Social Swamp's Social Thread 3 - And now, the end is near, and so I face the final curtain...

[A Distant Demon]

https://intel-i386.tumblr.com/post/142262706095

So this is interesting.

The TL:DR of it is this girl got fired for unrelated reasons to anything sexist at all, but is obviously trying to play that up. She was a Treehouse member and supposedly a 'partial' reason as to why some games have been localized the way they are, THOUGH I don't really know how much truth that last bit holds.

And Anita Sarkisian is backing her up for this being sexism when she literally did something that would get ANYONE fired.

Also I guess she wrote an essay on why Child Pornography is okay when she was in college or something? I don't know, it's tough to really say what's accurate or exaggerated here.

Alison Rapp being fired was a big deal back on Wednesday.
It feels like it was weeks ago.



While that cubic zelda remake isn't finished. . .it's nice to be able to say I beat the first dungeon of LoZ in some capacity now. I wasn't even able to FIND it the first time I played.

 

[Fenriraga]

She became a target for hate -> people investigated her -> Her unflattering thesis emerged -> Nintendo didn't like it and got rid of her.

Cut and dry.

It was apparently for Moonlighting a second company actually, which is against her contract.

Or that might be a cover up, IDC, I'm just getting really tired of the "SEXISM" card being pulled all over the place.

Alison Rapp being fired was a big deal back on Wednesday.
It feels like it was weeks ago.



While that cubic zelda remake isn't finished. . .it's nice to be able to say I beat the first dungeon of LoZ in some capacity now. I wasn't even able to FIND it the first time I played.

Well more information has surfaced since then and now we have Anita backing her. Which, if the child Pornography crap is true, makes it almost laughably hilarious.

 

[Pazzo.]

It was apparently for Moonlighting a second company actually, which is against her contract.

Or that might be a cover up, IDC, I'm just getting really tired of the "SEXISM" card being pulled all over the place.

Blame Kotaku for jumping the gun again.

 

[A Distant Demon]

It was apparently for Moonlighting a second company actually, which is against her contract.

Or that might be a cover up, IDC, I'm just getting really tired of the "SEXISM" card being pulled all over the place.

I don't think I saw many people use the sex card when it was being discussed. . .well other than people saying "no one would care if this was a guy" which, admittedly, is probably true but has nothing to do with the actual debate.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I really don't believe GG should have targeted her like that

That's the same tactic people used against people for supporting GG

 

[Fenriraga]

I don't think I saw many people use the sex card when it was being discussed. . .well other than people saying "no one would care if this was a guy" which, admittedly, is probably true but has nothing to do with the actual debate.

Well it's certainly all about sexism now. We got Anita and Brianna wu calling foul on this.

Which again, if the Child Pornography stuff has any actual merit, is kind of hilarious.

I really don't believe GG should have targeted her like that

That's the same tactic people used against people for supporting GG

GG has been an unacceptable mess since the minute the term was coined.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Well it's certainly all about sexism now. We got Anita and Brianna wu calling sexism on this.

Which again, if the Child Pornography stuff has any actual merit, is kind of hilarious.


GG has been an unacceptable mess since the minute the term was coined.

They'd call sexism on anything

Remember, Anita believes EVERYTHING is motivated by sexism, racism, and homophobia

It's all the work of the patriarchy

 

[Pazzo.]

I wish we could forget this silliness any play some video games.

You're being mistreated? Cool, join the club.

You don't like the community? Awesome, take a seat.

People get too worked up over nothing.

 

[Bananija]

They'd call sexism on anything

Remember, Anita believes EVERYTHING is motivated by sexism, racism, and homophobia

It's all the work of the patriarchy

That's false.

Everything is motivated by Greed.
This is a joke and should not be take seriously.

 

[Deleted member]

Someone help, I'm addicted to PWAA music
Also, watched the anime
That opening lol
It wasn't as bad though, there were some things they left out or skimmed over but it wasn't too important overall
But seriously, that opening was terrible

 

[A Distant Demon]

Someone help, I'm addicted to PWAA music

Welcome to the club, you're here forever

I just listened to Crises of Fate for half an hour about 2 hours ago

 

[IsmaR]

Can someone tell me the chance that I face someone from Smashboards on Pokkén? Because I'm pretty sure I just fought IsmaR .

Not as uncommon as you'd think. I've ran into both ESAM and NinjaLink, and I've seen @Delzethin playing on this stream I always watch.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

My over-reliance on special type pokemon has hit me hard

I don't have a choice band in ANY of my games

 

[Bananija]

Not as uncommon as you'd think. I've ran into both ESAM and NinjaLink, and I've seen @Delzethin playing on this stream I always watch.

And here I was thinking meeting just one person was rare. Anyway, you totally destroyed me

 

[Z25]

Bright side: While #BadgeArcade is closed for maintenance, its host can run to the market to restock on carrots. pic.twitter.com/8BH9apSmbI

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 4, 2016

So we have yet to discuss this, it may not be major but I think it's worth bringing up.

Badge Arcade is getting an update. to my knowledge this is the first time this has happened.

I wonder if they are overhauling the game or added new things?

Perhaps new cranes and new types of badges? Maybe even more. I posted a picture a long time ago on here. If you reach level 4 for your collection, badge bunny asks if you would rather play an rpg or (I believe this was the second option) a platformer with badges.

What if they brought one of these in? Maybe they plan to do more for the game?

And could this hint at a direct soon? It could give us a full outline of this if it is big.

 

[ChikoLad]

Bright side: While #BadgeArcade is closed for maintenance, its host can run to the market to restock on carrots. pic.twitter.com/8BH9apSmbI

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 4, 2016

So we have yet to discuss this, it may not be major but I think it's worth bringing up.

Badge Arcade is getting an update. to my knowledge this is the first time this has happened.

I wonder if they are overhauling the game or added new things?

Perhaps new cranes and new types of badges? Maybe even more. I posted a picture a long time ago on here. If you reach level 4 for your collection, badge bunny asks if you would rather play an rpg or (I believe this was the second option) a platformer with badges.

What if they brought one of these in? Maybe they plan to do more for the game?

And could this hint at a direct soon? It could give us a full outline of this if it is big.

I'm pretty sure they've done this before.

I doubt Nintendo will add anything big to their "game" that's literally designed to nickel and dime you for what are ultimately just JPEGs on your HOME menu.

Sometimes servers really just need some maintenance.

 

[Z25]

I'm pretty sure they've done this before.

I doubt Nintendo will add anything big to their "game" that's literally designed to nickel and dime you for what are ultimately just JPEGs on your HOME menu.

Sometimes servers really just need some maintenance.

Fair enough. I figured I'd post it anyway. As for if it has updates have no idea. If he did, then the start up doesn't show them.

I would be surprised to see them add more, only because it's gotten so popular, and they probably make decent money off of it to, as they put out good pricing for this, and it gives those players extra incentive to buy, because of popular badges/ and the bonus themes.

Although I wish the themes they handed out came with music.

 

[Deleted member]

I don't understand why some people are expecting a Direct during this month, seeing how we just got a Direct last month.

At best, we'll get a Direct on late April/Early May and at worst, we'll have to wait until E3 to find out more stuff (the latter is WAY more likely if you ask me)

 

[Kingslime304]

What would the Smash Bros. Rest act like as a Move in Pokémon?

 

[Burruni]

What would the Smash Bros. Rest act like as a Move in Pokémon?

An even more extrapolated version of dynamic punch and zap cannon: 25% accuracy with 250 base power.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

What would the Smash Bros. Rest act like as a Move in Pokémon?

Hyper beam and Hi jump kick's mechanics combined.

One thing Nintendo should do from a business standpoint is make lesser payments (or example Badge Arcade plays) count towards gold points. That way the saps dumb enough to fall for microtransactions don't start to suspect they're being fleeced. As a sap, I feel strongly about this matter.

 

[Fenriraga]

An even more extrapolated version of dynamic punch and zap cannon: 25% accuracy with 250 base power.

That inflicts the user with the sleep status after using it.

 

[Z25]

This summed up several chapters in conquest for me and the last chapter I played in revelations(13).

Fire Emblem can be very cruel....
But it's so good at the same time....

 

[Deleted member]

Has anybody else realized that the Pink Panther was basically Splatoon but 51 years before it?

 

[Fenriraga]

So, let's talk about something fun then. This needs WAY more love.

This is one of the fan projects I'm looking forward to the most right now. Basically, these guys are adding a boatload of Starforce content into MMBN6. Right down to the noise changes, battle cards and even Bosses. I don't know if they plan on making any changes to the story mode but I do know you can play as both Megaman.exe and SF Megaman as they've shown in past footage. This is REALLY cool to me. What Operation Shooting Star SHOULD have been.

 

[Z25]

Has anybody else realized that the Pink Panther was basically Splatoon but 51 years before it?

Yes, not to long after it's announcement.

@vaanrose had it in his sig as a gif for a very long time after splatoon was announced. It's pretty funny. I believe it said turf war in a nutshell.

 

[Opossum]

This is awful.

Erik Bauersfeld, the voice of Admiral "It's a Trap!" Ackbar, has passed away. Granted, he was 93, but man, it's sudden. Not sure if I'm late on this, but I just saw it in the news now...

 

[Con0rrrr]

This is awful.

Erik Bauersfeld, the voice of Admiral "It's a Trap!" Ackbar, has passed away. Granted, he was 93, but man, it's sudden. Not sure if I'm late on this, but I just saw it in the news now...

You know, it's always somber when someone passes.

But maybe I'm just an off guy, but when someone lives that long of a life and passes seemingly peacefully... I tend to have a more delightful outlook on one's passing. When we lose someone to suicide or some painful disease or sudden event... it's a tragedy and always tough.

But in a case like this, I like to celebrate their life and feel good for them. Dude was a living meme. Lived a long and happy life, and got to be in one last Star Wars film just before he passed.

 

[PushDustIn]

I've been anti kick starter from the start. I think it could work, but with no safety nets in place I'd rather wait and see if the product is going to be successful.

They should change the payout system so goals need to be met before the funding gets paid out, or allow for continuous investment (and maybe a refund option up to 20% of the amount invested). I think that kind of system would fix a lot of the issues with kickstarter.

 

[Tree Gelbman]

I miss you guys so much. How the hell is everyone?

Have I missed anything?

Did Swamp die at the hands of an evil warlord? Was Push commited for acts of terrorism against the Smash community? Did Opposum ever hook up with Chrom and have sexy times? How about Kenith's vacation to Raccoon City? Did Fumi Chan pass out during a binge watch of Yokai Watch on Netflix?

Tell me all the hot gossip?

What do I NEED to know?!

 

[Substitution]

I've been anti kick starter from the start. I think it could work, but with no safety nets in place I'd rather wait and see if the product is going to be successful.

They should change the payout system so goals need to be met before the funding gets paid out, or allow for continuous investment (and maybe a refund option up to 20% of the amount invested). I think that kind of system would fix a lot of the issues with kickstarter.

Well first and foremost:

"Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. No one will be charged for a pledge towards a project unless it reaches its funding goal. This way, creators always have the budget they scoped out before moving forward."


And I'll be honest it's very much a crapshoot I'll be honest when it comes to sites like Kickstarter. Are there flaws and have there been duds? Oh sure. But that comes with every site. Really, you could stick in safety nets, but that still won't change the outcome. You can still be screwed over regardless.
Hell if anything, I'd argue that it's less the site that is the problem, but more the creators. They're the ones pulling the strings and calling the shots. All Kickstarter is doing is offering a platform.


It reminds me a lot of something like Steam. After all that is said and done it's a great site, it's just trying to weed the garbage from the not so garbage. Which let's face it isn't the easiest thing to do.

I miss you guys so much. How the hell is everyone?

Have I missed anything?

Did Swamp die at the hands of an evil warlord? Was Push commited for acts of terrorism against the Smash community? Did Opposum ever hook up with Chrom and have sexy times? How about Kenith's vacation to Raccoon City? Did Fumi Chan pass out during a binge watch of Yokai Watch on Netflix?

Tell me all the hot gossip?

What do I NEED to know?!

The ending was really medicore. I didn't like how Frost betrayed Mr. Fuzzybottoms at the climax.
Liked the post credits scene.

 

[Z25]

This is awful.

Erik Bauersfeld, the voice of Admiral "It's a Trap!" Ackbar, has passed away. Granted, he was 93, but man, it's sudden. Not sure if I'm late on this, but I just saw it in the news now...

You know, it's always somber when someone passes.

But maybe I'm just an off guy, but when someone lives that long of a life and passes seemingly peacefully... I tend to have a more delightful outlook on one's passing. When we lose someone to suicide or some painful disease or sudden event... it's a tragedy and always tough.

But in a case like this, I like to celebrate their life and feel good for them. Dude was a living meme. Lived a long and happy life, and got to be in one last Star Wars film just before he passed.

My exact thoughts! he lived a long and great life! I'm sure he was content with all he accomplished! May he rest peacefully!

I miss you guys so much. How the hell is everyone?

Have I missed anything?

Did Swamp die at the hands of an evil warlord? Was Push commited for acts of terrorism against the Smash community? Did Opposum ever hook up with Chrom and have sexy times? How about Kenith's vacation to Raccoon City? Did Fumi Chan pass out during a binge watch of Yokai Watch on Netflix?

Tell me all the hot gossip?

What do I NEED to know?!

Fumi is on a break for school, and other things. We were all Fire emblem characters a few days ago, random leaks and some more NX talked occured. Other then that, it's been general chit chat, hyping shows, tv, movies, and upcoming things in gaming.

Well first and foremost:

"Funding on Kickstarter is all-or-nothing. No one will be charged for a pledge towards a project unless it reaches its funding goal. This way, creators always have the budget they scoped out before moving forward."


And I'll be honest it's very much a crapshoot I'll be honest when it comes to sites like Kickstarter. Are there flaws and have there been duds? Oh sure. But that comes with every site. Really, you could stick in safety nets, but that still won't change the outcome. You can still be screwed over regardless.
Hell if anything, I'd argue that it's less the site that is the problem, but more the creators. They're the ones pulling the strings and calling the shots. All Kickstarter is doing is offering a platform.


It reminds me a lot of something like Steam. After all that is said and done it's a great site, it's just trying to weed the garbage from the not so garbage. Which let's face it isn't the easiest thing to do.




The ending was really medicore. I didn't like how Frost betrayed Mr. Fuzzybottoms at the climax.
Liked the post credits scene.

I know right? What was even more boring was that the big twist was that Warchamp was found out to manipulating everyone!
Way to obvious imo!

 

[Substitution]

I know right? What was even more boring was that the big twist was that Warchamp was found out to manipulating everyone!
Way to obvious imo!

No... It wasn't that...

Spoiler: Huge Plot Spoilers

At least Warchamp's reveal was built up (even if we could see him during the scene with Opossum and Swamp). But good God why bring a "shocking" plot twist that wasn't even built up and yet treat it like some cinematic innovation? Why not just have Frostwraith betray Warchamp instead? That way there is a legitimate reason behind it.

But no, it had to be Mr. Fuzzybottoms. Because Lord knows they needed to kick down to only remotely likable character in the movie. Might as well have killed him as well...


Oh wait, they did.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Hi Tree Gelbman Welcome back.



As for kickstarters, it really depends.

There are some developers I trust wholeheartedly. I feel they'll keep their word and their product will be the best they can make it. Yooka Layle, Indivisible and Bloodstained come to mind.

Others are unknown but seem promising and earnest. Shovel Knight, Skull Girls and Undertale are good examples.

Yes, things can go terribly wrong, but its a gamble.

And honestly, I think some of these gambles are worth taking.

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

If they made Nintendo vs Capcom and wanted to make the final boss a Nintendo villain who do you think would be the best choice? No Smash Bros. bosses.

 

[Z25]

No... It wasn't that...

Spoiler: Huge Plot Spoilers

At least Warchamp's reveal was built up (even if we could see him during the scene with Opossum and Swamp). But good God why bring a "shocking" plot twist that wasn't even built up and yet treat it like some cinematic innovation? Why not just have Frostwraith betray Warchamp instead? That way there is a legitimate reason behind it.

But no, it had to be Mr. Fuzzybottoms. Because Lord knows they needed to kick down to only remotely likable character in the movie. Might as well have killed him as well...


Oh wait, they did.

This makes me feel like, it's how most walking dead fans felt after the finale last night lol.

I didn't think it was to bad though.

 

[Godzillathewonderdog]

This makes me feel like, it's how most walking dead fans felt after the finale last night lol.

I didn't think it was to bad though.

About the Walking Dead finale.

Spoiler

I heard that not even the cast members know who got killed. It may have peeved the fans, but the cast members must feel way more stressed.

 

[Deleted member]

Kickstarter is one of things I thought was going to be great, but it lead to a lot of nonsense due to the execution of the people. I mean, the Castlevania type game Iga is working on that was totally worth the Kickstarter, but there are so many sour apples at the same time.

 

[Deleted member]

So ugh, I was going to leave the forum and stuff because of some outside personal drama. You know, just saying that I need to go to chill and that I'm having a rough time, and all my thoughts on everyone in the thread.(I wasn't going to say anything bad, mind anyone. )

Buuut, I cooled off.... I always forget how great of a cope just playing a game and relaxing your mind from everything else really is.

And I didn't want to post my drama after someone's death. That's already partly the reason I got yelled at by an entire forum yesterday.


Anyway.... So ummm, what did the Flinstones do to have a soundtrack like this, let alone on the snes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnwzimre4sQ
(And no, that's not a joke.)

If they made Nintendo vs Capcom and wanted to make the final boss a Nintendo villain who do you think would be the best choice? No Smash Bros. bosses.

Ridley.

Really though, probably Bowser or Ganondorf would be the most likely choices. I actually can't think of any bosses that'd be likely finals by fan "rule" standards.

Capcom bosses, however.... Yeah, I'd rather have the final boss be a capcom one if I had the choice between the two. TBH.

Kickstarter is one of things I thought was going to be great, but it lead to a lot of nonsense due to the execution of the people. I mean, the Castlevania type game Iga is working on that was totally worth the Kickstarter, but there are so many sour apples at the same time.

I'll always remember kickstarter for the potato salad and other ridiculous projects.

 

[Z25]

About the Walking Dead finale.

Spoiler

I heard that not even the cast members know who got killed. It may have peeved the fans, but the cast members must feel way more stressed.

Spoiler

I think that's just damage control. They would more then likely notify someone that they are now free, and they would have to had seen it happen when they filmed it. Especially if the director's said season 7 is already being worked on.

Also I'm think it's Abraham they killed.