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Need to play the first one more as I liked it but didn't get too far. Did back OS2 so I've got it ready to play for when I do manage the time.
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MC_BatCommander posted...

What game does this? A lot of people cried about memes in borderlands 2 but that game barely had any in it.

Yeah people went way overboard with saying Borderlands 2 overdid it but honestly I think it was the fact it had a fair bit of wacky humor that they somehow confused with memes.
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tremain07 posted...

Hey, if they didn't want to risk their lives so a bunch of yahoos could get shitty soggy pizza they should of found better jobs.

Know what's a better job? Robbing the rich.
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Cheater87 posted...

So they want them to die in the name of capitalism?

Money is more important than human lives when it comes to capitalism. The only reason a company might say otherwise is if they're afraid admitting the truth will effect profits.
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Dustin1280 posted...

Play Cold Steel 1, then Zero no Kiseki translation patch, then Cold Steel 2, then Ao No Kiseki IMO

That's probably optimal order to avoid all the major spoilers (CS2 almost presumes you played at least Ao) but you'll get some spill over no matter what.
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JE19426 posted...

Yeah I heard, they take place at basically the same time right?

Zero is from January 1204 til I believe May 1204, CS1 is March 1204 to September 1204. Ao is around June/July 2014 to November 1204 (with a post game scene in 1207) with CS2 is October 1204 to December 1204 (epilogue is March 1205). If it's a major world event from the other game it tends to show up in the newspaper though some are so big it's discussed in the story.
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No news but there are fan translations of both in the works. Ao spoils a fair bit of what happens in Cold Steel which in turn would also spoil some stuff from Ao so it's a weird situation.
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Error1355 posted...

I stayed home 'sick' to play Front Mission 3 since my brother got it for his birthday the day before.

Watched it all live in my living room.

Awesome game and still one of my favorites.

It was my senor year of high school and we got to go home early, swung by the mall and picked up Advance Wars (having just been released) and played the hell out it while watching news coverage.
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I like both shows a lot but can see how either one can be "meh" to some people.
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One of my favorite games and I've been through it a ton of times. Weirdly haven't really played it on the VC even though I bought it the moment it was available.
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The last few years got really bad and the first season was very meh. Still it did have a great run for a bit and still has some of my favorite sitcom moments. Back in 2004 (damn I feel old typing that) TBS used to run it nonstop so being an unemployed 19 year old at the time would play GBA all day with it on in the background, good times.
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Parents are in late 50s. My dad isn't very tech savy but he'll experiment and usually doesn't have an issue, as far as voting and such goes he'll tow the party line (GOP of course) while also admitting the system is beyond fucked. Generally pretty laid back but still likes to pretend society is getting worse despite growing up during a time when civil rights barely gained traction.

Mom isn't so well off with a refusal to learn how to use basic things such as the TV remote (anything made past 1985 is beyond her) and her getting a smart phone makes dealing with her a chore. When it comes to politics she'll blindly insist whoever the GOP backs is correct no matter how many facts are shown to her. Hell right now she's embroiled in a battle at church over the fact they think it's okay for gays to get married and she thinks somehow God will punish everyone for letting that happen.
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I wouldn't say they think they understand traditional science as the show doesn't really show anything factual related to that. I would phrase it as it's their first exposure to a more nihilistic philosophy than regular society is comfortable with and as a result they think they've stumbled upon something that somehow the rest of the world never discovered. Meanwhile you've had stuff like this since civilization began but it usually gets ignored by the less intellectually curious ("Vonnegut? Sounds like a boring old guy") so showing it in cartoon form is granting it more exposure.
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pegusus123456 posted...

You know, while we're talking about this, lemme add one more thing.

Fuck Tom Bombadil.

I like him because of the concept, he's an all powerful being provided he hangs out in his backyard. I even enjoy how they mention potentially giving the ring to him but realize after so long he would probably lose it because he's so far from the concerns of mortals. But yeah he is a silly fuck but still one of my favorite parts when I read it as a kid.
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DawkinsNumber4 posted...

You saying "You're wrong because I say so" again ignores the meaning and what we are talking about.

The irony of you saying this is fucking hilarious.
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Anyone else find it amusing that he's devoted more time to insisting he's right than he has doing anything that would actually improve his life? This is a person who needed government assistance to even survive yet he has no problem biting the hand that feeds him. In a less civilized society he would probably have long ago perished from eating some random berries or mushrooms that he would insist aren't dangerous because his ego is so huge it trumps facts.
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Sunhawk posted...

I'm pretty sure America full recovered, and a few years ago now.

Yeah we aren't doing any better over here. Sure the upper class is doing great but things have only gone downhill for the middle class and below. The only people I personally know who aren't doing too bad tended to be younger when the economy took a plunge and didn't have the opportunity to go down with the rest of the ship so they still have a fighting chance.
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Every time another section of this train wreck is brought up I can't help but picture TC telling his future cellmate how everyone involved in the system is wrong and that any day now they'll be releasing him. I mean at this point his only saving grace is a combination of a crowded prison system and piss poor help to deal with the mentally disturbed. If he's not locked up getting the help he needs odds are it's going to be due to one of those factors and not any of his bizarre armchair lawyering.
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Hard as hell game but really enjoyed the writing. I don't think I got too far but the half dozen or so hours I put in were good with some very rough combat situations.
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Too many games on my plate but I hope to get it by the end of the year. Been way too long since a more traditional Metroid.
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Just think about how bad things crashed and burned last time they tried paid mods, give it some time and unless the console peasants eat it up (pro tip: they did with paid online play already) it'll be gone. Personally I'm choosing to ignore it as I've never been big on using mods in the first place but I feel disgruntled on behalf of those who do.
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The Admiral posted...

Unquestionable posted...

Not only was it pointed out that he should be aware of how illegal it is but the fact he was in a position of authority makes it even worse.

He was a security guard when this happened, not a cop. And you're the one who's being dense here if you think someone needs to be a former cop to know consent laws.

So what you're saying is he has no excuse and any defense of him is laughable?
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The Admiral posted...

How is his former job as a cop at all relevant?

I'm having trouble believing you're this dense. Not only was it pointed out that he should be aware of how illegal it is but the fact he was in a position of authority makes it even worse. The fact he didn't get actual jail time is probably due to showing actual remorse.

And for the record I find it a bit shitty that people apparently gave the guy shit for working with students. I've known a few officers who worked at schools and such that knew they would be under a microscope for their position and behaved like competent professions.
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I've read Neuromancer and if it taught me anything it's that you have to keep close tabs on A.I. Sure they could turn out to be neutral or benevolent but when you're giving sentient to something that doesn't have anywhere near the same concerns as most biological beings you'll be in the dark when it comes to it's intentions.
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Zikten posted...

Virus731 posted...

Should I watch the English dub of Death Note? I hear it's one of the few anime normal people can enjoy.

also check out Monster. it's even more normal. it literally has no fantasy in it as all. it's an anime grounded in reality. about a doctor hunting down a serial killer that he once saved the life of, when the killer was a child. so he feels responsible

Monster is one of my favorites series and though it starts a bit slow gets incredible by the end. The creator is probably among the most talented people to ever work in the medium.
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itachi15243 posted...

PoopPotato posted...

Only once can you burn a page.

That was only in the stupid movie

And no it's not. You can cross out the name and change the death but they still die

Probably one of the stupidest things in the movie that was put in there to cause suspense only for them to make up the "only one time" rule so they couldn't use it as a crutch.
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Happy to see that the answer was given almost immediately. He was basically piggy backing off his heritage and it is shown/mentioned that he used to be a roadie.
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Conflict posted...

Just stop trying to argue with/justify yourself to random people in here and focus on your relationship. It doesn't really make you look any better, even if you're only trying to defend yourself

Fair enough point. I'll admit was a lot out of boredom. From this point I'll answer any real questions but I'll stop provoking people.
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ArtVandelay posted...

Unquestionable is a sad individual. You are just continuously digging that hole, man.

Curious why you think that. I mean all I've really done is admit I fucked up, had quite a few serious talks with Leana and we agreed to work on improving our relationship in multiple areas. Unless you're referring to me stringing along that guy who really seemed to lack reading comprehension and seems set on insisting I somehow didn't continuously admit how absolutely wrong I was and lucky that I'm getting as second chance.

Just want to know what that thought process is bud, cool if you didn't read any of my prior posts or if you just share a differing opinion. Don't see how I'm digging a hole is all.
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legendarylemur posted...

Unquestionable posted...

I didn't mind the movie, it was trying it's own thing and I would rather have that than a rehash of the series (which the original Japanese live action movies basically were). Granted it played a bit too fast and loose with the notebook rules but it would be boring as hell to watch the same old "Light is a sociopath but charismatic and L is awkward but well meaning" dynamic. I wouldn't hail the new film as an incredible movie but I enjoyed it and hope they expand on it.

Except the writers here didn't know how to write the L vs Light dynamic, and it came across more like a cop and robber situation more than a battle between 2 bright minds. Light couldn't even hold a candle to Mia who wasn't exactly particularly cunning either, just psychotic. L himself was a disgrace. He was far too emotional and gave actually 0 reason for any of his deduction. He used the Disney afternoon special movie excuse of "I figured it out, just believe it." And at the end of it all, it's really about a movie with 3 exactly the same character with slightly varying degree of psychotic and emotional, and the wimpiest one of them come out on top for no reason.

If it were a Disney special, I would have a suspension of belief. But this was filmed like some dark suspenseful thriller, and it's just too goofy and not clever for it

I agree it did not pull of the dynamic as well but I liked seeing a different interpretation for the characters. It was nice to see Light not instantly being a ruthless killing machine who thinks he's God or L being the "can do no wrong" secret weapon of the police. From my interpretation L wasn't given the time or resources after his first failed attempt to take down Light hence he becomes a bit of a laughing stock to the police and lost most of his backing followed by the death of his mentor/friend leading him to flip out.

But yeah despite liking it there were a fair deal of problems. Ryuk was interesting in some ways, especially the warning about him, but the implication he did the killings was kind of stupid. Not to mention almost the entire Watari section making little to no sense but being a major driving point of the story.
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I didn't mind the movie, it was trying it's own thing and I would rather have that than a rehash of the series (which the original Japanese live action movies basically were). Granted it played a bit too fast and loose with the notebook rules but it would be boring as hell to watch the same old "Light is a sociopath but charismatic and L is awkward but well meaning" dynamic. I wouldn't hail the new film as an incredible movie but I enjoyed it and hope they expand on it.
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hyperpsycho posted...

The "adult swim sucks... except for Rick and Morty and Venture Bros" types annoy me more than either. At least I can laugh at the types in the OP and I'm used to quote spammers.

Same here. I love both of those shows but I also get a fair bit of enjoyment out of tons of other stuff they put out.
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MysteryMan923 posted...

Your "bait" so far is you say stupid and wrong things and then I tell you they're stupid and wrong. I'd probably be laughing irl at you too except I can't imagine taking this place (and especially you and your crap bf status) that seriously outside of mild amusement to kill time.

Yep still going for it. I mean all the "stupid and wrong things" I've been saying aren't even in disagreement with you, I actively agreed with you yet you keep acting as if I haven't. Which is it friend? Can't have it both ways, this is the internet and we have retroactive proof.

Also happy to see you escalated to the "fite me irl" argument already. Shows desperation, a different kind then what I showed when I realized how much I fucked up my relationship. Difference being mainly that at least I'm working on my issues, the only way you can improve is if you actively decided to walk away at this point. Experience is gonna say that's a big no.
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MysteryMan923 posted...

"I don't need to justify myself to you and my life is awesome. I don't care what you think. And because I care so little about what you think I'm going to write an angry essay detailing how awesome I am and how little I care."

Yep, makes total sense to me.

I wouldn't say essay, that implies I spent more than like 2 minutes on it. Mostly I'm just doing shit in other tabs then say "wonder if he's taking the bait" and always chuckle a little when you have. I mean I'm literally telling you I'm baiting you and for some bizarre reason (pride? boredom? jealousy?) you keep responding. How have you survived the internet so long?
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MysteryMan923 posted...

Yep, if only I could be a true champ like you and sext others and when I get caught and called out for being a crap bf I can throw a shit fit on a public forum just like you. You really should be directing all that anger at yourself for failing as a trustworthy bf.

Not angry just seeing how long I can keep you responding. At this point I figure you're so dead set on not losing an imaginary argument that it won't be difficult to string you along to 500. I've already said multiple times in this topic that I did a shitty thing so it's not like you're getting under my skin by repeating something that I myself have already acknowledged.

But hey buddy keep it coming, I'm on vacation and it's fun to see if you're as committed to this as your posting implies. Worst case you'll slink back to whatever successful and fulfilling "life" you have. Best case I'll get a whole couple of pages of you trying to rehash "you a bad guy and angry" comments that are so wonderfully incorrect that Leana and I are sharing a lot of laughs over them. Keep'em coming, I'll be here listening to some 90s jams, playing Monster Hunter, and overall relaxing.
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We generally have a great year for gaming every 3-4 years minimum, with every so often one that's so incredible that it's talked about decades later. Hell I remember '97 being amazing along with '01 and '07 just off the top of my head.
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TheDarkCircle posted...

Cormac McCarthy

I mean if you don't mind the lack of punctuation he's fantastic. Still I prefer Thomas Pynchon when I want something that requires extra effort on the reader's part.
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MysteryMan923 posted...

I dunno. I don't think it could get much "worst" than getting put on blast by your gf in a public forum and responding by throwing a shit fit to everyone else when they express that they think you sound like a crap bf. Zero maturity. Take your lumps. You earned them.

Happy to get input from a true champion, that nameless guy who wants to think he hasn't worn out his welcome in this topic. Do us all a favor and start up a newsletter so we can get daily updates on who you've alienated from serious discussion due to entering a conversation with an insult. I'm sure you get plenty of wonderful responses with that winning attitude.
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Aeriis posted...

I feel like after what I've seen in this topic, dumping them is a good idea <_<

As has been pointed out multiple times there is more to our relationship than what was posted during a drunken emotional ramble. If there wasn't I don't think we would have ended up together. The fact we try to talk about things and decide on the best course of action instead of just cutting each other out of our lives shows at least some maturity in my opinion.
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Mark_DeRosa posted...

I talk about my personal life all the time. I guess that's why you are the way you are. There's a difference between talking and sharing personal and intimate relationships over an internet forum to strangers that actively make fun of you lol

This relationship is doomed to fail too.

If it fails it fails but I'm certain it's not going to have anything to do with your "on the spot" assessment of a situation that you have only passing knowledge of. I get it, it's the internet and we can't instantly know everything about the other posters but when you start talking in broad strokes with what seems like mostly a jaded/cynical outlook it becomes easy to brush off as not actually having any sort of investment in the conversation.

When that happens I tend to think you clearly don't care enough to treat other with respect that I can treat you like a piece of shit and make plenty of assumptions myself. Of course this just continues the cycle and both of us end up writing off the other as "not getting it". To avoid this I want to say I'm sorry for making presumptions about you and would appreciate the same courtesy.
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Mark_DeRosa posted...

Im detached from reality? Your reality is so sad you are crying on GAMEFAQS about another relationship that will last a couple months. Making a "drunk" ama airing out your dirty laundry to a bunch of strangers that make fun of you and your weight constantly. Come on man.

Could be worst, could be someone who is so insecure that they can't post or talk about something in their personal life and instead just insults others who do. Superiority is a tricky thing to define but I'm rather certain that you don't have very many brushes with it, at least when it comes to online interactions.
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Mark_DeRosa posted...

Oh my god at the ex posting. Y'all are like almost 30 years old and dated on CE for a couple months

Holy shit y'all need something going on in your lives

Says the man posting on a dying video game message board. It's the pot calling the kettle black and I think you're just defaulting to that "Since I don't know anyone who personally posts on here clearly I must be the only one with an active social life" mentality. I'm not offended by what you said so much as taken aback at how fucking stupid it sounds in context, like you were on autopilot and didn't even make the token effort to have an original thought.
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@Iwin2013 posted...

Why would you think that? Your GF/SO/Love is your best friend, your soul mate, supposed to be your everything. You're supposed to be in tuned to what she's about, how she'd react, etc. I'm not saying that you should be a total welcome mat(My last relationship, I was. She took total advantage of me. I didn't see the writing on the wall; She was just using me but that is for a story for another day.) back on topic, why would you think this? I mean, are you in tuned to your GF at all? Sorry to butt in again.

Said it before but was being stupidly naive that things with the other girl would transition to a normal friendship like it's done in the past. Clearly I fed into the wrong things and didn't discourage when things escalated.
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@leverageblargh posted...

Unquestionable why do you care what CE thinks of you?

Why did you feel the need to assert your presence in this topic?

Since there was a personal problem here, why not leave the message board out of it completely once you had the option to do so instead of welcoming further questions directed at both of you?

Because there are honestly some good people here who actually aren't pieces of shit and I at least want to let them know I'm trying to make good. Then of course you have the cynical assholes who don't think I have that capacity and I'm doing my best to prove them wrong, not because I care what they think but because I know I hurt Leana and don't want to be the same as the last asshole she met on CE (shout out to Daniel by the way, you're a piece of garbage and based on your behavior on your way to a ruined marriage eventually).

But yeah I'm going to slow down on responses unless it's something reasonable. Most of the responses here are why she left CE in the first place, constant negativity and an unwillingness to think a situation can improve.

Still I thank the reasonable people in this topic, most who happen to be Leana's long time friends. I'm sorry I hurt her and I'm going to throw my all into making things right. If anyone of you want to talk to me or just keep tabs to make sure it doesn't happen again feel free.
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darkphoenix181 posted...

@Unquestionable

have you ever cosplayed as Noctis?

Has not happened.
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Lack of social mobility and opportunity, having access to information to see how absolutely fucked a lot of the upper class can be. As awareness increases it becomes easier to look for potential solutions.
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GreatEvilEmpire posted...

Veggeta X posted...

Old people think they deserve more than that.

It's called experience. Ever heard of it?

There is a difference between experience and being unwilling to adapt as some old people can be. For every old person I've dealt with who understands that culture changes and is willing at least learn how a basic web browser works there are at least 5 or 6 who think that progress should have stopped when they were in their prime and the world should cater to whatever backwards 1950s values they have.

Basically it's been like that all human history, the fucking Greeks would lament how they thought the younger generation was ruining everything.
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