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Quorthon109 posted...

Pretty much anything with a timer

Except Lightning Returns--forcing you to organize, prioritize, and act decisively "on the fly" is the whole point.

Bass_X0 posted...

Missable items.

For equipment, absolutely; for loot, not so much.
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Auto or cinematic cameras that hijack the camera position/control during combat or travel... especially if action direction is relative to the camera position.

[ Auto/cinematic takes over, without pausing play; causing you to attack air, give enemies your back, or jump off of the ledge *now* in front of you. ]
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KainWind posted...

I played dead in a game today, does that count? I've mostly been fishing.

Voluntary pre-respawning practice? Sure. Which game were you playing?

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DuranOfForcena posted...

... i fell into a white void until the gameover screen came up.

Something like this happened to me in Mass Effect. I was in a lower area of the Citadel when I found and walked through a ghost wall. Beyond it was unfinished framework, like a skyscraper being built. I went to the edge to look down (bad idea) and slipped-off to the planet's surface far below. The camera stayed in the Citadel while my Shepard's corpse kept rag-dolling in tiny circles on the surface. I think it ended by me exiting to the dashboard.

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When I tried to edit to the OP image link the site filter kicked-in for the auto-generated file name... bl00dy h3ll! :|

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https://i.imgur.com/aFbmPBy.gif

Happy "Souls" April Fools Day!

Bonus points: Post your best death from *any* game that you played today.

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Disengaged posted...

Actually that is the 1986 starflight.

For both series.

To be precise:
- Paul Reiche III (Star Control) worked *with* Starflight's creators on their games--S1 (1986) and S2 (1989)
- Greg Johnson (Starflight) worked *with* Star Control's creators on their games--SC1 (1990) and SC2 (1992)

So, Reiche inspired... himself? No, check each original release's credits (I've played/beaten all of them); [Fred] Ford and Reiche made SC their own thing with help from Johnson.

[ Starflight and Star Control are different types of games. Both Starflight games are RPG/simulation, Star Control 1 is strategy/action, and Star Control 2 is action/adventure. ]
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SableWolfAngel posted...

Ya'll are nerdy af lol

For some gamers, that is both a compliment and an understatement. ;P

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Looking at the top-half of each Silent Hill 3 black label version (front cover artwork, banner removed)...



... from most to least narrative artwork. For top-half only, definitely "J" version; for whole cover, "U/C" version.
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The GCW SH3 artwork was great, but *this* (below) probably is the best SH3 fan-made artwork I've seen.

http://vgboxart.com/boxes/PS2/30901-silent-hill-3-full.png

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I first heard that the original 2033 was not good. After I started playing it I realized that's BS; the game is fine.

The original Last Light also is fine, but 1) actions that change the game are subtle, and 2) even if flashing lights don't bother you, the last quarter of the game is migraine-bait.

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Actually, I like the top-half of the JP artwork for Silent Hill 3.



[ Very good ground-and-figure imagery. It's the bottom-half that's off-putting--too many graphic art labels, either over-sized, linear, or with poor blend/contrast. ]
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Years ago, Game Case World had a "Limited Edition" series of custom Silent Hill 1-5 artwork in clear translucent DVD cases. Very nice, but an incomplete set.

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^ Cat's Eye--both terrible and a classic.

Watch-out, Drew! Kitty will save you from that soul-sucking troll. lol
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Clarke calculated sustained satellite orbit.
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To your cat you are more than just company--you create opportunities.

[ There's a lot of truth in that saying about cats and curiosity. ]
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Microsoft, more than anything, has wanted representation in Japan. What if they just bought Konami instead?
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KiwiTerraRizing posted...

The environment was cool but the combat is terrible.

I agree with both points, but it is a great game. B1 rewards things like hacking and redirection. If you try to pass an area weapons lit, enemies will gank you.
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I prefer BioShock 1 (atmosphere) while one of my friends prefers BioShock 2 (two-handed) and another friend prefers BioShock Infinite (faster pace).

Get the right upgrades for your character and you're bound to enjoy at least one of the BioShock games.
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Comfy_Pillow posted...

I thought Too Human was a good game

The gear drop system, especially for Elite sets, is a travesty. Otherwise, I agree... and the story is great.
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SableWolfAngel posted...

Not sure what that is, but ok! Cool!

http://www.vinjatvideogames.com/files/3419/products/4065788/star_control_ntsc_1.jpg

Star Control is the game series that inspired Mass Effect (you've heard of that... right?). :)
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I understand, TC. Happy gaming! <)
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It's been about 30 years since Star Control was released; you might think that any such aliens would realize by now that Earth is *perfect* for a human zoo.

[ Add a slave-shield, or alter the environment to curtail some behaviors while encouraging others, and, um... is it time for Frungy, yet? My body is ready, Ur-Quan! ]
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Education, not humiliation, is more effective.
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Sariana21 posted...

The older you are, the more difficult it can be.

An adult who attempts to correct the word use of another adult can mishandle the situation, causing one to "lose face" even if neither speaker feels embarrassed. Friends of mine who have a different first language learned formal English. For those reasons, formal use makes them act reserved; informal use makes them self-conscious or visibly nervous.

Nothing compares to spoken usage. It is not without it's challenges, though.

[ When I try to use a friend's first language, they often tell me, "You can't say that!", but not what is correct or why. lol ]
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Pro-Tip: Don't drink the koolaid.
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Rikiaz posted...

They take ages to cast but they are cataclysmic, devastating, and massive spells that are worth the time.

As long as your pawns keep enemies *entertained* until you finish casting and drop the curtain on them. lol
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Too many games have their spells nerfed or neutered, making the higher level versions of each type worthless.

However, Dragon's Dogma has decent magick (spells, sigils, and enchantments).
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DK9292 posted...

IfGodCouldDie posted posted...

If you wanted to use metal, their breath could turn people into metal statues.

Well my big worry with that is it would be overpowered.

MJOLNRVII posted...

For dragon breaths I guess smoke would make the most sense but if it just melts or burns people than it's no different from acid/flame?

Well my thought is it wouldn't melt/burn people, but rather it's so thick that it suffocates them.

How about petrification (aka, petrifaction)?
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Make sure HR is directly involved and get a physical printed copy of *everything* officially tied to the position (responsibilities, exceptions, etc.) at the time of the offer.
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Jagr_68 posted...

Ahh censored AND commercials in between, hells yes

Some movies, depending on how cuts are made wrt to the movie's moments, can withstand such disruptions.
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butthole666 posted...

I just cant take interest in much of anything anymore, really. Nothing grabs me like it used to.

What was the last release--game, developer, or year--to grab your interest?
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If you're famous, people will look at and listen to you no matter what you look like or how you think.

[ This doesn't mean that they will like, agree with, follow, or respect you, though. ]
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Blue_Inigo posted...

Jansen is a funny guy.

Comedic relief is okay, but timing is crucial. Subtlety--trying to hide stuff and failing--would have been better.
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Questionmarktarius posted...

Blue Dragon has the best variant on Job System there's ever been.

Unfortunately, a lot of people fixate on *one* thing that they dislike about BD and trash the whole game for it.
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Blue_Inigo posted...

Kaim's memory of being locked up with a bunch of people in a prison with no light was kinda sad

"A Thousand Years of Dreams" is the best thing about Lost Odyssey.
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Laser vomit? Nice touch. :P

Still, that's kind of sane/tame next to Monster Magnet's "Negasonic Teenage Warhead".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKj5cJ9_KSg
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There probably are people who pronounce "care bear" like "car beer", too. Cheers! lol
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Does posting in this topic when I could/should have been playing a game count? ;P
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Unfortunately, not everyone can watch it because of playback compatibility or region availability restrictions.

If anyone is interested, I can post a transcript of the interview.
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