Day 124: Month 4 Review

I totally forgot that yesterday was the end of the month.  I forgot to go back and look at what I did over the past month.  So, I will do that now.

Okay, so last month I finished three games.  And two of them were games I had never played before!  And they were quite long!

Now if only I could finish the game that has been mocking me for so long.

In current game playing news, I completed the third Gym in Pokémon White.  Now, my character is in the construction site/desert thing full of Sandiles.  I went and caught one, because I figured I might need a Ground type in my party for the next Gym.  The only thing I know about the Gym is that it gives out the Bolt Badge.  I assume it is an Electric-type Gym, in which case Ground types will be best.  Especially since my party contains two flying types (Pidove and Woobat).

Anyway, that's all from me for now.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎

Day 111: The Monkeys are back in their Cages!

I finished the main story of Ape Escape 3.  It was a fun game.  Definitely something that kept me from being depressed that it rained most of the day today.  I captured Specter and saw the ending credits.  Now, I could continue playing, because there are monkeys that I didn't capture.  But those are just lackeys.  All they do is add to the completion percentage.

I played Osu! as well today.  I played maps that I haven't played since my first few weeks as a player.  I was very surprised to see some of those old scores.  Some of them are really bad.  But I definitely improved them today.  One song gave me enough points to jump from #12,701 in the world ranking to #11,659.  I am very happy with that.  Right now though, I am #11,658 worldwide, and #643 in the United States.  There are still so many maps I can improve on, so who knows where I'll be on the leaderboard when I am done.

In Osu! World Cup news, there are 19 teams pending acceptance into the tournament.  There's also quite a discussion as to whether FL (Flashlight Mode) should be an accepted mode to play in.  But it has moved from that to the fact that the rules state the slots for teams are first come, first serve; but some teams are not even being moved into the pending category, as if the organizers are waiting for other teams to apply.  Now in my opinion this seems underhanded and shady.  Nowhere in the rules does it state that positions in the tournament are reserved.

I am just glad that I am not competing.  I feel sorry for the smaller or lesser known countries that applied and didn't get moved to pending.  I think that every country that wants to compete should be given the chance.  Even if it takes longer than what was planned to determine the winner.

I received Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix and Pokémon Black 2 in the mail today.  Both of them work perfectly.  Other than that, I haven't had much of a chance to play them.  Also, I tried and failed at reaching the final boss in Xenosaga Episode I once again today.  I managed to get to the bottom of the elevator this time, though.

Well, tomorrow I will just try again.  And that's about it for now.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎

Day 110: Building a Team

The status on the Osu! World Cup hasn't changed since the last time updated.  There are still only 9 teams competing so far.  I guess the other countries are still trying to figure out who will be playing on the teams?  I don't know.

I played Ape Escape 3 today.  I am almost finished with the main story.  I am at the point of the game after Monkey Pink runs away.  Not a lot can be said about it, because I am not sticking around to hear the details.  The game is easy to play, and I want a quick win so I can mark it off the list.

I also Pokémon White against today as well.  I am getting ready to face the second Gym Leader.  My main party hasn't changed, but it will as soon as I get to a PC to get access to my other Pokémon.  Here are all of my new friends.

It was much more difficult getting these pictures to line up than I thought.

Anyway, I want to put either Timburr or Throh on my party to combat the Normal-type Pokémon of the Gym Leader.

And that's about it.  I am going to try and finish both Xenosaga Episode I and Ape Escape 3 tomorrow.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎

Day 109: A Little Walk in Unova

The only gaming I did today was while I was waiting to get my check at work.  I played Pokémon White, and all I did in the game was a few random battles in the tall grass.  I saw a Pidove, but at the last second Ticker (Patrat) got a critical hit on Pidove and knocked it out.  I haven't seen one since.

I learned that there are quite a few wi-fi spots near my location at work.  This has changed a lot since the last time I used my DS at work.

Anyway, my goal for the weekend is to finish Xenosaga Episode I, and work on Ape Escape 3 and Pokémon White.

I am excited to get my newest game purchases.  They should arrive in the beginning of next week.  And with that, I have nothing else to report for tonight.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎

Day 108: My first PokéLoss.

Today I spent the majority of the day playing Pokémon White.  Since I am able to trade and battle with others because my old modem works again, I picked up the game and started a new file.  This time I chose to start with Snivy.  I already have one badge.  Here's how my team looks right now.

Ticker (Patrat):  Level - 11  Nature - Serious  Ability - Keen Eye
HP - 34  Attack - 18  Defense - 16
Sp. Atk - 12  Sp. Def - 14  Speed - 17
Tackle
Bite
Bide
Cut

Gauner (Purrloin):  Level - 11  Nature - Lonely  Ability - Limber

HP - 30  Attack - 18  Defense - 12

Sp. Atk - 16  Sp. Def - 13  Speed - 23

Scratch

Growl

Assist

Sand-Attack

Bernard (Lillipup):  Level - 11  Nature - Naughty  Ability - Vital Spirit
HP - 33  Attack - 19  Defense - 17
Sp. Atk - 12  Sp. Def - 15  Speed - 18
Leer
Tackle
Odor Sleuth
Bite

Beowawe (Panpour):  Level - 11  Nature - Serious  Ability - Gluttony

HP - 33  Attack - 19  Defense - 18

Sp. Atk - 19  Sp. Def - 17  Speed - 20

Scratch

Leer

Lick

Water Gun

Aspira (Munna):  Level - 11  Nature - Jolly  Ability - Forewarn
HP - 40  Attack - 11  Defense - 15
Sp. Atk - 18  Sp. Def - 18  Speed - 13
Psywave
Lucky Chant
Yawn
Psybeam

Slither (Snivy):  Level - 12  Nature - Timid  Ability - Overgrow

HP - 36  Attack - 16  Defense - 18

Sp. Atk - 16  Sp. Def - 20  Speed - 24

Tackle

Leer

Vine Whip

Wrap

I want to try and choose moves that fit their natures, so I have been reading up on strategies and stuff.  And I tried to give nicknames to the Pokémon that fit their appearance.  Ticker because it reminds me of a clock.  Gauner is German for thief.  Bernard because of St. Bernard dogs.  Beowawe is a geyser field in Nevada.  Aspira is short for aspiration, a synonym for dream.  And Slither because it's final form looks like a snake.

I battled against someone today.  And I lost horribly.  Who was I to think that I could take on someone with three Level 11 Pokémon?  My opponent did play it out a little in the beginning by choosing to use stat boost moves and let me get a few HP of damage on their first Pokémon.  And then I got lucky that the accuracy of the move they used was low and I got to live a few extra turns.  But then it was one KO after another.

Tomorrow I will be taking my DS to work with me that way I won't be bored in the event that I have to wait for the materials to show up or for me to pick up my check.  I have the DS on the charger now just so there's little chance of the battery going dead while I am playing tomorrow.

I also got to the Monkey Blue fight in Ape Escape 3.  Of all of the bosses in that game, Blue is probably my least favorite.  I can never figure out his pattern of attack.

Finally tonight, the Osu! World Cup registration phase is going well.  As of the time this is posted, there are 9 teams signed up for competing.  There's Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Poland, and Sweden now in the running.  I have compiled the stats for the teams, but I haven't done anything with them yet.  At first glance, it looks like Argentina and Poland have the best chance of winning.  But there is still plenty of time for some big powerhouse teams (South Korea, Japan) to come in and sign up.

Well, that's all from me for now.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎

Day 107: One more finished!

So the big news of the day is that registration has begun for this year's Osu! World Cup.  So far there are two teams entered; one representing Germany and the other representing Italy.  I of course, have started my analysis of the team members and will be making my predictions as more teams confirm their participation.  I am really excited, because this is the start of the competitive season and it will be my first competitive season.

Along with doing the analysis, I have thought about making a team intro video for the teams.  I saw one I liked back when the GTA V crews were recruiting new members.  I started on Italy's today.  I have it half finished.  I just have to add the other team members and then set some music at the silent parts.

In other news, I finished the main story quests in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.  So, I am going to count it as complete on the list.  And after that, I started a save file for Ape Escape 3.  I have already captured Monkey White, so I'm about 15% complete in the story already.  I still haven't put Xenosaga Episode I back in the games cabinet, because I intend to try finishing it sometime soon.  Maybe I will find an online strategy that is guaranteed to work and use it.

Well, that's all from me for now.  So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!

Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎