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X and Y are my favorite games in the Pokmon series.

The full 3D brought the world and the Pokemon to life in ways that previous entries could not. Amie allowed me to bond more with the little critters, viewing them more as living creatures than just tools. Seeing our bonds carry into battle added to the depth. I also appreciated the Amie mini-games as a change of pace. Customizing my trainer was a fun way to mix things up from time to time. Heck, being able to tip NPCs for nothing in return even helped make the world feel a little more alive.

The beginning was paced better than most games since Shauna would heal your Pokemon in the first forest, nullifying the need for constant backtracking to a Pokemon Center before you have a good team built up. The music had excellent variety to it. EV training was no longer a chore thanks to the fun mini-games surrounding it. Riding Pokemon provided interesting changes of pace. Horde battles could be surprisingly intense.

Some people found the games too easy, but I appreciated how I never needed to level grind during the story: that sometimes bogged down the concluding hours of past games for me. Instead, I could simply enjoy exploring the world with my Pokemon.

I was disappointed with the main character's friends and rivals, but I thought the story was adequate (though not in the same tier as BW). I did enjoy the post-ending content with Emma.

I know XY's not a popular choice, but that's my honest opinion.
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Yep. I tried it before, and it worked like a charm.
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Sometimes, you'll hear video game reviewers or just ordinary gamers talk about how a certain game has a "steep learning curve." Is this fine by you, or does it deter you from buying a game?

Personally, if I hear that a lot about a game, it really puts a line in the sand for me. Am I super confident that I'll enjoy the game enough to play it for hours and hours and hours to learn its nuances, or is it possible that I'll end up quitting because the game isn't that fun for me? I won't accept a good game with a steep learning curve. It needs to at least be a great game.

What do you think?
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The Emperor's New Groove was freakin' hilarious.
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In no particular order:
F-Zero GX (fun, intense racing challenge)
Skies of Arcadia: Legends (perhaps my favorite JRPG ever: great characters, and I like how the combat system encourages you to use special attacks often)
Sonic Heroes (I still think this game is tons of fun and unique. I would put Sonic Adventure 2: Battle above it, but I have SA2 on the Dreamcast.)
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Chewster posted...

Some really dumb logic in this topic.

"It's just throwing money away!" The tickets are like $2... I think most people can afford $2 once in a while. It's not something you're meant to play every drawing. Most people probably throw away more money on a weekly basis on coffee, fast food, cigarettes, alcohol, etc.; I bet they could fit $2 every few months into their budget.

You get nothing from a lottery ticket, realistically speaking. There are plenty of nifty little things you could save up for by not spending $2 every so often on them.

"It's only worth it if it's a high jackpot!" Uh, what difference does it make if you only win $100 million instead of $700 million? It's a several thousand percent return either way if you win. Plus the high jackpots that get a lot of publicity end up with more players, which means a higher possibility that it ends up splitting winners anyway.

I'll agree with you here, though.
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F-Zero would give more competitive players an alternative to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's silly type of racing. I think an online entry is necessary.
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I found Lilo and Stitch to be much more exciting and entertaining than the spaghetti dogs.
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When I'm in public transport, I play Fire Emblem Warriors. Simply slashing masses of enemies is a fun way to spend a trip.
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I use plastic bags in trash cans, for bagging up smelly stuff like cat litter, etc. I'm glad they're not banned.
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Yeah, I still have nightmares about missing homework assignments and such. I've been out of college for about seven years. I always have to assure myself when I wake up that I'm not subject to grades anymore. That's in the past.
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With Independence Day coming up for America, I thought it would be an opportune time to ask this question.

On one hand, I appreciate the many freedoms that Americans have that other countries don't. Really, I'd never want to live anywhere else. On the other hand, I'm ashamed of some of the decisions America has made, in the past and in the present, especially when it comes to warfare. So, really, I'm not sure.

What do you think?
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Yeah, it's kind of sad to see another business fall and lots of people lose their jobs. Plus, I have fond memories of playing Sonic Adventure a lot at their in-store displays.
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Yes, when I was younger, my parents and I bought a cat from the pet store. However, our remaining cats have all been strays we've taken in.
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My house is over 30 years old. I think two families lived in it before mine moved in.
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Fries are among the tastiest of foods humankind has ever invented.
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I haven't seen Treasure Planet, so Alice gets my vote, not that I loved the movie. :/
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I loved Tarzan. I haven't seen Zootopia, so I can't comment on it.
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What are some of your favorite father-child relationships in video games?

For me, when I was young, Fox McCloud following in the footsteps of his father was touching. The ending of Star Fox 64 practically sent chills down my spine.

I also found it interesting in Super Mario Sunshine how Bowser raised his son into thinking that Mario was the kidnapper.

Finally, in Disgaea 3, I like how Mao's strained relationship with his father started on a funny note (him being angry over his dad deleting his video game data) but evolved into something more serious... one of the few serious notes in the game.
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I love platformers, so B-K was the obvious choice for me.
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Zeus posted...

Tails 64 posted...

I enjoyed playing Melee with my friends, but I hated the game after I forced myself to get every single last trophy in it. That was tough. :(

Can't remember how you got trophies besides beating the game with characters. Were they just random rewards from objects?

No, many had special requirements. For instance, the Diskun trophy required you to get every single point bonus/punishment you could get in the points total at the end of a match or level, some of which were complicated to pull off.
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I enjoyed playing Melee with my friends, but I hated the game after I forced myself to get every single last trophy in it. That was tough. :(
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MICHALECOLE posted...

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LinkPizza posted...

Sex toys. I could probably explain that better than everything Ive ever looked up. Haha.

Eeeeeeyup

Case in point -- mlp quote.

Eeeeeeyup is a mlp quote?

Commonly said by a character named Big Macintosh.

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Zeus posted...

I don't believe in ideological litmus tests for friends. Plus the word "racist" has been tossed around so carelessly these days as to lose all meaning while, ironically enough, not being applied to *actual* examples of racism such the pro-segregation anti-cultural appropriation movement which has the same "keep them separate, keep them pure" attitude that's scarily reminiscent of the KKK.

Plus if it's a matter of just "finding out," it means that they aren't overtly racist which suggests that it's probably just a liberal whose problematic views regarding race drive their leftward-leaning tendencies (ie, viewing minorities as being inherently inferior to whites). Anything else I imagine I'd know long beforehand.

Well said. I wouldn't be eager to discuss racial issues with them, but we could still bond over other things.
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My local-based Internet company advertises no caps. I feel bad for people stuck with companies like Comcast, especially with the FCC ready to make everything worse.
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Super Mario 64 is my favorite game of all time. Even after the wow factor wore off, I played through the game numerous times for many years because jumping around those levels as good ol Mario was just plain fun. I doubt any game will ever leave me in awe and stick with me like Super Mario 64 did.
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The question's pretty self-explanatory. In games that involve acts of violence, does blood make it more enjoyable for you?

Personally, I don't like realistic depictions of violence. It can make me feel guilty for what I'm doing or just plain squeamish, so I avoid bloody games. I'm not saying that playing a game with blood will turn you into a murderer (that's silly); I just don't enjoy it.

How does the depiction of violence in video games affect your enjoyment of them?
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No, the dress isn't slutty. Every prom season demands about a thousand topics like this on the Internet...
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I use shampoo in my hair every evening, and that's it.
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I still have the Duck Hunt combo, safe and sound.
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We all have little things that annoy us, but what little things irritate you here on GameFAQs?

A few have come to mind lately:
Topic titles that start with "PSA," only to express an opinion.
Topic titles that start with, "Can we all agree that..." (The answer is always no. ALWAYS.)
Quoting posts that have massive pictures in them.

What about you?
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It depends on the type of anime. Ones that clearly take place in Japan feel more natural with subs, whereas those in fantasy settings (such as Pokemon) work fine with dubs.
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I played the heck out of Mario Tennis, and I've revisited it many, many times throughout the years. No hesitation.
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Brock, mainly due to his portrayal in the first season of the anime. Lt. Surge made for an exciting battle for Ash, though.
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You could just turn the items off...
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I really enjoyed the first three seasons, so I'd go with the purchase if you plan on rewatching 'em.
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Krazy_Kirby posted...

haven't seen any of them

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I'm going with the bear necessities.
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I have to shave every day if I don't want my entire face to be itchy. I am sorry that I do not meet your expectations as a human being.
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Super Mario RPG is the only one on the list I've played, so it was an easy choice for me. I wasn't really into RPGs at that age.
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Paper Mario. I still think the original is the best in the series, with Color Splash in second place.
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It's 25 to 25 at the moment I'm typing this. It's coming down to the wire.

I picked Scar, but that might be in part because I enjoyed the Lion King much more in general.
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I've met friends at Starbucks a number of times and never ordered anything, but they never stopped me from using the restroom. I don't think it's a big deal.
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Hades was funnier, but Jafar was more intimidating.
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Disorder | Rating

ParanoidPersonality | Low
SchizoidPersonality | Moderate
SchizotypalPersonality | Low
AntisocialPersonality | Moderate
BorderlinePersonality | Low
HistrionicPersonality | Low
NarcissisticPersonality | Low
AvoidantPersonality | Moderate
DependentPersonality | Low
Obsessive-CompulsivePersonality | Low

I disagree with being Antisocial. I've never hurt a fly. The rest of the results are fair enough.
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Be sure to make at least some time for socializing. If you never interact with others, it will be difficult to suddenly become social later on.
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