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TopicPost Each Time You Beat a Game: 2020 Edition
Lockes Ragnarok
04/10/20 11:18:13 AM
#314
Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch)

Went blue lions on hard/classic. Liked it a lot, started skipping support conversations half way through. Lots of tedious stuff to do in this game but the battles were a lot of fun. Not my favorite fire emblem but pretty good!

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Topictransience's top 100 games -- please insert disc 2.
Lockes Ragnarok
01/07/20 10:31:46 PM
#480
transience posted...
it's one of those things where I only do it because I love the game dearly. I wouldn't do it on just any old game.

though... I do have a bit of a fetish for really painfully hard 2d platformers, as you can probably tell. it's why Mario World just fails to move the needle for me at this point.


have you ever tried slime-San? It sounds right up your alley

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TopicNHL Discussion Topic 2: Holiday Road
Lockes Ragnarok
01/02/20 7:45:11 AM
#95
This years winter classic was amazing. How was it being there smuffin?

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TopicPost Each Time You Beat a Game: 2019 Edition Part II
Lockes Ragnarok
12/30/19 10:31:09 AM
#214
Ori and the Blind Forest (Switch)

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TopicNHL Discussion Topic 2: Holiday Road
Lockes Ragnarok
12/28/19 10:37:29 AM
#87
Nope, I was dumb and didnt buy before they were open to the public, then the morning they went live I got there 5 minutes late and they were sold out. It sucks lol

Glad you get to go though, thats awesome!

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Lockes Ragnarok
12/26/19 12:36:46 AM
#78
Yesss ori 2! I finally got to play ori on switch, never had an Xbox or PC and loved it so much.

also hollow knight 2 XD

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Lockes Ragnarok
12/26/19 12:26:20 AM
#76
transience posted...
oh, I just meant DW1 only, not the whole series. the classic dq themes are definitely the most memorable part of the series if you take it as a whole.

interesting that you bring up ori since I see ori vs. hollow knight as fundamental opposites in terms of design within the same genre. both are hard 'vanias but one really prioritizes combat over traversal while the other almost completely neglects combat and lets you fly like the wind. I obviously fall into the latter camp.


yeah. My main thing against Ori is the combat. I fall into your camp too, though. The platforming is a lot more fun in ori for sure. The fact that there was no enemy scaling, or better yet dmg upgrades in ori made the combat worse for me and made it more of a hassle to explore new areas

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Lockes Ragnarok
12/26/19 12:03:32 AM
#74
transience posted...
87.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U5gnCG0AUI

1989
NES, GBC, many others

The original JRPG is exceedingly simple, but its got a ton of charm to it. Wandering around the overworld and getting slowly more powerful has a strange pull over me, even if there isnt a whole lot to it.

Theres a feeling of accomplishment that you get for being able to take on a new monster in this game. Monsters are the single most memorable aspect of DQ and these ~20 designs are as classic as you get.

Im a NES RPG player to the death but NES DW1 is too grindy even for me. Fortunately, theres the GBC version that cuts the leveling tables in half and makes this game tolerable to a modern age. Its still archaic, but theres a charm to the anachronism that people of my age can appreciate. Im guessing younger folks cant, and thats okay.

This is a perfect write up for this game, though you could argue the DQ theme for most memorable thing. Glad to see it on here!

Surprised to see Hollow Knight so low as a fan of the genre. The map system I thought was pretty cool and a breath of fresh air. The pages he leaves behind as bread crumbs are fun, and I think in general having a hunt for a map of each new area was cool. Sure it might be late into an area sometimes but I think that adds to the isolation and the feeling of being lost and alone. You never know for sure if going left or going right is the right way, there really arent many small rooms like the map rooms in Super Metroid.

The other thing, about world transversal and movement upgrades I get though, probably the only weak point of the game for me. Going back to old areas, you didnt get through them much quicker with movement upgrades. Most of the upgrades would allow you to unlock areas that you couldnt get to before and that was that (ori does a better job of this, but I thought it was weird that they give you double jump really early but then scale back the screen so that it doesnt make too much of a difference, curious to hear thoughts on that).

Look forward to this topic every year! You should look into freelance stuff

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TopicWow we can finally have a board 8er picturefest
Lockes Ragnarok
12/11/19 7:17:56 PM
#117
I feel like Im at a highschool reunion. Damn you guys got old haha

@Commodore all medical professional now! foolmo hasnt aged a bit tho

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TopicNHL Discussion Topic
Lockes Ragnarok
11/24/19 10:01:11 AM
#418
Ive never seen the Stars go on a run like this before, like they cant lose it seems. Started 1-7-1 and now 13-1-1 since that.

Thought they were dead in the water but no!
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TopicI'm going to rank the Final Fantasy X HD Remaster OST in this topic.
Lockes Ragnarok
11/22/19 8:53:32 AM
#12
This brings me back. Tag
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TopicPost Each Time You Beat a Game: 2019 Edition Part II
Lockes Ragnarok
11/03/19 9:23:38 AM
#129
The Legend of Zelda: Links Awakening (Switch)
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic
Lockes Ragnarok
10/22/19 9:55:24 AM
#221
LadyVyxx posted...
Fresh week, new start. Anderson in net for me to start the week off right. Let's in 2 goals on 2 shots.

S3SF6lA

Look at that Goals Against Average I think he broke Yahoo


What the...how am I in a b8 fantasy league
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TopicHollow Knight's final boss is rough (spoilers)
Lockes Ragnarok
10/22/19 9:53:30 AM
#13
I didnt think the final boss was that hard. It also took me like 200 tries to beat Grimm so I was used to some serious punishment by then
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TopicCar owners, what year is the newest car you own?
Lockes Ragnarok
10/22/19 9:51:07 AM
#20
2018 Volkswagen Atlas
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic
Lockes Ragnarok
10/18/19 9:32:09 PM
#201
The Stars are terrible
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TopicDragon Quest 1-3 coming to Switch in Japan on September 27th
Lockes Ragnarok
09/16/19 9:56:35 AM
#26
This is confirmed coming west now
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TopicAladdin/Lion King remasters coming to consoles this fall
Lockes Ragnarok
08/28/19 10:07:19 AM
#16
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/28/capcom-90s-classics-aladdin-and-lion-king-return-in-collection-coming-to-switch-ps4-xbox-one-pc?sf107913091=1

More info. Doesnt look like the SNES (best) version of Aladdin is included
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TopicHow did you choose your Gamefaqs name?
Lockes Ragnarok
08/28/19 10:02:50 AM
#37
Was playing FFVI at the time and gave Locke the Ragnarok sword
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TopicGamestop is doing $5 extra trade in credit for all games over $2
Lockes Ragnarok
08/14/19 1:14:19 PM
#15
TheCodeisBosco posted...
This is a good opportunity to dump low-tier games from PS3/360/Wii/Wii U. GameStop wrecked the trade-in values for those systems this year, so if you have games for those systems that aren't viable to sell on eBay, this could be the last chance to at least get a reasonable amount of GS credit for them.

Of course, they have to have a base TIV of at least $2, so you still can't pawn off the bottom-tier shit like Too Human or whatever.

Bro, Gamestop is a rip off when it comes to trade ins. I can't believe people still do it.


Most of the time, this is absolutely true. But over the past 2-3 years in particular, they've had a handful of decent trade-in promos each year. This is one of them.


I just checked the website and it says this only applies to PS4, Xbox One and Switch games. Unless I missed something
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TopicGames you loved the first time but not so much during replays?
Lockes Ragnarok
08/11/19 12:37:04 PM
#17
Final fantasy X
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TopicFavorite liquor
Lockes Ragnarok
08/03/19 11:02:10 AM
#47
Scotch and tequila are my favorites.

I dont really do mixed drinks I just sip, neat. Maybe an ice cube every now and then for something of a higher than standard abv (say 50% or higher).

For tequila most people sip reposadas or Anejo but I prefer sipping a blanco. Theyre all good though! The only mixed drink I really make are margaritas with fresh squeezed lime juice and agave nectar.

Also a shot of tequila blanco with a lime wedge is one of my favorite things.

Scotch single malts are generally what I buy. Highlands most of the time. We went to Scotland and stopped by a scotch distillery in the highlands a couple of years ago so that was really cool to experience as a scotch fan. The further you go in the worse and worse it smells, its crazy that the outcome tastes so good.

And rum, that shits the worst
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TopicHey the Resident Evil Switch games are $20 each on eshop
Lockes Ragnarok
07/26/19 8:57:47 PM
#9
Snrkiko posted...
no bricks


All time post
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TopicHow many Super Mario mainline games have you finished?
Lockes Ragnarok
07/25/19 6:42:22 PM
#52
Super Mario bros
Super Mario bros 2
Super Mario bros 3
Super Mario world

4
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 6 - Screw the Bruins
Lockes Ragnarok
07/01/19 8:56:02 PM
#254
Whiskey_Nick posted...
bahahahahahah Spezza


This again lol
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TopicWow Celeste is amazing *slight spoilers*
Lockes Ragnarok
06/26/19 11:44:50 PM
#11
Xiahou Shake posted...
Finishing the C-sides was one of the most engaging moments I've had in my entire life of playing video games. Celeste's entire layered difficulty structure (Story -> Strawberries -> B-Sides -> C-sides) is quite possibly the most brilliant case study of good game design ever.


I dont remember C-Sides being a thing, was that DLC? Also I would recommend Slime-San if you like that kind of difficulty progression. A game held in high praise that slipped past a lot of people. Not as good as Celeste but its up there for me
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TopicBloodstained Ritual of the Night launch trailer #IGAvania #shovelknight
Lockes Ragnarok
06/24/19 10:03:12 AM
#61
My Switch copy will be here today, Im in the credits too! Sounds like this is turning out to be better than I thought it would too
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/07/19 10:56:31 PM
#205
Not Dave posted...
rob thomas / ben bishop


Santana/ Ben bishop
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/07/19 10:54:29 PM
#204
SmartMuffin posted...
Lockes Ragnarok posted...
SmartMuffin posted...
Honestly, living in Texas I'm partial to the Stars and have been rooting them all series. But fuck, the Blues really have been the better team, and if there's any justice, they will win...


Youre in Texas now? Where at?

Also omg this game


Houston. Have been for like 3 years now! Why do you think I have the chance to go to so many Stars games?


Damn I thought you were still bouncing around and occasionally came to Dallas for a day. Im sorry youre in Houston lol. If I still had season tickets Id have given them to you (bad season to not renew for the first time in 9 years)
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/07/19 10:52:28 PM
#202
Hintz has mcdavid level speed
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/07/19 10:46:45 PM
#198
Radulov/no one
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/07/19 10:46:20 PM
#197
SmartMuffin posted...
Honestly, living in Texas I'm partial to the Stars and have been rooting them all series. But fuck, the Blues really have been the better team, and if there's any justice, they will win...


Youre in Texas now? Where at?

Also omg this game
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
05/05/19 5:31:31 PM
#160
That was complete bullshit
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
04/25/19 6:37:52 PM
#45
I missed the first round but what the hell

+8 Bruins
+6 Sharks
+4 Stars
+2 Hurricanes
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TopicNHL Discussion Topic - Part 5 - Playoff Bizzaro World!
Lockes Ragnarok
04/24/19 11:58:04 PM
#14
That was maybe the most backwards round 1 ever and I cant be more excited about it. Its the year of the underdogs! Honestly will probably watch more games this postseason than I ever have
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