Charles

This just about says it all: [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Semjaza Azazel [/i] [B]We had a thread on this in here somewhere. It had an odd name though that had nothing to do with the game, so I can't seem to find it. There's one going on in Sony though, so I really don't see a reason to have two going. It's just repeating information. It's located here: [url]http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22393[/url] So check it out if you'd like. [/B][/QUOTE]

You can acquire them through "Weapon Master" mode. Eventually, you will have the option to purchase them in a shop. If you haven't noticed, there are different shops in different areas. I stumbled upon the Soul Edges in an area called "Castor." It's one of the extra missions that becomes available after completing the mode once. I've also earned Astaroth's Soul Edge via defeating him in a dungeon in that area. So you might want to complete that mission before going on a spending spree. Who knows what kind of goodies you can unearth for free? Having answered the question, I think I'll now close this thread now so we can avoid redundancy with these Soul Calibur 2 discussions.

He sits down on the edge of the roof ledge. His mind refuses to get off its kick of reminiscing. Like how many times some cat's come up to him with his old man's watch or sister's coat to swap for a three-cent bag. A three-cent bag--like a grain of rice crushed to powder, that's how much it is for a cost of three dollars, and you couldn't beat down that hell-like look as the begging took place in exchange for that super-tranquilizing ***** powder. He sniffs back a tear that comes out of his nose. There are so many people with no pride at all--people that know without a doubt in the world that the only thing that will get them warm again so they can care about being cold is the connecting--the blending of their vein's blood and the drug. The city below is a sick murder scene. A junkie's jungle where the circle of life is unforgiving. Death always comes quickly for those who never live to begin with. If they don't get gypped out of their stuff, they get beat on some weak, cut-down *****. If they don't get dead on an overdose, they'll get deader on a long strung-out kick. Everything in the world depends on heroin. They'll go to bed thinking about it. Love and life take second place to it and nothing matters except where, and how soon. It's like their whole puking system has copped a mind bigger then the one in their heads. His world for the taking all right. But, why should he want it? Maybe he's a junkie of a different kind. Yeah, that's it. He walks towards the roof landing, and thinks to himself, "I ain't no ****in' junkie." The cars below wail some sad song and he wails along in a soft hum. Then some kinda time started to go by. And then Judgement Day sets in.... He's not sure how many times he's stood on a rooftop and yelled out to nobody: "I'm here and I want recognition, whatever the ****in' word means!" Only the heartbeat of the city answers back. A dull "[i]tha-thump, tha-thump, tha-thump[/i]." And he can't help but to be a little envious.

Hm, actually [i]The Medallion[/i] was worse than this--but just barely. So, what an accomplishment that is considering the fact that I loathed TM! What's important here is that everyone should listen to us. Avoid [i]Jeepers Creepers 2[/i] like the plague. If the film were any worse, you'd come out of it with a rash. It's pitiful. Even for the genre it represents. At most, I went into JC2 hoping to have a few laughs and witness a handful of interesting death scenes. Unfortunately, I just couldn't be entertained by a busload of boring jocks with abysmal dialogue being chased by a monster whose impact seems to have diminished since the first. At least its predecessor had an element of surprise--where you're shocked that the antagonist is a bat monster. That appeal is gone here. What you're left with is a bland imitation of The Predator. As far as the teens are concerned--it's impossible to focus on anyone. The film attempts to add characterization to some of these people--but fails miserably because it's impossible for anyone to care about any of the bland personalities represented here. They attempt to make one character interesting because he has a history shrouded in rumors of homosexuality--but they never go anywhere with it. It's just there for the sake of being there. Worse yet, the hairs on my neck stood on end when I discovered that one of the lead actresses was named "Minxie." It's one of those fake names that are only there to sound cute when other teenagers say it. "Are you all right, Minx!" Bleck. Her acting add to the horror--and by horror I mean the fact that you're being forced to listen to her deliver her lines. Her pronunciation of syllables irritated me to no end. Listen to her say the word "eat" and you'll know what I mean. Compound that with the fact that Minxie seems to grasp the situation beyond normal limitation [reality] and the plot becomes unbearable. It's almost as if they couldn't come up with a way to deliver the narrative in an interesting and creative way, so they gave us another character with "psychic powers" who just happens to know exactly what's going on through her dreams. All in all, the plot is clumsier than a three-towed ballerina. If you actually pay attention to what is going on--it makes no sense nor does it tie in with the first very well. So, let's get this straight. This movie is not scary. The dialogue is horrible. There is no sense of fear. The timeline makes zero sense. And, the ending is unsatisfying. If you want your money's worth, wait for the re-release of [i]Aliens[/i].

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Sai'oani [/i] [B]he logged out!he logged out!he logged out!he logged out!he logged out!he logged out!he logged out!hes' a girl! He loggedout!YEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOOOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO [/B][/QUOTE] Welcome to OtakuBoards. ^_^ I suggest you visit our Information Center (located at the top of the main page). As labeled in its forum description, that area provides members with a wealth of useful information and instruction. If you really want to get started off on the right foot, I suggest that's where you head. For the context of this situation, it's always logical to include some semblance of coherency in your posts. When creating a new thread, it's especially important to present your ideas in a clear, organized manner. Because, let's face it: You're trying to spur a discussion here, and a discussion is only as good as the material it's based on. If you're excited about an episode, discuss it reasonably in the appropriate place. Take a deep breath and put some thought into your posts. Anyway, once again, welcome. If you have any further questions, be sure to contact our staff. They're always around to help to the best of their ability. But, for now, get to that information center! :)

Hmm, please put some more effort into your posting, DFantasy. I think your first vacation should be an all-expense paid trip to the OtakuBoards Information Center. It's like the Caribbean, almost. The accommodations are very nice. The rules and helpful posting tips are served to you on a silver platter complimentary of our sexy staff. Seriously, if you would elaborate in your posts a bit more, I think you'd avoid breaking our rules and facing the frustration that accompanies such infractions. Creating a thread with a very sparse opening isn't exactly what we like to see. Extra effort goes a long way. ^_^ My fantasy vacation involves any venue that's hosting a Wrestlemania. But, I don't think that would be too romantic. >.>

[i]Anyone?[/i] Well, all right, you asked for it. I would like to be Fozzie Bear. Yes, that's right. The muppet. [center][img]http://www.kermitage.com/html/characterindex/tms/character/fozzie.jpg[/img][/center] No, this isn't random silliness. Look at him. He's glorious. How many of us would be confident enough to waltz around wearing little more than a bow tie and a hat? Furthermore, Fozzie possesses unmatched charisma and a golden personality. Look at him again--this time more closely. He's so [i]totally[/i] enjoying himself with that banana. The expression on his face says it all: "Wakka, wakka wakka!" I've always suspected that he was the inspiration for unorthodox comics everywhere--and that Jerry Seinfeld had blatantly ripped off his act.

This was the worst movie I've ever seen. The dialogue was atrocious and the editing for the fight scenes was laughable, proving for a second time that giving Jackie Chan super powers only obscures his talent. I'm generally a fan of Jackie Chan films because of the action sequences, but this was obviously an off-project. I'm sure that the plot would even seem convoluted and ridiculous to young children. [spoiler]When three of the film's main characters are bestowed with super powers, you're delving so far off into fantasy land that it's not even funny. [/spoiler] Let's never speak of this again.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Flamme Immorale [/i] [B]Better graphics? That's a bit of an understatement when you compare the two games. The second largest complaint about Xenosaga was the graphics. This game series will be going on for the next 5 years, at least. You can't really expect them to stay in a stone age if the bronze has become available. [/B][/QUOTE] I know this is somewhat dated for me to be quoting, but I just now had the urge to join the discussion. The graphics weren't exactly a problem before. When the game first released in Japan, they were pretty much up there with the most impressive Playstation 2 titles. Because of the lengthy localization process, the game showed its age when it launched here. If anything, most people had a gripe with how cinematic the game was, and how overly complex managing characters could be. I'll probably finish the first game, and when I do, then I might begin to anticipate the sequel. And some of you guys might want to remember to use the spoiler tags here. I haven't seen anything too bad yet, but just to play it safe, I'm dropping a friendly reminder. ~_^

Well, don't be worried. ^_^ This isn't exactly a cut-and-dry anime community. The forums cover movies, music, poetry, video games, role-playing, art, etc. With the site touching on so many different fields of interests, I think it's safe to assume that most of us can find [i]something[/i] to have in common with one another. And as Semjaza said, certain members are separated to a certain extent already. There are many members that choose not to frequent every forum. All this is fine. Difference makes for a more interesting environment. You can learn more. So, I don't quite understand what you mean. Most people here aren't united by a love of anime. It's also important to remember that we'll always have a capable staff to monitor an influx of members. Our rules may evolve to accomodate them, but we'll remain the quality community that we are and have been for quite some time.. So, we can adapt to such a situation without a hitch, I'd say.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by vegeta rocker [/i] [B]Yeah yeah i know the classic gaming area failed. But this is a nintendo forum so it won't kill anyone to remember the game. I have just started playing it and does it scare the hell outta me! The arrow moving thing is dumb but you forget about it after awhile. My point is it is so freaky to be weirded out by such an old game. So anyone ever been scared of a game with such old graphics? [/B][/QUOTE] I was never scared when playing Clocktower to be sure, but it is frantic. Despite the outdated graphics, there's a certain atmosphere there that gets my blood going. My experience with the classic Super Famicom version isn't anything to brag about, but it did seem to have the general feel of its PSX counterpart (although it was a tad sluggish, comparatively). My main point is that the survival horror genre often places an important emphasis on detailed graphics to create a chilling atmosphere. And that is important to a certain extent. But, I prefer other things like the helpless atmosphere of Clock Tower or the artistic spin of Eternal Darkness (even if I hated the game for some odd reason), where effects are used to make the game compelling.

All right, that's enough. First of all, I don't want to see any more snide comments about homosexuals in this thread. Such comments are immature, and inappropriate for the context of this discussion. I'm sure that we can come up with constructive criticism based on the artwork instead of saying things like "Eeeew, gays!" Those kind of juvenile, ignorant, jabs just won't be tolerated. I hope we're clear there. Also, there will be no more back-and-forth between Hack Helba and Leh. Keep it off the boards. I'm really sick of people in general using OtakuBoards as a center stage for bickering. Sara's already warned you both, so I'm [i]sure[/i] that it won't continue here. I also want to see that quote removed from your signature Leh. It's only egging things on. That space isn't to be used for the purpose of attacking other members. If there's a dispute between the two of you, I don't want anyone here to know about it. This is not up for debate. That is all.

I feel that Riff is justified in filing suit against Willie. Let's sift through all the debate concerning evolutionary processes and whether or not animals have the ability to communicate. What we're left with is negligent and deceptive practice. Let's not forget that the Riffs called repeatedly and were never informed of complications related to the anesthesia. It shouldn't take over six hours to remove two bad teeth. So, I'm curious as to how long the animal was experiencing problems before concern motivated Ellen to visit the medical center and investigate for herself. The vet had to be withholding information. If that isn't unethical conduct on the part of the veterinarian, then I don't know what is. That's the issue here. He shouldn't be blamed for the illness that arose through the use of anesthesia but he has to be held accountable for acting wrongly in a professional position. Honestly, I'm quite shocked that people say Adam Riff is acting selfishly, and that stuff happens and he should "deal with it." Regardless of whether or not someone believes animals deserve basic rights (which they most certainly do), one must recognize that a pet isn't a simple item, a mere piece of property. People love their pets and can develop bonds with them. And, although it's true that someone can hold a personal artifact dear, they can never develop a bond with it. That's the key difference here. With that in mind, it's a bit ignorant to accuse the Riffs of being money-grubbing crooks.

I'm probably going to trade this game in. It's quite enjoyable to a certain extent and there are plenty of fun modes. But, there are a number of flaws in the gameplay that [i]really[/i] detract from the funfactor. For example, the putting game is [b]terrible[/b]. It doesn't matter how good your timing is, or your aiming in accordance with the wind--the success of your shot seems to rely on luck. The computer, however, puts with unbelievable accuracy. And the camera doesn't help matters any. So, unless you're playing multiplayer, be prepared to face an unfair handicap. Furthermore, the course layouts can be incredibly cheap. There are certain points where a mountain or other obstacle will get in your way, and the only option is to give up.

Genocide goes up to Carlos' pad. He gets some cold Manischewitz wine and pus some sounds on and they just start to bullsh*t. They get around to talking about the old days of cops and robbers. They get around to talking about the lack of coins in their pockets, as of late. Carlos gets up and goes to the mirror and combs his hair. "Man, there has to be a way to make some good bread off this 'H' situation," Genocide says. "Let's get together," Carlos says as he knots his tie, "and make some fast money." Little Carlos, the smooth coolie. Genocide sits on the edge of the bed and watches his fingers through the twists of a Windsor knot. They have become skintight friends since the days of their youth. Carlos is about a year older than Genocide and taller by about three inches. But, Genocide has the good looks that make the broads bounce. "Jesus, G," he says, straightening his tie, "all the times we've talked about being big-time and now you're it." "Yeah, yeah, I know," Genocide says, "I go for the idea of making fast money, but in this situation, the question is how." Genocide makes a face, trying not to remember Mr. H's growing dominance on the corners, where caged-up value stores and boarded up pizza joints are only a makeshift guise for the romantic underworld of street pharmaceuticals. "What about your cat Apocalypse," Carlos says, "That's one crazy mother." Genocide shrugs his shoulders. "You know I'm trying to use that to our advantage already," Genocide says, "Dria seems to remind him of his daughter. I'm hoping that she fully brings back his memories. He's very unstable." "Goodness," Carlos says in a fake voice and with that his body relaxes. Genocide looks at him cooly and says, "Lucky the boys didn't kill him. His sick, morbid obsession with his daughter might just make him the wildcard we need right now. He's even begun to stalk Dria, from what I've heard." A regular modern-day Frankenstein.

First of all, topics like this would be more appropriate in the PC forum. Secondly, I don't necessarily like the idea of allowing a thread that endorses programs that are often used to download audio files and software illegally. Discussing specific features of these various programs isn't too harmful, but I don't see much of anything constructive coming of this thread. The material up for discussion is too closely related to piracy. We've actually had threads discussing music piracy in the past, if you're interested. So, talking about the issue is fine. Discussing the programs is something altogether different.

The most recent movie that made me think was [i]Donnie Darko[/i]. Partly, of course, because when the film had ended I didn't know what the heck happened. So, that lead me to peice everything together and theorize what the film was about, which was quite fun. I posted my actual ramblings in the thread if anyone's interested. [i]Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines[/i] encouraged a bit of speculation over how time travel, predestination, and how they affect one another. That was surprising considering most of the movie was mindless action. But it ended in such a way, that speculation was necessary to some degree. Lastly, [i]The Matrix Reloaded[/i] made me think: What were they thinking?

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by yalborap [/i] [B]Eh.Good point. But still, you shouldn't be so angry at little kids who don't know any better, or are too tiny and stupid to care. It's natural. Just flip 'em off or curse under your breath, and fix it. [/B][/QUOTE] Don't get angry at them--but flip them off. Okay! That's a lot better! :rolleyes: When I was younger, I would play tag in stores with my friends while the adults shopped. That's the extent of my chaos, unfortunately.

Younger children have their share of fun annoying older siblings and instigating arguments. So, I don't think friction among family is a matter of releasing pent-up anger or building self esteem. That's not to say such things [i]never[/i] happen, but based on my experiences alone, sibling rivalry is practically mutual. I only picked on my brother when we were younger because he annoyed the crap out of me (not literally). It certainly didn't help that we we're close in age, either. But, that's where strong bonds come from. Family and close friends are able to clash to the point where they argue or fight (in a worse case scenario) and come out of the situation best friends, only moments later. My brother and I would have our little battles and it didn't take long for everything to be forgotten. And, I'll tell you this: It may have been all right for me to pick on my brother, but if anyone else tried it, I wouldn't let it fly. So, I think that most sibling animosity isn't really deep. It's just manufactured by trivial things like competition or jealousy. Once people grow out of childhood, those feelings disappear.

[color=0099FF][size=1]Charles because my name is Charles. Simple as that! ^_^[/color][/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ReTarr [/i] [B]When I was in 4th grade a kid in class whispered to one of his friends that my family doesn't belong here in America and that we should go back to where we came from. One of my friends over heard it and told me about it. I started crying about fifteen minutes later. I'm only half asian, I don't even look asian, I just look like a really dark american girl. I wonder if we'll ever get rid of racism. There's only like ten black kids at my school and we don't really have gangs where I live. But racism is still a problem where I live. [/B][/QUOTE] Ah, that's the thing. What's an American girl supposed to look like? What annoys me most about people who criticize others based on ethnicity is when they say that certain groups of people don't belong here. What a narrow-minded statement! The United States is a country founded on immigration. When an individual expresses the desire to remove someone from our society based on "race," they're being very ignorant. That's all there is to it. Only a very minor percentage of our population is actually native born. And you know, I think that diversity benefits society. There are so many learning experiences out there thanks to it and our culture wouldn't be nearly as interesting without it. It'd be [i]boring![/i] I don't know if this will be of any consolation to you now, but you [i]do[/i] belong here just as much as anyone else. I'm sure you realize this anyway, but I just had to say it. So, I hope you're never ashamed of your ethnic background. ^_^ In direct reply to the topic, I don't know that you can say racism is illegal, per se. You can't exactly outlaw beliefs, only harmful practice. There are measures meant to prevent discriminatory practice, like affirmative action, but those programs just reinforce racism indirectly. People are being hired largely based on ethnicity. Actual qualifications should always be the primary measuring stick when considering employees for a position. I understand that affirmative action is there because certain groups of people don't benefit from the same resources as other groups--so I accept [i]why[/i] it was put into place. But, let's fix [i]that[/i] problem instead and give everyone equal resources. Compounding the problem with another problem kind of sucks. Now, gang wars probably have a lot to do with ethnocentrism, which is when people feel that their "race" is superior to other "races." It's typical ignorance and fear of difference. But, I wouldn't expect much from gang members anyway. Their motivation typically isn't derived from reasonable behavior. Perhaps if they had the proper parental supervision instead of being raised by the streets, that problem wouldn't exist.

He speaks low and won't say much. The limo driver keeps trying to force some kind of conversation out of him; he figures a guy oughtta be happy to talk about the place he was born in, no matter how bad it is. But, Genocide won't string no more than four or five words together about it. Maybe he's scraping up old, long-ago memories. You can share good memories with someone who's not an ace-boon coon, but not the bad ones. This is where he'd made his start, all right. Back then, they dealt for almost anything, partly out of a desire for the stuff and partly to beat the system. He started with fermented prunes, fruit wines, and strained shellac--all home made, of course. Later, it was goof balls, benzedrine, splits, and green money that floated around regularly. They all packed a kick. Sometimes the pressure became too much to bear, as it does with all cons, who seeking a release from the overpowering hatred against a society that make canaries out of human beings, let out their aggressions on one another. Litter and dust kicked up into a wild swirl of dangerous particles as the limousine whooshed down the street. Genocide presses his fingers against the window, thumbing out homeless scavengers, who compete with birds and vermin to obtain the precious crumbs of discarded food. The people in a dilapidated wreck don't look up to George Washington, John Kennedy, Britney Spears, or Christopher Columbus. No. They have their own heroes. Pictures of the beloved "Abraham Lincoln" decorate gray, cracked walls, sure. But its Genocide's name that tattoos the bricks in graffiti. And that means more than any mural ever could. It means he owns this place. After all, his name is on it. "Who did you say you're visiting," the driver says. "I didn't." Genocide pauses and says "An old friend--from the neighborhood." On the window, he runs his thumb downward, tracing the frost, and he completes a crude drawing of the letter "H."

I hate Wild Arms 3. Everything about it is generic. The characters, the scripting, the plot--you name it. It disappointed me because I was such a big fan of the original Wild Arms. Perhaps my judgment of that game was just clouded because there weren't many quality RPGs on the PSX at the time. But, yeah, I never beat Wild Arms 3 because of my intense dislike for it. The map system especially sealed my opinion. It was so bothersome wandering around aimlessly and pressing a button until you "discovered" where you're supposed to go.

I remember, I persuaded my brother to let me throw him into the pool. He kept whining and insisting that I couldn't do it. So, you know, that just gave me further incentive to prove I could do it. After vehemently assuring him he wouldn't get hurt, he finally agreed. It's just too bad that he was right. I [i]almost[/i] got him in there though. Boy, it was hilarious though when he banged his leg on the edge and started crying. I don't know why. Something was just funny about it. I also shot him in the arm with an arrow, but that's another story for another time, I guess. >>

I don't know what to say, really. I'm a big wuss when it comes to movie blood. I don't shriek or anything. But, I feel especially queasy when I see it gushing out of nasty wounds, despite the fact that I know it's all a show. Particularly when people get their throats slit. Gwa-ah. That's always been a soft spot for me. Real blood is a different story. I've injured myself before to the point where I've needed stitches, and the blood didn't bother me one bit. Oh, and believe me, [i]there was blood.[/i] The urgency of the situation sank in and [i]boom[/i]! Call it instincts, Alice, or a word of your own creation--whatever floats your boat--they kicked in and I was surprisingly calm, cool and collected. So mark me off as a sissy when it comes to gruesome film blood and an iron man when it comes to the real thing. I guess I wasn't called "Crazy White Boy" for nothing. heh