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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Someone try posting in the Maps Of The Month/Board Announcements boards.
« on: April 27, 2006, 02:31:23 pm »
FYI. It's still not working.
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Gaming / RE: Reaction to our April Project
« on: April 27, 2006, 02:30:39 pm »
What's the story on the domain name (link referenced in the forum)? Did someone here put that together to make the prank more plausible?
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Gaming / RE: The Nintendo Wii
« on: April 27, 2006, 02:29:39 pm »
First the Pentium VIIV (pronounced vive, rhymes with five), and now Nintendo Wii. What next?
Why can't manufacturers come up with English words to describe their products, and not these stupid character sequences with dual meanings?
Nintendo Revolution sounded cool. As in: "I'm going to go home and play my Rev!"
Nintendo Wii? I don't know if I want to admit to having one of those. "Want to get together and play some Wheee?"
By introducing a name like Revolution, and not using it, isn't Nintendo setting themselves up for a competitor to come along and use it. Since Nintendo didn't use the name "Revolution", I'm just waiting for the "Microsoft Revolution", or the "Sony Revolution" to hit the shelves and take off running. Heck, even the "Intellivision Revolution" or "Atari Revolution" sounds better than the "Nintendo Wii".
Why can't manufacturers come up with English words to describe their products, and not these stupid character sequences with dual meanings?
Nintendo Revolution sounded cool. As in: "I'm going to go home and play my Rev!"
Nintendo Wii? I don't know if I want to admit to having one of those. "Want to get together and play some Wheee?"
By introducing a name like Revolution, and not using it, isn't Nintendo setting themselves up for a competitor to come along and use it. Since Nintendo didn't use the name "Revolution", I'm just waiting for the "Microsoft Revolution", or the "Sony Revolution" to hit the shelves and take off running. Heck, even the "Intellivision Revolution" or "Atari Revolution" sounds better than the "Nintendo Wii".
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Gaming / RE: Dragon Warrior VII
« on: April 26, 2006, 07:37:05 am »
An hour before the first fight?! What's going on during that whole time?
I was also a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series. When NES put out the first one, I was hooked. Then when the two came out on SNES, I picked those up and enjoyed them just about as much. VII on the PC/PSX wasn't too bad either. But once I got to VIII, I gave it up. Too many movies and not enough gameplay. If I want to watch a movie, I'll rent one. If I want to play a game, I shouldn't have to sit through movie after movie developing a storyline I either a) care nothing about, b) have seen a dozen times before and just want to get on with the game already.
If DW7 is very movie-intensive, I may end up passing on it. For some reason, I love RPGs, but cannot stand anime, where it seems most RPG games are derived from (or spun off to). I'm one of the few, I'm sure.
I was also a huge fan of the Final Fantasy series. When NES put out the first one, I was hooked. Then when the two came out on SNES, I picked those up and enjoyed them just about as much. VII on the PC/PSX wasn't too bad either. But once I got to VIII, I gave it up. Too many movies and not enough gameplay. If I want to watch a movie, I'll rent one. If I want to play a game, I shouldn't have to sit through movie after movie developing a storyline I either a) care nothing about, b) have seen a dozen times before and just want to get on with the game already.
If DW7 is very movie-intensive, I may end up passing on it. For some reason, I love RPGs, but cannot stand anime, where it seems most RPG games are derived from (or spun off to). I'm one of the few, I'm sure.
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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Inty's signature
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:22:15 pm »
I tried Firefox. Couldn't get used to the Ctrl-N doing new window instead of new tab. Plus, I don't like how it doesn't integrate with the standard Favorites directory. For some reason, it has to maintain its own Favorites XML file or something instead.
I'm getting kind of curious about IE 7.0. It is yet to be seen if my curiousity is for nothing. It's only taken Microsoft a few years to catch up with the rest of the world. Probably because they spend all of their time trying to emulate Apple.
I'm getting kind of curious about IE 7.0. It is yet to be seen if my curiousity is for nothing. It's only taken Microsoft a few years to catch up with the rest of the world. Probably because they spend all of their time trying to emulate Apple.
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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Inty's signature
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:18:27 pm »
Better than me. There's nothing random about what I see. Always the same white box with up and down arrows, which is pretty much useless considering the box contains a single space character.
Never heard of Safari. Is that a web browser?
Never heard of Safari. Is that a web browser?
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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Someone try posting in the Maps Of The Month/Board Announcements boards.
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:14:09 pm »
Revned, you mean it took you 10 minutes to type that response. I'm guessing it's hard to type with one hand on the dictionary trying to comprehend my post, one hand on the thesaurus trying to come up with a witty retort, and somehow still managing to press keys on the keyboard (I won't ask how!) muahahaha
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Gaming / RE: Dragon Warrior VII
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:11:48 pm »
No. If I get a computer with a Duron in it for Christmas, I call it a "store credit".
Mmmm....pizza....
Like the website says, it's best for RPGs, simulation, sports (yeah right), and strategy. Some puzzle games could even work, especially those that use a single button for flipping or firing the puzzle pieces.
I wouldn't recommend trying Mortal Kombat with this controller. But when you have turn-based stuff happening, it's very comfortable and convenient.
Mmmm....pizza....
Like the website says, it's best for RPGs, simulation, sports (yeah right), and strategy. Some puzzle games could even work, especially those that use a single button for flipping or firing the puzzle pieces.
I wouldn't recommend trying Mortal Kombat with this controller. But when you have turn-based stuff happening, it's very comfortable and convenient.
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VGMaps Social Board / Inty's signature
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:08:01 pm »
What's up with Inty's sig?
From the profile:
<object data="https://www.vgmaps.com/rand.php" type="text/html" style="width: 400px; height: 30px">Your browser doesn't support object.</object>
I don't know if people are seeing something I'm not. I only get a textbox with nothing in it. Kinda silly if you ask me. And the overhead of loading that empty box is not exactly what I'd call user-friendly!
If it's browser related, I'm using Maxthon, based on IE 6.0, running in XP.
From the profile:
<object data="https://www.vgmaps.com/rand.php" type="text/html" style="width: 400px; height: 30px">Your browser doesn't support object.</object>
I don't know if people are seeing something I'm not. I only get a textbox with nothing in it. Kinda silly if you ask me. And the overhead of loading that empty box is not exactly what I'd call user-friendly!
If it's browser related, I'm using Maxthon, based on IE 6.0, running in XP.
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Gaming / RE: Dragon Warrior VII
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:03:52 pm »
Better image:
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/asciigrip.htm
Also found out that it's called the ASCII Grip. Only costs $20, if they still carry it.
http://www.agetec.com/products.asp?MyView=Hardware&ProductID=25&ProductName=ASCII+Grip+-+One-Handed+Controller
http://www.oneswitch.org.uk/1/asciigrip.htm
Also found out that it's called the ASCII Grip. Only costs $20, if they still carry it.
http://www.agetec.com/products.asp?MyView=Hardware&ProductID=25&ProductName=ASCII+Grip+-+One-Handed+Controller
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Gaming / RE: Dragon Warrior VII
« on: April 25, 2006, 03:01:26 pm »
1. It's not really a new game. DW7 was released in North America in 2001. I just don't buy games on the new release shelf. I have enough to keep me busy, that instead of $50 now, I can wait a few months (or years) and get it for $10-15, and enjoy it just as much.
2. Sure! Check out this link:
http://www.tbpiukgroup.homestead.com/one_handed_games_contollers.html
The controller pictured on top is what I have. The first image is the reverse, where two trigger buttons (X and O) are easily reached by the index finger. The Square and Triangle buttons are the pink and green ones, and the buttons on bottom are the L1, L2, R1, and R2. Select and Start are on top, if memory serves.
It's a wonderful device. Since most RPGs use only the X and O (OK, Cancel), the controller is perfect for non-realtime gaming. During the odd times you need to access other commands/menus, the thumb comes off the D-pad and hits the appropriate button on top.
2. Sure! Check out this link:
http://www.tbpiukgroup.homestead.com/one_handed_games_contollers.html
The controller pictured on top is what I have. The first image is the reverse, where two trigger buttons (X and O) are easily reached by the index finger. The Square and Triangle buttons are the pink and green ones, and the buttons on bottom are the L1, L2, R1, and R2. Select and Start are on top, if memory serves.
It's a wonderful device. Since most RPGs use only the X and O (OK, Cancel), the controller is perfect for non-realtime gaming. During the odd times you need to access other commands/menus, the thumb comes off the D-pad and hits the appropriate button on top.
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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Someone try posting in the Maps Of The Month/Board Announcements boards.
« on: April 25, 2006, 02:56:42 pm »
What is truth? I am only relating what I perceive to be apparent, given my circumstances and environment. Perhaps, in your environment, that which you deem "truth" is different from mine. I have merely stated that my perception of reality differs from yours with regard to the ability to perform the aforementioned action.
I am not one who would initiate an expedition entailing the pursuit and capture of ganders who for some reason or another run amuck.
At least, not here and now, in my present reality.
I am not one who would initiate an expedition entailing the pursuit and capture of ganders who for some reason or another run amuck.
At least, not here and now, in my present reality.
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Gaming / Dragon Warrior VII
« on: April 25, 2006, 02:50:29 pm »
Is Dragon Warrior VII any good?
I picked this game up a few months back for the playstation, but have yet to try it. It only set me back about $10 at my local Gamestop, and being a fan of the original four Dragon Warriors, I thought it a wise investment.
I unplugged the playstation (first-generation, not even a PSOne) many years ago. Being impatient as I was, I hated the load times on the playstation, and the sluggishness of games when not played on an emulator running at full (800%+) speed.
I really enjoyed the first four in the Dragon Warrior series (on the 8-bit NES), and have toyed with the 5th and 6th ones on my SNES emulator (since those games were never release in North America).
I hate the pokemon-style games with a vengeance. I'm not even going to go into Pokemon 0.5, aka Dragon Quest Monsters. Calling it a true Dragon Quest/Warrior game is as unforgivable as saying Zelda II is a real Zelda game.
But I digress...is the 7th game in the series worth dusting off the playstation for? I've been contemplating plugging in the old system again. With a newborn, I usually only have one hand free for gaming, and I just happen to have a one-handed controller for the playstation...
I picked this game up a few months back for the playstation, but have yet to try it. It only set me back about $10 at my local Gamestop, and being a fan of the original four Dragon Warriors, I thought it a wise investment.
I unplugged the playstation (first-generation, not even a PSOne) many years ago. Being impatient as I was, I hated the load times on the playstation, and the sluggishness of games when not played on an emulator running at full (800%+) speed.
I really enjoyed the first four in the Dragon Warrior series (on the 8-bit NES), and have toyed with the 5th and 6th ones on my SNES emulator (since those games were never release in North America).
I hate the pokemon-style games with a vengeance. I'm not even going to go into Pokemon 0.5, aka Dragon Quest Monsters. Calling it a true Dragon Quest/Warrior game is as unforgivable as saying Zelda II is a real Zelda game.
But I digress...is the 7th game in the series worth dusting off the playstation for? I've been contemplating plugging in the old system again. With a newborn, I usually only have one hand free for gaming, and I just happen to have a one-handed controller for the playstation...
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Gaming / RE: Start writing a bunch of video game reviews guys...
« on: April 25, 2006, 02:27:39 pm »
And if you're expecting a lot of these, do you want to provide any template or suggestions for formatting? What kind of details are you looking for? Which board should we post them to? Do you want the topic title to look special?
For example:
Post your reviews in the Gaming forum, with a title in the form: "Review: Game Title (System)"
Be sure to rate the game on the following categories: control, difficulty, music, replay value.
If you're planning on compiling these reviews, then having some similarity between them will make your job much easier.
For example:
Post your reviews in the Gaming forum, with a title in the form: "Review: Game Title (System)"
Be sure to rate the game on the following categories: control, difficulty, music, replay value.
If you're planning on compiling these reviews, then having some similarity between them will make your job much easier.
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VGMaps Social Board / RE: Someone try posting in the Maps Of The Month/Board Announcements boards.
« on: April 25, 2006, 02:23:26 pm »
Nope. No link to post a reply, and no pretty Quickpost textbox at the bottom.
Of either.
Of either.