Well, shit, why the hell not, I can babble for a little bit
So I'm currently playing a hell of a lot of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, just because I've found it to be in general the roguelike that is the most "fair" and least likely to kill you with cheapshots.
I'm not terribly good at it, and I think that might be in part my stubborn refusal to go with any of the good combinations and instead just play what I like. So I haven't made a Minotaur Berserker, despite it being the easiest class combo for new people. Rather I tend to play something like a Demonspawn Monk, or a Merfolk Skald, or a Draconian Wizard (though this one is actually quite the good character). I also tend to be rather impatient, which is a death sentence for roguelikes.
Regardless, I'm going to keep on trying. And indeed, some of my runs aren't half bad. I have managed to get two of my characters into the lair so far, so that's not bad.
Man, that basically sums up why I can't get anywhere in that game.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
ugh, i slept through whe whole my-friends-being-awake thing again
More people have said that and been killed than there are thorium decay products.
awwww yussssss Double Dealing Character extra stage clear *get!* :3 That might be the quickest one I've ever done. :) Admittedly, I exploited Marisa's uncursed bomb, but it's not cheating!
Sometimes, I hear someone complain that something's wrong. And then I check, and I realize that everything's working exactly how it should, and that somehow makes it much, much worse.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Well, I guess sleeping wrong wasn't all bad. It meant I was able to get up in time to make a phone call I've been needing to take care of, instead of having to call at some odd hour and leave a message, so that's nice.
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
More people have said that and been killed than there are thorium decay products.
The normal mode is easier than the arcade standard in general, akin more to the "moderate" difficulties that console ports of older shmups would have, but like those ports, it also has an option for arcade (hard) difficulty. Normal mode looks intimidating but if you learn the basic strategies and practice a little then it is not so bad at all. Lunatic mode is... something else entirely. Xp It is basically the nigh-impossible arcade "second loop."
lol I'm gonna join this forum just so I can vote in this poll. ^_^ I feel that this is an accurate representation of shmup fans, funny but true.
still not as bad as the Paradox forums.
a few days ago someone was really, really angry that some of the Roman Emperors are depicted with beards in the history files in CK2 (which you will never see unless you go out of your way to do so) and demanded Paradox change it.
More people have said that and been killed than there are thorium decay products.
I don't disagree with the poll or anything and I like the shmup fandom and the Touhou fandom as well even though there is a joke in the shmup genre that Touhou and its fans are a rabid scourge.
Same. That poll/pecking order chart is ridiculous, though, especially since Touhou is kind of unusual where shmups are concerned. Unless I'm not seeing a joke.
Well, shit, why the hell not, I can babble for a little bit
So I'm currently playing a hell of a lot of Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup, just because I've found it to be in general the roguelike that is the most "fair" and least likely to kill you with cheapshots.
I'm not terribly good at it, and I think that might be in part my stubborn refusal to go with any of the good combinations and instead just play what I like. So I haven't made a Minotaur Berserker, despite it being the easiest class combo for new people. Rather I tend to play something like a Demonspawn Monk, or a Merfolk Skald, or a Draconian Wizard (though this one is actually quite the good character). I also tend to be rather impatient, which is a death sentence for roguelikes.
Regardless, I'm going to keep on trying. And indeed, some of my runs aren't half bad. I have managed to get two of my characters into the lair so far, so that's not bad.
Man, that basically sums up why I can't get anywhere in that game.
Ah, yes, I understand. How far have you gotten an Octopode Ice Elementalist?
You are the end result of a “would you push the button” prompt where the prompt was “you have unlimited godlike powers but you appear to all and sundry to be an impetuous child” – Zero, 2022
Pluggers, 8/21/13
SERIOUSLY PLUGGERS YOU HAVE A LOT OF NON-DOG-MAN CHARACTERS YOU COULD’VE USED FOR THIS JOKE IT’S LIKE YOU’RE TRYING TO CONFUSE US
More people have said that and been killed than there are thorium decay products.
Same. That poll/pecking order chart is ridiculous, though, especially since Touhou is kind of unusual where shmups are concerned. Unless I'm not seeing a joke.
It is probably somewhat facetious, as I think shmuppers tend to take a light-hearted, self-mocking approach to their hardcore hobby. However, there is definitely some truth to saying that arcade super-players are the most respected in the fanbase, and also that players tend to graduate from credit-feeders (novices) to survivalists (intermediates like me) to high scorers (veterans). Shmup fans like and respect an impressive show. :) Also, mainstream reviewers notoriously do not seem to "get" this genre so they apply the standards of a cinematic FPS or RPG or something and judge shmups harshly without really appreciating the good things they offer (i.e. Raiden III being dismissed by the gaming press as an outdated piece of junk, despite being part of a legendary series and highly-regarded by fans). Lastly, yes, I am pretty sure that the Touhou thing is a joke. ^_^ Touhou games have a good level of respect, even though they are decidedly something... a little different. I feel certain enough that many new shmuppers were (like myself) attracted to the genre by Touhou!
Same. That poll/pecking order chart is ridiculous, though, especially since Touhou is kind of unusual where shmups are concerned. Unless I'm not seeing a joke.
It is probably somewhat facetious, as I think shmuppers tend to take a light-hearted, self-mocking approach to their hardcore hobby. However, there is definitely some truth to saying that arcade super-players are the most respected in the fanbase, and also that players tend to graduate from credit-feeders (novices) to survivalists (intermediates like me) to high scorers (veterans). Shmup fans like and respect an impressive show. :) Also, mainstream reviewers notoriously do not seem to "get" this genre so they apply the standards of a cinematic FPS or RPG or something and judge shmups harshly without really appreciating the good things they offer (i.e. Raiden III being dismissed by the gaming press as an outdated piece of junk, despite being part of a legendary series and highly-regarded by fans). Lastly, yes, I am pretty sure that the Touhou thing is a joke. ^_^ Touhou games have a good level of respect, even though they are decidedly something... a little different. I feel certain enough that many new shmuppers were (like myself) attracted to the genre by Touhou!
seriously grand strategy gamers and Paradox fans in particular are the weirdest mix of the social justice warrior "this minor thing is INCREDIBLY OFFENSIVE" mentality, good old fashioned nationalism and bigotry, and complete hatred of anyone who doesn't use the same mods as them.
seriously grand strategy gamers and Paradox fans in particular are the weirdest mix of the social justice warrior "this minor thing is INCREDIBLY OFFENSIVE" mentality, good old fashioned nationalism and bigotry, and complete hatred of anyone who doesn't use the same mods as them.
Yeesh. What courses? I'm curious too, aside from the link just posted. I see nothing wrong with going into detail — unless you act like a jerk about it — about why something is incorrect.
seriously grand strategy gamers and Paradox fans in particular are the weirdest mix of the social justice warrior "this minor thing is INCREDIBLY OFFENSIVE" mentality, good old fashioned nationalism and bigotry, and complete hatred of anyone who doesn't use the same mods as them.
Well now I'm incredibly curious.
just read the thing I linked on the bottom of the last page. That's actually by far one of the most tame examples I've seen.
also, the nonsensical mental gymnastics people do to justify Judaism not being a religion in CK2.
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Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
Life fast, die young
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
lol I'm gonna join this forum just so I can vote in this poll. ^_^ I feel that this is an accurate representation of shmup fans, funny but true.
a few days ago someone was really, really angry that some of the Roman Emperors are depicted with beards in the history files in CK2 (which you will never see unless you go out of your way to do so) and demanded Paradox change it.
but adding Judaism to the game is "unfeasible".
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
My 2nd and 1st high scores, incidentally, are both Minotaur Berserkers.
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
Pluggers, 8/21/13
SERIOUSLY PLUGGERS YOU HAVE A LOT OF NON-DOG-MAN CHARACTERS YOU COULD’VE USED FOR THIS JOKE IT’S LIKE YOU’RE TRYING TO CONFUSE US
Assassin poems, Poems that shoot
guns. Poems that wrestle cops into alleys
and take their weapons leaving them dead
Because I am now experimenting with this, and I need other flunkies.
also, the nonsensical mental gymnastics people do to justify Judaism not being a religion in CK2.