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| Topic | Post your top 10 games of the decade here. |
| TheCodeisBosco 01/04/20 11:41:47 PM #20 | 1) Splatoon 2) Undertale 3) Super Mario Odyssey 4) Cuphead 5) Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver 6) Pikmin 3 7) The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 8) Yoshi's Woolly World 9) Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze 10) Mario Kart 8/Deluxe --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Todd and Aaron's Game Awards 2019 |
| TheCodeisBosco 01/01/20 1:36:39 AM #8 | T H A N K G O D Can't fuckin wait to watch this later. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Game of the Decade - Let's settle this for good |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/31/19 1:03:14 PM #4 | I'll stick with 10-Yard Fight, thx --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Ertyu top ten most hated characters besides kirby |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/31/19 12:27:48 AM #67 | ertyu0078 posted... And Kirby lands on The Whammy DAAAAAMN!!! --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | My games of the decade |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 10:03:28 PM #5 | Super Mario Odyssey at #1 is an amazing pick. I'd only put Splatoon and Undertale over it. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | So what exactly is bad about Pokemon Sword and Shield? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 9:16:02 PM #109 | mnkboy907 posted... Hey at least this is still an improvement over SM where the character just smiles non-stop. While playing through Sun/Moon, I honestly thought this was intended to be a joke/humorous. I may have been too generous. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | So what exactly is bad about Pokemon Sword and Shield? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 6:44:07 PM #100 | Say what you will about genwunners, but dungeons/caves were IMO decisively at their best in Gens 1 and 2 (esp. 2). The Safari Zone, Silph Co. and Kanto Victory Road are truly exciting to explore. GSC areas like Ice Cave, Goldenrod Underground and Whirl Islands are perhaps even better and were highly ambitious for their era. The dungeon designs fell off hard in Gen III though, IMO, and never fully recovered. I really just miss a full-fledged Victory Road at this point, because you can always count on those "Ace Trainer" types being enjoyable to fight. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 3:52:44 PM #404 | Interesting. Anyone know if the drastic reduction in catch rate also occurs if your Pokemon is the same level as the opponent, in addition to when it's lower? This has me curious. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 3:40:47 PM #402 | Is that Morgrem a higher level than your Pokemon facing it? If so, it sounds like you're affected by the new catch rate system. Game Freak decided it would be cute to drastically increase the catch rate of a Pokemon if yours is lower-level. Even by a single level. Insert massive eyeroll here. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | So what exactly is bad about Pokemon Sword and Shield? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 1:56:03 PM #68 | trdl23 posted... At the very least, I even told my friend aloud when I started playing that I expected the visuals of the fights to be a lot more impressive on a legit console. Yeah, I can't think of a single other Nintendo-published Switch game that looks worse than Sword and Shield. Even Pokemon Let's Go looked better, and that definitely wasn't the prettiest girl at the dance either. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | So what exactly is bad about Pokemon Sword and Shield? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/30/19 1:52:11 PM #66 | Mewtwo59 posted... I'm not sure we could've gotten a polished game even if they pulled a Unova and only put new Pokmon in the dex. I'm inclined to agree here. I don't think the issue is that Game Freak still has too many Pokemon, items, moves, etc. to put in the game. I think the issue is that the company is operated by risk-adverse Luddites. For three generations now, GF has demonstrated that they... as Mallory Archer would say, "can't or won't" properly adapt to the 3D landscape. At this point, I don't see that happening unless they bring in fresh blood, and lots of it, or partner with another company. Until one of those happens, we're just going to keep getting games that are reasonably fun for a time because the Pokemon formula is that damn good, but never rise above the level of reheated leftovers. Games like Sword and Shield. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Board 8's Top 100 Video Games of the Decade - Voting Phase 1 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/28/19 1:55:53 AM #28 | tazzyboyishere posted... Yeah I fucked up and was looking at the Japanese release date while scrubbing over the list. Pokemon got enough nominations to lock itself in. Doc is updated. AWESOME. Pokemon HGSS is straight-up one of the best games ever made. Thank you for checking on this. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Board 8's Top 100 Video Games of the Decade - Voting Phase 1 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/28/19 1:05:44 AM #19 | I just noticed that neither Octopath Traveler nor Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver made it. Absolutely insane. I'm also bummed that Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido didn't make the cut, but I expected that. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Asks ertyu anything |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/28/19 12:04:44 AM #82 | What's your favorite place you've traveled to? --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Board 8's Top 100 Video Games of the Decade - Voting Phase 1 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/27/19 11:58:34 PM #3 | Pikmin 3 not making it would be a travesty. I really feel like that game is 10/10-worthy, and would be a shoe-in if it didn't release on a paperweight of a system. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | What is the nicest airport you've ever been in? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/26/19 12:58:58 PM #77 | White Eagle posted... Im going the other way, I didnt like how it looked or how it made me feel to be inside. It has a really low ceiling compared to other airports that Ive been to. Im glad my flight was on time, so I didnt have stay too long. I do remember Terminal C having an unusually low ceiling and feeling much older. I've had much better experiences in the other terminals, though, especially D (the fancy int'l terminal) and E (super quiet and recently renovated). --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | What is the nicest airport you've ever been in? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/24/19 2:14:50 AM #67 | Great thread. I find airports endlessly fascinating, and comforting too. When I went to Singapore, I stayed overnight at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) upon landing late, instead of paying for an extra hotel night. I'd totally do that again. Simultaneously binging "Super Mario Odyssey" and white coffee from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was a magical experience. That gets my vote for favorite airport. I'll go against the grain and say that I really love Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) too. It gets a bad rap because of flight delays, and I've been on the receiving end of that. But my God, you have Cousins BBQ and La Creme Coffee in the same airport. That has to count for something. And the whole facility is just so damn pleasing aesthetically. Some other highlights: -Anchorage (ANC) styles its overhead lights after the Northern Lights, and it's beautiful at night. You can also get reindeer sausage there, and that's one of those foods you have to eat before you die. -Bozeman (BZN) has fireplaces on the landside, and is impeccably clean all around. This airport immediately puts you at ease, whether you're coming or going. -Salt Lake City (SLC) is great about keeping amenities open for late-night travelers, and the workers are friendly and efficient too. On the flipside, I'm not too crazy about Charlotte (CLT) or Houston George Bush Int'l (IAH) - I try to avoid those if possible. But of course, I'll gladly take those layovers if the price is right for the flight. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Settle a debate between my wife and I |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/22/19 1:41:18 AM #45 | Voted for "A" because seriously, it would cost so little to pay the affected employees mind. Of course, that wouldn't stop plenty of companies from balking at it anyway... --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Asks ertyu anything |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/20/19 10:21:15 PM #56 | Who is your favorite band/music artist? --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Cats review zone |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/19/19 3:59:36 PM #18 | MoogleKupo141 posted... Yesterday my mom told me she wanted to see this and I was like uh... are you sure? Its probably really dumb and the cats look like nightmares but now that the reviews are out I 100% am going to go see it with her. These overwhelmingly negative reviews are the best advertising CATS could ask for. Anyone who still wanted to see the film in earnest after... those trailers certainly won't be scared off by these reviews either. However, these "OH GOD, MY EYES"-type reviews will get people interested in seeing just how high the dumpster fire is blazing. ...I kinda want to see it now too. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | You're so vain. |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/18/19 10:50:33 PM #12 | "Cooler Than Me" is kind of a guilty pleasure tbh. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Hello is Fred there |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/17/19 9:56:35 PM #2 | No, this is Patrick. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Ertyu top ten most hated characters besides kirby |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/17/19 2:44:38 PM #58 | ertyu0078 posted... Number 1 the whammy from press your luck contestants spin the big board big bucks no whammy stop Land on one and take all your money making fun of you doing it Holy crap, can't say anyone expected this. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Which seinfeld episode is your favorite of all time? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/15/19 10:23:49 AM #5 | My name would have you think "The Secret Code," but "The Marine Biologist" narrowly edges it out for me. "The Calzone" and "The Opera" are high up there too. Favorite season is probably 7. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Gimme a good western movie to watch tonight |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/15/19 12:11:39 AM #36 | HerpToTheDerp posted... shane Love seeing this as one of the first answers. Don't sleep on this one, OP, it's an all-time great film. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | How do*you pronounce ertyu |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/14/19 11:18:24 PM #13 | I deeply regret never seeing the ertyu show. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Ertyu top ten most hated characters besides kirby |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/14/19 10:47:14 PM #21 | Damn man, I don't know how anyone could hate Gumball. He's a legend. Best "family-friendly" cartoon of the 2010s IMO. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | What movies do you think will define this decade? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/14/19 10:43:06 PM #23 | Mega Mana posted... 2010s Movie. The Zeitgeist Movies. Not necessarily the best movies, but the ones that help or are defined by a decade... Ooh, Baby Driver is a great pick. I may be biased, though, since I love that movie. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | What movies do you think will define this decade? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/14/19 10:40:46 PM #22 | Bridesmaids will definitely be in the conversation as far as comedies go. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Random Nostalgia Thoughts |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/13/19 10:29:58 PM #2 | You know another song that was EVERYWHERE and then suddenly fell off the face of the earth? "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Do any of you use instagram or facebook? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/13/19 12:24:42 PM #16 | Instagram yes, Facebook no. Ditched the latter a few years back due to fake-news politicking and melodrama from older relatives who don't understand the Internet. I'm aware that FB owns Instagram, it's just far more enjoyable to be on that platform instead. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/12/19 1:15:07 PM #309 | I honestly would have preferred it if Gmax Pokemon were just straight-up event giveaways, instead of this half-measure BS they went with. At least then, players wouldn't be essentially bamboozled into virtually uncatchable Gmax raids, like they are now. It's easy for us to see a non-event Gmax raid online and say "not worth it," now that sites like Serebii have spilled the beans on the catch rates. But not everyone has that information, especially younger fans, so these bollocks Gmax raids are just going to frustrate people and potentially make them lose interest in the game. I know I've had a lot to say about Gigantamax, but cripes, I haven't hated a game mechanic this much since tripping in Brawl. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | S t a r s |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/11/19 4:22:47 PM #4 | (Looks at topic title) Is... is this E R T Y U W A V E ? --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/11/19 3:26:29 PM #293 | I like Dynamax in raids + the campaign. It's bloody ridiculous for serious battles though. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/11/19 1:15:32 PM #287 | Nice breakdown, ctes - I think our feelings on the game are quite similar. I also wasn't fond of Bede, and I'm surprised at how much praise that character received; I couldn't stand him, personally. (I also hated Silver in Gen II, for similar reasons.) I actually don't mind the raid CPUs. Light Screen and Reflect are a godsend for making them viable partners. I swear at them far less than the damn Digging Duo... >_> --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Jeopardy had a round where all the categories were named after Pokemon |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/10/19 1:21:35 AM #14 | DAMN, that's some dank shit. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/09/19 1:38:38 PM #251 | XIII_rocks posted... Has anyone, ever, in the history of the world, not started a youtube video with "WHAT'S GOING ON EVERYONE" Sure! Plenty of YouTubers also start with "HEY GUYZZZ" --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/09/19 1:10:07 PM #248 | swordz9 posted... The exploits are the best thing about the game We've come full circle to Red and Blue, lmao --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/07/19 12:51:53 PM #227 | swordz9 posted... Just 2 G-max away from them all. Miserable experience tbh lol. Raids lose appeal so fast Good God man. If I had a drink, I'd pour it out for you. Did you do the exploit or rough it through "organic" raids? --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Board 8 builds a Christian playlist! |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/06/19 12:10:21 PM #8 | TobyMac - Feelin' So Fly --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/05/19 9:16:48 PM #214 | swordz9 posted... I sure am glad they made exclusive raids with shit tier catch rates so I can fail to catch G-max Lapras a billion times in a row :/ But hey man, you get EXP candies for beating the raids! That makes up for these bullshit catch rates, right? /s Yeah, fuck whoever thought these Gmax catch rates were a good idea. I actually like raids for regular Pokemon, but Gmax hunting lost its luster very quickly when I realized how badly Game Freak... Game Freak'd it up. When people reminisce on Gen 8, this will be an oft-mentioned sore point, and for good reason. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/03/19 5:01:02 PM #179 | mnkboy907 posted... TheCodeisBosco posted...-If you just want to "shut up and battle your Pokemon," this game more or less allows you to do so, instead of stopping you every two seconds with "malasadas" and "NEBBY GET IN THE BAG". Between this and the QoL improvements, this really is one of the better campaigns in the series IMO. However, I also see how people who play Pokemon for the story would dislike it. Agreed! To expand on this, they also did a great job improving the variety of early-game Pokemon. This is true even prior to the Wild Area, though the WA certainly helps a lot too. I played Pokemon Pearl for the first time earlier this year, and the early-game difference is truly night-and-day. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Pokemon Sword/Shield Discussion Topic - Part 2 |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/03/19 4:40:24 PM #177 | After playing the campaign + dabbling in the postgame, here are my key pros and cons. I'm gonna try to keep these reasonably short - except one point I have to sound off about. Feel free to "Ok boomer" me if that's even a thing still. Minor spoilers below. THE GOOD: -They knocked it out of the park with the designs this gen. I can confidently say that this is my favorite batch of new Pokemon since Kanto; it's that good. Even the humans are well-designed, save for Hop being Galarian Hau. -The soundtrack is great. Turffield has my favorite town song since Ecruteak City in GSC. The -There are some great QoL changes - Corviknight Taxi, no more random battles, -The Wild Area is a solid addition, even though it's uglier than sin and lags like crazy while online. Mechanically, it's good fun for the most part and I enjoy non-Gmax raids a lot in particular. -If you just want to "shut up and battle your Pokemon," this game more or less allows you to do so, instead of stopping you every two seconds with "malasadas" and "NEBBY GET IN THE BAG". Between this and the QoL improvements, this really is one of the better campaigns in the series IMO. However, I also see how people who play Pokemon for the story would dislike it. THE BAD: -Dexit. Won't beat this dead horse though. -The graphics. Another dead horse; no elaboration needed. I will say that I'm struggling to think of a single other Nintendo-published Switch game that looks less appealing visually. -A general lack of ambition/exciting innovation on Game Freak's part. Oh hey, a third dead horse I won't beat! -The online seems to be getting better, but still, lol -Whoever was in charge of the catch rates this gen deserves to be sacked with no chance of rehire. This actually isn't a dead horse, and I'm surprised it hasn't pissed off more people. The fact that they jacked up the catch rates of Pokemon who outlevel yours is obnoxious during the campaign and feels unnecessary (even a bit callous? Like, why). But the big offenders, of course, are the Gigantamax catch rates. Between the absurdly low odds of finding non-event Gmax Pokemon, and the absurdly low odds of catching the fuckers, Gmax hunting - one of the few appealing postgame activities here - is rendered insufferable. This is carrot-on-a-stick design philosophy at its worst, folks, and I don't blame anyone at all for doing the raid exploit - even though that, too, is a joyless pursuit. ... All things considered, I think this gen is like a 6.5-7/10. Much like how Gen 6 was a "good enough" game for 3DS owners, this feels good enough if you just want mainline Pokemon on your new-ish device. I mean, barring some insanity, mainline Pokemon will always be fun at least. I don't regret buying it at all, especially since I got a decent deal, but it's no must-have either. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Burns it down |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/02/19 8:52:53 PM #3 | BURN, BABY BURN! Disco Inferno! --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | 22 y/o Kid is OUTRAGED after CHICK FIL A called him THIS!! Would you be mad???? |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/02/19 12:46:49 PM #6 | My favorite part is the "COOL JACKET" Tweet at the end lmao --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | chewtle is amazing |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/02/19 1:26:48 AM #12 | I get "Paper Mario enemy" vibes from Chewtle for one reason or another. He's alright. Gen 8 is one of the best new Pokemon batches ever though tbh. I don't even know who I'd make an analogous thread about. Stonjourner? Barraskewda? The motherfucking criminally underrated, in the Biblical sense of the term, Eiscue? Idk, they're almost all great. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Ertyu top ten characters not named Dante with write ups |
| TheCodeisBosco 12/01/19 10:00:00 PM #2 | Tornadoman #1 --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Engagedhart4 |
| TheCodeisBosco 11/30/19 7:49:52 PM #16 | Congrats chief! That's awesome news. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | Do you remember any of your old Pokemon teams? |
| TheCodeisBosco 11/27/19 4:37:29 PM #37 | BLUE: Man, going back to 6 years old with this one. I'm confident that Blastoise, Persian and Dugtrio were on the team. I believe the other three may have been Sandslash, Muk and Marowak. What can I say? I've always loved the Ground type. GOLD: 99% sure Feraligatr, Miltank, Quagsire and Ursaring were there. I think the other two were Noctowl and Weepinbell. WHITE: Stoutland, Klang, Bouffalant, Mienshao, Druddigon, Zekrom. SUN: Bruxish, Alolan Muk, Salazzle, Mudsdale, Shiinotic, Bewear. SWORD: Rillaboom, Hatterene, Copperajah, Froslass, Barraskewda, Falinks. Can't remember much about the others. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
| Topic | I did not know that the term "stan" came from the Eminem song |
| TheCodeisBosco 11/27/19 4:04:08 PM #36 | Jakyl25 posted... ExThaNemesis posted...SavageInTheBox posted...The term itself is stupid enough, but I hate how people say "I stan the Yankees" as opposed to "I am a stan of the Yankees." Fucking lol at this whole convo. --- The music was thud-like. The music was... thud-like. |
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