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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by Boo the Gentleman Caller on April 16, 2023, 11:24:55 pm »Welp, I'm officially back in action! I survived a streak of 3 weeks of in-office work days on top of normal parent/school/sport responsibilities. I still won't be checking in daily, but it won't be nearly as rare as it has been the past few weeks.
I have yet to beat LUNAR 2 and actually haven't played video games in weeks. In fact, I've also given up mobile gaming on my cell phone entirely. I quit playing Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions and Another Eden. I've been a day-one player for FFBE:WotV and have logged in daily, and I've probably spent over a grand of real money to buy stupid in-game currency over the past three years. I'm probably not a whale, but I've been a player that has acquired almost all the units, maxed them, and played daily to get literally every single armor and weapon maxed out.
I won't go into detail unless there's interest, but I quit playing because the parent company (GUMI) is just balls-to-the-wall insanity recently with limited releases, and you can't stay in the game anymore without spending real world money. Once it becomes forced on you and is no longer an option, I'm out. See ya! I just don't have enough time in my life anymore for much gaming, and this is one less thing to complicate my life and add to my stress.
Too bad, because the storyline has been EXCELLENT the past year or so.
Now, on to you adventures with FFXV:
YES. This was such a pain for me, too. Especially when you're fighting Giants at nighttime. This was a major complaint for me, too.
Where are you at, now? How are you enjoying it?
You mentioned before how beautiful Lunafreya is. I've heard a lot of people say that, actually. I think she's pretty, but what I really appreciate about her design is that she's every day pretty -- like the type of person you'd see around town. Not the over-the-top beautiful of, say, Tifa and Aerith from FF7R.
Speaking of FF7R -- I platinum'd the game last year and loved every minute of it. If you liked the original FF7, I think you'll like this one. It is definitely a remake but adds some new content that really leaves your head scratching (especially in the last few chapters).
The graphics are stellar, and the gameplay is boss. I have some complaints with the pacing and chapter-system, but overall, it's an 8.5/10 for me.
Also... I'm not one to get into nonfiction babes, but the women of FF7R will have you falling in love. Every single one of them. It's impossible to choose between Tifa, Aerith, and Jessie.
I haven't played any of them. The only farming sim I ever played was a game called the Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles back in 2017 or 2018. I've always thought I'd love a farming sim, but never really pulled the trigger.
The Atelier series, in particular, stands out to me as a low-stakes game that I'd probably dig, but there are so many of them I don't know where to begin. That and they never seem to go on sale.
One last thing... I'm finally going to beat LUNAR 2 tonight! I get to work from home tomorrow so I don't have to wake up nearly as early, and I'm committed to wrapping this game up. I still want to share some thoughts around what I'd like the sequel to be, which I'll share later. I typed up some stuff back in Feb and March, so it will be here eventually.
Anyway, glad you're doing well, my friend. Hang in there and keep me updated about life's journeys!
I have yet to beat LUNAR 2 and actually haven't played video games in weeks. In fact, I've also given up mobile gaming on my cell phone entirely. I quit playing Final Fantasy Brave Exvius: War of the Visions and Another Eden. I've been a day-one player for FFBE:WotV and have logged in daily, and I've probably spent over a grand of real money to buy stupid in-game currency over the past three years. I'm probably not a whale, but I've been a player that has acquired almost all the units, maxed them, and played daily to get literally every single armor and weapon maxed out.
I won't go into detail unless there's interest, but I quit playing because the parent company (GUMI) is just balls-to-the-wall insanity recently with limited releases, and you can't stay in the game anymore without spending real world money. Once it becomes forced on you and is no longer an option, I'm out. See ya! I just don't have enough time in my life anymore for much gaming, and this is one less thing to complicate my life and add to my stress.
Too bad, because the storyline has been EXCELLENT the past year or so.
Now, on to you adventures with FFXV:
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As for FFXV, I was gonna say the magitek troopers dropping down while you're already in the middle of a battle is really annoying, especially since I noticed it happens frequently.
YES. This was such a pain for me, too. Especially when you're fighting Giants at nighttime. This was a major complaint for me, too.
Where are you at, now? How are you enjoying it?
You mentioned before how beautiful Lunafreya is. I've heard a lot of people say that, actually. I think she's pretty, but what I really appreciate about her design is that she's every day pretty -- like the type of person you'd see around town. Not the over-the-top beautiful of, say, Tifa and Aerith from FF7R.
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Been thinking about JRPGs I wanna tackle:
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Final Fantasy VII Remake -- I've been in a HUGE Final Fantasy mood and want to try this out
Speaking of FF7R -- I platinum'd the game last year and loved every minute of it. If you liked the original FF7, I think you'll like this one. It is definitely a remake but adds some new content that really leaves your head scratching (especially in the last few chapters).
The graphics are stellar, and the gameplay is boss. I have some complaints with the pacing and chapter-system, but overall, it's an 8.5/10 for me.
Also... I'm not one to get into nonfiction babes, but the women of FF7R will have you falling in love. Every single one of them. It's impossible to choose between Tifa, Aerith, and Jessie.
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I have a huge thing for farmsim games now since I have the farm so I was wondering if you knew of any good ones?
--the Harvest Moon games?
--Rune Factory series?
--Atelier?
--Stardew Valley?
I haven't played any of them. The only farming sim I ever played was a game called the Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles back in 2017 or 2018. I've always thought I'd love a farming sim, but never really pulled the trigger.
The Atelier series, in particular, stands out to me as a low-stakes game that I'd probably dig, but there are so many of them I don't know where to begin. That and they never seem to go on sale.
One last thing... I'm finally going to beat LUNAR 2 tonight! I get to work from home tomorrow so I don't have to wake up nearly as early, and I'm committed to wrapping this game up. I still want to share some thoughts around what I'd like the sequel to be, which I'll share later. I typed up some stuff back in Feb and March, so it will be here eventually.
Anyway, glad you're doing well, my friend. Hang in there and keep me updated about life's journeys!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by VidKid369 on April 13, 2023, 05:44:42 am »Hey, Boo another update on what I'm doing.
So I've kinda been doing my "48 hour day" thing. Pretty much I find sleeping so boring... and I don't really get tired at night anymore that much... I was kinda thinking maybe I'm not producing melatonin to feel sleepy when it's nighttime? I've always stayed up really late at night since high school/I'm most definitely a night owl and I've kinda been a just more extreme about it now as an adult since I don't have supervision. So I actually haven't even gone to sleep yet since yesterday! I'm not tired right now at all.
I've been getting more and more into FFXV. I met Aranea I thought she was just ok kinda a brief encounter. I took Iris to Malmalam Thicket and got a Royal Arm. I've gotten two more so far aside from the storyline ones one at Malmalam and the Rock of Ravatogh. I have to go find mythril for the boat.
Nothing really exciting I'm up to just a lot of gaming. I was just thinking I don't really like lying down in a bed for more than 5 hours cause it really hurts. I've been feeling being 36 more and more these days. A lot of people here have been calling me out that I do tend to sleep a lot. I got to thinking, Why am I sleeping and lying down thinking so much when deep down inside I know I don't like to? So I've been doing the coffee thing more and more, I get almost twice more exercise in a "day" now and I have plenty more time to game and do whatever I want.
I was joking to myself maybe I'm too big and strong to fit in a day's work into a small 24-hr. window and my mind needs TWO days? Or there could just be something wrong with me. LOL Don't worry I plan on sleeping for realz tonight, though.
Been thinking about JRPGs I wanna tackle:
Dragon Quest 11 -- It was suggested I just get the definitive edition S
Final Fantasy VII Remake -- I've been in a HUGE Final Fantasy mood and want to try this out
Final Fantasy PixelRemaster -- it comes out April 19th and I kinda wanna re-visit the older games and see what players experienced way back when
I have a huge thing for farmsim games now since I have the farm so I was wondering if you knew of any good ones?
--the Harvest Moon games?
--Rune Factory series?
--Atelier?
--Stardew Valley?
Have a good day, Boo!
So I've kinda been doing my "48 hour day" thing. Pretty much I find sleeping so boring... and I don't really get tired at night anymore that much... I was kinda thinking maybe I'm not producing melatonin to feel sleepy when it's nighttime? I've always stayed up really late at night since high school/I'm most definitely a night owl and I've kinda been a just more extreme about it now as an adult since I don't have supervision. So I actually haven't even gone to sleep yet since yesterday! I'm not tired right now at all.
I've been getting more and more into FFXV. I met Aranea I thought she was just ok kinda a brief encounter. I took Iris to Malmalam Thicket and got a Royal Arm. I've gotten two more so far aside from the storyline ones one at Malmalam and the Rock of Ravatogh. I have to go find mythril for the boat.
Nothing really exciting I'm up to just a lot of gaming. I was just thinking I don't really like lying down in a bed for more than 5 hours cause it really hurts. I've been feeling being 36 more and more these days. A lot of people here have been calling me out that I do tend to sleep a lot. I got to thinking, Why am I sleeping and lying down thinking so much when deep down inside I know I don't like to? So I've been doing the coffee thing more and more, I get almost twice more exercise in a "day" now and I have plenty more time to game and do whatever I want.
I was joking to myself maybe I'm too big and strong to fit in a day's work into a small 24-hr. window and my mind needs TWO days? Or there could just be something wrong with me. LOL Don't worry I plan on sleeping for realz tonight, though.
Been thinking about JRPGs I wanna tackle:
Dragon Quest 11 -- It was suggested I just get the definitive edition S
Final Fantasy VII Remake -- I've been in a HUGE Final Fantasy mood and want to try this out
Final Fantasy PixelRemaster -- it comes out April 19th and I kinda wanna re-visit the older games and see what players experienced way back when
I have a huge thing for farmsim games now since I have the farm so I was wondering if you knew of any good ones?
--the Harvest Moon games?
--Rune Factory series?
--Atelier?
--Stardew Valley?
Have a good day, Boo!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by VidKid369 on April 12, 2023, 05:04:39 am »Ok, I just watched it. I've watched this so many times!
Um. Overall I thought it was pretty interesting. Usually whenever I watch it I skip the Japanese part and go straight to the US for a laugh!
I thought everything about it was interesting. I thought it was interesting how so many people are involved in just one game on the Japanese part. And there's a bunch of people cramped in one room with a bunch of computers and T.V.s stacked on top of one another. I also really liked how everything was hand-drawn and they just use the computer to add little details and stuff.
I always get a kick out of Noriyuki Iwadare cause they make him seem like this super eccentric, loner, mad scientist type of artist playing piano is a small room-type. I like how he explained he "added ethnicity to the music." I guess most music is just none? He touched upon Indian and Northern European (I have no idea what that is?). I always did think LUNAR had some ethnic vibes, kinda like The Legend of Zelda or something.
I thought how it was interesting how they explained that the Japanese add voices after it's drawn/US draws in accordance to the dialogue. And when they bring the game to the US they have to add the voices in Japanese-style in accordance to the drawing and the mouths moving. Interesting!
Um. I get a kick out of all the voice actors too. I think Jenny Stigile is everyone's favorite as she sings all the opening songs and has been working with Working Designs on so many games for so long. I was playing Albert Odyssey for Sega Saturn and she did voice work on that game too and I was surprised she's like still there! They make jokes in-game about her too like in Arc the Lad: "I much prefer when Jenny sings!"
I think my favorite voice actor is Kathy Ostrander cause she was like embarrassed about saying her own last name or whatever. Ostrander? lmao.
Chad Letts the voice for Hiro is really cool too. I've always liked him as Tempest in SSSC. I think he was the major change though cause I'm pretty sure the voice actor for Hiro in the Sega CD version is a different guy.
I always got a kick out of seeing all the testers in the Working Designs office. LOL!!!!! And seeing like the handful of staff members. I remember being in California and talking to Kelly Knight as a kid when I was making a phone-order for something. XD
I think that's pretty much it. I remember when I was taking college classes I would get home after getting some In-n-Out Burger, pop in the Making of disc and watch it while I ate cause I needed a breather and it was nice to remember not to be so serious and stressed out!
Yeah, cool extra they provided with the game, for sure! LUNAR 2: EBC has nice packaging and it's a really nice item to have in my collection. They never did that for games before and it was really nice.
I'm so happy to finally be done with the game!
EDIT: As for FFXV, I was gonna say the magitek troopers dropping down while you're already in the middle of a battle is really annoying, especially since I noticed it happens frequently. Also I noticed the bushes and shrubbery get in the way of the camera and there's already so much going on I have to keep attacking instead of going to move the camera. Just some minor gripes doe!
Um. Overall I thought it was pretty interesting. Usually whenever I watch it I skip the Japanese part and go straight to the US for a laugh!
I thought everything about it was interesting. I thought it was interesting how so many people are involved in just one game on the Japanese part. And there's a bunch of people cramped in one room with a bunch of computers and T.V.s stacked on top of one another. I also really liked how everything was hand-drawn and they just use the computer to add little details and stuff.
I always get a kick out of Noriyuki Iwadare cause they make him seem like this super eccentric, loner, mad scientist type of artist playing piano is a small room-type. I like how he explained he "added ethnicity to the music." I guess most music is just none? He touched upon Indian and Northern European (I have no idea what that is?). I always did think LUNAR had some ethnic vibes, kinda like The Legend of Zelda or something.
I thought how it was interesting how they explained that the Japanese add voices after it's drawn/US draws in accordance to the dialogue. And when they bring the game to the US they have to add the voices in Japanese-style in accordance to the drawing and the mouths moving. Interesting!
Um. I get a kick out of all the voice actors too. I think Jenny Stigile is everyone's favorite as she sings all the opening songs and has been working with Working Designs on so many games for so long. I was playing Albert Odyssey for Sega Saturn and she did voice work on that game too and I was surprised she's like still there! They make jokes in-game about her too like in Arc the Lad: "I much prefer when Jenny sings!"
I think my favorite voice actor is Kathy Ostrander cause she was like embarrassed about saying her own last name or whatever. Ostrander? lmao.
Chad Letts the voice for Hiro is really cool too. I've always liked him as Tempest in SSSC. I think he was the major change though cause I'm pretty sure the voice actor for Hiro in the Sega CD version is a different guy.
I always got a kick out of seeing all the testers in the Working Designs office. LOL!!!!! And seeing like the handful of staff members. I remember being in California and talking to Kelly Knight as a kid when I was making a phone-order for something. XD
I think that's pretty much it. I remember when I was taking college classes I would get home after getting some In-n-Out Burger, pop in the Making of disc and watch it while I ate cause I needed a breather and it was nice to remember not to be so serious and stressed out!
Yeah, cool extra they provided with the game, for sure! LUNAR 2: EBC has nice packaging and it's a really nice item to have in my collection. They never did that for games before and it was really nice.
I'm so happy to finally be done with the game!
EDIT: As for FFXV, I was gonna say the magitek troopers dropping down while you're already in the middle of a battle is really annoying, especially since I noticed it happens frequently. Also I noticed the bushes and shrubbery get in the way of the camera and there's already so much going on I have to keep attacking instead of going to move the camera. Just some minor gripes doe!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by Boo the Gentleman Caller on April 10, 2023, 09:44:51 pm »I watched the Making of LUNAR 2 documentary today, and I listened to all the outtakes as well. I wish I could remember all my thoughts I had this morning, but here's what comes to mind...
There's probably more that I'm forgetting, but that's what I have for now.
I have a really long day tomorrow, as after work I have a dinner with a vendor where they're going to wine and dine myself and several other leaders. I probably won't get home until late, so I'm going to try and conquer the final dungeon of LUNAR 2 tonight. I probably won't be able to finish it, but maybe I can at least get further up the tower. I still haven't finished the game and I'm ready!
- It was funny hearing the Japanese developers talk about their experience. I'd be interested in hearing what their original draft of LUNAR 2 looked like -- they mention that it had all the heroes of SSSC traveling and fighting along a new generation of heroes. Now that I know that that story exists, I want to play it!
- I like how even though team members had specialties (ie scenario writing, development, etc), everyone got to contribute to the overall story.
- I'm surprised by the voice actor for Ghaleon. He actually sounds the same, just not as theatrical in every day conversation!
- The voice actress for Ruby and Jean was hilarious. She sounds like a really fun person, and after seeing and hearing all of the behind the scenes, I wish she had more.
- I never loved the VA for Hiro, as I thought he was sort of a bad actor (so was Lucia). But seeing and hearing him here -- he has more acting ability than I think the game showcases. I'd be curious to see what else he's done, if anything. It's also cool that he's friends with the VA for Alex Noa, and that that's how he got the role!
- I never loved the VA for Lucia, either, but the VA seems just so sweet and innocent. Nice lady.
- I don't remember if it was Lucia or Jean's VA, but her talking about her family and farting was hilarious.
- One thing they briefly mentioned was how the series is very much inspired by northern Europe. I love the character designs in this game, and this just makes me love it more.
- I wish they had included the VA for Nall, but alas!
There's probably more that I'm forgetting, but that's what I have for now.
I have a really long day tomorrow, as after work I have a dinner with a vendor where they're going to wine and dine myself and several other leaders. I probably won't get home until late, so I'm going to try and conquer the final dungeon of LUNAR 2 tonight. I probably won't be able to finish it, but maybe I can at least get further up the tower. I still haven't finished the game and I'm ready!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by VidKid369 on April 10, 2023, 12:58:18 pm »Quote
We watched Evil Dead 2 IN A FRIGGIN' CAVE.Sounds cool. Makes me wanna play Resident Evil. I'm into all sorts of things and find a genuine interest in them. @_x I remember one time I was staying up late on a weekend and this program popped on called Saturday Night Frightfest and they would show like a really bad horror movie and the people would commentate on it. I got into it, though.
Alright, --I'll watch the Making of LUNAR 2 tomorrow then.
I've been doing all the sidequests and I have only 4-5 of the Royal Arms.
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Who's your favorite character?Noctis is like, my 2nd-favorite character only to Prompto. Noctis's design is I can't tell if he's supposed to be half-Asian or whatever and they make him seem kinda emo. But he's ok. I like Prompto cause he's supposed to be the goofy one and he's constantly talking, and I like his look like blond hair and fair skin he looks icy cool. Then, probably Ignis cause he's the nerdy cooking all the meals. And Gladio.
I hadn't met Aranea yet. I quite like Cindy and Lunafreya.
I did what you suggested and went to that fishing hole and milled around for a little bit but only caught a few common fish. Thanks!
Yeah, I really like JRPGs that incorporate food because they try to make the games seem so involved it only makes sense? I like a bunch of JRPGs that have food in them even if it's only an item or two: Breath of Fire, Star Ocean: the Second Story has an Iron Chef-like cooking competition mini-game, Azure Dreams has a restaurant, Suikoden II also has a competition mini-game, Earthbound has the condiments/sauces. Up to now I've found Final Fantasy a little dry without food. This installation has caught my eye though. As I play games I take note in my RPG Cookbook of various dishes I can re-create in real life -- I'm alone and food is important to survival so I take what I can from these games and see what kind of foods that's easy to make at home for me as a single guy on his own. I really do try to learn from JRPGs and not just interact with them! C:
Hang in there, Boo! Keep holdin' on!!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by Boo the Gentleman Caller on April 09, 2023, 11:24:14 pm »Welp, just got back from a short trip this weekend to visit my parents. They live about 3.5 hours away, but of course there was major traffic both directions due to the holiday. It was a super quick trip, but we had fun.
On Friday night I went to see Bruce Campbell (a b-movie actor) do a Q&A and trivia show, and then we watched one of his movies. It was a blast. We watched Evil Dead 2 IN A FRIGGIN' CAVE. Like, they set up a huge projector and some chairs in a dark cavern and we just got to watch one of the best horror (with a little bit of dark comedy) movies of all time. It was awesome. I didn't get home until 3:00am and then had to wake up at 7:00am to make the trip to see my parents. Suffice to say, I'm pooped.
This week is going to be another busy one. I have to drive into the office all five days this week, which means I'll be awake at 5:00am and then at work by 7:00am, and I'll get off at maybe 4:00pm at the earliest, plus an hour+ drive home. It's going to be a LOOOOONG week. I have sports and school events almost every day this week, so there will little to no gaming time, but...
...I'm thinking about sort of watching the Making of LUNAR 2 DVD on my way to work. A lot of the time I listen to podcasts or listen to YouTube videos, seeing that it's an hour or more drive each direction. That way I can do that. I've already checked and the video is uploaded on youtube, so I can take it that way.
So tomorrow morning (my time) -- I'm watching the Make of LUNAR 2 documentary!
I still haven't finished the show, though.
Pretty sure that's where I left off when I quit playing! I did what you're doing and focused on getting all the side quests knocked out, and at that point I was able to get most of the Royal Arms. Hearing you talk about it is getting me excited for when I'm able to start playing it.
Who's your favorite character? I really like Noctis, although I thought Aranea had an awesome design. I think you've already met her (maybe at that base when you retrieve the Regalia?).
Dude, the budget that went into the cooking must've been insane. The modellers did such an amazing job on all the food -- some of it looks AMAZING and makes me really hungry. I love learning new recipes as I eat at new diners and find new ingredients in the wild.
The fishing is also great, like you said. I skipped over the fishing for a long while and never tried it, but once I did I was hooked. Like you said, it's pretty simple and reminds me of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fishing minigame on the Nintendo 64.
Make sure you go back to the entrance of Insomnia city and there's a hidden fishing hole (and a hidden sewers entrance nearby). If I remember correctly, there's a rare fish that you can only find there.
I imagine that's tough trying to find good American-style food, especially pizza. I know when I traveled in Japan it was tough to find decent pizza. When I was in the UK the pizza was better and was closer to US pizza, but even then something was off and wasn't quite right.
If nothing else, though, I always like having "my place" where I know the staff (at least casually) and it feels comforting, even if the food is subpar and only so-so. We have a place like that here in our small little town.
I hadn't heard of The Traitor but just watched the trailer, and it looks good! I have a thousand shows I'm juggling, none of which have been watched in over a week, haha... I'm telling you man, I need a break. If I can just get through this week I can get back to a still-busy but more manageable schedule.
On Friday night I went to see Bruce Campbell (a b-movie actor) do a Q&A and trivia show, and then we watched one of his movies. It was a blast. We watched Evil Dead 2 IN A FRIGGIN' CAVE. Like, they set up a huge projector and some chairs in a dark cavern and we just got to watch one of the best horror (with a little bit of dark comedy) movies of all time. It was awesome. I didn't get home until 3:00am and then had to wake up at 7:00am to make the trip to see my parents. Suffice to say, I'm pooped.
This week is going to be another busy one. I have to drive into the office all five days this week, which means I'll be awake at 5:00am and then at work by 7:00am, and I'll get off at maybe 4:00pm at the earliest, plus an hour+ drive home. It's going to be a LOOOOONG week. I have sports and school events almost every day this week, so there will little to no gaming time, but...
...I'm thinking about sort of watching the Making of LUNAR 2 DVD on my way to work. A lot of the time I listen to podcasts or listen to YouTube videos, seeing that it's an hour or more drive each direction. That way I can do that. I've already checked and the video is uploaded on youtube, so I can take it that way.
So tomorrow morning (my time) -- I'm watching the Make of LUNAR 2 documentary!
I still haven't finished the show, though.
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So basically just sticking to Final Fantasy XV for right now. I just got the car back from the Empire's base which's a good thing cause I was freaking out how I was gonna do sidequests without it. Anyway, I got it back. It looks like the story's gonna go to another country/continent or another part of the map so I'm thinking of staying put and try to do all the sidequests on the first map first before continuing on.
Pretty sure that's where I left off when I quit playing! I did what you're doing and focused on getting all the side quests knocked out, and at that point I was able to get most of the Royal Arms. Hearing you talk about it is getting me excited for when I'm able to start playing it.
Who's your favorite character? I really like Noctis, although I thought Aranea had an awesome design. I think you've already met her (maybe at that base when you retrieve the Regalia?).
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I like just doing the sidequests and stuff for people, like fetch quests, take a picture here for me, or doing the monster hunts. Like I said I love the camping, cooking and fishing. FFXV has the best fishing mechanics for me so far before I had thought Breath of Fire had the easiest. Nothing kills a JRPG more to me than a complicated fishing mini-game. In FFXV it's so easy, and therefore so much fun!
Dude, the budget that went into the cooking must've been insane. The modellers did such an amazing job on all the food -- some of it looks AMAZING and makes me really hungry. I love learning new recipes as I eat at new diners and find new ingredients in the wild.
The fishing is also great, like you said. I skipped over the fishing for a long while and never tried it, but once I did I was hooked. Like you said, it's pretty simple and reminds me of the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time fishing minigame on the Nintendo 64.
Make sure you go back to the entrance of Insomnia city and there's a hidden fishing hole (and a hidden sewers entrance nearby). If I remember correctly, there's a rare fish that you can only find there.
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I went to this place near the hospital on the highway called Mody's Pizza. I've been looking for pizza here that's comprable to our's in America but I don't think I'm gonna find that unless I go to Manila or another big city and to the mall at like a Domino's or something. Anyway this pizza is like a frozen pizza from the frozen freezer section aisle at the grocery like at best if even that. I used to go to this other place called Shakey's but they closed so this one just opened. I made friends with the woman that works there. I might hit it up again if I want a carbo-load.
I imagine that's tough trying to find good American-style food, especially pizza. I know when I traveled in Japan it was tough to find decent pizza. When I was in the UK the pizza was better and was closer to US pizza, but even then something was off and wasn't quite right.
If nothing else, though, I always like having "my place" where I know the staff (at least casually) and it feels comforting, even if the food is subpar and only so-so. We have a place like that here in our small little town.
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As for reality T.V. I'm still doing Survivor cause I'm just a freak like that and I started this new series called The Traitors on Netflix.
I hadn't heard of The Traitor but just watched the trailer, and it looks good! I have a thousand shows I'm juggling, none of which have been watched in over a week, haha... I'm telling you man, I need a break. If I can just get through this week I can get back to a still-busy but more manageable schedule.
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by VidKid369 on April 08, 2023, 01:06:27 pm »Ah! Hey, Boo. Here's a lifes update.
So basically just sticking to Final Fantasy XV for right now. I just got the car back from the Empire's base which's a good thing cause I was freaking out how I was gonna do sidequests without it. Anyway, I got it back. It looks like the story's gonna go to another country/continent or another part of the map so I'm thinking of staying put and try to do all the sidequests on the first map first before continuing on. I wanna be so overpowered that I just breeze through the main story points. And plus doing the side stuff is so much fun. While I'm playing I just think about what JRPG to get next: I was thinking about the .Hack game cause I played the first one on PS2 and it was kinda fun and I was of course also thinking about Dragon Quest XI cause I want another epic JRPG adventure. Kinda thinking about MGS: Phantom Pain cause the sneaking mission I just did reminded me of it.
So I actually left the castle today. I went to this place near the hospital on the highway called Mody's Pizza. I've been looking for pizza here that's comprable to our's in America but I don't think I'm gonna find that unless I go to Manila or another big city and to the mall at like a Domino's or something. Anyway this pizza is like a frozen pizza from the frozen freezer section aisle at the grocery like at best if even that. I used to go to this other place called Shakey's but they closed so this one just opened. I made friends with the woman that works there. I might hit it up again if I want a carbo-load.
As for reality T.V. I'm still doing Survivor cause I'm just a freak like that and I started this new series called The Traitors on Netflix. It's only available on Netflix US and I don't have a VPN but you know me I know all the sites that have every reality show series available for streaming for free so. Why not. The show's pretty good you should check it out if you're into Scottish/European castles in the countryside and such. It's a competition-based show so there's mindfuckery and sabotage and such. :thumbsup:
I'm so awake right now I might stay up all night. Neighbors are playing with poppers outside so the dogs are sleeping inside right now but I'm about to kick them out. I need them outside at like 1-4am. Anyway so that's all pretty much me.
Hope you're doing good. I got worried at your last message but I know you can handle it. I'm probably just gonna do some late-night exercises like sit ups on my bed, and some push ups I already did my daily walk. If I stay up I plan on walking again at 6am before the sun comes up and it starts getting hot. Take care! Boo, you're the best!!
So basically just sticking to Final Fantasy XV for right now. I just got the car back from the Empire's base which's a good thing cause I was freaking out how I was gonna do sidequests without it. Anyway, I got it back. It looks like the story's gonna go to another country/continent or another part of the map so I'm thinking of staying put and try to do all the sidequests on the first map first before continuing on. I wanna be so overpowered that I just breeze through the main story points. And plus doing the side stuff is so much fun. While I'm playing I just think about what JRPG to get next: I was thinking about the .Hack game cause I played the first one on PS2 and it was kinda fun and I was of course also thinking about Dragon Quest XI cause I want another epic JRPG adventure. Kinda thinking about MGS: Phantom Pain cause the sneaking mission I just did reminded me of it.
So I actually left the castle today. I went to this place near the hospital on the highway called Mody's Pizza. I've been looking for pizza here that's comprable to our's in America but I don't think I'm gonna find that unless I go to Manila or another big city and to the mall at like a Domino's or something. Anyway this pizza is like a frozen pizza from the frozen freezer section aisle at the grocery like at best if even that. I used to go to this other place called Shakey's but they closed so this one just opened. I made friends with the woman that works there. I might hit it up again if I want a carbo-load.
As for reality T.V. I'm still doing Survivor cause I'm just a freak like that and I started this new series called The Traitors on Netflix. It's only available on Netflix US and I don't have a VPN but you know me I know all the sites that have every reality show series available for streaming for free so. Why not. The show's pretty good you should check it out if you're into Scottish/European castles in the countryside and such. It's a competition-based show so there's mindfuckery and sabotage and such. :thumbsup:
I'm so awake right now I might stay up all night. Neighbors are playing with poppers outside so the dogs are sleeping inside right now but I'm about to kick them out. I need them outside at like 1-4am. Anyway so that's all pretty much me.
Hope you're doing good. I got worried at your last message but I know you can handle it. I'm probably just gonna do some late-night exercises like sit ups on my bed, and some push ups I already did my daily walk. If I stay up I plan on walking again at 6am before the sun comes up and it starts getting hot. Take care! Boo, you're the best!!
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Chrono Cross Modification / Re: Custom Boss(es) (99% Completed)
« Last post by Grobycftw on April 08, 2023, 03:32:08 am »I wouldn't know about adding more but definitely could custom new ones and use the unused space taken by the empty ones (dummies) and all the enemies that are only available in CD2 (assuming you don't play a Newgame+ and go to the Bend of Time which would be the only way to see them in CD1)
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Chrono Cross Modification / Re: Drop tables
« Last post by Grobycftw on April 07, 2023, 06:23:32 pm »If you would be so kind and make a post with details of how Battlescripts works generally, or if you have more info about the commands, we can update the known list from this page : https://www.chronocompendium.com/Term/Battlescript.html
I only did a few research about it and so far I found that some mobs kind of "share a basic BattleScript" (not directly but the structure is very very similar down to like a few bytes of difference each) I think one of the Wraith and very common enemy have an extremely similar one, I know the elements casted are written in little Indian, so if :
000D = Bushwhacker in the code it will be written as 0D 00
but I'm still yet to know how to make good modification, I would love to be able to "code" new scripts (or at least know what's the extend of our possibilities are!)
I would really appreciate if you can share your knowledge on those!
Happy to have new/more people in the community!
I only did a few research about it and so far I found that some mobs kind of "share a basic BattleScript" (not directly but the structure is very very similar down to like a few bytes of difference each) I think one of the Wraith and very common enemy have an extremely similar one, I know the elements casted are written in little Indian, so if :
000D = Bushwhacker in the code it will be written as 0D 00
but I'm still yet to know how to make good modification, I would love to be able to "code" new scripts (or at least know what's the extend of our possibilities are!)
I would really appreciate if you can share your knowledge on those!
Happy to have new/more people in the community!
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General Discussion / Re: Let's Play - LUNAR: Eternal Blue Complete
« Last post by VidKid369 on April 07, 2023, 02:17:17 pm »Hey, Boo. I've been waiting for your reply with bated breath.
I actually dreaded the "system" when I was in the US. I felt like ever since we were kids we were programmed/locked into being in some form of a 24-hr. daily schedule that just repeats everyday. Wake up, get ready, go to school/work, come home, do family/personal stuff, sleep. Repeat. Weekend. Catch up on sleep or do household chores or groceries. Work week again. It just seemed weird to me, and I kinda felt like if you weren't doing what everyone else was doing you draw suspicion from snoopy elderly neighbors and the police wondering why you're at the mall on a Thursday at 11 am? Anyway. I don't like America's system, so I got out. I definitely have my own schedule here now and I have plenty of time to research RPGs and analyze Survivor to my heart's content. I didn't like the Entity that was America breathing down my neck.
Yeah, I can do the Making of whenever you like. Just give me a holler. C:
I actually really like FFXV rn I've already put 25 hr. into it. I'm doing sidequests, and ignoring the main plot. I'm lv. 37 and I'm just about to go to the Disc of Cauthess with Ardyn. I quite like the graphics, Lunafreya is beautiful. I just pop it on whenever I feel like it during the day. The game was very easy for me to pick up. I'm pretty into RPGs rn like I want to just order a bunch of new games but I decided to save my money and just concentrate on beating FFXV rn. I like just doing the sidequests and stuff for people, like fetch quests, take a picture here for me, or doing the monster hunts. Like I said I love the camping, cooking and fishing. FFXV has the best fishing mechanics for me so far before I had thought Breath of Fire had the easiest. Nothing kills a JRPG more to me than a complicated fishing mini-game. In FFXV it's so easy, and therefore so much fun!
So I've kinda realized my schedule is just free and wondered why the heck I was going to bed so early each night so I've been doing 48 hour days lately where I just stay up for 2 days, take a nap if I feel sleepy (or wait for the heat to pass), and just basically do whatever I want. I found I get a lot more stuff done. Plus I ordered some Folgers coffee which's imported so it's been helping out my caffeine game.
I hit a roadblock with my Survivor re-watch I reached a season I don't really like and a winner I don't really like. (Guatemala.) So I've been watching other reality T.V. like I have to catch up on Big Brother and rn I'm doing America's Next Top Model cause I love watching girls. There's a live Survivor season airing rn so I don't know what I'm doing re-watching older seasons when I should be more focused on that? Reality T.V. was such a big part of my childhood and it's fun re-living that.
Awe. I love that you said you like my lifes updates! I'll try to keep you posted then. I'll probably double post but I'm gonna try not to triple post so I'll make the next one a good one!!
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To be honest, I'm sort of in a rough place mentally. I'm just exhausted because of all the running I've been doing for work and kids. I don't do well with constant efforts and I regularly need a half day or day to recharge, and I'm just not getting it.I can understand, Boo. Hang in there! I'm exactly the same way. I definitely need time to myself to just shut myself in the house, lock myself in my room and play RPGs, watch Survivor or write in a notebook or something. I'm rooting for you I know you can do it! Just think it has to end sometime and you can get your break. C:
I actually dreaded the "system" when I was in the US. I felt like ever since we were kids we were programmed/locked into being in some form of a 24-hr. daily schedule that just repeats everyday. Wake up, get ready, go to school/work, come home, do family/personal stuff, sleep. Repeat. Weekend. Catch up on sleep or do household chores or groceries. Work week again. It just seemed weird to me, and I kinda felt like if you weren't doing what everyone else was doing you draw suspicion from snoopy elderly neighbors and the police wondering why you're at the mall on a Thursday at 11 am? Anyway. I don't like America's system, so I got out. I definitely have my own schedule here now and I have plenty of time to research RPGs and analyze Survivor to my heart's content. I didn't like the Entity that was America breathing down my neck.
Yeah, I can do the Making of whenever you like. Just give me a holler. C:
I actually really like FFXV rn I've already put 25 hr. into it. I'm doing sidequests, and ignoring the main plot. I'm lv. 37 and I'm just about to go to the Disc of Cauthess with Ardyn. I quite like the graphics, Lunafreya is beautiful. I just pop it on whenever I feel like it during the day. The game was very easy for me to pick up. I'm pretty into RPGs rn like I want to just order a bunch of new games but I decided to save my money and just concentrate on beating FFXV rn. I like just doing the sidequests and stuff for people, like fetch quests, take a picture here for me, or doing the monster hunts. Like I said I love the camping, cooking and fishing. FFXV has the best fishing mechanics for me so far before I had thought Breath of Fire had the easiest. Nothing kills a JRPG more to me than a complicated fishing mini-game. In FFXV it's so easy, and therefore so much fun!
So I've kinda realized my schedule is just free and wondered why the heck I was going to bed so early each night so I've been doing 48 hour days lately where I just stay up for 2 days, take a nap if I feel sleepy (or wait for the heat to pass), and just basically do whatever I want. I found I get a lot more stuff done. Plus I ordered some Folgers coffee which's imported so it's been helping out my caffeine game.
I hit a roadblock with my Survivor re-watch I reached a season I don't really like and a winner I don't really like. (Guatemala.) So I've been watching other reality T.V. like I have to catch up on Big Brother and rn I'm doing America's Next Top Model cause I love watching girls. There's a live Survivor season airing rn so I don't know what I'm doing re-watching older seasons when I should be more focused on that? Reality T.V. was such a big part of my childhood and it's fun re-living that.
Awe. I love that you said you like my lifes updates! I'll try to keep you posted then. I'll probably double post but I'm gonna try not to triple post so I'll make the next one a good one!!