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Damn, I guess you really do learn something new every day. I've never heard of chicken flats.

It's all tasty goodness, but flats (sounds so weird to me) definitely have more flavor.

I've already stated that I'm done with this industry. I might buy Nintendo's follow-up to the Switch, but if there's any hint of them trying to push digital-only with it, then fuck them. And that's pretty likely to happen.

Right now, I feel like the PS5 was my last console purchase. And I'm fine with that. I'm more than ready to go 100% "retro" gaming.

Also, I'm willing to bet my PS5 collection will be my 3rd smallest library of games, with only smaller collections for Vectrex and Atari Jaguar. The main thing I'll end up using my PS5 for is as a faster loading PS4. I needed a back-up for my PS4 anyway since consoles never get super discounted at the end of their runs anymore.

I love small towns. But as someone who can't drive (poor vision) it's just too inconvenient getting to larger cities for various needs.

Prefer without, but it's fine with mushrooms. Spaghetti is one of those foods that I'm constantly amazed at how drastically different people make it.

Mayo is absolutely disgusting.

Solid yay. Especially if it's fresh, homemade dumplings.

There is no "Yes, it was okay" just extremes.

Stinky fruit is fine, but nothing special.

I don't care one bit about clubs or bars, but if a theater had a no-phone policy I'd go see every film they showed. Yes, every one, just to show my support.

No.

I hope it's just paranoia fueled by all the negativity in the world today, but my gut feeling is that this election will be the true "beginning of the end" for this country. (Although the seeds were sown in the 60s with Nixon.) And it doesn't matter who wins the election itself. I genuinely hope I'm wrong.

None.

The only thing that "parties" accomplish is dividing people. We need to get rid of the group/herd mentality, not encourage it.

I love rain and storms. So easy "yes" for me.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bUmKUWzbDxg

I might not be alive in 10 years. $100 million is more than enough.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/when-is-the-beginning-of/

Education is important.

epik_fail1 posted...

Why do people act like I said stylised games are bad? If they made a x men 97 stylised game, I would be a day 1 buyer. What I wonder is why devs seem to think the photorealist style do not fit a genre

Because you brought up the word photorealistic. Perhaps you should study what that word means in the art world. It's not a good thing.

Edit: Here I'll even help:

https://tinyurl.com/53knhekz

"Photorealism rejected the painterly qualities by which individual artists could be recognised, and instead strove to create pictures that looked photographic. Visual complexity, heightened clarity and a desire to be emotionally neutral led to banal subject matter that likened the movement to pop art.

The early 1990s saw a renewed interest in photorealism, thanks to new technology in the form of cameras and digital equipment which offered more precision."

FolkenRawr posted...

Am I the only one that doesn't like photo/near realistic graphics? I like games that look like games.

You are not. I 100% agree with you. Trying to be "photorealistic" is one of the things ruining games.

archizzy posted...

Yes Northeast Iowa. It was only a thing though in early Elementary, like around Kindergarten to 4th grade. I remember it in 4th grade and know we didn't do it in 5th grade onward. I changed schools in 5th grade and neither school did the pledge. So it was only through 4th grade. Never did it after that.

Thanks for the answer. That matches my experience.

archizzy posted...

Early Elementary in the early 80's. Said it before school started for the day. I was very young and didn't put much thought into it. It was just something we did at the start of the day. Didn't impact me one way or the other.

You're from Iowa, right? My family moved to Iowa (West Liberty) in '78 before I started 6th grade (at a middle school) and I'm positive that we never said the pledge. But maybe my memory is faulty.

I did have to recite it in elementary school while living in Arizona. Maybe it was just an elementary school thing back then? Or even now? Hell, I don't know.

Anyway . . . the last time I clearly remember saying it was in early '77 when I was in 4th grade in Arizona. I can't recall if we said it or not in 5th grade when I was living in New Mexico. That was such a horrible year. And again, I honestly don't think we did when I was in Iowa from 6th grade onward.

I also can't think of any time outside of school I ever did, but maybe I have? I'm not sure why this topic has me scratching my head so much, but it is making me question my memory.

CellBlock7 posted...

What if your only mode of transportation could be a bicycle? Would you attempt it then?

At age 57? No. When I was younger? Hell, yeah. That would make it even more fun. I loved biking.

What's the drawback? I'd love to have the money to just travel around the country for a year. It would be a lot of fun.

It's a great show. I don't think it's better than peak Simpsons, but at this point . . . yeah, I'd rather watch every episode of King of the Hill than every episode of The Simpsons.

I've mostly heard that things are better in NYC these days. Not saying perfect, just better. But I live in Iowa, so I don't really know.

CARRRNE_ASADA posted...

All I need to know is that the other person is NOT Trump.

Bingo.

I was an arcader in the 80's. The first game that I can remember playing that had an actual ending that I got to was Black Tiger.

Cemith posted...

Asylum Demon - Dark Souls

Vokrent posted...

Iudex Gundyr

I'm not trying to cheat. They both really pretty much popped into my head simultaneously.

3. I think it was something from Wendy's.

These days, a decent sized single with a slice of cheddar and some bbq sauce is good enough for me. But I wouldn't turn down a double.

They are the chopped up 21 minutes syndicated versions. No thanks. I can't believe they still haven't ever released the originals.

But yeah, I loved the show.

Edit: I was wrong. Shout! Factory released the originals last year! I'm off to find a copy of that set!

archizzy posted...

Air pressure. I can make one of my doors in my house do it all the time if not properly closed.

This is extremely likely. Everything has an explanation you just need to find it.

Adorable.

No.

Nothing lasts forever. I still miss Newsgroups/Usenet but I wouldn't pay to have it back. It wouldn't even be the same if it did return. It's like the old book/saying: "You can't go home again."

Yes. And it's absolutely the way I prefer it.

I wouldn't want to eat it for every meal for the rest of my life, but yes I agree with your topic title. I don't think I'll ever get tired of pizza. It's just way too good.

Vanilla. I haven't had one in a looooong time, but they are very good.

trivialbeing posted...

I'm going by good they feel in your hands btw

My answer doesn't change.

FL81 posted...

No, the DualShock is their first good controller, and the DualShock 2 is their last good controller.

I agree with this.

Dualsense is the worst one yet. I hate gimmicks. Just give me something that controls the game. Period.

This is my alt.

My original account from '98 (?) that my password didn't work on anymore was adwatts66.

My "main" account that I created in 2016 (when I found out that the account above was deleted/hacked/whatever) is adwatts1966.

I love DEVO but, it's a-ha - Take on Me:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914

The first one ever played: Phantasy Star.

I'd seen other people play games like Might & Magic and Ultima on PC, but that was the first "real" RPG I ever personally played. I'm not including games that just had some RPG elements like Black Tiger or action games Legend of Zelda.

I don't like it, I love it!

I've really liked every song I've heard by her, but I haven't bought any of her CDs. And yes, I still buy CDs. I might buy her music at some point, though. I just don't pay attention/purchase music as much these days.

Thanks for the heads up. It's tough to keep up with new releases in this modern music industry and I love Pearl Jam.

Green Day -21 Guns:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r00ikilDxW4

Iron Maiden - 22 Acacia Avenue:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=t7LKvIZHkQw

Pink Floyd - Two Suns in the Sunset:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GknwOu8C_B0

Metallica - One:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iT6vqeL-ysI

Sammy Hagar - I Can't Drive 55:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RvV3nn_de2k

Tommy Tutone - 867-5309/Jenny:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WTdTwcmxyo

Toto - 99:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qhw-XlTMB5I

So many, many more but I don't have time to find links. Might edit to add more if I think of something obvious right away.

Smashing Pumpkins - 1979:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4aeETEoNfOg

Megadeth - Hanger 18:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rUGIocJK9Tc

Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iUAYeN3Rp2E

Breeders - Drivin' on 9:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLz3PbaQsw

Black Sabbath - Zero the Hero:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rirXwTPFeV8

Coldplay - Life in Technicolor II:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fXSovfzyx28

Okay, I'm really stopping now. I have to get going.

I don't notice any difference.

The very first game I ever played was Night Driver in 1978. Been hooked on video games ever since that first quarter.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk-7BR9Dl9c

Sure it looks like nothing now, but you had to be there to understand.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/c/c5bb0ae5.jpg

coyot posted...

this is unfair to classic users who finally slip up after 20+ years. i was modded only once in the last decade.

There is a difference between being modded and being put in purgatory. Unless I'm misunderstanding, just being modded isn't going to get you kicked off of CE. You need to be "suspended". I can't think of the right terms at the moment -- it's been a long day.

I've been modded and had my messages deleted many times, but I've never been purged on this account. I have been suspended for a few days on my "main" account (my only other account) once back in 2020. And I deserved it because I was stressed out (like many others) about the upcoming US election. That's when I created this alt account and I couldn't believe GameFAQs even let you actually do that.

Anyway, I'm rambling . . . the point is: a small slip up shouldn't get you banned from CE. Please correct me if I'm wrong about that. But if you are purged, well, you probably deserved it. Long-time users (myself included) just need to be more careful from now on, which as I said in another topic isn't necessarily a bad thing. This site has become a cesspool and I'll admit that I've even become lazy and spout bullshit far to often "just because everyone else does."

I really don't think it's that bad that every user needs to step back and rethink how they approach posting here. Some civility and respect among users would be a nice change. And again, I'm including myself because I can be an opinionated asshole. If this motivates me to be nicer, that's great.

Now if it does include simple moderations, then yes you are right, that is unfair.

Sorry for the long response. Too tired to edit.

I might have included a pic of Sheena Fujibayashi once in a topic about favorite Tales of characters, but that would be the closest thing.