The "whatever's on your mind" thread

[DAISHI]

Okay so for those of you who don't run, this is how it works. Basically, after a marathon there's a bunch of free beer and liquor. That went on for a few hours, but of course they can't do that all day. But runners keep drinking. So, is it three in the afternoon? Will I be partying for almost 12 hours? .... Yes.

[Scnew]

Over in Japan, Konami just announced a new game in one of my favorite game series of all time, Suikoden.

Initial reaction:


Then I read that apparently the Japanese trailer makes it clear that, like the last game they released, it's going to take place in an alternate world, and not the same setting that everyone wants it to take place it, namely the world of Suikoden 1-5.

Now I'm more like this:

[DAISHI]

Karaoke tonight!

[Scnew]

Originally Posted by DAISHI

Karaoke tonight!

I feel like we lead similar lives. Trivia night, karaoke night...

Except for that whole "running" thing, anyway.

[Davies]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

D. Run Away!!!!! RUN AWAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

With much fear; you flee the destroyed ruins of a once proud town. Absolute paralysis grips your weak body as you hopelessly attempt to flee with the hideous monster in toe. Even though you hold your knowledge of Monty Python close to your heart, the phrase "run away" has little affect.

Originally Posted by WarpSpeed

He might also just be a lactose-intolerant dragon. Perhaps a soy-milk sundae would be preferred.

You feed the terrible beast a non-lactose-intolerant smoothie and watch as the evil mass of flesh clapses in a heap of rag-a-muffin bones.

Congratulations WarpSpeed, you WIN the game.

Would you care to play again?

Y/N

[DAISHI]

Originally Posted by Scnew

I feel like we lead similar lives. Trivia night, karaoke night...

Except for that whole "running" thing, anyway.

It burns Off the alcohol

[Alcoremortis]

Originally Posted by Davies

With much fear; you flee the destroyed ruins of a once proud town. Absolute paralysis grips your weak body as you hopelessly attempt to flee with the hideous monster in toe. Even though you hold your knowledge of Monty Python close to your heart, the phrase "run away" has little affect.

Yay! I'm doomed!

[Davies]

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

Yay! I'm doomed!

'Twas inevitable. At least your smouldering ashes make for a fine, albeit, grim mantle-piece; don't be so darn ungrateful! Honestly, one would almost think that you were resisting being transformed into a pig demon!

"Just be thankful that I didn't think of a slug"!

[WarpSpeed]

Originally Posted by Davies

Congratulations WarpSpeed, you WIN the game.

Yay, I win! And Alcoremortis said that winning wasn't the object of forum games! Ha!

So what do I win? Don't say a bottle of black nail polish dumped on my head.

[Alcoremortis]

Aw, crap! I lost The Game!

[Remolay]

Originally Posted by Scnew

Over in Japan, Konami just announced a new game in one of my favorite game series of all time, Suikoden.

Initial reaction:


Then I read that apparently the Japanese trailer makes it clear that, like the last game they released, it's going to take place in an alternate world, and not the same setting that everyone wants it to take place it, namely the world of Suikoden 1-5.

Now I'm more like this:

From what I've heard about the Suikoden series (from a friend), The fact that it is in an AU shouldn't detract from the fun because its freakin' Suikoden.

[DrRocketGenius]

Dammit, South Park, why is this so adorable?

[Remolay]

I shouldn't be allowed on TvTropes late at night.

[skeeter]

Originally Posted by Davies

You produce the Mr. Whippy's Magical Ice Cream Maker from your bottomless satchel and conjure up a vanilla ice cream with extra sprinkles. Nervously, you extend your arm towards the hideous demon, with the sugary treat clutched within your trembling hand.

The unspeakable beast gazes upon the snack that you hold, then at the forced smile upon your obviously terrified face and once again back down to the frosty consumable. The twisted creature reaches out with it's malformed claw and takes the ice cream from your grasp.

The vile creature's grotesque, green tongue protrudes from within it's multiple layers of teeth and licks the vanilla flavour of Mr. Whippy's sweet nectar. At that very moment; the monstrous nightmare screeches a terrible bellow, tosses the unfinished cone aside and spits the food from it's mouth much like an overgrown bulldog that had just licked piss off of a nettle.

With deep regreat, you now realise that vanilla is not a favoured flavour for this particular walking terror. You guess that you should have gone with a banana flavour. Still, hindsight is 20/20.

The Bastard-Maximus is now stomping towards you at an almighty pace. Do you...

A. Slay the beast with your +20 Magical Sword of Doohickey.
B. Quickly produce a banana flavoured substitute.
C. Pray to the heavens for a quick death.
D. Run away.

The choice is, once again, yours.

Doohickey...definately doohickey...

Originally Posted by Alcoremortis

D. Run Away!!!!! RUN AWAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

On second thoughts....RUUUUUUUUUN!

Originally Posted by Davies

With much fear; you flee the destroyed ruins of a once proud town. Absolute paralysis grips your weak body as you hopelessly attempt to flee with the hideous monster in toe. Even though you hold your knowledge of Monty Python close to your heart, the phrase "run away" has little affect.



You feed the terrible beast a non-lactose-intolerant smoothie and watch as the evil mass of flesh clapses in a heap of rag-a-muffin bones.

Congratulations WarpSpeed, you WIN the game.

Would you care to play again?

Y/N

Ah bugger, I missed the end!!

[Davies]

Originally Posted by WarpSpeed

So what do I win? Don't say a bottle of black nail polish dumped on my head.

Your prize is the warm feeling of self-accomplishment. Oh, and ten million bucks.

I'll send you a cheque via the British mail system, which means it should reach you by 2098.

Congratulations.

Originally Posted by skeeter

Ah bugger, I missed the end!!

There's always next time. Stay tuned (but don't hold your breath).

[Scnew]

Originally Posted by Remolay

From what I've heard about the Suikoden series (from a friend), The fact that it is in an AU shouldn't detract from the fun because its freakin' Suikoden.

See, I just don't agree. One of the things I really adored about the series was all the connections. Plus, there are several long standing mysteries about the world and some of the recurring characters that it looks like Konami is determined to never resolve. I mean, I'm happy that the series isn't dead, sure, but is really isn't what the fans wanted.

[DAISHI]

Originally Posted by Scnew

See, I just don't agree. One of the things I really adored about the series was all the connections. Plus, there are several long standing mysteries about the world and some of the recurring characters that it looks like Konami is determined to never resolve. I mean, I'm happy that the series isn't dead, sure, but is really isn't what the fans wanted.

Agreed. Starting with the first game they allude to places like the Circular Palace, Harmonia, the Grasslands to the South, Xexia... and then beginning in the second they start fleshing out the northern kingdoms, what happened to the Crimson Moon Empire after the fall of the Emperor, and start defining the roles of the 26 True Runes... and by part 3 starting to explore Harmonias role in it all, their efforts, the division it creates... And man if part two wasn't pretty hart rending at the end.

So totally agreed. That world is complex and fantastic.

[Scnew]

Originally Posted by DAISHI

Agreed. Starting with the first game they allude to places like the Circular Palace, Harmonia, the Grasslands to the South, Xexia... and then beginning in the second they start fleshing out the northern kingdoms, what happened to the Crimson Moon Empire after the fall of the Emperor, and start defining the roles of the 26 True Runes... and by part 3 starting to explore Harmonias role in it all, their efforts, the division it creates... And man if part two wasn't pretty hart rending at the end.

So totally agreed. That world is complex and fantastic.

I want to know what the rest of the True Runes are.

I want to see Harmonia, I want to find out why their Emperor keeps interfering with the internal politics of other nations.

I want to know what the deal with Yuber and Pesmerga really is.

I want to learn what really happened to the Sindar.

I want to see Kanakan, where several characters came from.

I don't care what's going on in a completely unrelated world. I'm not invested in that. It won't stop me from playing it if it's a good game, but it also doesn't incite pre-order fever like a true sequel would.

[DAISHI]

Originally Posted by Scnew

I want to know what the rest of the True Runes are.

I want to see Harmonia, I want to find out why their Emperor keeps interfering with the internal politics of other nations.

I want to know what the deal with Yuber and Pesmerga really is.

I want to learn what really happened to the Sindar.

I want to see Kanakan, where several characters came from.

I don't care what's going on in a completely unrelated world. I'm not invested in that. It won't stop me from playing it if it's a good game, but it also doesn't incite pre-order fever like a true sequel would.

Heck ya!

Though as I understand Harmonia and their possession of the Circle Rune, they're mostly interested in finding all the True Runes in order to bring a state of order to the entire world (that would also inadvertently lead to a state of decline and decay according to Suikoden 3).

[Alcoremortis]

Just finished one of the most beautifully written books I've ever read. I'm very pleased that I not only bought it (instead of getting it from the library), but made special arrangements for it to be signed by the author.

So, so sad...but beautiful.