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Dragon Quest IX. They definitely changed alot. They combined XIII with concepts from previous DQ/W games and added new stuff as well. I just noticed one thing that bothers me, the (fight wisely) tactic does NOT work like it used to... Say there are 4 enemies 3 of which are in a group. I select woosh which hits a group (the 3 in this case) and the battle begins. Other DQ/W games if a party member would attack before me it would see that I have woosh ready and likely attack the single enemy... But not in this game. 2 party members attacked the group I had selected... and killed them, so my woosh only hit 1 enemy. Other than that Im liking everything I see. Im still early on so im not sure what is what yet, but the game is not a let down. I have yet to change classes so I dont know how it will effect my attributes. Something that I like, attacking with a staff will absorb MP. With certain classes come skills such as, staff, which in turn will increase the ammt of MP you get and so on. The battles are not random, enemies can be seen and you can engage or evade accordingly. I foresee this going well when hunting for metal slimes etc. I never had a problem with random battles but its a nice change (in JRPG terms) seeing your quarry. I just wish the Wi Fi was more than local... Id like to play with my buddy back in FL.

Ahh... My uncle had wood paneling and I didnt like it much... perhaps Im reflecting my perceptions... my bad Canada Day, Canada Dry... America doesnt have stuff named like that... Except cheese and its the worst cheese in existence. We have a few things to learn from you guys...

No, it is not proof enough... I will attempt to not blow my fucking lid... (head exploding in anger) I have been here since 2007, and have come to know some of you... as well as one can not being face to face. Ryan is a stand up guy, and I dont fathom he would put me in harms way. But I will not spend all the money I have to get to China unless I have the basic respect of having questions answered and so forth. Point #1 is Ryans boss said he will answer any of my questions and he has not. Being busy is one thing... but we agreed I would have questions answered and I feel like Im being taken for granted. If they choose not to accept me because of this, then I want no part of them! I require dialog with the boss along with other basic needs and they are NOT being fulfilled. I am being ignored basically and it's beginning to piss me off. What I have asked for has been agreed upon, and I am not getting anything that has been promised. I can spell this all out but it basically boils down to me being ignored and everyone here is telling me Im an idiot or equivalent at not jumping on this. How can I have any serious feeling about this when basic courtesies are being withheld? I do not need anyone talking me into this... I want this. I basically require DIALOG!!! Along with what has been agreed upon... If no one takes me seriously, how can I expect to be treated with respect once I get there? Will I be treated with the same respect that I have been shown so far?! It appears that this company doesnt have their shit straight... I am not asking for them to talk me into this, I am asking questions and I require certain courtesies. Ryan answered my basic questions but the boss man is effectively ignoring me. Now I hear "I want you here but the fact that it feels like we have to talk you into going does not look very good for you in the eyes of my workmates." Do you hear this fucking shit?! I AM NOT BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY! Nor am I being represented properly... This is bullshit. I am supposed to come to China and teach for a company I know nothing about, further more work for a company where the boss will not do as he agreed? I know more about how Ryan feels about this job than the actual job. I am not some jobber-automaton that runs around aimlessly. I am indeed an asset, and to not be taken seriously makes me wonder on how the operation is run. They are going on what Ryan has said about me... I guess... I would expect the powers that be probe me out, ask ME some questions. But nothing... All I really have an understanding is that Ryan is having a blast... Teaching English. Im fucking sorry, I need more than "yay this is great" Plain and simple I'm being ignored. How would any of you feel about that?

When I hear indy games I think of the ones available on XBLA. Ill check but something tells me no

You better not be being a dick. I used to have the popcorn ceiling stuff on our walls. It was weird.

This pic tells me your as organized as I am lol

Well Ill go ahead and get my passport cause it takes a bit of time to get, but Im still undecided. I want proof of the companies validity.

Hahahahahahahaha See those awesome moves? All she has to do is roll sideways instead of block. Shouldnt take much energy, she is as wide as she is tall. Yea I too thought it was some fat boy lol. Wow... She has the nerve to call someone else fat. Oi, those moves she had were amazing. I find it funny, the impression foreigners could get of us Americans. But stupid people are everywhere, look at that german kid who was playing Unreal Tournament.

LOL... 5th amendment baby! Indeed! Im making teriyaki chicken... why not the usual you say, cause we have that often anyway. My teriyaki chicken is awesome, and Im going to prove it today. SO yea... independence from the oppressors!

Perhaps you should not provoke anymore... I have seen a wide verity of stupid behavior... who knows how one can retaliate. For instance, there is a guy who bugs my sister at her work... she is very polite but he does no notice cues... Like when a person is agitated or uncomfortable. Anyway she does not completely ignore him, she is too nice, but he constantly talks... He told a person she works with that there is this bar tender girl that ignores him and he should go there and shoot her 'cause thats what she deserves. Now, every ounce of who I am wants to expel this guy but what can I do? Say I ask him politely to not come back or something else to that effect. That could be the catalyst for him to do something while I am not around, which I am never on that side of town. What if I ruff him up? That could cause him to come back and do harm. It is best if I just allow my sister to handle it... thus far. As long as he is just an agitating presence, he poses no harm. I am afraid what my actions may do. So I do nothing. Imagine this, you fuck him up and he comes back while your not home and fucks your place up. Im just saying... life is like this anyway, so I guess its all relative. Just be able to accept the outcome... cause he may not.

No I dont really play PS3, but from what I hear it is one of the games that actually makes owning the system worthwhile.

Is it similar in execution to Gears?

If you need tips NOW... as in who knows when this cunt will step up... You may think about condensed workouts. Specialized workouts working out or focusing on particular muscle groups. This would help explosive power. How about this. This is different than what I explained but itll work. Once you reach your limit on pushups, push up then let yourself down as slow as you can without stopping. Dont hold your breath either. Do this until you can no longer lower yourself.

Happy Canada Day! I think... How about Happy 1st of July?

Never underestimate the power of an elbow. Consider the strike point is shorter than an extended arm so you can get a powerful strike, up close! Like coming in to shorten the gap and throw a rising elbow to the chin. Quicker attack and less links in the chain... its good man

Dragon Quest v on the DS. I like it! I dont recall playing it before so its a DQ game thats new to me... fantastic! Ill be picking up IX in a few weeks on release.

I too like what I like and am not embarrassed about it. But there are songs that embarrass me just hearing it lol

Yes you did. You wrote it twice? Thanks! Ive been waiting forever

Yes ryan your tips are more precise and to the point. Since I havent trained or even thought about fighting in so long everything I know (instinct) is relitively hard to explain. I like your short and sweet explination... And Emsley he is quite right. What I was refering to is more of an underlining basis or foundation to consider for what Ryan has said. Although I have a slight problem with this But explaining this... Being loose not only makes your muscles glide easy (not have to fight other muscles) It also helps conserve your overall energy. (tank) What I have an issue with is the explanation of tightening every muscle at impact... Im trying to find another way to explain it but its (in my view) slightly inaccurate. But we both agree that a vocal exertion would help just before impact. AH Emsley, Im sure you have heard this somewhere. When you strike (say a face) your target isnt the face, but behind it. visualizing that your target is beyond what your going to hit helps with follow through, of course your arm should be lined up properly once contact is made... otherwise you may loose power. I dont know how long you have till this possible engagement, but you sound like your in good condition. Remember to have a clear mind, as in dont get stuck on anything mentally. If your mind is clear you can anticipate anything. But more accurately when something happens it enters your mind and you act accordingly. When the next thing happens your mind is clear to release and accept the new action. Bla bla bla just remember to be able to adapt. Usually people say if your right handed have your left forward so your right gets more room to get power. Lee adopted the Right forward when right handed. Using your (lead) hand forward is beneficial but there are pros n cons to this. I switch it up but I generally start with my right forward as it has more strength and accuracy so my jab work is awesome. But I like my left forward too as my overhand right is ridiculous. You are light, remember that your movement is going to be a very strong factor in your fighting. Even though Ryan and I can fight, and likely Ryan has far superior movement than me, We still dont have the ability to move like you. It takes you far less strength and time. The larger we are the more mass we have... and the higher up our center of balance is. Im not saying run in circles around an opponent, Im just saying your movement may very well be key to your attacks. But I guess Im just blabbing on again. It would take me forever to write a book no?

Well even if it was I make fun of everything anyway, Fat/skinny/pretty/ugly/race/gender doesnt matter... none are spared, even me!

Are you a ginger? Just playin'

Well this looks acceptable. I did see alittle of the stiffness I mentioned but gameplay is so fast it just doesnt matter.

No... it varies. What I had was great. I think so.

I agree, this site is dwindled but we have fabulous members. Im sure Id get along with a great deal of you guys in RL. Other sites are riddled with Trolls and well 11 already covered that. Even or resident Troll (skythe) is a valued contributor! Who-da thunk?

Oh yea... here is a good tip. Remember when I said watch for his first attack? Keep your eyes unfocused... but look toward his upper torst, just under the neck area. I say this but the pint is to actually take into account his actions. His body will be the first indication of an attack, you see... who punches with the arm only... it starts from ones core. This will give you the split second to react before the fist is in your face.