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| Topic | Man people who platinum Crash 4 are sadists. |
| Proto_Spark 02/04/23 7:25:12 PM #6 | Yeah the biggest problem with Crash 4 is that it was made by people who understood why Crash was so popular, but then got really carried away trying to emulate it. Don't forget like damn near every level has a handful of hidden secret boxes/gems, the latter vary between the regular/colour filter modes and both are often so frustratingly hidden that it has to be damn near impossible to actually find them all without consulting a guide or something. Its a nightmare to 100% or to speed run, which is a shame since that's really the main drive of this kind of game. |
| Topic | $5,000,000 but you have to beat every Gamecube game. |
| Proto_Spark 02/04/23 12:35:25 AM #8 | Do I also get every Gamecube game or will I need to go out and buy every gamecube game first? Because I don't know if 5,000,000 is worth the effort of tracking down every gamecube game to begin with. |
| Topic | Homer was shown to own a shotgun multiple times |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 2:41:49 PM #3 | Boy, I sure hope someone was fired for that blunder. |
| Topic | Nikki Haley will run for President in 2024. |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 12:28:57 PM #20 | I want to say this is a scheme from the MAGA crowd to let Trump get back in just like for 2016. If they crowd the field with presidential candidates anyone that might come off as remotely sane will be drowned out by Trump-isms dominating the whole field. |
| Topic | The Last of Us games are mainly about the storyline and characters |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 11:53:08 AM #8 | I wouldn't say they're beneath the plot, because they're all used for the express purpose of getting over the plot. Everything is designed to enhance the plot. That's the main strength of TLOU. That the entirety of the game is so tightly designed around telling a specific story and because of that it tells the story really really well. But that's not to say the gameplay or setting or whatever don't matter. If this was basically a point and click puzzle/adventure game like, say, the Telltale games, TLOU wouldn't be remotely close to as good, even if the story could be just as good. |
| Topic | Does Pokemon promote dog fighting |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 11:48:10 AM #5 | https://games.peta.org/pokemon-black-and-white-parody/ |
| Topic | netflix commiting suicide |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 11:32:18 AM #3 | lol wtf. I can't imagine password sharing is that big of an issue for Netflix. I give it like a month before they go back on that. If I can't piggyback off of my family's Netflix, I will absolutely just stop using it. This is only going to lead to Stranger Things season 6 or whatever being highly pirated. |
| Topic | Marvel killed the Snyderverse. |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 10:39:51 AM #25 | Questionmarktarius posted... Still pissed off about the squid, huh? Its very clearly attempting to be faithful, which makes it so weird when the main takeaways are damn near the exact opposite from the source material. Removing the giant squid was fine, though replacing it with Dr. Manhattan wasn't. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 65 |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 2:06:23 AM #8 | a-c-a-b posted... Sucks to be anyone who had to go up against Homer in the first round. We're starting the second round now. Still true. We're putting Fustigation aside here. |
| Topic | Do original pokemon still exist? |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 1:54:38 AM #2 | No, because you couldn't move pokemon from the OG Red/Blue or even Gold/Silver era games beyond the GB era. That and their saves being based on a limited life battery means the majority of pokemon from the 90s in general are probably gone. If you got the Virtual Console RBY or GSC on the 3DS, you could transfer pokemon from those versions (or if you were so inclined and still had a functional GB game, you could transfer your save with some shenanigans), but you couldn't do this with the Game Boy games. The move to gen 3 was what caused all this, where Gamefreak instituted a ton of minor changes to backdoor stuff (mostly totally revamping EVs and IVs, adding natures, abilities, etc...) and as such blocked ways for the previous games to interact with the more modern ones. |
| Topic | Children ruin pokemon |
| Proto_Spark 02/01/23 12:16:03 AM #2 | idk, I don't think the kids are the ones spamming Iron Hands and Azumarill in every raid, I think those are the older people who don't want to put in the effort of EV training more than one pokemon. The kids are the ones who use their level 40 starter in the 5 star raid and get OHKO'd 5 times in a row so you lose. |
| Topic | JK Rowling helps over 500 women/lawyers escape the Taliban |
| Proto_Spark 01/31/23 1:42:22 PM #6 | pauIie posted... I don't have mixed emotions. |
| Topic | Embracer Group has sold Tomb Raider to Amazon for $600M |
| Proto_Spark 01/31/23 12:35:06 PM #11 | How would you even make Tomb Raider into a Marvel-like franchise? There's like, one character in it. Even if you really stretch it you can only get to like, 4. And that isn't separating any characters interesting enough to carry a whole game or movie. |
| Topic | Last of Us episode 3 Topic |
| Proto_Spark 01/31/23 1:48:48 AM #171 | Rharyx211 posted... They only needed that action in the video game because it's a video game, and if you're not doing something the player would get bored. You need to think about encounters and levels and bosses when writing for a game. (You also need to make sure it's always on Joel and Ellie since they're the playable characters.) If we're talking about "filler," most of the combat segments in the game are "filler." Part of me also wants to say that this episode may have been trying to save some budget for some crazier stuff near the end of the season, but that's entirely me pulling stuff out of my backside. Rharyx211 posted... And since they're not forced to linger on Joel and Ellie 100% of the time, they're given the freedom to branch out and give lots of focus to the other characters. So they opted to write an engaging story instead. This one is something I'm not sure if I'm stuck on or not. Because of course an adaptation doesn't need to be direct 1:1, in fact I think it shouldn't be, as long as the actually important parts of the story are there. But the hyper-focus on Ellie and Joel's relationship in the game is one of the actually important parts of the story, at least in the game. Putting this much added emphasis onto the wider world of TLOU could legitimately hurt the story by taking away that focus. Its only the third episode, so I'm still optimistic for the rest of the season, but I will say its a bit of a worry right now for me. |
| Topic | The Last Of Us is receiving massive praise for gay romance. |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 11:56:26 PM #26 | MarcyWarcy posted... How did you miss the subtext, it was about as subtle as a sledgehammer. Like he all but says I LOVE A GUY WHO DIED while everyone stares at him like he has three heads for like 10 seconds If you aren't really expecting Bill to have any depth, and skip out on that one extra item if you You also have to miss Ellie's joke with the porn afterwards. It certainly isn't subtle, but if you're not actually expecting much from the game, much less the supporting characters of said game, I could see it going over the head of some. |
| Topic | Last of Us episode 3 Topic |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 11:34:46 PM #161 | Darkninja42 posted... Not sure how it would be considered filler, Well, that would be why you might consider it filler, because we didn't really go anywhere from that episode. While I did really enjoy the episode, I still don't know how I feel about the effort into expanding the wider world of TLOU. Part of what made the games such a good story was how hyper-focused it was on Joel and Ellie. But its still only episode 3 so I'll hold my judgement there. |
| Topic | Yo, playing through PLA, and it dawned on me: No Charizard! |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 6:11:25 PM #4 | The last game you couldn't obtain charizard in was Sun/Moon. Technically it was an event in SV, but it was available within the game and didn't require like trading in from another game. |
| Topic | Finished there Witcher books and they were kinda bad... Spoilers |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 4:54:46 PM #36 | I only literally just started the first one, but it seems... fine? seems kind of like generic fantasy, but I at least know who Geralt is, what he's trying to do, and what the current like, goal for him is. Maybe it'll get worse when I'm more than like 30 pages in, but so far I don't really see the problem. Though I don't quite see why it would be that popular yet. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 64 |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 3:59:03 PM #3 | Heartomaton posted... Not votin' for me? You better believe that's a paddlin'.votin' for me? that's a paddlin' |
| Topic | People keep saying comic book movies are dying fast. |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 11:51:04 AM #3 | [LFAQs-redacted-quote] Yeah comic book movies aren't going anywhere. They might be past their peak (though honestly who knows at this point) but even if they are there will always be a place for a good comic book movie. |
| Topic | Be honest: what's your daily source of news? |
| Proto_Spark 01/30/23 11:21:37 AM #24 | NPR has a daily news podcast I like tuning into. Its about 10-15 mins max and covers most of the important topics. And then the CBC has weekly podcast about news up here in Canada that I'll usually listen to sometime over the weekend. But other times when I don't feel like putting that much effort in, it'll be here or Reddit. |
| Topic | Which is a good smartwatch to get? |
| Proto_Spark 01/29/23 3:33:14 PM #2 | Do you have an iPhone? Then the Apple Watch is kind of far and above the best option. Do you have a Samsung? Then probably just go with the Samsung Galaxy watch. They're one of the better ones but lose some features when you leave Samsung. They're still a top contender for any android, but does suffer from a shorter battery life (if you aren't using it extensively, I can usually get 1.5-2 days out of mine) Note: The Apple Watch literally blocks a connection to an Android phone, while The Galaxy watch blocks a connection to an iPhone, because **** you. supermichael11 posted... The main thing I want is good battery life, so I don't need to recharge often. A smartwatch is something you'll likely need to charge every day (or max: every other day), especially if you want to track your sleeping and stuff so you can't just charge it overnight. |
| Topic | Which of the "Friends" friends has the best acting chops? |
| Proto_Spark 01/29/23 1:29:39 PM #8 | Matt Leblanc was pretty good in "Episodes" IIRC, but that's pretty much the only one I have any real memories of post-Friends. Maybe Schwimmer solely for Band of Brothers. But really none of them have done much to really show off their acting chops since Friends ended so idk. |
| Topic | How many characters can you name in this Harry Potter quiz? |
| Proto_Spark 01/29/23 2:11:43 AM #3 | I got like 10 in, before I realized I don't remember like, most of the main supporting characters names, much less the more obscure ones. |
| Topic | There are new cheat codes for pokemon ruby version |
| Proto_Spark 01/27/23 6:42:30 PM #2 | lol I went and looked them up. They talk about the "secret" bonuses certain abilities have outside of a direct battle. Honestly I don't really know where else those might go. Though its probably a nice thing to know if you for some reason happen to be a youngin and playing the game for the first time. |
| Topic | I'm a humble trans lady, Ask Me Stuff |
| Proto_Spark 01/26/23 6:46:43 PM #30 | When did you evolve from an Elated Ivysaur? |
| Topic | Who is winning the Royal Rumble 2023? |
| Proto_Spark 01/26/23 6:00:50 PM #12 | Medussa posted... Anyone butI'm a big fan of this ending. Follow it up with a I could also see Cody Rhodes winning. Given the goodwill Cody had, the crazy HiaC match after his injury, and a big rumble return would probably be enough to overwrite the hype for anyone else, including Sami. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 60 |
| Proto_Spark 01/26/23 3:50:35 PM #4 | Brandene actually had a really fun recent season 33(?) episode focused on her that actually was fairly enjoyable. But so did Duffman. Duffman's jokes are just way better than Brandene's "further emphasize the joke being made with Cletus" schtick. |
| Topic | I didn't realize Crash 4 was released on Steam |
| Proto_Spark 01/26/23 3:48:40 PM #8 | It's a game that feels very much like the people who were making it were die-hard Crash fans. Though that's also kind of its biggest flaw. The levels are typically like 3-4x the length of the PS-era levels, there's a billion collectibles and way to many that fall into the "well how the **** was I supposed to know that?" tier of annoying, and significantly harder to make it through without dying (which is mandatory for a whole extra selection of extra collectibles) That said, the gimmicks are fun, its clear that its like a love letter to Crash, and there's definitely plenty to like in it. |
| Topic | Old simpsons jokes you remember randomly |
| Proto_Spark 01/26/23 3:44:31 PM #21 | "Well, it was fun while it lasted. Let's go home" "We are home" "That was fast" Also a more underrated one: "Did you miss us" "Yeah cuz we missed you. That's why we built a door!" |
| Topic | This post is basically the season finale of Reddit |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 11:13:31 PM #8 | For anyone who doesn't get it, it is/was a recurring joke on Reddit (for a LONG time) for someone (usually the user r/shittymorph) to tell a seemingly unrelated or tangential story to whatever the topic was, only to end with a completely unrelated "in 1998 when the undertaker threw mankind off hell in a cell and plummeted sixteen feet through an announcers table". The OP is a post to that specific event, and the poster most known for this meme making a joke about it. Reddit has a fair amount of stupid in-jokes that would be stupid to anyone who doesn't frequent the website. |
| Topic | Which shows jumped the shark pretty hard? |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 11:09:33 PM #32 | IronChef_Kirby posted...
I honestly don't even think you could say Arrow Jumped the Shark. Because Arrow started good, got really bad, then got good again, and then got real bad again. Same with like, The Walking Dead and The Simpsons. gunplagirl posted... It was more of a "even the most sacred characters can be changed at any time" thing which is why it's such a bad episode. Yeah, on its own Principal and the Pauper isn't even that bad. Its entirely the "even main characters can drastically change at any time" that brings the episode down so much. |
| Topic | You've just been transported back to the early 90s, but as your current age. |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 10:22:17 PM #17 | I'm totally ****ed. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 59 |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 10:06:46 PM #13 | Blue Haired lawyer has some classic moments, and some great moments in the recent era. But he doesn't have a chance here. Smiffwilm posted... And eventually the poll was won by.... oh, lets say.... Moe. |
| Topic | Lol f***** Musk |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 7:00:22 PM #22 | I mean, I'm almost more surprised it took this long. It's not like Musk has very obviously been ruining everything and all-but begging for scammers and hackers to sweep in like hyenas. |
| Topic | literally a new How I Met Your Father episode and no topic about it |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 6:53:01 PM #8 | HylianFox posted... If NPH isn't the father then what's the point Honestly, would not be super against it if like, 1/2 way through the show it turns out Hilary Duff is actually the random girl Barney knocks up in the finale of HIMYM, and because he's already had all his character development, he can just be like, legitimately a good dude popping into and out of the series from then on as him and Duff like, legitimately fall in love or whatever. |
| Topic | literally a new How I Met Your Father episode and no topic about it |
| Proto_Spark 01/25/23 6:10:13 PM #4 | wait did this show finally start? I remember being really into HIMYM as it was airing, though since it ended I have had pretty much zero interest in even rewatching the series, much less watching a spin off almost a decade after the OG show ended. All i remember was hearing it being in the works for like, years. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 57 |
| Proto_Spark 01/23/23 5:31:36 PM #18 | TMOG posted... He was, albeit rarely. They actually brought him back in recent seasons for a couple episodes and even made a sight gag about how he seemed to disappear entirely, with him stepping out of a very dark corner after being mentioned. Yeah he pops up every now and then, but he pretty much sets up the main story and goes away. I think he was the one to suggest Homer put on the "Safety Salamander" costume in one episode. I want to say he was in the lego episode? |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 57 |
| Proto_Spark 01/23/23 4:39:52 PM #6 | Quite possibly the easiest choice the whole tournament so far. |
| Topic | "Crackers are a family food. ...Happy family." |
| Proto_Spark 01/22/23 4:53:34 PM #3 | I don't recall saying good luck |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 54 |
| Proto_Spark 01/21/23 12:25:22 PM #13 | Crazy Cat Lady has a couple really fun moments, but overall her bits aren't that great. Disco Stu isn't great either, but the fact that he's used so much gives him more moments to really stand out. Though I'm not sure if introducing Doo-Wop Steve and Public Domain Debbie made Stu better or worse. But neither him or the crazy cat lady really should've had even semi-spotlight episodes like they did. Guess I have to vote for Disco Stu |
| Topic | Liberals: "Cut the military budget!" Also: "Help Ukraine!" |
| Proto_Spark 01/18/23 11:06:24 PM #19 | COVxy posted... Name checks out. |
| Topic | Best Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 52 |
| Proto_Spark 01/18/23 3:12:27 PM #8 | I like that after the one episode where Gabbo had any relevance he kind of just stuck around in the background. Made him feel like a real character and not just a prop for another Krusty hits rock bottom episode. But I mean, come on, Comic Book Guy. |
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