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Comment on Wikipedia's list of the best video games: how many have you played, and what's missing? in ~games
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Comment on Wikipedia's list of the best video games: how many have you played, and what's missing? in ~games
zod000 LinkI played nearly all of them which is a little surprising. One thing that I noticed is that the list is entirely US centric. For instance, it lists both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI...I played nearly all of them which is a little surprising. One thing that I noticed is that the list is entirely US centric. For instance, it lists both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI (released in the US as 2 and 3), but not V which didn't get released to the US until much later on the Playstation, but it definitely as good at the other two.
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Comment on What's the oldest piece of clothing you own and still wear? in ~life.style
zod000 Link ParentI still have my "Reverse Engineer" shirt (it's written backwards) from thinkgeek that is about that old. It's seen better days for sure, but that isn't my oldest by a long shot.I still have my "Reverse Engineer" shirt (it's written backwards) from thinkgeek that is about that old. It's seen better days for sure, but that isn't my oldest by a long shot.
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Comment on What's the oldest piece of clothing you own and still wear? in ~life.style
zod000 LinkMy oldest surviving apparel is probably my 14 hole steel toe Doc Martens that I bought when I was 17. They are 30 years old, have survived my house burning down among other things (A story in...My oldest surviving apparel is probably my 14 hole steel toe Doc Martens that I bought when I was 17. They are 30 years old, have survived my house burning down among other things (A story in itself, I dug them out of the ashes the next morning, they smelled like smoke for a good decade afterwards).
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Comment on What's the oldest piece of clothing you own and still wear? in ~life.style
zod000 Link ParentThat's pretty cool, I had no idea they sold swag at any point. I still listen to a lot of those tracks while working.That's pretty cool, I had no idea they sold swag at any point. I still listen to a lot of those tracks while working.
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Comment on I want an RPG with reverse leveling in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI really hated it in general. I didn't want to have to grind for spells. It simply made me rarely use them. Obviously some people liked the game, but it wasn't for me. It is consistently one of my...I really hated it in general. I didn't want to have to grind for spells. It simply made me rarely use them. Obviously some people liked the game, but it wasn't for me. It is consistently one of my least favorite games in the series. I probably still like it more than the 13 and sequels, but none of the other ones.
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Comment on I want an RPG with reverse leveling in ~games
zod000 Link ParentFF8's system is a complete mess, but it doesn't intentionally weaken you. It simply punishes you for actually using your magic and heavily incentivizes weird draw grinding. FF has always tried...FF8's system is a complete mess, but it doesn't intentionally weaken you. It simply punishes you for actually using your magic and heavily incentivizes weird draw grinding. FF has always tried interesting systems, they aren't all winners. FF8's system stunk IMO. The story was decent, OST was great, but the actual mechanics belong in the trash.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: October 2026 - April 2027 schedule in ~games
zod000 LinkWow, I am really liking this game list. I don't mind hosting Crystalis as long as the game is scheduled to be January or later. I am going to be most unavailable for the next couple of months.Wow, I am really liking this game list.
I don't mind hosting Crystalis as long as the game is scheduled to be January or later. I am going to be most unavailable for the next couple of months.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
zod000 Link ParentJust remember that Neuromancer is book 1 of a trilogy. The book stands on its own, but it is worth reading the others IMO.Just remember that Neuromancer is book 1 of a trilogy. The book stands on its own, but it is worth reading the others IMO.
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Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games
zod000 Link ParentYeah, i bet you hunted my buddy sometimes lol. His bard thief was his most annoying/amusing toon. He'd calm people that tried to kill him and then steal their gear. It was ludicrous that they...Yeah, i bet you hunted my buddy sometimes lol. His bard thief was his most annoying/amusing toon. He'd calm people that tried to kill him and then steal their gear. It was ludicrous that they allowed that initially. He also has a low level skill that let him befriend animals and he'd name all the animals with his own name. So people would chase him into the woods and see his name everywhere lmao.
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Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games
zod000 Link ParentYeah, my friend was a notorious troublemaker and was constantly finding ways to break the game. His antics would then get picked up by others and used everywhere. Hilarious. He worked in a call...Yeah, my friend was a notorious troublemaker and was constantly finding ways to break the game. His antics would then get picked up by others and used everywhere. Hilarious. He worked in a call center and used his "rebuttal" skills to convince people to their demise as well. I always joined a new MMO with him because it was guaranteed fun, but UO was especially good because no one knew what to expect of such a system yet.
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Comment on The most important RPG nobody talks about (Ultima) in ~games
zod000 LinkUltima VII and VII part 2 Serpent Isle were the last Ultima games I enjoyed. Ultima Online felt like an MMO version of VII to me, which is also why it was both a chaotic disaster and wonderful.Ultima VII and VII part 2 Serpent Isle were the last Ultima games I enjoyed. Ultima Online felt like an MMO version of VII to me, which is also why it was both a chaotic disaster and wonderful.
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Comment on What are the genuinely worst films of all time? in ~movies
zod000 Link ParentOh, despite being essentially completely unrelated to the King short story, I liked the movie when it came out. The sequel is an abomination.Oh, despite being essentially completely unrelated to the King short story, I liked the movie when it came out. The sequel is an abomination.
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Comment on What are the genuinely worst films of all time? in ~movies
zod000 Link ParentTroll 2 is totally a "so bad it's good" type of movie IMO. I'd say that the 80s "Masters of the Universe" movie is really bad and could have a place on the list. Also, perhaps the highly...Troll 2 is totally a "so bad it's good" type of movie IMO.
I'd say that the 80s "Masters of the Universe" movie is really bad and could have a place on the list.
Also, perhaps the highly unfortunate sequel "Lawnmover Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace". I have no idea who greenlit that piece of trash.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 voting topic in ~games
zod000 (edited )LinkCrystalis (5) Mother 3 (5) Descent (5) Spooky Mansion Adventures (5) Edit: fixedCrystalis (5)
Mother 3 (5)
Descent (5)
Spooky Mansion Adventures (5)Edit: fixed
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 lobbying topic in ~games
zod000 LinkCrystalis Crystalis is an action RPG for the original NES. It was clearly inspired by The Legend of Zelda (similar viewpoint and general movement), but it has an actual pretty interesting plot for...Crystalis
Crystalis is an action RPG for the original NES. It was clearly inspired by The Legend of Zelda (similar viewpoint and general movement), but it has an actual pretty interesting plot for a game of the era and more variety in gameplay. I have never quite understood why it didn't become more well known as it was such a solid game back then. Maybe Nintendo didn't like SNK for making a better Zelda and didn't promote it much via Nintendo Power :). There was also a port later for the Gameboy Color which maybe be the better one to play if you are playing via emulation. I haven't played the GBC version so I can't verify which is better.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 lobbying topic in ~games
zod000 Link ParentI think we do get more of those meta discussions in the "remove cartridge" posts, but I guess I get what you're going for. Thanks for taking the time to explain your rationale. Edit: If Tetris...I think we do get more of those meta discussions in the "remove cartridge" posts, but I guess I get what you're going for. Thanks for taking the time to explain your rationale.
Edit: If Tetris does get selected I'm going to play my NES Tetris, but not the one from Nintendo. I have the black Tengen Tetris cartridge from the (I believe) original Tetris creator that was in a long legal battle with Nintendo in the 80s. I mostly got it because the Tengen games were unlicensed and they really passed the savings on to you (I paid $20 brand new at the time).
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 lobbying topic in ~games
zod000 Link ParentTetris is a classic of course, but I am not sold on this candidate purely based on how ubiquitous it has been since it became popular as the Gameboy pack-in game. Hack, I've written at least two...Tetris is a classic of course, but I am not sold on this candidate purely based on how ubiquitous it has been since it became popular as the Gameboy pack-in game. Hack, I've written at least two Tetris clone games over the years. I think I'd support this for CGA more if it was pushing people to try a specific iconic or unique version of Tetris.
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Comment on What is your "when I found out about 9/11" story? in ~talk
zod000 LinkI had just worked two 8+ shifts back to back and fell asleep when my coworker called me and woke me up telling me to turn on the TV. I was so mad at him. I turned it on and saw a plane had hit a...I had just worked two 8+ shifts back to back and fell asleep when my coworker called me and woke me up telling me to turn on the TV. I was so mad at him. I turned it on and saw a plane had hit a building in NYC, obviously very tragic, but not worth waking me up. About 45 seconds after I turned it on the second plan hit live, and I was like "oh shit, yeah, thanks I'll get back to you".
Zero Mission is great. I wish I still had my copy.