of time today carefully planning out three Nexus teams, and it's halfway through the year, so why not the avi change? Chose male Masurao portrait 2 simply b/c I like it (used it as a Blade Dancer on EOV Run 3), something about the relaxed expression, not sure whether it's evidence of cockiness, psychosis, calm underlaid with cold calculation, or simply an unserious warrior. I might've used it once before on SF? I don't remember.😅 14 hours ago, Lightcosmo said: More games should do this: Go a step further and allow games to show the text in one language with the same text in different language right beside it though maybe smaller. Could, when paired with a serious interest in learning another language and normal language-learning software/classes, possibly be helpful in facilitating that. 1 hour ago, Acacia Sgt said: I'm seeing mentions the new area is Baten Kaitos inspired. I mean, that's also Masato Kato, and after the totally-a-Xenogears-reference from the previous one... yeah, I can believe them, heh. B/c floating islands? -Though that was also a thing in CT, if not for very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 21 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: B/c floating islands? -Though that was also a thing in CT, if not for very long. I'll admit I don't remember much about BK (from all the talk that has happened here, pft) to say for sure. There's probably more to it, but I wouldn't be able to tell myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 8 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: Go a step further and allow games to show the text in one language with the same text in different language right beside it though maybe smaller. Could, when paired with a serious interest in learning another language and normal language-learning software/classes, possibly be helpful in facilitating that. This sounds interesting, if not quite complex to design. XD I can't help but admit that part of me wished not to pay another $60 for a game I already own, so that's part of it! Not so pure motives, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rubenio Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 10 hours ago, Armagon said: It is complete. My first art piece (this was a practice, i'm gonna hold off on coloring until later). Hey that looks pretty cool! I think maybe you should cut off the road a bit lower, it looks like it goes inside the church in the background, but still, solid stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armagon Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Farewell Sarah Jane Smith. See you in 34 years. 3 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said: Hey that looks pretty cool! I think maybe you should cut off the road a bit lower, it looks like it goes inside the church in the background, but still, solid stuff. Yeah I need to work on the widenings and whatnot. It was an attempt to recreate this picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Took out the 4th Labyrinth boss in 7 turns on the second try, the optional Sand Leviathan in 5 turns on the first attempt. And people say EO is hard?🥱 -Well, okay, EOIV is on the easier side of the franchise, but still. And it wouldn't have been possible without my perfectly synergistic team, a thing of beauty that be.😄 3 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said: I think maybe you should cut off the road a bit lower, it looks like it goes inside the church in the background, What, you don't get communion through a drive-through window? Just remember that the window for receiving blessings is not the same as the one for giving donations. The mic & speaker for confessions is a left turn once you're inside, turn right for the prayer parking lot (with EV charging stations).⛪🚗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Rubenio Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: What, you don't get communion through a drive-through window? Just remember that the window for receiving blessings is not the same as the one for giving donations. The mic & speaker for confessions is a left turn once you're inside, turn right for the prayer parking lot (with EV charging stations).⛪🚗 Ah, silly me. So that's why they kept asking me for money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Fargus Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 20 hours ago, Lightcosmo said: You've played it before? Just the PlayStation version That Dorter city battle will take ya by surprise if you’re not prepared for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair General Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 Well, I finally tried out the remastered version of FF 8 and I only lasted for around 80 minutes, lmao. Granted, it looks good for what it is, but this is genuinely THE first game where I got an headache solely from the graphics. But the combat is kind of unusual, compared to, well, everything else; but I'm not really in the habit of regularly stealing shit from people, so I guess thist'll be something that'll be gathering dust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) TTYD gg'd Was fun But i think paper mario fans will go full hunt the Shrimp on me when i say i mostly prefee TOK? XD Edited June 7 by Codename Shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 I mean, haven't played TOK, so I can't say I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 hours ago, Armchair General said: Well, I finally tried out the remastered version of FF 8 and I only lasted for around 80 minutes, lmao. Granted, it looks good for what it is, but this is genuinely THE first game where I got an headache solely from the graphics. But the combat is kind of unusual, compared to, well, everything else; but I'm not really in the habit of regularly stealing shit from people, so I guess thist'll be something that'll be gathering dust. Just grind using Triple Triad and Card mod, then. Takes little time/effort provided you can understand the simple rules to begin with. 3 hours ago, Capt. Fargus said: Just the PlayStation version That Dorter city battle will take ya by surprise if you’re not prepared for it Haha, in the mod im playing, Dorter City is infamous for bring way too difficult in older versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) There, polished off EOIV, again. Penultimate boss took 5 turns, the final boss took only 9. Link team strong, yet fun.😄 So much different from my first playthrough so long ago (I recall struggling against the final boss back then), when I was but an Etrian Odyssey newbie. I won't do the postgame though, I went through that once before, and I don't think my party is suited for the strongest two superbosses. I'd rather move on and give Nexus another try (emulated like IV, since while I own the game, the 3DS is a fragile old no-longer-produced system now). ...Although I want to get back to SRWW first, then once that is done, I'll see about juggling XC3 and Nexus beside each other. The former requiring narrative immersion from me and the latter being pure gameplay goodness means they won't overlap. Though even getting lost in the Labyrinth of the World Tree can't nullify the existential pangs from overhearing certain conversations IRL. 38 minutes ago, Codename Shrimp said: But i think paper mario fans will go full hunt the Shrimp on me when i say i mostly prefee TOK? XD The acronym keeps making me think Zelda, despite the missing second "t". Arma won't at least.😛 (So far, Japanese sales of TTYD Remake are about the same as TOK I'm told, TTYD lagging just slightly behind.) And glad you enjoyed it! Edited June 7 by Interdimensional Observer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) Spoiler Final boss was quite tough tho, and fun! (Spoiler tagged just incase, altough i am sure everyone and their mom knows the final boss of TTYD) 8 hours ago, Interdimensional Observer said: And glad you enjoyed it! o7 I will say, just like Origami King, some stuff does hold it back from being truly "Great". Origami King had the lack of incentive to battle and TOADS as the major sticking negative points Thousand year door has awful level/dungeon design (those Hallways just don't do it for me - especially compared to Origami King where Level and dungeon Design was absolute peak) and Backtracking (and i heard they actually improved that. If that was the improvement, i don't wanna imagine the original) I will hold both games in similar regards, Origami King just edges out a bit due to a much stronger music selection, and much more fun boss battles (not that TTYD was bad at either, TOK was just better imo). A game that can combine the strengths of both can be absolute peak honestly. Edited June 7 by Codename Shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 hour ago, Codename Shrimp said: Final boss was quite tough tho, and fun! *Sees 30 HP at the final boss* I know nowadays that BP > other stats in PM, but still! In all my old Paper Mario runs, I usually got HP to like 50 fairly quickly.😆 In the original Paper Mario, where HP caps at 50, I hit it by like Chapter 3 all the time and left FP totally neglected. 1 hour ago, Codename Shrimp said: altough i am sure everyone and their mom knows the final boss of TTYD) Professor Frankly is a truly menacing opponent when enraged. 1 hour ago, Codename Shrimp said: Thousand year door has awful level/dungeon design (those Hallways just don't do it for me - especially compared to Origami King where Level and dungeon Design was absolute peak) and Backtracking (and i heard they actually improved that. If that was the improvement, i don't wanna imagine the original) Perhaps the result of being "2D"? Or maybe because hallways was what the first PM mostly did (maybe an N64 limitation?)? IDK. Stopped playing PM after Sticker Star, so I wouldn't know anything about OK. And yeah, I've heard the backtracking complaint before, in retrospect, I never truly felt the annoyance of it playing the game okay, maybe with General White. Chapters 4 (yay backing tracking with Hyper enemies!), 5, and 7 being the offenders. The first Paper Mario I don't think was as backtracky, outside of Chapter 4 there I think. -Though the first PM isn't as developed combat-wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: *Sees 30 HP at the final boss* I ran with 20 HP until like the end of the final dungeon, then removed some badges that were more for multiple enemies/peekaboo, and put in 2 HP badges XD BP just offer way too much ultility compared to HP and stuff. Here's what i had equipped at the end with 66 BP: Charge Charge P Defend Plus Feeling fine First Attack Flower Saver Flower Saver P 2 x FP Plus 2 x HP Plus P Up, D Down P Piercing Blow 2 x Power Plus 2 x Power Plus P Power Smash Quick Change Usually instead of the 2 x HP Plus i had Peekabo, Multibounce, Quake Hammer, etc, stuff that helps me clear mobs/specific enemies fast. But decided against the final bosses to get those 10 Extra HP, and good thing i did, i barely survived the battle and i used like half my inventory xD. These freaking healing hands. But Yoshkid, Vivian and Koopster saved my hide there lol But yeah i was living the dangerous life lol And no Power Pounce because i couldn't ever get more than 4 lol 20 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: maybe an N64 limitation? yeah but that was 20something years ago. And that's why i am not a fan of super faithful remakes tbh, they don't remove the faults of the game, they don't even try. One other big complaint i have is how the quests are handled...why the fuck can you only accept one at a time?? And why was the quest board only in Rogueport? This was really really bad. Also lol 30 FPS. 20 minutes ago, Interdimensional Observer said: General White. Fuck that guy Edited June 7 by Codename Shrimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acacia Sgt Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Gonna say, those things never bothered me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 21 minutes ago, Codename Shrimp said: Here's what i had equipped at the end with 66 BP: Charge Charge P Defend Plus Feeling fine First Attack Flower Saver Flower Saver P 2 x FP Plus 2 x HP Plus P Up, D Down P Piercing Blow 2 x Power Plus 2 x Power Plus P Power Smash Quick Change Where is Tornado Jump on this list!? Poor badge setup/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename Shrimp Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 3 minutes ago, Lightcosmo said: Where is Tornado Jump on this list!? Poor badge setup/10 Airborn enemies are not that common, and i'd rather just Multibounce them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interdimensional Observer Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 14 minutes ago, Codename Shrimp said: But yeah i was living the dangerous life lol There's actually a hardcore build called "Danger Mario" that's been spoken of online for years. It works as follows: There's a guy named Chet Rippo who can shift level-ups from one stat to another. He can even drop HP from its base value of 10 to the bare-minimum of 5. Which puts Mario permanently in Danger status. The Pianta casino allows you to buy infinite Power Rush badges (the token cost I see was tripled in the Switch version), which increase Mario's attack by 2 when in Danger, for a mere 1 BP each. Do you see what you do here?😛 Load up on Power Rush, equip whatever Badges give you the attacks you need to 1-turn murder everything. And maybe Quick Change so Mario's partners can maybe tank whenever you absolutely need it. -Just be prepared to bear with the constant "Danger!" beeping. 21 minutes ago, Codename Shrimp said: And no Power Pounce because i couldn't ever get more than 4 lol Thank goodness this isn't Super Mario RPG, and that you aren't a completionist. Since there, you need to perform 100 consecutive bounces with Super Jump to obtain one piece of equipment.💯 Also, the Mario & Luigi starting with Bowser's Inside Story began having can't-stop-don't-stop-let-your-fingers-fall-off minigame challenges designed around M's&L's special attacks which had many rewards tucked away behind them.🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightcosmo Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 1 minute ago, Codename Shrimp said: Airborn enemies are not that common, and i'd rather just Multibounce them True... but on the other hand... it's stylish animation! That's something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuardianSing Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 America after the election probably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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