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Topic | The Frank Zappa Appreciation Topic! Part 10.2 |
-Abomstar 01/04/19 2:00:53 AM #13 | Currently waiting on a copy of Charles Ulrich's The Big Note, said to be the definitive Zappa reference guide. --- Congrats to Advokaiser for winning the the 2018 CBX Guru Contest. An actor still has roles; a baker still has rolls. |
Topic | The Frank Zappa Appreciation Topic! Part 10.2 |
-Abomstar 12/20/18 10:15:51 PM #3 | Yo, Lasa. Noticed you had mentioned Civilization Phaze III (iirc) recently and am stoked to see this topic. Ive been a Zappa fan longer than Ive been playing video games, even, ever since my dad introduced me to songs like, Hungry Freaks, Daddy, Elvis Has Just Left the Building, and Lets Make the Water Turn Black. In my teens when I began listening to music more intentionally, one of the first albums I chose to focus on, somewhat spontaneously, was The Best Band You Never Heard in Your Life, and have been inching toward discog completism ever since. Among my enduring favorites are Absolutely Free, The Man from Utopia (big fan of The Dangerous Kitchen and anything written in that style), and Jazz from Hell (all the Synclavier output is priceless). What I admire most about listening to Zappa today is that it puts into perspective how much of recorded music is so reliant on putting its cathartic or emotionally-resonant aspects at the forefront, and how that can be limiting. A lot of other experimental rock, while often full of exotic sounds and hysterical intensity, is usually more deliberate in choreographing its dramatic intent than most of what Zappa was doing; broad sonic palettes, unusual juxtaposition of elements, often extraordinarily difficult to parse conceptually. For that reason, Zappa ends up not being music I want to put on at a moment's notice a lot of the time these days, but as a dabbling musician I definitely try to remember those lessons of sonic and creative depth of field. Going to read your song writeups soon and hopefully will learn a lot. --- Congrats to Advokaiser for winning the the 2018 CBX Guru Contest. An actor still has roles; a baker still has rolls. |
Topic | What's the worst purchase you've ever made? |
-Abomstar 11/27/18 8:51:04 PM #34 | A launch edition Roli Lightpad Block. Just an extremely limited, unresponsive, and uncomfortable MIDI touch controller I was never able to find a use for. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Sign up for Kyogre and Groudon codes |
-Abomstar 11/27/18 4:49:47 PM #74 | Punnyz posted... It appears even I never got my own code Feel free to use any of the 4 you sent me. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Smash Bros. Ultimate Track List Leaked |
-Abomstar 11/24/18 11:06:32 AM #41 | Mischief from PacMan 2: The New Adventures was the one song I wanted; doesnt look (look!) like its in. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Happy 21st anniversary to Mortal Kombat Annihilation |
-Abomstar 11/21/18 10:22:54 PM #2 | youtu.be/n7QtD-jvjsc It's way more fun than most bad movies. In 7th grade one of my classmates put that it was his favorite film for an assignment and I was like respect. At that age I was just so happy to see the sheer amount of dumb obscure MK characters on the silver screen regardless of quality. To this day, the mention of Kabal and Stryker makes me laugh. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | What is your all-time favorite Super Nintendo game? (based on front page) |
-Abomstar 11/21/18 2:48:28 AM #16 | Of those choices it's easily, easily Super Mario World. Overall, it might actually be Live A Live. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Anyone had a wisdom tooth removed before? |
-Abomstar 11/20/18 9:30:28 PM #14 | Since getting my 2 lower wisdom teeth out, I can no longer do a convincing Donald Duck voice. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | My semi-realistic attempt at a roster for Disney Smash Bros. |
-Abomstar 11/20/18 3:54:56 PM #16 | Leopold Stokowski --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Post in this topic to have posted in this topic |
-Abomstar 11/20/18 3:47:49 PM #17 | In this topic --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | I just got an email from Nintendo about Super Mario Odyssey |
-Abomstar 11/20/18 1:07:21 PM #7 | Enjoying Super Mario Odyssey? The fun's just begun. ...Dec 1, 2017 --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Sign up for Kyogre and Groudon codes |
-Abomstar 11/17/18 2:16:26 AM #32 | Oh hey. I could use up to 4, please. Anything's fine though --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | ~Character Battle X Spread Betting~ Division Finals: Zelda (-28), Auron (-18) |
-Abomstar 11/17/18 1:29:14 AM #3 | MAX parlay {Aeris, Geralt} --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Best of the GBA/DS Castlevania Games? |
-Abomstar 11/17/18 1:24:09 AM #15 | Circle > Dawn > Portrait > Harmony For some reason the simplicity and staidness of CotM appeals to me. HoD is a game I wish I liked more. I respect its stylistic weirdness but it's not as much fun to play. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | A Request to Stop the Bullying |
-Abomstar 11/17/18 12:31:54 AM #46 | I was disappointed that in response to a benign remark that wasn't meant to convey anything beyond mutual dislike of a movie trailer, you thought it appropriate to follow up with 2 abhorrent, thoroughly unnecessary terms. In general, I had been warming up to your hyperactive posting style as of late and certainly don't want anyone to bully you. However, that is a likely outcome if you are willing to use hateful language for shock value and lack the restraint not to do (seemingly) out of character things that make people reluctant to harbor any goodwill toward you. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Detective Pikachu movie trailer |
-Abomstar 11/16/18 11:52:46 PM #110 | As it turns out, I don't agree with SuperNiceDog! --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Survivor: David vs. Goliath Discussion Topic 2: Gerrymandering? In MY Survivor? |
-Abomstar 11/16/18 11:21:05 AM #336 | Good episode. Carl, Davie, and Nick are who I'm rooting for. It would be neat if that alliance sticks together, but I'll be surprised if it's still a thing two episodes from now. I doubt Christian considers any of them among his closest allies despite the idol play. There has probably never been a pettier reason for me to (nearly) sour on an otherwise likable contestant than when Nick named his alliance with Mike "The Rockstars" because of the School of Rock connection. Like, Mike is a writer and it doesn't occur to you how awkwardly trite that name is? Fortunately Nick has only continued to prove that he's a decent and humble person. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | If there was a Best Peripheral Ever contest |
-Abomstar 11/15/18 11:22:57 PM #1 | what would you make of this 4pack: Rez Trance Vibrator uDraw Tablet NES Zapper Xbox Adaptive Controller ? Is Game Boy Camera Noble Nine material? And other such musings --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Killer7 now available on Steam |
-Abomstar 11/15/18 3:09:36 PM #2 | Replayed on Gamecube over the summer. It's still a top 5 game of all time. Not going to buy it again on Steam but I would on Switch. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | ~Character Battle X Spread Betting~ [Round 4] Ganondorf (-3), Pikachu (-10) |
-Abomstar 11/15/18 10:24:40 AM #14 | MAX parlay on Vivi/Pikachu --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Any way we can restart the contest? |
-Abomstar 11/15/18 10:22:56 AM #6 | I'm planning on, if there is a next contest, choosing only the correct outcomes then. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Detective Pikachu movie trailer |
-Abomstar 11/14/18 10:29:31 AM #96 | I agree with SuperNiceDog. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | ~Character Battle X Spread Betting~ Round 3 Divisions 7+8 |
-Abomstar 11/14/18 12:31:27 AM #4 | Max parlay on {Tails, X, Sephiroth, KOS-MOS} --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Return of the Obra Dinn discussion topic |
-Abomstar 11/13/18 11:51:39 PM #7 | Loved every moment; could not stop thinking about the game until I finished it. Maintains a uniquely eerie sense of isolation, while the frequent feelings of accomplishment from piecing together the mystery provide breaks in the tension. The characters and situations are smartly inventive without being trendy or gimmicky. Just a lot of wellconsidered design choices that made an unforgettable impression. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | What words do you say when you order food at a restaurant? |
-Abomstar 11/12/18 5:00:00 PM #10 | 'Lemme getta' usually makes an appearance. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | ~Character Battle X Spread Betting~ Round 2 Division 7 |
-Abomstar 11/09/18 1:35:17 AM #12 | MAX on {4match parlay: Luigi, Chief, Mewtwo, X} --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Abom ranks 2D sidescroller music (Take 2) |
-Abomstar 11/09/18 1:33:08 AM #17 | I might not get around to any of these until like 2019 btw; too busy trying to catch up on 2018 games now. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Abom ranks 2D sidescroller music (Take 2) |
-Abomstar 11/09/18 1:30:38 AM #16 | I'd rather not do MapleStory at the moment because there are too many tracks and the info about them is pretty disorganized. I might come back to it eventually. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | So what was your first starter Pokemon ever and why? |
-Abomstar 11/07/18 11:09:46 AM #3 | Charmander because I was into lizards and, to a much lesser extent, fire. Didn't even know about evolutions at the time. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Giant Bomb All Purpose Game of the Year Preparation Topic |
-Abomstar 11/07/18 11:06:45 AM #71 | Shadow Dino posted... What else would win it though? Chuchel --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | If It Were Up to Board 8: 2B/Ness, Terra/Bowser, Phoenix/Ike, Estelle/Kirby |
-Abomstar 11/07/18 9:10:42 AM #47 | Ness Bowser Phoenix Kirby --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Where are some highly trafficked Kingdom Hearts sites/forums where we can rally? |
-Abomstar 11/06/18 4:06:36 PM #6 | Fans of Ben Pack's Kingdom Heartache --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Where are some highly trafficked Kingdom Hearts sites/forums where we can rally? |
-Abomstar 11/06/18 4:05:06 PM #5 | Disney fans Sony fans --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Abom ranks 2D sidescroller music (Take 2) |
-Abomstar 11/04/18 2:22:37 AM #1 | Completed rankings and final scores for all but the most imposing, behemoth soundtracks (Yoshis Woolly World and LittleBigPlanet). Will listen soon but I want to take my time so that the rankings are somewhat authentic. It truly does become exponentially more arduous as the track counts increase. Final scores are impressionistic. Theres no formula, so no one should read too deeply into them. Highest overall score: Gimmick! (NES) Stier tracks: The Smurfs Nightmare, Ending youtu.be/DJJg-niIxI4 Socket, Time Trial youtu.be/YP1DxAgRUew Gimmick!, Slow Illusion youtu.be/6qgoGV1TB6k Gimmick!, Lion Heart youtu.be/jLg_wbFvPOU Super Mario Bros. 3, Overworld 2 youtu.be/2sH-l2xN3gU MMX5 continues to grow on me; thats what I chose to listen to while doing this update. May have to boost a few of those scores later on. Spreadsheet link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11iJ-2-VgEujoQtpwO4fTWeDeMHobJr_rYbPgFneSzSk/ For the next wave of nominations, I am looking for: Five 2D sidescroller games originally released between 19952004 Five 2D sidescroller games originally released between 19831994 Each user may nominate up to 1 game from the first category AND 1 game from the second category. However, all the nominations should come from users who did not nominate anything in the original topic. Thanks to everyone who contributed so far, theres been excellent variety and its all been worthwhile. --- Q: What's the difference between an actor and a baker? A: An actor has roles, a baker has rolls. |
Topic | Abom ranks 2D sidescroller music |
-Abomstar 10/31/18 1:15:32 AM #19 | Nice, gotta have some Alberto Jose Gonzlez in there. Shout out to The Legacy Music Hour podcast for introducing me to his music. Bump for one last game (1983-1998) to close out nominations. |
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