I'll also have to wait for a price drop. fortunately I'm so busy these days it's be a big deal. I'm really excited for Star Fox 3DS. hope they don't fuck it up with some gimmick.
Originally posted by JoeThe authentication server is over capacity. I was having trouble connecting to a beta server on my own computer because of it!
It should be fixed by tomorrow, once the server move is complete.
in the meantime, if you're playing with trusted friends, you can connect to your server in offline mode.
what sort of server administration programs do you guys recommend? I know to stay away from mcadmin, but other than that, I'm not sure where to go. there are so many choices. basically looking for anything great at minimizing lag.
if you're like me and buy stuff from amazon all the time, there's no reason to pass this up.
livingsocial daily deal has a $20 amazon card half off today. I'm surprised it's still up considering how popular this thing has become.
click here to use my referral link to get it. if you get three referrals you get a free deal, whatever that is.
click here if you don't want to use my referral link. it's not necessary for the deal and I'm not out to force anyone into helping me get a free thing. it'll be cool to get a little chain going though.
hey guys
I recently came across a program that fixes this problem where chunks seem to be all rotated around, but I can't for the life of me remember what it is or how to describe it to google. does anyone know what I am talking about?
my friend and I finally beat this fucker. I'm surprised by how tame the final boss seemed after the hell we went through getting to him. I can't imagine ever getting 100% with this game.
I love how creative they got with ways to frustrate the hell out of the player.
hey is there any way I can change the controls for virtual console games? I just got kirby super star and the button layout for the gamecube controller is retarded, and I can't stand the classic controller. I have a modded wii if there's some sort of workaround that way.
Originally posted by StigandrWithout mods, no. With them, I don't know.
Tried the Classic Controller Pro? That might work better for you - it's basically a Wii clone of the PS2 controller. I've got one, I use it for almost everything.
I completely forgot about that, I need to look into it. I'm also going to check out some sort of usb to gamecube converter so that I can use my usb gamepads, if such a thing exists.
Originally posted by StigandrI still don't get the classic controller hate. I've never had a problem with mine. I just have a Pro because I needed an extra and Monster Hunter 3 came with one.
my hands cramp up too quickly holding it, and it seems too small. but I have small hands anyway so I'm not sure what that's about. I've never had this problem with a SNES or NES controller. my friends always seem comfortable using it, so I don't know. maybe I'm holding it wrong.
Originally posted by playerbas5I have the game, the sad thing is.. you cant DIE :O
hah, I was wondering. I recently bought this game and have just played through a few levels. I'm confused, is Epic Yarn supposed to be baby's first video game? Because I don't recall seeing an eC sticker on the box. I know it's a Kirby game but come on, give me some threat of danger. I won't pass judgment yet though, I really just started.
oh I didn't realize the thread was for registered users only, let me share some highlights:
SO HEY who wants some extended critical analysis of a show about cartoon horses? I know I sure do.
Alas, episode 13 hasn't broadcast in my time zone yet so I'ma be talking about "Call of the Cutie." For the record, this is all from the perspective of someone who is both a feminist and MTF transgender. Yeah, I know, opening the fucking door for queerbashing here, but I might as well just cop to being a fag straight up.
So the first thing that strikes me about Call of the Cutie is that it's about puberty, specifically female puberty. And not, like, 'maybe about puberty' or 'sorta about puberty.' It's about a young girl who is getting teased by older, more physically developed peers about her lack of physical development, and all the shame and envy caused by such. Let us be blunt: cutie marks are the pony equivalent of boobs. The metaphor is so blindingly, staggeringly obvious that I cannot fathom the notion that this was somehow accidental. The writers knew exactly what they were getting into.
Shows that attempt to discuss puberty typically fail miserably, usually for one of two reasons. One, they give it a sappy moral at the end that completely defangs the impact of the actual discussion going on. If not that, then they're so frank and upfront about the actual biological stuff that it comes off like one of those goofy, creepy sex-ed tapes they make you watch in middle school. It's been rare to see so-called 'serious media' tackle puberty without looking like morons, much less cartoons. So why the hell can the show with talking sparklehorses get away with it?
First off, it uses metaphor rather than awkwardly dancing around the subject. It gets discussed in detail and in-depth in the show, but because they're using different words and a similar-but-different actual biological process, they get around the squick factor and are able to approach it without people sniggering at shit they're not supposed to. Secondly, it doesn't try and make it a Very Special Episode: it's still really funny with lots of genuinely sweet character moments, and doesn't go overboard with the saccharine stuff. For example, in the end, the two ponies who tease Apple Bloom through most of the episode? They don't magically learn their lesson at the end. They're still just cranky, smug bitches, because guess what, bullies exist and they don't really go away just because you defy them. They're still gonna be cruel jerks and you have to learn not to let it bug you too much.
And Apple Bloom? She doesn't just GET a cutie mark in the end because she learned some nonsensical lesson about how you only get things if you don't want them too much. She still really wants it, and she's still gonna keep looking for ways to get it: what she learned was not to let people get to her because she doesn't have it YET. What she got from the experience was friends who have the same goal, and the same issues, and they're gonna work together and help each other out and be supportive. OH MY GOSH ACTUAL CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.
The fact that we can get such a frank, mature, and above all ENTERTAINING discussion of an issue most shows won't even touch is staggeringly cool. The fact that it has adorable technicolor ponies is just icing on the cake. On the other hand, the fact that it TOOK a show about aforementioned ponies to get this across does not really speak all that well about how smart the media thinks we are overall.
Back from Toys R us.
Got a box set of princess Celestia, twilight sparkle, apple jack, pinkie pie and spike. Also got me a rarity because rarity is just fabulous.
SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I wanna know why the baby pony teacher gets her own Mcdonalds toy! Also those pony's are lying to their next generation! Everyone knows your cutie mark 90% of the time has everything to do with your name, not what you enjoy or whatever. What you end up being and enjoying seems to have everything to do with your name most of the time! Pinkie Pie and Rarity are an exception but I'd like to see Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash be born with each others name. That sure as hell wouldn't work! I'd LOVE to see Apple Blossom end up with a big fat orange on her rear end but that ain't gonna happen. Stop lying to your children, Poniiiiiiiies.
I hope you guys are trying the beta, the latest updates make it really interesting. I've only tried Pyro so far and I'm kicking ass every round. apparently the loch-n-load is no longer garbage too, though I have yet to check it out.
if you've been out of the loop, here's a list of the latest updates. I'm real curious about the new medigun.
are you from the area?
