The Spectacular Professor

[quote name='Sangome' timestamp='1332536225' post='710918'] [font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#9900ff]I dunno if this is related to switching the skin back for him or not, but it looks like his mod title broke in the process:[/color][/font] [img]http://i43.tinypic.com/21aikgk.jpg[/img] [font=trebuchet ms,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#9900ff]As much as it amuses me, I figured I should at least point it out, especially since the others don't seem to have the issue from what I can see.[/color][/font] [/quote] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]How dare you make me hide my code. Real men wear it proudly out in the open.[/font]

[font=comic sans ms,cursive]So uh, this is embarrassing, but there doesn't seem to be a way to switch back to the default forum layout from the mobile version since the "Full Version" button at the bottom of the page doesn't seem to influence any change. Signing out only works until you sign back in, so I'm assuming that setting is tied to your account, but I can't edit my settings in here, so. I AM THE ACCIDENTAL BETA TESTER[/font]

[quote name='Petie' timestamp='1332418584' post='710854'] [color=#0000ff]I was trying to figure out the best place to put it. The default location (where it is now, since I added it back in) is at the top and I think I like it there but I'm not positive. Your thoughts?[/color] [/quote] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]That's actually pretty sexy. Probably the most prominent the link has been since I've been here, but not too intrusive. I like. Thanks.[/font]

[quote name='CaNz' timestamp='1332412514' post='710849'] I tried hacking into Petie's account numerous times to get in... unfortunatly Password, 12345, and OpenSesame didn't cut it. [/quote] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]12345? Really? Good thing you weren't trying to get into my luggage.[/font]

[font=comic sans ms,cursive]I notice there's no readily apparent link back to [url="http://www.theotaku.com/"]the mothership[/url][/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive](which is evidently still hiccuping from the server shift right now) on the front page yet. Just thought I'd bring that up, since I'm an unholy lazy creature of habit and like to use OB as the back door, so to speak.[/font]

[font=comic sans ms,cursive]Sure is blue in here.[/font] [font=comic sans ms,cursive]Good to be back, though.[/font]

[quote name='Lyndy' timestamp='1324352780' post='710661'] [color="#008000"][size="2"][font="Book Antiqua"] AND THEN STEAM!!!~!~11`1111!! The prices omfg. Thank you Boo for sending me 16 IMs in a row while I was driving just to tell me about Steam. I already got Left 4 Dead 2 and Portal 1 (since Boo demanded I have it). :3 I'm also thinking about getting Amnesia since right now it is only $4.99! :O But I'm not going to play it by myself. ;_; Anyone play Left 4 Dead 2? :O[/font][/size][/color] [/quote] [font="Comic Sans MS"]I want to be able to afford things. Tales of Monkey Island was on there for really cheap earlier and I still couldn't afford it. Although Recettear is on sale for five bucks right now and that's a severely fun game, so if I recommend snapping it up if anyone's interested in my opinion.[/font]

[quote name='chibi-master' timestamp='1324142089' post='710629'] Because you are a delicate princess made of flower petals. :P [/quote] [font="Comic Sans MS"]So he's the princess all the other princesses pluck and maim to find out whether the prince has the hots for them?[/font]

[font="Comic Sans MS"]I just finished the game. I am deeply satisfied with where my seventy dollars went. There's nothing more to say except good job, Nintendo. I think it's safe to call this one the absolute best thing the Wii has going for it. Not sure where it fits on my Zelda rankings, but it's certainly the finest Wii game I've ever played.[/font]

[font="Comic Sans MS"]I didn't like "The Mysterious Mare Do Well". At all. [url="http://nerdinplainsight.tumblr.com/post/13392361797/flanderization-and-why-it-ruins-everything"]I wrote a freaking essay[/url] about why this episode sucked. Here's hoping we're back to quality next week.[/font]

[quote name='Desbreko' timestamp='1322169501' post='710334'] [color=#4B0082]Yeah, don't get me wrong; the game's still been fun. It just starts off slower than other Zelda games. It looks like the combat is picking up in the second dungeon now, too. I've only gotten part way through it â?? yay for save points inside dungeons â?? but I've fought several Lizalfos and they're much more fun than anything else I've encountered so far. Though ironically, the motion+ control doesn't actually play much part in fighting them. They can block your sword with their shield, sure, but most of the time they'll just autododge if you swing at them from a direction they're not protected. By far, the easiest way to hit them is to just swing at them a few times until you see their attack animation begin, backflip away to dodge, and counter while their guard is down after the attack. This is actually really similar to how you fight them in OoT, just a little more complicated and requiring faster reflexes. I managed to land jump attack + fatal blow combos on all of them I fought by doing that.[/color] [/quote] [font="Comic Sans MS"]Lizalfos are actually what taught me to use the shield properly. A well-timed block knocks your opponent off-guard and gives you plenty of time to lay into them. Most enemies have tells before they attack which allow you to time it right, so figuring those out is often the easiest way to deal with some enemies. Lizalfos specifically have that sweeping tail attack that's especially easy to time a block on because of how long it takes for them to set it up. Other enemies are a bit trickier with this. Stalfos tend to alternate between leaving obvious openings and trying to slice you somewhat quickly, so shield bashing is a bit tougher to pull off sometimes. One more quick tip; Skulltulas are a massive pain to fight while they're still dangling, so the easiest method I've found is to use the beetle to cut them down, then do a vertical upwards spin attack (flips them over every single time) followed by a finishing blow. I just finished the fourth dungeon myself and from a few quick message board browses, I feel like I'm the only one who likes Fi. Granted, she does tend to pop out at you once or twice in annoying moments, but those are pretty rare and I'm actually pretty fond of her whole robot girl manner of speech.[/font]

[font="Comic Sans MS"]The controls work like a dream. The bird and beetle have a bit of a learning curve, but it's pretty easy once you know the actual trick (tilt the remote, don't turn it). The swordplay is amazing, and the enemy AI has been beefed up considerably to make use of it. In short, the game is technically fantastic. It looks gorgeous as well and it's a ton of fun. I'm not comfortable placing it in my favorites yet, and I probably won't be until I've beaten it at least once, but it's promising so far. One thing I really love is all the customization available. So far I haven't gotten the chance to use it much, but I have upgraded the most basic shield once and the result has been a major help in the earlier portions of the game. You can also upgrade your dungeon items and such, so that's fun. One example of that is the slingshot, which you can beef up so it does spread shots. Anyway, I can't really sit here and rave all day, so I'll just leave that there. I'm having tons of fun with the game and I think most other people will as well.[/font]

[font="Comic Sans MS"]So guys, is this series still reading like a bad fanfiction of itself? Because I'm almost willing to torture myself with it again.[/font]

[center][img]http://i56.tinypic.com/156bpj8.gif[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i51.tinypic.com/2ik5s0l.jpg[/img][/center] [center][img]http://i52.tinypic.com/v6j4zt.gif[/img][/center] [font="Comic Sans MS"]Guys I just love this show so damn much.[/font]

[font="Fixedsys"][b]> profit[/b] [center]Yes, your return was foretold by a PROPHET. Jeez, if this were ANIMAL CROSSING, you'd be BURNED AT THE STAKE.[/center] [b]> climb stairs[/b] [center]You re-ascend the GRAND STAIRCASE and are confronted once again by the HEAVYSET UNDERLING. I totally forgot to mention that you leveled up when you killed that guy earlier, and your OUTCAST CHARISMA stat has accordingly increased just enough so that you can finally still not be able to convince him to let you pass. That VELVET ROPE ain't going anywhere unless you dig up some stat buffs fast.[/center] [b]> check door for traps[/b] [center]Nope, this dude is definitely a dude.[/center] [b]> examine ground[/b] [center]You have discovered a pair of IMPRACTICALLY DENSE SPECS.[/center] [b]> equip specs, shirt, and jeans[/b] [center]You equip the IMPRACTICALLY DENSE SPECS, the REBELLIOUSLY CONFORMIST T-SHIRT, and the BLEACHED JEANS OF CHAFING. Your OUTCAST CHARISMA skyrockets to a whopping value of LLAMA. That's like, six levels above DUCK. This'll probably leave that HEAVYSET UNDERLING reeling in awe of your UNDERGROUND FLAIR.[/center] [b]> talk to heavyset underling[/b] [center]The HEAVYSET UNDERLING inquires as to why you undressed and changed your clothing six feet in front of him. You respond that it's an ABSTRACT ART FORM that he's PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF. He responds that it just seems KIND OF RUDE. You reply that you have no time for his MAINSTREAM LAMENESS. He promptly removes the VELVET ROPE and allows you access through the LARGE DOOR, presumably because he's sick of your crap.[/center] [b]> open doors[/b] [center]You open the door and find yourself face to face with SIR ARCHIBALD KING, Duke of the FIEFDOM OF UNPLEASANT THINGS. He greets you with his most SINISTER CHORTLE and proceeds to inform you that he has been expecting you. He adds that while he already rules his realm with an iron fist, he thinks it would be TOTALLY AWESOME if the whole world were under his thumb. Therefore, he plans to make all the world leaders sign control of their countries over to him using his HAMSTER-POWERED BRAINWASH-INATOR. Very soon, it will activate and send all of the planet into a state of.... Oh dammit, he's monologuing again. What an idiot.[/center] [b]> berate evil monologue[/b] [center]The Duke is offended. In a fit of rage, he moves in to strike, leaving you only seconds to react. You leap away from the initial blow and ready yourself for another[/center] [center][b]CONFLICT ENCOUNTER[/b][/center] [b]INPUT COMMAND:[/b]_[/font]