The Old Skool Cult of Kefka, bitches! - Page 104

**LocoColt04** · 04-08-2008, 12:34 AM

The DVD menu brings us to three options, none of which I can understand as I've only got (very) rudimentary understanding of Japanese; however, based on the content of each section, here's what I'm thinking:

1. Introduction
-- This seems to be the intro to the game. It is GORGEOUS. I'm talking early-PS2 quality here, which is badass for a DS game. I assume this is the video that will play when you first start up the game. If, for any reason, it isn't... well, it must be some pre-launch video I never saw before. I'm assuming it's the opener. I'll check YouTube to confirm. *Yes, yes it is, and it's the full size rather than split between screens. DVD quality is, of course, MUCH higher than YouTube rip quality. Kain is still a badass.

2. Preview Content
-- As best I can tell, it's got the text from the second picture in my previous post (spoken, of course, I can only assume). There are video clips from pre-launch and voiceovers from the characters telling parts of the story. Some of the various in-game cutscenes and such. I wish I knew more Japanese so I could give you a better idea of what's going on. I can sort of tell what most of the scenes are, but it's been a while since I did a full playthrough of the game. In-game graphics are similar to those of FFIII-DS; somewhat N64/PSX quality. Not too shabby.

3. Developer Interviews!
-- Sweet. Shame I can't understand it. I bet there's a translation online somewhere.

Jin · 04-09-2008, 07:00 AM

The only game soundtrack I own is that one that comes with Final Fantasy Anthology and I haven't listened to it more than once. Oh well.

Anyways, I've been playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11 lately. I freaking love that game. I was orginially playing the 4th installment of the series for SNES, but strategy games like that take long enough without the lack of flow that comes from old skool gaming, so that's the one genre I prefer to be modestly updated. Dong Zhou is a twat. I'm also looking quite diligently for a Wii, so hopefully I'll be able to land one soon. Good to see you back, Grimm. Stick around, El Hentai Officionato.

CP:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 11.

Jin · 05-11-2008, 09:35 AM

Forgive the double post, but you guys should probably stop wanking it long enough to post at least once a month.

So, as for me, I got myself a Wii and I couldn't be happier with it. I don't really even care about the Wii games, save a few titles, but the Virtual Console makes me wet. So I'm old schooling it more than usual now.

My VC downloads:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms (SNES)
Super Mario Bros. (NES)
Star Fox 64 (N64)
Phantasy Star II (SEGA)
Super Mario World (SNES)
Shining in the Darkness (SEGA)
Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)
Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)
Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES)
Sonic 2 (SEGA)
Shining Force (SEGA)
Shinobi III (SEGA)
Donky Kong Country (SNES)
Breath of Fire II (SNES)
F-Zero (SNES)
Harvest Moon (SNES)
Bomberman 93 (Turbo Grafx)
Phantasy Star III (SEGA)
Castlevania (NES)
Street Fighter II: Turbo Hyper Fighter (SNES)

Okay, so in retrospect, I didn't really need the bracketed consoles as everyone should know these, but oh well. To reiterate: there's nothing more enjoyable than playing with my wii.

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GRIM REAPER · 05-28-2008, 03:29 AM

I just hit the jackpot. On my day off I went shopping and wound up at Best Buy right as they were clearencing a bunch of their games. I grabbed quit a few and they were all $9.99 and under.

360:
Viva Pinata
Shadowrun
Prey
Lost Planet
Dead or Alive extreme 2
Raving Rabids

PS3:
Dark Kingdom
Gengji

All those games for under $50. So I have plenty to do for a while plus finishing my other games that I had started. Other than those I had also picked up Appleseed for Blu-ray Im still eagerly awaiting for more anime to be released on blu-ray.

CP:
Lost Planet
Eternal Sonata
Viva Pinata

**LocoColt04** · 05-28-2008, 12:33 PM

Wow, you actually got some pretty good shit there. Impressive.

On my end, I've got myself set up with a new phone as of a couple of days ago and I'm attempting to do a video game theme for every single one of my contacts. That's 200+ people that I need to set individual songs for. Yes, NEED to.

My CP?

I've been playing music. Swish.

Dawezy, I assume you'll want something FFIV related, like, say... Cecil's theme? Cid's theme has already gone to my friend Dan. The DS version, that is -- it sounds quite nice.

Game-wise, my CP consists of:
• Jump Ultimate Stars (DS)
• Grand Theft Auto IV (PS3)
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl (Wii)
• Final Fantasy XI (PC)
• Starcraft (PC)

There's totally an old school game there. Starcraft is ancient.

Silver · 05-28-2008, 05:48 PM

I found myself going through some old PC games this morning. I've found that I have a renewed appreciation for DOSBox and other such programs.

Which brings me to what I'm playing. System Shock. And while it was challenging when I first played it at 4 or 5, now I play it more as an amusement than anything. But it is a beautiful 3D(ish) game. And had nice RPG elements thrown in. The gameplay is still quite unique, even this long after it was released. A wire frame cyber space? Oh and you can bash things with a pipe as a weapon too.

Ahhh the memories...

CP: System Shock
Warcraft. (The original)

Vivi · 05-28-2008, 10:09 PM

Hmm..>>...<< Place hasnt changed in 8 months. lol. Sorry guys, I kinda uhh joined the army and been a little busy with basic training and AIT (army school stuff) Then, to my surprise, I look in my e-mail to see a post from the fuzz masta telling me to come back, of course just auto-mated e-mail.. But I thought Id drop in and say hi anyways..

I have no idea the topic, I just read FF IV and music.. So Im just gonna say Zeromus's end fight music.

Oh and what Im doing, un-addicting myself from WoW and addicting myself to Age of Conan..

Old skool wise.. I beat every final fantasy they've got for a game boy while I was in AIT training and VI still pwns your souls.

Rock out with your 16 bit system out yo.
That is all, Vivi.

**Dawezy** · 05-29-2008, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivi

I kinda uhh joined the army

Remember, the objective is to point the gun away from your body and generally facing towards other people and filling them with projectiles. Even if you do have a bulletproof vest on theres no garuntee you wont be a goofball and aim the gun the other way.

Dont ya just love me? XD

Been mixing my gaming up as-of late, as Jin has suggested in some PM's that I stop jacking off to FF11.. well yeah? fuck you too buddy ^^ I'll get some hentai out when I next see you on AIM or xFire, bwu hah hah.

CP: Dug up an old copy of GTA: San Andreas and re-installed it on my comp from long ago, havin some fun yo.. hot damn I love how vulgar the language is in that game seriously. Also had my head dug into Elder Scrolls 4 : Oblivion (Jins fave game) aslong side some C&C Generals. I would be playing more of the old ORIGINAL C&C titles but they refuse to stop stalling. May be some graphical conflict due to the reason that it has to change to 256 colours to run properly.

Sigh.

I mentioned work sucks too right?

Needs moar lottery win, buy me some bitches and a proper sized bar-fridge. This little thing can onry hold so many drinks ;_;

*Psiko* · 05-29-2008, 08:53 AM

Needz moar Old Skool goodness. That is the decision I came to about my life lately. Too much stupid FFXI. I've graduated back to FFVI now, and absolutely love it!

And I'm back. O.o

I'm also working on something grand to post here at TFF, and it will hopefully compete with the greatness that my "100 Greatest Games" once was. Speaking of that...I should redo that now that I've had a bit more gaming since then...

Hmm...

CP: Final Fantasy VI

ZRO · 06-01-2008, 11:56 PM

<.<

>.>

/unlazy

...Yeah, I finally got unaddicted from FFXI myself...too bad I did so by getting addicted to WoW (or as teh Loco puts it, WRONG GAME!). Yep, I got myself OFF of FFXI because I got myself ON WoW. I'm ****ed! XD

Old-School:..../slacker ;_;

**LocoColt04** · 06-13-2008, 12:21 AM

I'VE DONE IT AGAIN!

Here's tonight's order...

Persona 3: Official Design Works
Persona 3 1/7 Scale Pre-Painted PVC Figure: Metis
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Dengeki Data Collection
Naruto Secret and Calligraphy Files - Character Official Data Book
Naruto Secret and Calligraphy Files - Scroll Of Combat Official Data Book
Naruto Secret and Soldier Files - Calligraphy Official Fan Book

This was all purchased on a whim during one of the breaks between acts in Metal Gear Solid 4. Whoops. On the break before, I had done the FFXI update.

Oh, and on top of this order here, there's also the stuff I ordered on Saturday that came in this afternoon...

Animal Crossing Plush Doll - Totakeke
Namco Dotgraphics Figure with Sound
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth Original Soundtrack

I ordered three of those Namco Dotgraphics last week because they were on clearance. That was awesome, they were $3.90 each so I figured I'd see what I could get. I got one Galaxian and two Xevious. I've got a friend who really wanted one, so it was convenient that I got two. I called him earlier and told him I'd give him one. Shame they're shipped randomly though, I would have liked to pick and choose -- not that I mind the ones I got!

I need to stop spending money. I really don't have very much.

Currently Playing:
• Metal Gear Solid 4 (PS3)
• Digital Devil Saga (PS2)
• Jump! Ultimate Stars (DS)
• Super Mario World (SNES)
• reading volumes of the Black Cat manga

We need some new discussions around here, lady and gentlemen.

Rasler · 06-16-2008, 03:52 PM

Well, for a while I had a life and it was going well: girlfriend, job, social life, etc.

Then it all turned to shit. Got fired, got dumped. Was also diagnosed as being mildly colorblind.

I look back, and it's a pity to think I've been going through life thinking dull yellow and light tan were the same color.

CP:
Playing with Legos, mostly. You are never too old for Legos. Shame they are so expensice.
FFXII: AGAIN. Doctor Cid is a master of dialogue AND monologue.
Legend of Zelda - Twilight Princess: Finally have a Gamecube, now I have 7+ years of backlogged Gamecube titles to play.
Heroes of Might and Magic 3 - Wake of the Gods: Fan-modded "HoMM 3.5" . Pretty nifty, actually.
River City Ransom - One of the best games ever. Barf.