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Blue_Inigo 07/11/22 7:35:16 PM #1:	What do you tell them? --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:966505364] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>What do you tell them? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nemu 07/11/22 7:36:05 PM #2:	Chrono Trigger is pretty solid. Not overly hard. Holds up well. <cite>Nemu posted [p:966505383] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Chrono Trigger is pretty solid. Not overly hard. Holds up well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 07/11/22 7:36:16 PM #3:	Atomic Knights: Heart of Riva, it's a shareware game you can only download on AOL keyword GAMES in 1997. It's only a demo but it's got several hours of good stuff. --- ( o _o) <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:966505389] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Atomic Knights: Heart of Riva, it's a shareware game you can only download on AOL keyword GAMES in 1997. It's only a demo but it's got several hours of good stuff. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
discodancer77 07/11/22 7:36:45 PM #4:	DQ 3 and FF 4 are good places to start. Maybe Pokemon --- Patient Gamer <cite>discodancer77 posted [p:966505402] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>DQ 3 and FF 4 are good places to start. Maybe Pokemon </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tote_All_ 07/11/22 7:36:46 PM #5:	Golden Sun <cite>Tote_All_ posted [p:966505405] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Golden Sun </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pfh1001 07/11/22 7:37:09 PM #6:	Nemu posted... Chrono Trigger is pretty solid. Not overly hard. Holds up well. Good choice. <cite>pfh1001 posted [p:966505415] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Nemu posted...</cite> <quote>Chrono Trigger is pretty solid. Not overly hard. Holds up well. </quote> Good choice.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 07/11/22 7:37:59 PM #7:	Some shitty RPG Maker game. Then for their second, a really good one (maybe FF6). --- But I Trumble from there! http://error1355.com/ce/Trumble.html <cite>Trumble posted [p:966505432] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Some shitty RPG Maker game. Then for their second, a really good one (maybe FF6). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 07/11/22 7:39:43 PM #8:	Chrono Trigger. Persona 5 is a good choice, but I think a higher percentage of people will find it off-putting. --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:966505467] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Chrono Trigger. Persona 5 is a good choice, but I think a higher percentage of people will find it off-putting. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ivany2008 07/11/22 7:40:45 PM #9:	Final Fantasy 4. I've spoke about it many times, but its the best mediocre RPG out there. It gives a decent introduction to the genre without being overpowering. <cite>Ivany2008 posted [p:966505490] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Final Fantasy 4. I've spoke about it many times, but its the best mediocre RPG out there. It gives a decent introduction to the genre without being overpowering. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nukazie 07/11/22 7:41:28 PM #10:	persona 4, gotta be the fourth of a series --- Life is just a journey from the maternity ward to the crematorium. <cite>Nukazie posted [p:966505504] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>persona 4, gotta be the fourth of a series </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pitlord_Special 07/11/22 7:42:10 PM #11:	Chrono Trigger for sure. Game is a masterpiece --- Posted from my iPhone 13 <cite>Pitlord_Special posted [p:966505518] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Chrono Trigger for sure. Game is a masterpiece </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cuttin_in_farm 07/11/22 7:42:29 PM #12:	New to games entirely? No shot I pick a jrpg. --- A show of kindness may not do much help, but a show of cruelty may do much harm. <cite>cuttin_in_farm posted [p:966505527] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>New to games entirely? No shot I pick a jrpg. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lairen 07/11/22 7:42:50 PM #13:	Sorry folks: Mystic Quest was the right answer. --- When it rains, it pours. <cite>Lairen posted [p:966505534] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Sorry folks: Mystic Quest was the right answer. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TMOG 07/11/22 7:43:01 PM #14:	Super Mario RPG <cite>TMOG posted [p:966505537] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Super Mario RPG </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 07/11/22 7:43:16 PM #15:	Depends what style of game they like and how able they are able to handle dated mechanics/gameplay. --- Let's make biscuits! <cite>Funkydog posted [p:966505540] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Depends what style of game they like and how able they are able to handle dated mechanics/gameplay. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bokothechoco2 07/11/22 7:44:01 PM #16:	Xenogears <cite>Bokothechoco2 posted [p:966505558] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Xenogears </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Wedge_Antilles 07/11/22 7:44:25 PM #17:	Honestly I'd probably just let them start with Skyrim for something nice and easy where they can go at their own pace. --- I used the knife. I saved a child. I won a war. God forgive me. <cite>Wedge_Antilles posted [p:966505568] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Honestly I'd probably just let them start with Skyrim for something nice and easy where they can go at their own pace. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lukey_Bug 07/11/22 7:44:48 PM #18:	I will always advocate for people to play Shadowhearts --- I don't want this man's life, I just want his sandwiches. <cite>Lukey_Bug posted [p:966505582] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>I will always advocate for people to play Shadowhearts </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 07/11/22 7:45:04 PM #19:	Doom (2016) --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://i.imgur.com/M8h2ATe.png https://i.imgur.com/6ezFwG1.png <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:966505589] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Doom (2016) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 07/11/22 7:46:44 PM #20:	RPG-7. The most widely available, and the one that'll be the most recognizable to them. --- http://i.imgur.com/VeNBg.gif http://i.imgur.com/gd5jC8q.gif http://i.imgur.com/PKIy7.gif http://i.imgur.com/3p29JqP.gif <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:966505633] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>RPG-7. The most widely available, and the one that'll be the most recognizable to them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kim_Seong-a 07/11/22 7:53:25 PM #21:	Hyper Dimension Neptunia --- Lusa Cfaad Taydr <cite>Kim_Seong-a posted [p:966505782] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Hyper Dimension Neptunia </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ratchetrockon 07/11/22 7:57:45 PM #22:	Underrail --- I'm a Taurus I like collecting headphones and iems. My fave game of all time is DMC 3 SE on PC w/ style switch mod. IMO it the best button masher on earth <cite>Ratchetrockon posted [p:966505873] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Underrail </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CE_gonna_CE 07/11/22 7:57:53 PM #23:	CT --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1531-food-delivery-services-general <cite>CE_gonna_CE posted [p:966505878] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>CT </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Lairen 07/11/22 8:00:05 PM #25:	CT is the definition of overrated but you should really play it.... --- When it rains, it pours. <cite>Lairen posted [p:966505924] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>CT is the definition of overrated but you should really play it.... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aztex 07/11/22 8:01:26 PM #26:	Paper Mario --- Hot Girls Message Board https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1291-hot-girls <cite>Aztex posted [p:966505962] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Paper Mario </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Juhanor 07/11/22 8:04:28 PM #27:	Dragon Warrior/Quest 1. Peak of the genre IMO. UnholyMudcrab posted... RPG-7. The most widely available, and the one that'll be the most recognizable to them. Lol <cite>Juhanor posted [p:966506037] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Dragon Warrior/Quest 1. Peak of the genre IMO. UnholyMudcrab posted...</cite> <quote>RPG-7. The most widely available, and the one that'll be the most recognizable to them.</quote> Lol</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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mehmeh1 07/11/22 8:08:44 PM #29:	Chrono Trigger definitely, great presentation, smooth gameplay, standalone, and has a story that's surprisingly straightforward considering it deals with time travel. I have RPGs that are above it, but they're not as great as a gateway due to length or weird gameplay --- FC: 3840-6927-7945, have OR/Y/SM4SH/PSMD/S/US I'm a youtuber, here is my link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRj1lj8EWzRtw3jp3HUXCxQ? .I play games <cite>mehmeh1 posted [p:966506135] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Chrono Trigger definitely, great presentation, smooth gameplay, standalone, and has a story that's surprisingly straightforward considering it deals with time travel. I have RPGs that are above it, but they're not as great as a gateway due to length or weird gameplay </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Aressar 07/11/22 8:15:28 PM #30:	Knights of the Old Republic 1. It's very accessible and easy to learn & oversee how everything works, as opposed to say Neverwinter Nights (which, albeit excellent in every way, requires experience with RPGs and at least a rudimentary knowledge of how the D&D system works). --- One time, CE triggered me so hard with their objectively wrong opinions that I accidentally punched myself in the balls. <cite>Aressar posted [p:966506281] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Knights of the Old Republic 1. It's very accessible and easy to learn & oversee how everything works, as opposed to say Neverwinter Nights (which, albeit excellent in every way, requires experience with RPGs and at least a rudimentary knowledge of how the D&D system works). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Xethuminra 07/11/22 8:19:30 PM #31:	Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls, Maybe Mass Effect, The Witcher III, or Fallout <cite>Xethuminra posted [p:966506385] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Elder Scrolls, Maybe Mass Effect, The Witcher III, or Fallout </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MarcoRubio 07/11/22 8:20:38 PM #32:	Planescape Torment --- Vote for me, 2016! <cite>MarcoRubio posted [p:966506412] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Planescape Torment </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Popo 07/11/22 8:21:26 PM #33:	Final Fantasy 4 --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:966506430] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Final Fantasy 4 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kirbyy 07/11/22 8:22:55 PM #34:	Paper Mario --- Crayons taste like purple. <cite>kirbyy posted [p:966506463] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Paper Mario </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 07/11/22 8:27:45 PM #35:	If the person likes long, detailed books: Disco Elysium. --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:966506566] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>If the person likes long, detailed books: Disco Elysium. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ellis123 07/11/22 8:49:19 PM #36:	It would depend on what games they liked and how old they are. --- "A shouted order to do something of dubious morality with an unpredictable outcome? Thweeet!" My FC is in my profile. <cite>ellis123 posted [p:966506987] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>It would depend on what games they liked and how old they are. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DespondentDeity 07/11/22 8:51:42 PM #37:	Undertale >_> --- SHE: In black of night, a die is cast, heavens overflow with stars HER: All is light, all is ash, you must become just as you are <cite>DespondentDeity posted [p:966507045] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Undertale >_> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
g0ldie 07/11/22 8:52:42 PM #38:	YellowSUV posted... If the person likes long, detailed books: Disco Elysium. yea, probably a game like this, especially since "failure" is a big part of the experience. --- https://imgur.com/gallery/noqoWTm <cite>g0ldie posted [p:966507062] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>YellowSUV posted... </cite> <quote>If the person likes long, detailed books: Disco Elysium.</quote>yea, probably a game like this, especially since "failure" is a big part of the experience. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bobbaaay 07/11/22 8:53:13 PM #39:	Miitopia <cite>bobbaaay posted [p:966507074] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Miitopia </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Gwynevere 07/11/22 9:00:30 PM #40:	Pokemon Emerald --- A hunter is a hunter...even in a dream [She/they] <cite>Gwynevere posted [p:966507224] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Pokemon Emerald </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bad_Mojo 07/11/22 9:02:27 PM #41:	Mystic Quest --- https://i.imgtc.com/hQ5SuG6.gif https://i.imgtc.com/QrhAq36.gif https://i.imgtc.com/Yjov9DU.gif <cite>Bad_Mojo posted [p:966507258] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Mystic Quest </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FortuneCookie 07/11/22 9:07:00 PM #42:	Super Mario RPG is great for learning the rules of RPGs. <cite>FortuneCookie posted [p:966507345] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Super Mario RPG is great for learning the rules of RPGs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
apocalyptic_4 07/11/22 9:18:57 PM #43:	TMOG posted... Super Mario RPG This or golden sun --- XBL: Mrpicardbottoms PSN: Bosh369 <cite>apocalyptic_4 posted [p:966507601] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>TMOG posted... </cite> <quote>Super Mario RPG</quote> This or golden sun </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CinderLock 07/11/22 9:22:57 PM #44:	Pokmon or Chrono Trigger --- Kathy Bates inspires fear in the soul, hence the validity of humanity. - Wolfy42 <cite>CinderLock posted [p:966507714] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Pokmon or Chrono Trigger </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garlands_Soul 07/12/22 12:37:18 AM #45:	Either super Mario rpg, paper Mario, or FF4 --- "I, Garland, will knock you all down!" <cite>Garlands_Soul posted [p:966511143] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Either super Mario rpg, paper Mario, or FF4 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Garlands_Soul 07/12/22 12:38:12 AM #46:	Alternatively the ff1 remake psp version if they want something relatively easy and simple --- "I, Garland, will knock you all down!" <cite>Garlands_Soul posted [p:966511154] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Alternatively the ff1 remake psp version if they want something relatively easy and simple </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ToadallyAwesome 07/12/22 12:43:24 AM #47:	CinderLock posted... Pokmon or Chrono Trigger --- http://imgur.com/QKdxwuI <cite>ToadallyAwesome posted [p:966511225] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>CinderLock posted... </cite> <quote>Pokmon or Chrono Trigger</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
_Stuff_ 07/12/22 12:50:27 AM #48:	Super Mario rpg <cite>_Stuff_ posted [p:966511312] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Super Mario rpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 07/12/22 12:51:16 AM #49:	Final Fantasy Mystic Quest or Super Mario RPG. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:966511322] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Final Fantasy Mystic Quest or Super Mario RPG. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Inigo 07/12/22 12:58:43 AM #50:	Kim_Seong-a posted... Hyper Dimension Neptunia So you want them to hate RPGs --- "This is your last dance." <cite>Blue_Inigo posted [p:966511408] in Scenario: ... [t:80090893]...</cite> <quote>Kim_Seong-a posted... </cite> <quote>Hyper Dimension Neptunia</quote>So you want them to hate RPGs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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