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[Rie Sonomura]

It's also on the Wii U, if anyone here happens to be one of the five people aside from me who still owns one.

I still play Wii games, GC ISOs via Nintendont, and Wii U games like TP HD and Xenoblade X from time to time on it

X port when

 

[CrusherMania1592]

I'm aware that this topic is going to be quite sensitive so I'll leave this in the spoiler tags just to avoid anything and I want to apologize before causing a possible blow up but um...

Spoiler

I understand the gun talks and discussion can get heated at times. But I am considering getting a carry on just for protection at this point. Finding our my sister and niece could've been robbed yesterday hit me hard and made me realized that we got protect ourselves from all the ****ery out there these days. Anyone else been considering this with all the shootings going on?

 

[staindgrey]

Sneak Vaati in as the Capcom rep

checkmate sakurai ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Or, just to troll us:

Ages/Seasons Link.

 

[Hat N' Clogs]

Ok, it has happened

I finally saw Inside Out.

And I watched Inside Out and Toy Story 4 back to back.

Let's review these films. Spoilers ahead.

Spoiler: Inside Out

Ho-ly cow. I LOVE this movie. I heard in the past that it was really good, but this film is VERY well-done. The characters are interesting and developed very nicely, there's great growth of the main lead in Joy, the fun twist of how the emotions worked within Riley's brain, the main message of how "it's ok and HEALTHY to use your emotions in a balanced way; don't bury sadness and distress down within...and that's a message that hit home very well for me since I tend to hold my emotions back. Overall, I don't really have many nit-picks with this film and I was entertained the entire time. It has solidified as one of my favorite animated movies of all time. It's a film for all ages; applies to everyone and gets very deep.

Rating: S tier

Spoiler: Toy Story 4

Ok, so... it's not as bad as I expected. Actually, "bad" isn't even the proper term. I still think the 4th film is pretty decent, but to be frank... the third film was an amazing send-off for the characters, and it probably should've stayed that way.

While Woody's identity has been based in being loved by a kid and being the "favorite toy" of said kid, in this film he has to deal with an existential crisis...what is his purpose now that Bonnie sees him as a background figure, instead of the "favorite"? We see how his philosophy changes over the film and he comes to accept that his life is going in a new direction, while we also see how while Bo Peep is still someone that lives the "free toy" life, she comes to understand the struggle that Woody has had throughout his journey. I personally LOVE the Woody and Bo storyline, and it works well with closing Woody's story and character development. He's matured, grown, and moved on... and it felt heart-warming to see Woody and Buzz have one last send off with the other. I also think the humor was very well done, and I laughed a few times throughout the film. It was heart-warming and charming, just like usual for Pixar.

But while I still liked the main storyline of the film... the many B plots throughout felt... off. Buzz got flanderized to heck and while he's never been brilliant, he's never been a total idiot either. When he finally became intelligent in TS3, it seems like all that intelligence just went out the window in this film. He's a TOTAL buffoon in this film, and it's sad to see that while the main protagonist of the franchise has certainly progressed... the deuteragonist has fallen back. Not only that, but because there were so many stories going on at once... the movie (especially the first half) can feel jumbled at times. You have Woody's arc and his journey with Bo Peep (which I loved), the rescue mission that Buzz and Jessie lead (which I'm mixed on at best due to Buzz's flanderization and how not many characters get the spotlight), the Gabby storyline (which is a decent storyline but it concluded a bit quickly; in a rushed fashion), and Forky's arc (which I think is totally fine; it's sad that there's too much going on already). That's a total of four story arcs going on at once, and really... movies should only have two storylines going on at once, an A plot and a B plot, unless you have all the time in the world. Instead, TS4 has an A, B, C, and D plot going all at once. There are times where the four plots also aim to get equal screen time, and really... A plot should've gotten a little more air time, in my opinion.

Overall, I think the main character Woody in the film is developed very nicely and continues to grow. The return of Bo Peep was great. The animation is great as usual, and there are plenty of heart-felt moments that are delivered with charming dialogue, just like usual. And, I even like the story ideas that are in place. But... the story *execution* is where I'm not really a fan of the movie. TS4 still gets many things right, and it still enjoyable. But man... the story structure feels off. I'm still giving it a positive score though.

Rating: B tier

 

[Cosmic77]

Small political stuff in the spoiler

Spoiler

Ok, I don't mean to turn this into a massive gun debate, but...

I think America has a bit of a gun problem. Yet another shooting happened, at yet another Walmart

Edit: Not a mass shooting, but two guys had a shootout in the middle of an argument.

I'm done debating gun control. Clearly both sides want to address the issue and make citizens feel safe and secure, but these debates usually turn into heated arguments, and nothing ever gets resolved that way.

I'm aware that this topic is going to be quite sensitive so I'll leave this in the spoiler tags just to avoid anything and I want to apologize before causing a possible blow up but um...

Spoiler

I understand the gun talks and discussion can get heated at times. But I am considering getting a carry on just for protection at this point. Finding our my sister and niece could've been robbed yesterday hit me hard and made me realized that we got protect ourselves from all the ****ery out there these days. Anyone else been considering this with all the shootings going on?

And there's nothing wrong with that. Do what you have to do to protect yourself, just as long as you don't abuse the power you've been given.

 

[GhostM]

i could not make the ****post more obvious of a ****post


dude why you gotta bring politics in here again

i just wanna talk about smash

I was about to post something and then I saw this. I guess I’ll retract what I was about to say. Let’s talk about smash bros.

 

[Noipoi]

BANJO GOOD

Indeed he is

 

[MSmariosonic]

Spoiler

As a native of western Europe I just can't grasp the idea of America's love for guns and how the government doesn't act to improve gun laws.

I love the States but man the lack of a proper gun law is a huge con.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I love Linhardt crit quote "I may as well win". Its the way he said it that makes it great

 

[TheMightyP]

I'm done debating gun control. Clearly both sides want to address the issue and make citizens feel safe and secure, but these debates usually turn into heated arguments, and nothing ever gets resolved that way.



And there's nothing wrong with that. Do what you have to do to protect yourself, just as long as you don't abuse the power you've been given.

Honestly, I'm sick of it too, I actually don't like discussing it unless it really needs to be brought up.

Anyway, let's go back to making fun of Reddit.

 

[GhostM]

If any Banjo fans who likes memes of his, and even the ones of him in smash, here you go:

 

[Cosmic77]

Ok, it has happened

I finally saw Inside Out.

And I watched Inside Out and Toy Story 4 back to back.

Let's review these films. Spoilers ahead.

Spoiler: Inside Out

Ho-ly cow. I LOVE this movie. I heard in the past that it was really good, but this film is VERY well-done. The characters are interesting and developed very nicely, there's great growth of the main lead in Joy, the fun twist of how the emotions worked within Riley's brain, the main message of how "it's ok and HEALTHY to use your emotions in a balanced way; don't bury sadness and distress down within...and that's a message that hit home very well for me since I tend to hold my emotions back. Overall, I don't really have many nit-picks with this film and I was entertained the entire time. It has solidified as one of my favorite animated movies of all time. It's a film for all ages; applies to everyone and gets very deep.

Rating: S tier

Spoiler: Toy Story 4

Ok, so... it's not as bad as I expected. Actually, "bad" isn't even the proper term. I still think the 4th film is pretty decent, but to be frank... the third film was an amazing send-off for the characters, and it probably should've stayed that way.

While Woody's identity has been based in being loved by a kid and being the "favorite toy" of said kid, in this film he has to deal with an existential crisis...what is his purpose now that Bonnie sees him as a background figure, instead of the "favorite"? We see how his philosophy changes over the film and he comes to accept that his life is going in a new direction, while we also see how while Bo Peep is still someone that lives the "free toy" life, she comes to understand the struggle that Woody has had throughout his journey. I personally LOVE the Woody and Bo storyline, and it works well with closing Woody's story and character development. He's matured, grown, and moved on... and it felt heart-warming to see Woody and Buzz have one last send off with the other. I also think the humor was very well done, and I laughed a few times throughout the film. It was heart-warming and charming, just like usual for Pixar.

But while I still liked the main storyline of the film... the many B plots throughout felt... off. Buzz got flanderized to heck and while he's never been brilliant, he's never been a total idiot either. When he finally became intelligent in TS3, it seems like all that intelligence just went out the window in this film. He's a TOTAL buffoon in this film, and it's sad to see that while the main protagonist of the franchise has certainly progressed... the deuteragonist has fallen back. Not only that, but because there were so many stories going on at once... the movie (especially the first half) can feel jumbled at times. You have Woody's arc and his journey with Bo Peep (which I loved), the rescue mission that Buzz and Jessie lead (which I'm mixed on at best due to Buzz's flanderization and how not many characters get the spotlight), the Gabby storyline (which is a decent storyline but it concluded a bit quickly; in a rushed fashion), and Forky's arc (which I think is totally fine; it's sad that there's too much going on already). That's a total of four story arcs going on at once, and really... movies should only have two storylines going on at once, an A plot and a B plot, unless you have all the time in the world. Instead, TS4 has an A, B, C, and D plot going all at once. There are times where the four plots also aim to get equal screen time, and really... A plot should've gotten a little more air time, in my opinion.

Overall, I think the main character Woody in the film is developed very nicely and continues to grow. The return of Bo Peep was great. The animation is great as usual, and there are plenty of heart-felt moments that are delivered with charming dialogue, just like usual. And, I even like the story ideas that are in place. But... the story *execution* is where I'm not really a fan of the movie. TS4 still gets many things right, and it still enjoyable. But man... the story structure feels off. I'm still giving it a positive score though.

Rating: B tier

I think another issue Toy Story 4 had was the side characters. The old cast just sits in the RV and has three to four lines at best for the entire movie. Then there's the new side characters (McDimples, Ducky and Bunny, Kaboom, etc). You keep waiting to find out what purpose these guys serve, but you never really get your answer. They have one, maybe two short scenes dedicated to them and they either play comedic relief in the background or just exist for the rest of the movie.

Basically, anyone who isn't Woody, Bo, Forky, Gabby Gabby, and to a lesser extent Buzz gets hardly any meaningful screentime.

 

[MainJPW]

Small political stuff in the spoiler

Spoiler

Ok, I don't mean to turn this into a massive gun debate, but...

I think America has a bit of a gun problem. Yet another shooting happened, at yet another Walmart

Edit: Not a mass shooting, but two guys had a shootout in the middle of an argument.

Spoiler

I just heard, it's in Baton Rouge and I have family there. Gettin' real sick of this ****.

 

[Hat N' Clogs]

I think another issue Toy Story 4 had was the side characters. The old cast just sits in the RV and has three to four lines at best for the entire movie. Then there's the new side characters (McDimples, Ducky and Bunny, Kaboom, etc). You keep waiting to find out what purpose these guys serve, but you never really get your answer. They have one, maybe two short scenes dedicated to them and they either play comedic relief in the background or just exist for the rest of the movie.

Basically, anyone who isn't Woody, Bo, Forky, Gabby Gabby, and to a lesser extent Buzz gets hardly any meaningful screentime.

Pretty much.

They tried to fit in too much story at times and whenever they show the RV D plot... you can tell it's not working.

If they cut out a couple characters then I think they would've been fine there. Like, only have Buzz, Jessie, and possibly 1 or 2 others of the main cast. Something like that, perhaps.

 

[CosmicQuark]

Uh...
BANJO GOOD
HERO AND JOKER OP

Indeed he is

I don't care if Banjo is low-tier or mid-tier. He's a good, honest, and fair bear.

Kazooie on the other hand will pulverize anyone who crosses her path.

 

[Noipoi]

Creamy is concerned

 

[Dark Bagel]

I love Linhardt crit quote "I may as well win". Its the way he said it that makes it great

Even though I don't own Three Houses, crit quotes are one of my favorite elements from the FE series. What's your favorite crit quote from the game, Prof?

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

and i thought Erdrick's Smash VA had a wild resume
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these characters
all have the same voice actress

I know all of these and I know they all share an actress except for the character in the middle wow that’s bugging me.

 

[TheMightyP]

This is Knuckles
And we're at Pumpkin Hill
You ready?

 

[Dark Bagel]

Honestly, I'm sick of it too, I actually don't like discussing it unless it really needs to be brought up.

Anyway, let's go back to making fun of Reddit.

Heh, yeah! Boo reddit! I-It's not like I'm a redditor or anything... *sweats*

 

[GhostM]

Creamy is concerned

View attachment 233820

I’ve been too harsh on myself in Melee for missing L-cancel and wavedash inputs. I’ll take Creamy’s advice and love myself for getting this far in Melee’s world of tech skill.

 

[Aurane]

This is Knuckles
And we're at Pumpkin Hill
You ready?

I ain't gonna let it get to me, I'm just gonna creep
Down in Pumpkin Hill I gots' to find my lost piece
I know that it's here, I can sense it in my feet
The great Emerald's power allows me to feel

 

[Noipoi]

This is Knuckles
And we're at Pumpkin Hill
You ready?

This is Knuckles, back at Pumpkin Hill.
And we’re never gonna be taken down by the likes of you, because we’re so much better.
And every part of me is saying “go get her”

 

[Will]

Heh, yeah! Boo reddit! I-It's not like I'm a redditor or anything... *sweats*

haha now that's an epic post!

edit: wow! 1k likes! i'd never imagine it! :DDDD
edit 2: woah! silver?!?!?!??!!?!? thanks kind stranger?!?!
edit 3: This Reddit Gold has completed the sacrificial requirements necessary to summon the Dark Lord.
edit 4: amazing! 10k likes! i'm gonna cry omg!

 

[TheMightyP]

I ain't gonna let it get to me, I'm just gonna creep
Down in Pumpkin Hill I gots' to find my lost piece
I know that it's here, I can sense it in my feet
The great Emerald's power allows me to feel

I can't see a thing but it's around somewhere
I gotta hold my head, I have no fear
This might seem crazy crazy a graveyard theory
A ghost tried to approach me he got leary

 

[Deleted member]

Nice, PFP, staindgrey .

An oldie, but a goodie.

 

[CosmicQuark]

I never can understand the lyrics from Knuckles' raps--seeing them in text form makes me have an existential crisis.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Creamy is concerned

View attachment 233820

Sorry, I only listen to dogs and rabbits

 

[CrusherMania1592]

Spoiler

Spoiler

As a native of western Europe I just can't grasp the idea of America's love for guns and how the government doesn't act to improve gun laws.

I love the States but man the lack of a proper gun law is a huge con.

And that's the problem. We've talked about this for years and the **** is still going. We have to get this to stop but the question is how. I'm tired of seeing innocent people get killed over a shooting these days. Even a friend of mine's child is still traumatized by the events last year that he won't go outside anymore fearing for the worst. And he's only 10!

It's time for a change.

Honestly, I'm sick of it too, I actually don't like discussing it unless it really needs to be brought up.

Anyway, let's go back to making fun of Reddit.

It does. We can't continue to let it happen and all now and it makes me sick

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Ferdinand has no right to look that cute when he's blushing

 

[staindgrey]

Nice, PFP, staindgrey .

An oldie, but a goodie.

Figured I'd dress up for my AMA.

I've got more Robin pics but they can wait 'til later.

 

[Noipoi]

Sorry, I only listen to dogs and rabbits

Creamy’s message is universal

You will ****ing love yourself or I will end your life

 

[PeridotGX]

This is Knuckles, back at Pumpkin Hill.
And we’re never gonna be taken down by the likes of you, because we’re so much better.
And every part of me is saying “go get her”

the two of us ain't gonna follow your rules
and guys like me? it ain't easy to be played for fools
so let's go, let the room get chiller
let's go, Dirty Brother Killer

 

[DerpingPikachu]

Heyyy what are we talkin about?

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

What the **** did I come back to

 

[PeridotGX]

Heyyy what are we talkin about?

Why Maxwell from Scribblenauts should be a fighter in Smash.

It wasn't what we were talking about, but i'll fix that.

 

[MSmariosonic]

We might as well post the the track itself

Spoiler

Because the thread made me get back to it and I'm sure I'm not the only one

 

[CosmicQuark]

Heyyy what are we talkin about?

How Knuckles is coming, rougher than the rest of them--the best of them, tougher than leather.

(These are the only lyrics I know)

EDIT:

We might as well post the the track itself

Because the thread made me get back to it and I'm sure I'm not the only one

It's called A Ghost's Pumpkin Soup?

 

[TheMightyP]

What the **** did I come back to

Knuckles, FE, or the 2nd Amendment discussion

 

[Deleted member]

I know all of these and I know they all share an actress except for the character in the middle wow that’s bugging me.

she's berry from disney's palace pets and Cassandra Lee voices her in the app