I didn't do a whole lot of gaming until about an hour ago. I played a few minutes of Pokémon White here and there throughout the day, but nothing like a massive amount in one sitting. Right now I am at the Desert Resort. I caught a few new Pokémon, including a Scraggy and Sigilyph. My Servine will be evolving soon. It is my main attacker here in the desert. And Sandile is leveling up nicely, having been equipped with the Exp. Share.
Right now though, I have Final Fantasy XIII on Pause. I started playing it again on a whim this evening. I wanted to try and complete the Titan's Trials. And I did! My final battle was against 4 Verdelet and a summoned Tonberry. I had to try a few times in order to win, but I actually won! Now I am on my way to the Cie'th Stones I haven't completed on the World Map in order to get the experience points needed to take on the final stages of the game. I want to be ready for Orphan.
I feel really good about the game right now. As if I will finish it soon.
And I guess I should inform you that I did it once again. I bought another video game. Actually, two video games. And a PSP. The games I purchased were Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep and Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy. I have been working hard with my online work, so I think I will be able to cover the costs.
Well, that's all from me for now. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
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Sunday, November 3, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Day 123: Random Draw
There wasn't a whole lot of gaming done today. I continued to help my friend get his Platinum trophy for Need for Speed: Most Wanted today. It was a lot of fun. Toward the end, a PSN friend of mine joined our game, and made me go from 2nd Place to 3rd Place. I am not good at racing games at all!
The group stages have been announced for the Osu! World Cup. The United States is in Group H along with Latvia, Italy, and New Zealand. The U.S. team is ranked as one of the top seeded teams, so the chance that they'll move on to the Knockout Stage is high. However, you never can tell.
I explored a little more of Castelia City in Pokémon White while I was waiting around at work today. Other than that, I played some GTA Online, and earned enough money to buy a garage. Now I have somewhere to park my car. Whenever I figure out how to use the ID thing on my car and find it.
Tomorrow I think I will play either Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, or Final Fantasy XIII or XIII-2. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
The group stages have been announced for the Osu! World Cup. The United States is in Group H along with Latvia, Italy, and New Zealand. The U.S. team is ranked as one of the top seeded teams, so the chance that they'll move on to the Knockout Stage is high. However, you never can tell.
I explored a little more of Castelia City in Pokémon White while I was waiting around at work today. Other than that, I played some GTA Online, and earned enough money to buy a garage. Now I have somewhere to park my car. Whenever I figure out how to use the ID thing on my car and find it.
Tomorrow I think I will play either Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, or Final Fantasy XIII or XIII-2. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Monday, October 28, 2013
Day 119: I am an idiot sometimes.
I learned today that I am able to go back up the elevator in Xenosaga Episode I without having to battle all of those Gnosis again. That is great news! It made getting my butt kicked by the final boss not as frustrating. I tried several times today to win, but still couldn't do it. Each time I made it to the final fight, but I lost when a sudden Dark Omen attack occurred. I never had a chance to prepare for the blast. If I could have guarded, I could probably have won.
I have made it to Castelia City in Pokémon White. I finally got out of the woods in Pinwheel Forest. Now, I will challenge the Gym, and hopefully move on quickly. I am almost to the point where I stopped playing the first time. As for my Pokémon, I have evolved a couple. I have Servine now, as well as a Musharna. There are also that a few should be evolving soon.
And then I spent several hours playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I did a couple quests, but nothing pertaining to the main story. I joined the Thieves Guild. Right now, my character is only at Level 2 with the Assassin job class. I really like the experience system in Oblivion compared to that of Skyrim. I think when I continue playing it (whenever that will be), I will try and work on the main story.
However, I am really wanting to get Xenosaga Episode I finished first. I just have to be even more defensive than I already am.
Well, that's all from me. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
I have made it to Castelia City in Pokémon White. I finally got out of the woods in Pinwheel Forest. Now, I will challenge the Gym, and hopefully move on quickly. I am almost to the point where I stopped playing the first time. As for my Pokémon, I have evolved a couple. I have Servine now, as well as a Musharna. There are also that a few should be evolving soon.
And then I spent several hours playing The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I did a couple quests, but nothing pertaining to the main story. I joined the Thieves Guild. Right now, my character is only at Level 2 with the Assassin job class. I really like the experience system in Oblivion compared to that of Skyrim. I think when I continue playing it (whenever that will be), I will try and work on the main story.
However, I am really wanting to get Xenosaga Episode I finished first. I just have to be even more defensive than I already am.
Well, that's all from me. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Day 117: Dust Collecting
Today I played a little of Final Fantasy XIII-2. I managed to defeat the flan-thing that Snow is fight when you first get to 300 A.F. I somehow stuck it out long enough to defeat it. And it was on the first try as well. After that, I got two artefacts, and discovered two new times. And then I discovered yet another new time when I went to the Coliseum.
I think that will be my main game for tomorrow. I also want to try Xenosaga Episode I once more. Maybe after these last few days of not thinking about it will allow me to win finally.
I am also starting yet another attempt at finishing the main story of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Other than that, I spent the day sleeping. I really need to try and catch up on my sleep. Since I am still in the Pinwheel Forest, sleep will be the only thing I catch tonight. Anyway, that's all from me for now. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
I think that will be my main game for tomorrow. I also want to try Xenosaga Episode I once more. Maybe after these last few days of not thinking about it will allow me to win finally.
I am also starting yet another attempt at finishing the main story of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
Other than that, I spent the day sleeping. I really need to try and catch up on my sleep. Since I am still in the Pinwheel Forest, sleep will be the only thing I catch tonight. Anyway, that's all from me for now. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Day 115: Still playing in the woods...
I think I need to develop a new playing style in Pokémon White. This whole "I must walk through every patch of grass" is taking forever. I am still in the Pinwheel Forest trying to stop the thieves and return the Dragon Skull. Honestly, if I was Team Plasma, I would have left the forest already. After 3 days, I still haven't made it to your location.
And all of those random battles! I go one step and a Pokémon just has to come out and attack me. Isn't it enough proof that I am not one to be messed with having defeated your friend just one step ago? Why must you up and attack me? Revenge, maybe? And it's all those Sewaddles and Petitlils.
Anyway, I am hope that this time tomorrow I will not be the forest. I will probably play until I leave for town in a few hours.
Well, that's all from me. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Also, the final voting has started for the Talent Competition I entered. If you could, vote for me by going here. I really want to win, and I can only do so by getting more votes. And in case you haven't seen my entries for the three rounds of the competition, here they are:
And all of those random battles! I go one step and a Pokémon just has to come out and attack me. Isn't it enough proof that I am not one to be messed with having defeated your friend just one step ago? Why must you up and attack me? Revenge, maybe? And it's all those Sewaddles and Petitlils.
Anyway, I am hope that this time tomorrow I will not be the forest. I will probably play until I leave for town in a few hours.
Well, that's all from me. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Also, the final voting has started for the Talent Competition I entered. If you could, vote for me by going here. I really want to win, and I can only do so by getting more votes. And in case you haven't seen my entries for the three rounds of the competition, here they are:
Round 1
Round 2
And the Final Round
(Apparently it is unable to find it, which sucks. Here is the link though.)
Anyway, I really need the votes, and I would appreciated it if you'd go and vote for me. It really means a lot!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Day 114: Traipsing through the Woods
Today I did little in the gaming stuff. I played a little Final Fantasy XIII, and a little Pokémon White. I also played a little Osu!. I didn't accomplish much in any of the games I played, but I still played. I tried to play more, but things would keep popping up and preventing me from doing that.
Anyway, I am nearing the end of the Titan Trials in Final Fantasy XIII. I am glad there are Save Points, because I would have hated to start over there.
And I am still in the forest trying to stop Team Plasma from taking off with the Dragon Skull.
And I increase my overall osu!mania ranking, even though I fell down the leaderboard in the monthly competitions.
So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Monday, October 21, 2013
Day 113: Nacrene Gym
I played several games today. This morning I began a save file for Kingdom Hearts Final Mix. I don't actually know the differences between the original and this "final mix". Today I started as usual playthroughs of the game begin, I gather materials for a raft. I also battled Selphie, Tidus, and Wakka. They were considerably easier to defeat than normal. Maybe it's because I have been playing the game for a few years, and know how to dodge their attacks or deflect them with my wooden sword. I don't know. I also defeated Riku, which was also easier since I remember his attack pattern.
Then I managed to advance two Save Points in Final Fantasy XIII. This was amazing, because I haven't advance to the next Save Point in nearly six months. The party has been stuck at the same spot for so long. You know, it makes me think that if the characters were real, what they would be doing when the player stops playing for a time.
And finally, I am right in front of the second Gym Leader in Pokémon White. I have added Tim Burton (Timburr) and P-itch (Throh) to my party, replacing Gauner (Purrloin) and Bernard (Lillipup). I think I am ready to face her. And I think I will battle her while I am writing this to give you a kind of play-by-play. So, here we go...
Trainer Michael vs. Gym Leader Lenora
1. Ticker (Patrat) Level 15 vs. Herdier Level 18
Herdier used Takedown
Ticker uses CUT
Ticker is switched with Slither (Servine)
Herdier uses Takedown
Slither vs. Herdier
Slither uses Leaf Tornado
Herdier uses Takedown
Slither fainted.
Tim Burton (Timburr) is called out.
Tim Burton vs. Herdier
Lenora used Super Potion
Tim Burton uses Low Kick
Herdier uses Takedown
Tim Burton uses Low Kick
Herdier fainted.
Watchog Level 20 is called out.
Tim Burton vs. Watchog.
Michael uses Super Potion
Watchog uses Retaliate.
Tim Burton fainted.
P-itch (Throh) is called out.
P-itch vs. Watchog
Watchog uses Retaliate
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses Chesto Berry
Watchog uses Retaliate.
Michael uses Super Potion.
Watchog uses Crunch.
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses chesto Berry
Watchog uses retaliate.
Michael uses Super Potion
Watchog uses Retaliate
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses Chesto Berry
Watchog uses Crunch
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Watchog uses crunch
Watchog uses crunch
Watchog uses crunch
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Michael uses Fresh Water
Watchog uses hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep
Watchog uses Crunch
Watchog uses Crunch
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Watchog uses Hypnosis.
P-itch avoids the attack
P-itch uses Seismic Toss.
Watchog fainted.
Trainer Michael WINS!
That was a difficult battle. I guess I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. Oh well. The good thing is that I won. Anyway, the game is saved, and I should finish this entry. Tomorrow I want to work on Final Fantasy XIII some more.
Before I close, the results were announced for the monthly Osu! competition today. Though I didn't win, I did make it on the Top 40 Leaderboard! I finished the month in 34th Place. And the next competition has already started. And, look at this...
Yep, that's me at the #1 Position after completing the two beatmaps in this month's competition. Since this screenshot was taken, I have fallen into 2nd Place. I am very close to the top spot though, I may be able to take it back. Also, I am currently in 4th Place in the Taiko competition as well. I am not too worried about that one, because I don't think I will be able to increase my score any more than it already is. But the osu!mania one, that one I will try and win.
Well, that's all for now. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Then I managed to advance two Save Points in Final Fantasy XIII. This was amazing, because I haven't advance to the next Save Point in nearly six months. The party has been stuck at the same spot for so long. You know, it makes me think that if the characters were real, what they would be doing when the player stops playing for a time.
And finally, I am right in front of the second Gym Leader in Pokémon White. I have added Tim Burton (Timburr) and P-itch (Throh) to my party, replacing Gauner (Purrloin) and Bernard (Lillipup). I think I am ready to face her. And I think I will battle her while I am writing this to give you a kind of play-by-play. So, here we go...
Trainer Michael vs. Gym Leader Lenora
1. Ticker (Patrat) Level 15 vs. Herdier Level 18
Herdier used Takedown
Ticker uses CUT
Ticker is switched with Slither (Servine)
Herdier uses Takedown
Slither vs. Herdier
Slither uses Leaf Tornado
Herdier uses Takedown
Slither fainted.
Tim Burton (Timburr) is called out.
Tim Burton vs. Herdier
Lenora used Super Potion
Tim Burton uses Low Kick
Herdier uses Takedown
Tim Burton uses Low Kick
Herdier fainted.
Watchog Level 20 is called out.
Tim Burton vs. Watchog.
Michael uses Super Potion
Watchog uses Retaliate.
Tim Burton fainted.
P-itch (Throh) is called out.
P-itch vs. Watchog
Watchog uses Retaliate
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses Chesto Berry
Watchog uses Retaliate.
Michael uses Super Potion.
Watchog uses Crunch.
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses chesto Berry
Watchog uses retaliate.
Michael uses Super Potion
Watchog uses Retaliate
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Michael uses Chesto Berry
Watchog uses Crunch
Watchog uses Hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep.
Watchog uses crunch
Watchog uses crunch
Watchog uses crunch
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Michael uses Fresh Water
Watchog uses hypnosis
P-itch falls asleep
Watchog uses Crunch
Watchog uses Crunch
P-itch uses Seismic Toss
Watchog uses Hypnosis.
P-itch avoids the attack
P-itch uses Seismic Toss.
Watchog fainted.
Trainer Michael WINS!
That was a difficult battle. I guess I wasn't as prepared as I should have been. Oh well. The good thing is that I won. Anyway, the game is saved, and I should finish this entry. Tomorrow I want to work on Final Fantasy XIII some more.
Before I close, the results were announced for the monthly Osu! competition today. Though I didn't win, I did make it on the Top 40 Leaderboard! I finished the month in 34th Place. And the next competition has already started. And, look at this...
Yep, that's me at the #1 Position after completing the two beatmaps in this month's competition. Since this screenshot was taken, I have fallen into 2nd Place. I am very close to the top spot though, I may be able to take it back. Also, I am currently in 4th Place in the Taiko competition as well. I am not too worried about that one, because I don't think I will be able to increase my score any more than it already is. But the osu!mania one, that one I will try and win.
Well, that's all for now. So, for the coming day, enjoy the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Saturday, October 19, 2013
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.
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
Friday, October 18, 2013
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
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
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Day 31: One Month Done
Today is the last day of Month 1 of the 6-Month Challenge. Here's a list of the games I have completed.
Sonic Unleashed
Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus
Prince of Persia
Grand Theft Auto IV
Catherine
Rugrats: Search for Reptar
Ed, Edd, and Eddy: The Mis-Edventures
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Katamari Damacy
I have to say, I am a little disappointed in my ability for this first month. Only 9 games, and four of those were completed before I even started the challenge. But because I didn't want to play them again this year I added them to the list. There is still a lot more to play, and a lot more that I want to play on my list. Some of the games I own, I have only played a few minutes to find out if they even work. Up next is a list of games I currently have files made.
Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII-2
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Lost and Damned
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Dark Cloud
The Legend of Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Pokémon FireRed
Pokémon White
Phantasy Star Universe
The last one I started last night after I posted yesterday's entry. I completed Chapter 1 in one hour and 28 minutes. It isn't exactly the kind of RPG I like to play, but it is still good. Ethan Waber reminds me of a less whiny Tidus for Final Fantasy X, in that Ethan is so strong in spirit. He's so sure of himself, it seems. I didn't really like the whole underwear scene at the beginning of Chapter 2, but the fact that he was able to put on his clothes at the touch of a button was really cool. I know I could definitely use that. It would save time in choosing each day. Up next is a small list of games I want to start for the coming month.
Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht
Metal Gear Solid
Crash Bandicoot
Super Mario Bros. 3 (GBA version)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (GBA version)
The last three in this list are generally short games. I need to work on a few of the shorter games in order to help get the average completion up to a level I am proud of. I think I may work on a few of the games in Atari Anthology as well. Those are also quite short, because the capabilities at the time for those games was really limited. But I don't know yet.
Despite the poor results this month, I am really pleased that I was able to stick to the challenge for a month. I hope I am able to complete the other five, and complete every game on my list. One major goal for this month is to NOT buy any more video games. First, because I can't afford it. Second, because it just makes this challenge that much more difficult.
As always, if you have any suggestions on what I should play, or if you have any questions; feel free to leave a comment. That's all I have for today. For the coming day, enjoy every game you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Day 29: Broken Files
Today I was going to try and work on the main story quests for Oblivion, but the worst thing happened. My save file wouldn't load. I tried several times to get it to load, but it wouldn't. So, I deleted the file. It's too bad, because I was nearly finished the main story questline. Oh well, I guess it just wasn't meant to be yet. I can always start again.
I also tried to make some progress with Final Fantasy XIII. I haven't played it since June, I think. I nearly beat the next boss, but I failed at the last moment. And because it took so long to get to that point, I didn't bother trying again.
After that, I began the epilogue of Prince of Persia. I really like the how the story continues after the events of Prince of Persia. I didn't like how the game ended, so the epilogue is redeeming itself.
I also finally reached Castelia City in Pokemon White. It's such a big city, and I love how the town is laid out. It's so much different compared to the places in the GBA versions of Pokemon. Right now, I am just exploring the city, trying to bring all of the dancing trainers together to form a group. I only have one left to find.
I also put in some time in Osu! today. Currently, I am ranked 1,040 in the U.S., and 20,985 in the world in osu!mania. I am also in the Top 4.1% of gamers who recognize Osu! in the Raptr profiles.
I have a file of The Ballad of Gay Tony that I need to finish, so I am probably going to work on that tonight until I go to bed and tomorrow. I may catch a few multiplayer matches while I have Grand Theft Auto IV playing. So I know what I will be doing tomorrow. And so, for the coming day, enjoy all the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
I also tried to make some progress with Final Fantasy XIII. I haven't played it since June, I think. I nearly beat the next boss, but I failed at the last moment. And because it took so long to get to that point, I didn't bother trying again.
After that, I began the epilogue of Prince of Persia. I really like the how the story continues after the events of Prince of Persia. I didn't like how the game ended, so the epilogue is redeeming itself.
I also finally reached Castelia City in Pokemon White. It's such a big city, and I love how the town is laid out. It's so much different compared to the places in the GBA versions of Pokemon. Right now, I am just exploring the city, trying to bring all of the dancing trainers together to form a group. I only have one left to find.
I also put in some time in Osu! today. Currently, I am ranked 1,040 in the U.S., and 20,985 in the world in osu!mania. I am also in the Top 4.1% of gamers who recognize Osu! in the Raptr profiles.
I have a file of The Ballad of Gay Tony that I need to finish, so I am probably going to work on that tonight until I go to bed and tomorrow. I may catch a few multiplayer matches while I have Grand Theft Auto IV playing. So I know what I will be doing tomorrow. And so, for the coming day, enjoy all the games you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Day 24: Dark Cloud on a Sunny Day
I received a copy of Dark Cloud today in the mail. I have had a copy once before, but it wasn't mine. It also didn't work in my PS2 either. My silver PS2 doesn't play some games, like Xenosaga I, Metal Gear Solid 2, Gran Turismo 4; and Dark Cloud is another on that list. But all of those games are playable on my black PS2. So I wanted to finally try it out. I have to say, I really like this game. But before I played it, I didn't like the concept of it.
For those that don't know, the main character in this game has to basically put the world back together when it was destroyed by the Dark Genie, being controlled by some guy in a military suit (I haven't reached the part where I find out his name, or I missed the part that tells it). No, the world isn't physically in pieces just floating around waiting for the hero to come by some magic glue to stick the pieces back together. But all of the houses, people, belongings, trees, fences, roads, rivers, etc. are all in these magical spheres. The Fairy King put all of these things in the Atla (the magical spheres), and it is up to the chosen one (whose name is Toan) to collect them and put them back on the world.
That is the main thing that separates this game from other RPGs, the ability to make towns however you want. Yes, you will fight monsters and search dungeons and whatnot; but you also find the Atla to restore the world to how it was.
When I was first told about this game, I didn't think that rebuilding the world would be fun. I thought that it would be just a boring mini-game that would unlock special areas or something. I am glad I still gave the game a chance, because I like it a lot. I die a lot, because I forget to heal myself sometimes; but I like the game. Right now, I am still in Norune Town (or whatever it's called). I forgot to save, so I have to go and start the dungeon all over.
I actually have more experience with Dark Cloud 2, because I borrowed both of them and only 2 would play in my PS2 at the time. However, I couldn't take the game seriously. When your first weapon is a wrench, I can't believe you are serious about a journey to save the world. And the game was really slow to open up for exploration. I didn't have access to the one mechanic that the Dark Cloud games have going for them. I have a bid on a copy of Dark Cloud 2, but the auction for it ends in two days. So, only time will tell on whether or not I will complete the set.
The only other game I played today was Pokémon White. I finally earned my second Gym badge. It was surprisingly easy now that I had two Fighting-type Pokémon in the party. There were I think only five turns I made in the entire battle. And now I am in the Forest looking for the Team Plasma people after they stole the dragon skull from the museum. Here's a question: Why would the curator of a museum ask a ten-year-old kid (I assume they are still ten) to go chase after a gang of thieves, rather than alerting the authorities to the theft? Just because they have Pokémon with them means they are suitable to do such a thing.
Anyway, I will be going back to the Pokémon Center to switch out a couple of my team members, as they aren't really suited for the next Gym's Pokémon. I tried finding out the main character's age, and discovered the names and preferred Types for the Gym Leaders. My current team won't do too well against Bug-Types.
Before I forget, I should tell you all that I completed Katamari Damacy last night before I went to bed. It wasn't too hard at all. I love that game and I knew beforehand where I needed to go in order to get the required sizes as fast as possible. I only had to redo one level, and I only had to redo it once. Sure the night sky isn't as full of stars as it could be, but I reached the credits, and rolled up most of the countries. It was 171 regions of the world by the end of the song. In the end, a completion is a completion, and I completed one more game on the list. So, that's 9 finished, and only a whole lot more to go.
Well, that's is everything I played today. I hope to see you back here tomorrow, and I wish you lots of luck finishing every game you play in the coming day!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
That is the main thing that separates this game from other RPGs, the ability to make towns however you want. Yes, you will fight monsters and search dungeons and whatnot; but you also find the Atla to restore the world to how it was.
When I was first told about this game, I didn't think that rebuilding the world would be fun. I thought that it would be just a boring mini-game that would unlock special areas or something. I am glad I still gave the game a chance, because I like it a lot. I die a lot, because I forget to heal myself sometimes; but I like the game. Right now, I am still in Norune Town (or whatever it's called). I forgot to save, so I have to go and start the dungeon all over.
I actually have more experience with Dark Cloud 2, because I borrowed both of them and only 2 would play in my PS2 at the time. However, I couldn't take the game seriously. When your first weapon is a wrench, I can't believe you are serious about a journey to save the world. And the game was really slow to open up for exploration. I didn't have access to the one mechanic that the Dark Cloud games have going for them. I have a bid on a copy of Dark Cloud 2, but the auction for it ends in two days. So, only time will tell on whether or not I will complete the set.
The only other game I played today was Pokémon White. I finally earned my second Gym badge. It was surprisingly easy now that I had two Fighting-type Pokémon in the party. There were I think only five turns I made in the entire battle. And now I am in the Forest looking for the Team Plasma people after they stole the dragon skull from the museum. Here's a question: Why would the curator of a museum ask a ten-year-old kid (I assume they are still ten) to go chase after a gang of thieves, rather than alerting the authorities to the theft? Just because they have Pokémon with them means they are suitable to do such a thing.
Anyway, I will be going back to the Pokémon Center to switch out a couple of my team members, as they aren't really suited for the next Gym's Pokémon. I tried finding out the main character's age, and discovered the names and preferred Types for the Gym Leaders. My current team won't do too well against Bug-Types.
Before I forget, I should tell you all that I completed Katamari Damacy last night before I went to bed. It wasn't too hard at all. I love that game and I knew beforehand where I needed to go in order to get the required sizes as fast as possible. I only had to redo one level, and I only had to redo it once. Sure the night sky isn't as full of stars as it could be, but I reached the credits, and rolled up most of the countries. It was 171 regions of the world by the end of the song. In the end, a completion is a completion, and I completed one more game on the list. So, that's 9 finished, and only a whole lot more to go.
Well, that's is everything I played today. I hope to see you back here tomorrow, and I wish you lots of luck finishing every game you play in the coming day!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Day 23: Rolling up some balls.
I caught a Tympole today when I played Pokemon White. It is so CUTE! I caught it, and then stopped playing. I hope that when I see its evolved form that it stays cute. I would hate to see it become some big ugly bullfrog or something. If it does, I think I may cry, or never ever battle with it. One thing I noticed is that unless you level grind for hours, you really have to listen to the hint-givers and go where they suggest you go in order to win. Before I battled Cilan, I was told to go to the Dreamyard and train. That's when I was given Pansear and the battle was a piece of cake. Now I am told to catch a Fighting-type Pokemon in order to combat the Leader's Normal-types. The trainer battles in the museum were super tough. That's why I followed the advice and I am now looking for a Fighting-type Pokemon. That's when I caught Tympole.
I am working on traveling back to Cloud Ruler Temple to give Martin the book in Oblivion. I also completed a few other quests in Cheydinhall as well. I received a recommendation from the Mages Guild. And saved the painter dude from the painted trolls in the painting world. I found incriminating evidence against the Captain of the Guard. Right now, I am in some cave on a weapons delivery for the Fighters Guild. I have done this quest a couple times already today. The first time I completed it, but the people I delivered the weapons to ended up dead. It looks bad for my reputation, so I reloaded the file. The second time I tried it I ended up protecting them too much and didn't look after myself. I ended up dead. That's even worse. So I stopped playing and moved on to something else
And I looked up game completion times online this evening. I wanted a short game that I owned that I could play and post about in my gaming blog. The shortest game the person listed was one I owned. That game was Katamari Damacy. And I must say, it really is a short game. I am already almost finished with it. I am just doing the Make A Star levels, and in the hour that I played, I have already completed 6 stars. I believe the constellations are optional, so I am not doing those. I need to get more games completed, so researching the short games and completing those are key right now. The longer games are fine to work on, but if I don't add some short games in the mix then I will not see results in this challenge until the end of it.
I am working on traveling back to Cloud Ruler Temple to give Martin the book in Oblivion. I also completed a few other quests in Cheydinhall as well. I received a recommendation from the Mages Guild. And saved the painter dude from the painted trolls in the painting world. I found incriminating evidence against the Captain of the Guard. Right now, I am in some cave on a weapons delivery for the Fighters Guild. I have done this quest a couple times already today. The first time I completed it, but the people I delivered the weapons to ended up dead. It looks bad for my reputation, so I reloaded the file. The second time I tried it I ended up protecting them too much and didn't look after myself. I ended up dead. That's even worse. So I stopped playing and moved on to something else
And I looked up game completion times online this evening. I wanted a short game that I owned that I could play and post about in my gaming blog. The shortest game the person listed was one I owned. That game was Katamari Damacy. And I must say, it really is a short game. I am already almost finished with it. I am just doing the Make A Star levels, and in the hour that I played, I have already completed 6 stars. I believe the constellations are optional, so I am not doing those. I need to get more games completed, so researching the short games and completing those are key right now. The longer games are fine to work on, but if I don't add some short games in the mix then I will not see results in this challenge until the end of it.
Well, that's what I played today. And now I have a question for you. What are you currently playing? Leave your comments at the end of this post. Also, if you have any tips on any of the games I am playing that will help me complete them faster, please tell me. I have the feeling I will be using the Magic Whistle to teleport when I start playing Super Mario Bros. 3.
Until next time, have fun playing what you are playing.
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Day 20: Dreaming in the Dreamyard
I played two games today. The first was The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I completed a few quests and even advanced the main quest line some. I am currently in Chorrol at Level 12. I have completed 42 quests out of the more than 200 quests in the game. Of course, I should just go and do only the main story quests. That would technically give me the completion of the game.
Anyway, I finally finished the Meridia quest; then because I had to cure a disease, I went in to Skingrad to heal. That's when I joined the Mages Guild and completed the Glarthir quest. After that, I delivered the Amulet of Kings to Weynon Priory. Then, I worked on joining the Fighters Guild and receiving the Chorrol recommendation at the Mages Guild there. That's where I am at in the game right now. I am waiting for Earana to translate the book so I can steal it back from her and give it to Teekeus for my recommendation. After that, I think I will go and work on the main quests some more. Or maybe since it will be Sunday, I should go and do the Dark Brotherhood quests. There's nothing that says celebrate the holy day more than some fake computer generated assassinations. I also have lots of stolen goods to take to Ongar in Bruma. Then I get a better standing in the Thieves Guild.
I also received the first Gym Badge in Pokemon White today. I have to say that the difficulty level of this game is much higher than FireRed, LeafGreen, or Sapphire. Normally, I can get the first badge easily. But this Gym battle proved tough. I had five Pokemon, and I only finished the match with two of them. I was fighting Cilan (since my starter was Oshawott). Right now, I am in the Dreamyard with Bianca, getting ready to move on in the game.
Tomorrow I will continue to work on completing the big list of games. I don't have a specific plan of what I will play, but I do know that I will play as much as possible tomorrow. And until then, have fun playing whatever it is you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Anyway, I finally finished the Meridia quest; then because I had to cure a disease, I went in to Skingrad to heal. That's when I joined the Mages Guild and completed the Glarthir quest. After that, I delivered the Amulet of Kings to Weynon Priory. Then, I worked on joining the Fighters Guild and receiving the Chorrol recommendation at the Mages Guild there. That's where I am at in the game right now. I am waiting for Earana to translate the book so I can steal it back from her and give it to Teekeus for my recommendation. After that, I think I will go and work on the main quests some more. Or maybe since it will be Sunday, I should go and do the Dark Brotherhood quests. There's nothing that says celebrate the holy day more than some fake computer generated assassinations. I also have lots of stolen goods to take to Ongar in Bruma. Then I get a better standing in the Thieves Guild.
I also received the first Gym Badge in Pokemon White today. I have to say that the difficulty level of this game is much higher than FireRed, LeafGreen, or Sapphire. Normally, I can get the first badge easily. But this Gym battle proved tough. I had five Pokemon, and I only finished the match with two of them. I was fighting Cilan (since my starter was Oshawott). Right now, I am in the Dreamyard with Bianca, getting ready to move on in the game.
Tomorrow I will continue to work on completing the big list of games. I don't have a specific plan of what I will play, but I do know that I will play as much as possible tomorrow. And until then, have fun playing whatever it is you play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Day 19: I just can't decide.
I had one of those days where I just couldn't get motivated enough to stick to one game today. I started with Pokemon White, but when I got to the first gym, I stopped playing. I have four Pokemon now. Other than that, there isn't a lot to say about the game. The moves the Pokemon have are all pretty basic still. Nothing that you don't see in the other games. My Lillipup has picked up two items so far. That's cool. I really like that about Zigzagoon and Meowth as well.
Then I tried playing Grand Theft Auto IV. Anymore, I play the multiplayer. There wasn't a lot of activity today, so I didn't play long. It's just not fun when it is just you and someone else trying to kill each other in a deathmatch. And when there is still 58 minutes left on the clock, you don't play long.
And in Oblivion, I grew to Level 10. It wasn't anything special. I left the Shivering Isles, and returned to work on the main quest. And then I got sidetracked and went and did the quest for Meridia. I completed the quest, it wasn't difficult. I was almost back to the statue when the game froze. I decided to not play any more after that. Luckily, the game autosaves a lot. So it won't be too frustrating going back to the statue.
The plan for tomorrow is to finish at least one game I have a save file for. It's a big list, and I can't remember everything that I have on the list. So, until then, have fun playing whatever it is you choose to play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Then I tried playing Grand Theft Auto IV. Anymore, I play the multiplayer. There wasn't a lot of activity today, so I didn't play long. It's just not fun when it is just you and someone else trying to kill each other in a deathmatch. And when there is still 58 minutes left on the clock, you don't play long.
And in Oblivion, I grew to Level 10. It wasn't anything special. I left the Shivering Isles, and returned to work on the main quest. And then I got sidetracked and went and did the quest for Meridia. I completed the quest, it wasn't difficult. I was almost back to the statue when the game froze. I decided to not play any more after that. Luckily, the game autosaves a lot. So it won't be too frustrating going back to the statue.
The plan for tomorrow is to finish at least one game I have a save file for. It's a big list, and I can't remember everything that I have on the list. So, until then, have fun playing whatever it is you choose to play!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Day 18: White
I was so tired from working today that I took a long nap after I got back home. So, my gaming time was quite low. The only game I played today was Pokemon White. It arrived in the mail, and I had to try it out and see if it was going to work. So this blog post is going to be about my first impressions of the game.
I like how it has a little intro scene before the title screen. And it was different than the usual "This is you. This is your Pokemon. This you battling others with your Pokemon." that you get with other games.
I don't like how my new modem can't be set up to connect my DS with the Wi-Fi at my house. My old modem was able to do so with no problems. But this one with its stupid WPA code instead of the needed WEP Key. But that's not the game's fault. It didn't know that I would have a modem that wouldn't be nice.
The Pokemon are so cute so far. My favorite right now is Lillipup. It's so SUPER CUTE. I love the dogs of the Pokemon world, and this one is no exception. The others I have caught are also cute as well.
The battles are laggy. I don't like it right now, but it's not something that I will complain about forever. I will get used to it.
The story so far is nice.
The random battles with all those Patrat are really getting annoying. Walk a step, battle a Patrat. One more step, one more Patrat.
I have Oshawott, Purrloin, Patrat, and Lillipup in my party. They are cute and powerful. I am hoping it will be a great game. Despite not being able to trade and battle others unless I find some other wireless area.
So, until tomorrow, have fun with whatever game you are playing!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
I like how it has a little intro scene before the title screen. And it was different than the usual "This is you. This is your Pokemon. This you battling others with your Pokemon." that you get with other games.
I don't like how my new modem can't be set up to connect my DS with the Wi-Fi at my house. My old modem was able to do so with no problems. But this one with its stupid WPA code instead of the needed WEP Key. But that's not the game's fault. It didn't know that I would have a modem that wouldn't be nice.
The Pokemon are so cute so far. My favorite right now is Lillipup. It's so SUPER CUTE. I love the dogs of the Pokemon world, and this one is no exception. The others I have caught are also cute as well.
The battles are laggy. I don't like it right now, but it's not something that I will complain about forever. I will get used to it.
The story so far is nice.
The random battles with all those Patrat are really getting annoying. Walk a step, battle a Patrat. One more step, one more Patrat.
I have Oshawott, Purrloin, Patrat, and Lillipup in my party. They are cute and powerful. I am hoping it will be a great game. Despite not being able to trade and battle others unless I find some other wireless area.
So, until tomorrow, have fun with whatever game you are playing!
Michael, aka me3lingual, aka 情郎
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