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

[Deleted member]

Well to be fair..

Couldn't we say that about the entire gaming industry?

Or movies?

Or books?

Don't go the "But starving children in Africa" route. It's nothing short of hypocritical.

Actually, there's a huge difference from someone randomly offering 1 mil for this over a company trying to make profit on a game. Definitely not hypocritical.

 

[Chainz]

Well to be fair, I've never seen you outside the DR. Plus I know you hate Sm4sh so I'm genuinely surprised lol

The reason I dont go outside the DR is cause idk wtf to do anywhere else. Lol

And I thought this was like a "talk about random ****" kind of thread. But if this legit Sm4sh talk, then yea ima go somewhere else.

 

[Neo Zero]

My most impactful addition was honestly . He was the first newcomer we saw since E3, and I instantly fell in love with his design. Funny enough, I had never played a FE game before that reveal but it made me pick up PoR and I've been a fan of the FE series ever since. Ikes reveal had the most impact on me, not necessarily because of just Smash, but me as a gamer in general.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

For outside of 3rd parties, it was Pokemon Trainer. I still think the concept can be done right if Smash 5 goes back to transformations but I'll miss Ivysaur and Squirtle.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Actually, there's a huge difference from someone randomly offering 1 mil for this over a company trying to make profit on a game. Definitely not hypocritical.

Millions of dollars are being put into games to make them. Why not give them to the poor? Games are inherently not important.

It's a bad slope to start. Let's not go there.

 

[IsmaR]

Spoiler: Impact thingy/wall of text

Gets bias from for a number of reasons, mainly that he was both my favorite and most wanted (even before playing Melee) fighter in Smash. Additionally also meant for the first time, the game being did mean the end for character additions. Than in and of itself made it all the more hype.

Aside from and even discounting Mewtwo because of technically returning/veteran, was my most wanted newcomer that actually made it in. I grew up watching both my brother play the original Punch-Out, as well as Super Punch-Out, and even years later, I loaned him my Wii once the remake was released (I myself helping him beat the Career mode after he got stuck on Super Macho Man). When all were expecting another "obvious" reveal that would make sense (Dixie Kong to coincide with both Tropical Freeze's release and to go with the Valentine's Day theme. Funny enough, did get revealed shortly after), I held to my now infamous "it's gonna be nothing" attitude. I recall my sudden spike in hype as the trailer played out, everything from the moment the shadow/outline of Mac's hoodie appeared/orchestrated music began to the arcade machine in the background and all the way up to Sandbag getting sent flying out the window. Then the gameplay started, recalling the poetic justice of the "he can't even do anything besides punch, why would he get in?" reasoning crumbling as Mac's splash art literally said "Little Mac Punches In!" Even the bittersweet stuff, like Mac's crippling air weakness and Giga Mac being chosen as his Final Smash (I was one of the "please no more transformation Final Smashes" supporters) seemed to only add to the hype, as Mac's design did both justice to boxing as a fighting style and dispelled the "Mac would have to fight using the techniques of his opponents" fear several tried to argue against him. Though I was hyped since the game being announced, this was the first character revealed that I could easily imagine and see myself enjoying/playing as, even if his traits didn't mesh with my playstyle.

After that, the rest come fairly close to "2nd" as there wasn't really any trailer that didn't have a big impact on either my views, or my hype. Even trailers for characters I wasn't too excited for in speculation/thought (mainly ) quickly won me over, seeing how Sakurai and the team made their quirks fit into the Smash universe so well.

Bleh, this got eaten by maintenance originally.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

The local mcdonald's near here now has homeless people that swarm in the Drive through after cars go through it looking on the ground for change that might have been dropped while paying

Edit: Drive through, not parking lot

 

[Deleted member]

@Zoroarking
I now own EO millennium girl.

This better not suck. Any suggestions for the early game to make this as enjoyable as possible?

Depending whether you are playing Classic or Story mode
Story has the pre-set party and access to Gladsheim
Classic lets you make your own party from the 9 classes avaible(but Highlander and Gunner are not avaible)
This is was one of the main complaints the game received, content exclusive to Story mode(and the Grimoire system, but I'll get on that later)
But even with its flaws, it's still enjoyable
It also has some cutscenes that look more like a low budget anime and I love it

So I'm gonna assume you are playing Story mode then, so, have some general tips:
-don't bother with the Grimoire System, it's suppossed to help but it's too RNG based to be worth anyone's trouble, it's optional so you won't require them to beat the game(the Story party is balanced enough so they fill most battle roles)
-do the pub quests, generally, 2 or 3 are unlocked after reaching a new floor. Do them even if the reward sucks(and they mostly do) you can get lots of experience and reduce any grinding you would need and also unlock other quests from that quest chain
-don't trust squirrels
-you can run with the B butoon! /NoA Twitter
-leave auto-maping on, saves you some time
-don't get greedy with Skill Points in the Custom menu, focus on a specific build of the character(say, either Physical or Elemental shots for Gunner), if you somehow mess up or you want to try another build, you can Rest and reset their SP on the Explorer's Guild at the cost of two levels
-don't leave your Medic on the front line, or your Alchemist, or your Troubadour, or literally anything that isn't a melee damage dealer or tank
And most importantly:
-DO NOT RUN INTO FOES, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T! YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO FIGHT THEM, AVOID DEERS AT ALL COSTS!

EDIT: also, on what floor are you on?

 

[Guybrush20X6]

I don't get the whole starving children in Africa argument. It's not as simple as throwing money at them so they're not poor. You gotta research the charities to make sure they're not funnelling the funds to corrupt goverments and warlords, you need to make sure that the schools you're building don't collapse due to being made by college grads that never lifted a hammer before... all sorts of logistics.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

And I thought this was like a "talk about random ****" kind of thread. But if this legit Sm4sh talk, then yea ima go somewhere else.

It's a "talk about random **** but technically centered around Nintendo and most of us have a deep love of Smash 4 so there's that but discussion isn't limited to it so you might as well stick around to talk about stuff and well" kind of thread.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

My most wanted character in Smash was King Dedede

I really hoped he was in Melee, and was disappointed when he was not

Kirby's Dreamland 2 was one of my favorite games of all time when growing up, and because of it and Kirby 64 Dedede became one of my favorite Nintendo "Villains" of all time

...Although I really don't like him in the Kirby anime.

 

[Chainz]

I don't get the whole starving children in Africa argument. It's not as simple as throwing money at them so they're not poor. You gotta research the charities to make sure they're not funnelling the funds to corrupt goverments and warlords, you need to make sure that the schools you're building don't collapse due to being made by college grads that never lifted a hammer before... all sorts of logistics.

A lot of them don't even give the full amount.

I think it's like 60 cents of every dollar or some **** like that, actually goes to the cause.

The rest go in their pockets, and that's the **** I don't like. Imo

 

[Swamp Sensei]

A lot of them don't even give the full amount.

I think it's like 60 cents of every dollar or some **** like that, actually goes to the cause.

The rest go in their pockets, and that's the **** I don't like. Imo

I mean. I can understand keeping some money for the sake of the keeping the company running or paying people who are working for it. The company isn't gonna help anyone without taking some money so it can survive.

But only 60 cents? Geez. At least its the majority of the dollar.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

I've only actually donated to nature conservation charities...
...

 

[CyberHyperPhoenix]

I mean. I can understand keeping some money for the sake of the keeping the company running or paying people who are working for it. The company isn't gonna help anyone without taking some money so it can survive.

But only 60 cents? Geez. At least its the majority of the dollar.

You know what? I think they just need a small loan of a million dollars

 

[Chainz]

I mean. I can understand keeping some money for the sake of the keeping the company running or paying people who are working for it. The company isn't gonna help anyone without taking some money so it can survive.

Well aren't charities suppose to fund themselves or something?

How you know they ain't using the money to buy a vacation home in Hawaii?

But only 60 cents? Geez. At least its the majority of the dollar.

I kinda just made that up. Lol

Could be 50, 60, 70? Idk

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Well aren't charities suppose to fund themselves or something?

Ideally yeah, but I don't think its said they have to.

I can't imagine a charity funding itself.

How you know they ain't using the money to buy a vacation home in Hawaii?

We don't? But we don't know that they are either. I mean it's easy for people to steal from charity and I'm sure it happens but I'd like to assume the best of people so....

kinda just made that up. Lol

Could be 50, 60, 70? Idk

You lied to me.

AND ON THANKSGIVING!

 

[Chainz]

AND ON THANKSGIVING!

Speaking of that... I'm actually kinda hungry...

Wonder what's open at 3:46am?

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Speaking of that... I'm actually kinda hungry...

Wonder what's open at 3:46am?

Denny's

 

[Neo Zero]

Just watched a Cloud reveal montage. Best line ever and should be used to advertise Cloud when he's out

Cloud: We're one step away from Goku.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Wonder what's open at 3:46am?

Denny's

Nothing worthwhile.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Nothing worthwhile.

Eh, I like the "Build your own slam"

I always get bacon, eggs, hash browns, and English muffin.

Then I try and get Tabasco sauce for the hash browns and the woman says they don't have any

Then I see another customer ask for Tabasco sauce to a different waitress and she gives him some.

and I'm like WTF?

 

[Chainz]

Denny's

Na, cant afford that.

Nothing worthwhile.

You don't like Denny's, man?

I wouldn't mind getting some, but dont got the paper. Lol

 

[Swamp Sensei]

You don't like Denny's, man?

I saw the kitchen.

The food wasn't good enough to make up for it...

 

[Shroob]

I'm still bummed that in the Cloud Reveal montage, they didn't use Max's. It was the only one even close to genuine.

 

[Chainz]

I saw the kitchen.

The food wasn't good enough to make up for it...

Ugh **** sounds gross. Lol

Remind me of this Ihop over here, got bugs everywhere. Smh...

What about Chilis? Actually In-N-Out sounds pretty ****ing good right now.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I'm still bummed that in the Cloud Reveal montage, they didn't use Max's. It was the only one even close to genuine.

I felt really happy for Max.

I didn't feel that way about any other Smash reaction.

Ugh **** sounds gross. Lol

It was. The grill wasn't clean...

Remind me of this Ihop over here, got bugs everywhere. Smh...

There was a Chinese place around here that had louse eggs in their rice.

Yeah, it got shut down REAL fast.

What about Chilis? Actually In-N-Out sounds pretty ****ing good right now.

Have never gone to Chilli's. In-N-Out I like though.




On a slightly different note, I am reminded of the time my choir went to Disneyland. We got to go in the staff only areas.

It's so... urban... and dark....

Worst of all, I saw Cinderella on her break. She was in a robe and smoking a cigarette while talking on an expensive cell phone.

The magic is gone...

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

There is a Mexican place that CONSTANTLY has an exterminator van parked right in front of it

I dunno if the guy just really likes Mexican food, but... it doesn't paint a very good image

 

[Chainz]

On a slightly different note, I am reminded of the time my choir went to Disneyland. We got to go in the staff only areas.

It's so... urban... and dark....

Worst of all, I saw Cinderella on her break. She was in a robe and smoking a cigarette while talking on an expensive cell phone.

The magic is gone...

Lmfao!

This reminds me I haven't been to LA in forever, wanted to head there when I get back home.

But uh... something came up.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

But uh... something came up.

Sounds mysterious.

Care to elaborate?

 

[Chainz]

Sounds mysterious.

Lol. Naaa

Was gonna chill with a friend, but she told me she actually going somewhere, so yknow.

And I kinda have to drive over to the SLC for something, at least won't be there too long, all that driving gonna wear me out tho...

 

[N3ON]

Worst of all, I saw Cinderella on her break. She was in a robe and smoking a cigarette while talking on an expensive cell phone.

The magic is gone...

That's my kind of Cinderella. That's who I want my picture with.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

@Zoroarking

I bought Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl because it was such a great deal.

If I don't love it, I shall hunt you down and complain.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

For the longest time until X and Y came out I was really into Pokemon and played Heart Gold every day on my way to school

I haven't played Pokemon really that much since X and Y were released for some reason

Maybe it's simply because I don't ride the bus to school anymore.

 

[Deleted member]

Millions of dollars are being put into games to make them. Why not give them to the poor? Games are inherently not important.

It's a bad slope to start. Let's not go there.

Once again, very different situation as this is an outside source. I definitely do not see this as a black and white issue. Simply put, this isn't the company themselves doing this but random entity to fund a localization for a game which main's purpose is T and A. I do not consider that like Mario, or other things that actually provide entertainment for the sake of playing a game. This is interactive 3D Ecchi.

I'd rather the money be used else where, that is my opinion. That amount is honestly ridiculous to me.

 

[TipperTheScales]

Just watched a Cloud reveal montage. Best line ever and should be used to advertise Cloud when he's out

Cloud: We're one step away from Goku.

tfw I only just realise that Goku rides on clouds

I'm still bummed that in the Cloud Reveal montage, they didn't use Max's. It was the only one even close to genuine.

I believe the guy (forgot his name) who made that Part 1 montage included Max's amazing reaction in a Part 2 montage
(The guy's own reaction is also pretty damn cool to watch in its own right)

 

[Deleted member]

@Zoroarking

I bought Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl because it was such a great deal.

If I don't love it, I shall hunt you down and complain.

Really? All I needed was a 10$ sale? Because some time ago IV was about the same price too
And something I forgot to say to Oni, you can switch the soundtrack style to the original FM version in the options menu
And let me know when you reach the Jungle of PTSD
You will know what I'm talking about when you get there

 

[Chrono.]

Can't believe Skull Kid actually Jecht Shots people with a moon.

 

[Shroob]

4~5 days until December, then, it could be any friggen' day.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

I personally think it'll be the second week in December.