Shinmaru

Haha, I remember asking this "valid question" a few short months ago...but, for the sake of conversation, I'll let it slide :p My favorite of Nintendo's music has always come from Super Metroid...the soundtrack is simply unbelievable and has to be heard to be believed. Every song fits into the game perfectly and goes with every situation in the game imaginable...plus, it doesn't hurt that they all sound fantastic, of course. Super Mario Bros. 3 is another one of my favorites...I just love all the bouncy tunes in that game, heh. I don't think there's a song off that soundtrack that I didn't like. Nice stuff to listen to. There's more but I'm sure other people can mention them.

What I found interesting is that the article mostly seemed to refer to using the dual screens in a single-player context, rather than multiplayer. This quote, especially, highlights single player: [quote]From information made available today, players can look forward to being able to simultaneously manage their game progress from two different perspectives, enhancing both the speed and strategy of the challenge. For example, players will no longer be forced to interrupt game play to shift perspective, such as moving from a wide shot to a close up, or alternating between a character's ongoing battle and a map of their environment. Nintendo DS makes it possible to perform the tasks in real time by simply glancing from one screen to the other.[/quote] The multiplayer uses for the DS are fairly obvious (I mean, like James said, stuff like Pac-Man and Four Swords would be perfect for this), but I'm actually pretty interested to see how Nintendo can use the DS to expand upon single-player games, as well.

[size=1]With a fresh patsy by his side, Shinny walked confidently through the forest, though he had not as of yet encountered any of the characters involved with this story so far... "Story?" Shinny asked to nobody in particular. "What are you talking about?" Nothing. Ignore everything I'm saying. "Right..." Shinny said, whilst raising an eyebrow into the air. "Massster..." Jeebes said, with a noticable, and annoying, lisp. "Where are we going, masssster?" "Hmm...I'm not sure," Shinny replied. "We're searching for the Holy OtakuBot, but I really have no idea where it could be. The last time I saw it, the Holy OtakuBot was next to my autographed portrait of Jesus on my bedside table." "You have an autographed portrait of Jesus?" "Yep. Signed by Jesus himself." "..." "What?" "Nevermind..." Ignoring the fact that Shinny was obviously lying (Jesus is too stingy to sign portraits, as everyone knows), he and Jeebes trudged on through the forest. They soon came to a bridge, where a troll jumped out to greet them. "Halt! Who goes there?!" the ugly green troll screeched. Shinny stepped forward with an outstretched hand. "I am [silly British accent]King Shinmaru John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt III esq[/silly British accent]," Shinny said with a barely (ahem) noticable accent. "Weren't you the one who got exiled from the kingdom?" "How did you know about that?!" Shinny asked increduously. "Oh come on, it's in all the tabloids," the troll answered. Shinny made a mental note to spread nasty rumors about the people who ran the tabloids. "Well, nevermind about that," Shinny said, evading the subject. "We require passage across the bridge." "I'm afraid I can not allow that," the troll answered. "Come on? Please!" Shinny got on his knees and begged. "...you turned to beggary much faster than the others who usually come here," the troll remarked. "Yes, well..." Shinny stammered. "Look...I'll let you cross the bridge if you can answer three simple riddles," the troll offered. "Done," Shinny said. "Okay..." the troll started. "First riddle: what is black and white and read all over?" Shinny stared back at the troll with a blank look on his face. "Oh come on!" the troll yelled. "This is simple!" Shinny threw a rock at the troll in response; the rock struck him between the eyes and killed him on contact. Shinny started walking by the troll's dead body without a second thought. "Even I knew the answer to that one," Jeebes said. "Quiet you," Shinny replied.[/size]

I like Nirvana well enough...it's just that they're really massively overrated lol. Their music is good and all, but there's no way that they should be ranked among the best musical acts time and time again, heh. But eh...that's the way it goes. The vocals are up and down for the most part...I find that Kurt's vocals are far better on the slower songs, then on the faster paced songs. A lot of the faster paced stuff is just nonsensical screaming lol; I mean, I understand not understanding the lyrics the first time you hear a song, but they should be clear after a few listens, I'd think. I like Nirvana's sound, though...nice, simple to listen to and fast (most of the time); they're good for a quick fix of music. I can pop in just about any Nirvana CD, turn to a random song and listen for a bit. The only CD of theirs that I really listen to for any long length of time is Unplugged...I always have to listen to that one all the way through for some reason

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]I don't really see how it could play like Fusion because of the way the original Metroid is set up. Fusion was designed from the ground up to work how it does, whereas this is just a remake of the original. From what I understand there will be story cutscenes, but from everything I've heard it's not going to play any different aside from areas being redesigned to take advantage of Samus's new moves. [/B][/QUOTE] For me, I thought Fusion just babysat you too much...there were parts where the game really made it blantantly obvious what you were supposed to do and where you were supposed to go and that kind of detracted from the whole exploration aspect that Metroid does so well. The original Metroid is far less linear than Metroid Fusion, which could be a good or bad thing, depending on how you like your games. Personally, I hope the game will strike more of a balance like Super Metroid, which was fairly non-linear, but still gave you a push in the right direction every once in a while. From all accounts, I think the game will do just that...if the game ends up being the best in the Metroid series, then that's a big plus, heh.

[i]Shinmaru and DW continued to run through Level 1-1, while Lakitu just sorta...floated there. The music continued in a neveredning jingle of doom as DW and Shinmaru made their way through the level, jumping many a Goomba and Koopa Troopa.[/i] Shinmaru: Man, this is easy! DW: Merf. Shinmaru: ...you lost me. DW: Ack! Shinmaru: Eh? DW: Look out ahead! [i]Shinmaru comes to a dead stop, which is a good thing, since he came within mere centimeters of being struck by a hammer. Yes, a hammer, thrown by none other than...A HAMMER BROTHER!!!!! OMFG!!!!1111[/i] Lakitu: What the hell is a Hammer Brother? Shinmaru: Looks kinda like a Koopa Troopa...only it's throwing hammers. [i]Shinmaru, DW and Lakitu stare at the Hammer Brother, whilst it aimlessly continues to throw hammers.[/i] Shinmaru: Uh...doesn't it ever stop? Lakitu: Apparently not. DW: I are getting dizzy @_@ Shinmaru: ...just throw a Spiny at it. Lakitu: No way, man! These are like my children! [i]Lakitu clutches at his Spinys as if to emphasize this point. Either that or he's into pain because, damn, do those things ever hurt.[/i] Shinmaru: Just do it! Lakitu: Fine! [i]Lakitu rears back and throws the Spiny at the Hammer Brother. The Spiny bops him on the head and he keels over in a heap, several hammers hitting the ground at once.[/i] Shinmaru: ... Lakitu: ... DW: :) Shinmaru: That was surprisingly easy. Lakitu: ...almost too easy. [i]Shinmaru and Lakitu stare at the Hammer Brother, expecting it to pop back to life at any moment...on and on they stare, wondering when life will re-enter the bones of the Hammer Brother. Then, DW just strolls right past it.[/i] DW: What are you two waiting for? You're wasting the timer...we won't get bonus points. Shinmaru & Lakitu: ... [i]Shinmaru and Lakitu follow DW to the end of the level where, presumably, bonus points are waiting.[/i]

The name of the monster is Ridley. Q: How many beams have been in all of the Metroid games? Name the beams that have been in all of the Metroid games.

Yeah, after it was announced last summer, the game really slipped under the radar. I've really heard little about it until this past month...the progression the game has made is simply amazing; and none of the crazy delays that Nintendo is famous for, which makes me happy :p If the game ends up being the best Metroid ever, then that would be an absolutely stunning achievement. I still hold Super Metroid in an extremely high regard (second favorite game behind Zelda: LttP) and Metroid Prime came very close to toppling it...but, from all accounts, this could definitely be the game to do it. And, haha, I still have the infamous $50 check that I haven't cashed in yet lol. Maybe I'll finally stop being lazy, get my money, and buy Metroid: Zero Mission.

Jeez, it's been forever and a day since I made a new thread here, but it's time to break out the excitement for Metroid: Zero Mission :) For those who still might be unaware, Metroid: Zero Mission is a remake of the original Metroid for the NES. However, this game isn't your normal, everyday remake; much akin to the remake of Resident Evil for the GameCube, Metroid: Zero Mission has totally revamped graphics that take full advantage of the power of the Game Boy Advance. Some of the screens I've seen simply look stunning. The game also ups the ante with gameplay more based on Super Metroid for the SNES, remixed music and new areas/bosses. The game, from what I've seen, is shaping up to become a great game and I'm definitely looking forward to its release (which is actually suprisingly close - February 9th last time I checked on it). For those who would like to see some screens, here are some that Electronic Gaming Monthly released on their website: [url=http://www.egmmag.com/slideshow2/0,4617,a=94720,00.asp]Metroid: Zero Mission screenshots[/url]. I will definitely have to find some extra money in order to buy this beauty...I'm a huge fan of the Metroid series and this game should not dissappoint in the least ^_^

If the Panther's QB can't throw, then how did the Panthers recieving corps end up 2nd overall in the playoffs behind the Colts in recieving yards per game? lol I think this will be an interesting game because the Patriots and the Panthers are similar teams; both have a defense-first approach and their offenses do enough to get the job done and pick up the win. However, sad as it is for me to say it, I have to give the nod to the Patriots. Their team just seems better to me, heh. There's no doubt in my mind that it will be a close game, but I see the Patriots coming out on top, though I'd rather the Panthers win.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Charles [/i] [B]It's well documented in various OtakuBoards chats that I play Madden 2004 online--well documented in the sense that Shinmaru tends to make fun of my horrible lack of skills. >_

I live in a little town called La Puente in Southern California. La Puente is about an hour east of Los Angeles and 45 minutes (both by car, of course) north of Anaheim for those who really care. I'd say La Puente, at least the part where I live, is a decent place to live - good weather (most of the time), little traffic, some nice places to go and hang out, good neighborhood. Obviously not as much here as there would be in a big city, but I prefer to live in a smaller, less congested area, heh. Plus, J & B's has the best french fries ever...recognize >_>

Heh, I just barely noticed that Mr. T Saves the President was up right now. Silly Shinmaru. I don't know about the Family Guy stuff...but I did catch the Star Wars: A New Hope reference, where that one guy said that his friend didn't like Mr. T. Suprised Mr. Boba didn't mention that :p All in all, funny stuff...and you ended on a cliffhanger! *gasp*

Let's just get this out of the way - overall, nothing can touch The Simpsons. As has been said by others, I still watch reruns of The Simpsons and I'm barely noticing some of the in-jokes and wittier humor that had been place in the episodes (for example, Moe dropping in on Homer's boxing match against Drederick Tatum wearing the giant fan was based on an actual person - I barely found that out a couple months ago @_@). The first few seasons of The Simpsons is easily lightyears ahead of anything Family Guy or even Futurama has put out...they're simply brilliant, in my opinion. Now, in the time that Family Guy was out, I think Family Guy was better. The Simpsons was straying from what had made the show so great and was really trying to "out Family Guy" Family Guy, which really doesn't work. Family Guy has its own distinct brand of humor and The Simpsons trying to use that just felt really derivative. However, I think that in this same timeline, Futurama was easily better than both Family Guy and The Simpsons. Futurama has a great mix of witty humor and slapstick (which isn't a surprise, since a lot of writers from The Simpsons also worked on Futurama, I believe). Some of the episodes of Futurama come surprisingly close to the quality of The Simpson's first few seasons.

[i]DW and Shinmaru step through the automatic (nifty) opening doors to the insanity that is McDonalds. Little kiddy mushrooms running around, middle-aged mushrooms arguing over heavily oversalted fries and pimpily faced teenaged mushrooms cowering behind their cash registers...there is only one word for it: McDonalds.[/i] DW: Stop being overdescriptive >: o Shinmaru: Okay, okay...sheesh, I'm not allowed to describe my settings every once in a while? DW: :< Shinmaru: ...I hate you sometimes. [i]DW and Shinmaru get into the massive, curving line of parents. They take a long, hard look at their surroundings. The line was moving slower than Syk3 in a chat (just joking around, buddy >_>) and several people were just sitting back and slurping their collective drinks. The slurping wouldn't stop...the incessant noise was grating ever so slowly on Shinmaru's patience...with every slurp, he delved further and further into the bowels of madness...until finally...finally, he snapped.[/i] Shinmaru: That's it! [i]Shinmaru leaped into the air and came crashing down upon the head of the mushroom that was directly in front of him. He bounced slightly higher in the area, whilst some music signifying the hit went off in the background and a small 100 came out of the mushroom's head.[/i] DW: Hey...how did you do that? [i]Shinmaru ignored DW and kept up his killing spree...200...500...1,000...2,000...5,000...and, finally, he leaped a triumphant leap onto the head of the last mushroom in line and got a nice little 1-Up for his efforts. He landed softly in front of the cash register, where the teenage mushroom was still trembling slightly.[/i] Teenager: Uh....c-can I help you, s-sir? Shinmaru: Yeah, I'd just like some fries and a drink, please. Teenager (wipes forehead): Okay...that'll be five million coins, sir. Shinmaru: WHAT?! [i]The teenager cowers back in fear of the anger that is Shinmaru. Word. DW runs up to Shinmaru in an effort to calm him down.[/i] DW: Yo, you can't just explode up in this dizzle, dawg. You gotta keep smooth in da heezy fo sheezy, word. Shinmaru: ...what the hell are you talking about? DW: I don't know, exactly :< Shinmaru: ... [i]Shinmaru sighed and decided to just walk out of the McDonalds. DW followed him, then decided to come back.[/i] DW: Forgot our fries and drinks. [i]DW swiped the fries and drinks before following Shinmaru out the automatic doors.[/i]

This one is good, but I think INDUSTRIALIZATION is better. I do like this one, though...the sludge (for lack of a better word) dripping down the banner is a nice effect and I think it's rather neat how some of the letters look a bit smudgy, almost as if someone has wiped away some of the stuff the letters were written with. My only problem with it is that the color makes the banner seem a bit too drab...I mean, it's obviously not supposed to be upbeat and jovial, but the heavy gray seems kind of weird to me. Ah well.

Music plays a vital role in Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask and Wind Waker. You actually play songs in Ocarina, Majora and WW and you collect musical instruments in Link's Awakening. There are musical influences in the other games, but they don't really show up as an especially integral part of the game. I'll edit this post if my answer is correct.

This happened to me occasionally with random NES, SNES and sometimes even N64 games. As far as I know there is no way to get the information back, heh. I'm not entirely certain as to the cause of the problem, but your information is pretty much gone for good, unfortunately. Sorry I can't be of much help =/

OOC: Whee, another RPG. This'll give me something to do in between posts for OB and the Holy OtakuBot. Yes, I went as low as to plug my RPG in another RPG...so sue me. Not literally, of course. ~~~~~ [i]Shinmaru and Dragon Warrior work in the Mines of Plumbia, plumbing away. How fun, eh?[/i] DW: So, what are we supposed to do all day, anyway? Shinmaru: Uh...plumb? DW: ... Shinmaru: ... DW: Okay :< [i]DW and Shinmaru get to work on various plumbing-related activities, such as twisting wrenches, overcharging for their services and pulling up their low-riding pants.[/i] Shinmaru (pulling up pants): Jeez, why do we have to wear these stupid things, anyway? DW: I are be having a wedgie :o Shinmaru: ...I could've done without you telling me that. DW: XD [i]Ignoring DW, Shinmaru continues to twist random nuts and bolts. Encountering an especially tricky bolt, Shinmaru tries in vain to twist it off.[/i] Shinmaru: Argh...I hate it when this happens! >_

I'd be glad to let you sign up, but it is a tad late, heh...plus, I think any more than eight in the RPG would be stretching it into overkill lol. So, yeah, sorry to say that I won't be accepting any more people into the RPG.

[size=1]Shinny slowly drudged himself out of the forest. The bites and scratches he had obtained from the wolves had begun to heal, though he knew that the crippling diseases they had given him probably wouldn't be leaving anytime soon. Alas, this was the curse of the Middle Ages...or something. "Jeez, if I get bit by another wolf with the Black Plague, I will kill someone before keeling over and dying," Shinny whispered to himself. "If I have to die, I am so taking someone with me." Shinny continued to take the long walk through several foggy fields and hills. Somehow, he managed to spot a small town in the distance...of course, in the English weather, a distance equates to about two feet away. Shinny stepped inside of the town and the fog magically disappeared. Don't ask me how, for I can not begin to explains the wonders of magic and English weather. "God...this is such a boring town," Shinny remarked to himself. "Nothing but dead bodies everywhere." Of course, since this was the time of the Black Plague, this was to be expected, but Shinny was never the brightest bulb in the box, you see. He continued walking through the town while a man with a wheelbarrow went from house to house picking up the dead bodies. "Well, this is interesting," Shinny said as he approached a simple shop. He walked inside and went up to the owner shop. "What sort of shop is this, pray tell?" "Duzzn't anywon reed ze signs anymoor?!" the owner shouted in a thick Scottish accent. "Oh God..." Shinny thought. "A Scotsman...just what I needed..." "Nah, I'm just pullin' yer leg, I'm not really a Scot," the shop owner said. "Then what was with the accent...?" "I like playing with people's minds." "...yeah. So, what do you sell here?" "Well, we sell patsies here." "Patsies?" "Yes, you know, guys who do all your work for you while you take all the glory?" "Ah yes, a bit-" "No. A patsy." "Fine, a patsy. Jeez. So, what kind of patsies do you sell here, anyway?" The shop owner snapped his fingers and a tall, elegant looking gentleman stepped out into the room. He was dressed in full royal mithril armor, carried a silver platter in one hand and a mint in the other. "Your mint, sir?" the patsy offered. Shinny declined because he thought his breath was nice, the fool. "This is James," the shop owner said. "He is our #1 patsy. He graduated with a full degree from the English School of Patsy Arts and Sciences, number one in his class." "Uh...how much is he?" Shinny asked. The shop owner whispered a price in Shinny's ear and he nearly had a heart attack. "Are you kidding me?! I can't afford that!" "Well, then, you won't be getting James," the shop owner said. "Uh...what do you have for 2 pounds?" Shinny asked. The shop owner snapped his fingers again. A short figure limped his way into the room. "This is Jeebes, he's a hunchback with a lazy eye and a slight, if noticable, limp. I found him in the back rummaging through my collection of dead bodies and put him to work." "Uh...I'll take him," Shinny said. He paid the two pounds and took off with his brand new patsy. Who knows what cool adventures they'll have? Not me...seriously.[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by wrist cutter [/i] [B]Actually, from experience, I'd have to disagree with this statement... I think 2 years makes a lot of difference when dealing with the maturity of a teenager. Of course, everyone is on somewhat different "maturity levels"... there are certainly some 14 year olds who are more mature than many people who are many years older... but this 14 year old in 2 years will probably go through a lot of changes. [/B][/QUOTE] Yes, I'd have to agree with you here. I mean, I don't know a large amount of really mature 16 year olds but I suppose 2 years does make quite a bit of difference. And, yeah, there is the odd 13 or 14 year that happens to be pretty mature. Doesn't happen too often, but they exist - sex is the last thing on their mind, though, from my experience lol. Well, that is, until they actually do become 16 years old, heh.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Charles [/i] [B]The best time to have sex is when you're naked. Ahem. Yeah, I'm not going to sit here and give you an age that sanctifies sexual activity. The decision to have sexual relations is a personal one that's different for everybody. Before people are ready for sex though, they must be able to discuss the subject intelligently. Judging by some of the posts I've read in this thread thus far, many of you are definitely not ready for sex because you don't even understand it. Those of you who declare that sex is meaningless or "no big deal" are immediately telling me that you're not ready for the responsibility attached to the decision to have sex. White Mage is a perfect example of this attitude. I won't be hypocritical. I realize, just moments ago, I said there's no definitive age for sexual readiness--but there is a general ballpark estimate. A fourteen year old--a child himself who can't possibly seem to fathom why sex is "a big deal" and couldn't be a successful provider for offspring probably shouldn't be having sex. The maturity level just isn't there yet. I'm not saying that to be insulting, but it's true. People should take the time to grow up before they make grown-up decisions that could have grown-up consequences. People also shouldn't have to ask others when it's the right time to have sex; it's something they should just know. If there's any question to it, they're probably not read yet. Now, personally, I'm not going to preach about chastity. And, I would like it if we could have a discussion where we don't condemn individuals for being sexually open or free. Such behavior is typical in these discussions. I've even seen the makings of it here already. Personally, I don't think people should have to be married before deciding to have sex. I respect those of you who believe people shouldn't have sex for enjoyment. That's fine. I just don't see things that rigidly. I'm not a diehard moral entrepreneur. f two people are responsible and believe they're ready to take that step, I won't complain. What they do in the bedroom is their business alone and I won't judge them. At the same time, I don't think people should screw anything that moves. Again, that maturity level has to be there. If someone's being sexually careless they're putting themselves and others in jeopardy. Thereshould be personal reasons behind the act of having sex and there should be some sort of emotional attachment. One must care enough about the other person enough to commit to them and protect them from careless behavior. Anyway, if I ever have a daughter, there probably won't be an appropriate age for her to have sex. ^_^;; [/B][/QUOTE] Amen, Charles. Amen. All I can do, really, is echo the sentiments Charles set forth in his post (especially the opening sentence :p). There really is no "appropriate age" for sex, in my mind, because something like maturity can't really be attached to something like age so easily. I mean, is a 16 year old really going to be that much more mature than a 14 year old? I don't think so. Like Charles said, the right time to have sex is when two mature people are willing to deal with whatever consequences may arise from this decision want to have sex. That's all there is to it, really. I can't stop anyone from having sex at a young age, but it's still pretty irresponsible. But it's not my place to judge people, heh. So, yeah, there's my stance on the issue.

Really now? I never noticed that before, heh. I guess it pays to read the instructions lol. If the Type C controls really do help that much, then I would suggest getting Resident Evil that much more, since the controls are such a big issue with me.

I think the remake on GameCube is really worth it only if you can deal with the controls and camera angles. I rented the game quite a while ago because I'd heard that the game was pretty different from the original game. I played it through, but it still didn't manage to really get me interested in the series at all - I'm just not a fan of Resident Evil, heh. I will admit, though, that the game really is spectaculary beautiful. Easily one of the best looking games on any console, not just on the GameCube. The atomsphere is really top-notch, as well, since there are lots of little touches that add the the creepy aesthetic of the game. As Tony mentioned, the controls are still the same as any other RE game, which pretty much turns me off the most. I don't really have the patience to deal with the controls - but if you do have the patience to deal with them, then by all means buy the game because you most likely won't be disappointed.