Herps and derps

cool-crossing: bradofarrell: Oh man, all these people are...

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:11:18 -0500

bradofarrell:

Oh man, all these people are playing Animal Crossing New Leaf and it’s their first Animal Crossing game ever and they’re totally missing out on some poignant story elements.

In each game you can talk to Sable every day and she’ll gradually open up to you and tell you more about her life.

When the Able Sisters were young their parents passed away. Mable was too young to understand the situation, and Labelle was older and frustrated and ran away to the big city leaving Sable to act as the sole parent to Mable. These events left Mable introverted and withdrawn. She works so hard because she had to take on the responsibility of raising Mable after their parents died and her big sister abandoned her.

In Animal Crossing City Folk, you can enter Gracie’s shop to buy high-end clothing and one of her employees is Labelle, the lost Able sister. Through a series of conversations with various characters you can trick Labelle into dropping her phoney proper accent and speaking in a more relaxed “country” accent. She opens up and talks about her past and her family. In New Leaf, Labelle has moved home. In the back of her shop you can see a newspaper clipping and a ribbon that used to be part of her old uniform.

If you consider that newspaper clipping compared to the backstory from the previous games it paints a sad picture. Labelle moved to the city to get away from her family but she fell on hard times and her family took her back. People who haven’t played the previous games don’t realize what a big deal it is to see those three sisters finally reunited in the same store!

In Wild World, Sable would get sad sometimes around January. If you talk to her consistently she’ll tell you this story about Tom Nook:

“Well, the first letter I got from him arrived at just around this time of year… The other day, before bed, I pulled that letter out… and just looked at it. Tee hee! It was adorable! Sure, the handwriting was a little messy, but… You could hear his determination in every word of that letter… Sweet, young Tom Nook… His call to arms, his ethos, was “Dreams before money!” He was so pure that people wondered if he’d survive this crazy old world. I did too. Every night before falling asleep, I would wish him… ‘Please keep Tom Nook’s pure spirit protected,” I’d whisper in the darkness. “Keep him safe from the apathy that breeds in the alleys of the big city…’

I don’t know why I’ve told you so much about Tom Nook and I… All those memories of our shared youth must bore you. Please forgive me.

[Tell Me More!]

…Ohh, OK, if you insist!

“The Tom Nook that left for the big city… He sent me letters quite frequently, actually. One day, I received a wooden box, not a letter. When I opened it, I was quite astonished!

[A ring?!]

Oh goodness, no! Are you kidding?! [NAME], I think you’ve been watching too many made-for-TV movies! …Ohh, I’m so sorry. Heh, I didn’t mean to snap. That just took me off guard.

No, inside the box, there was a pair of fancy, burnt-orange colored… scissors. Incredibly strong and sharp scissors! The finest scissors I’d ever laid eyes on. The enclosed letter said, “Happy birthday, Sable!” So…sweet… At the time, I was so busy that I’d even forgotten it was my birthday. To think Tom Nook had remembered it… I’m sure life was hard for Tom Nook in the city during that time… I know his job paid poorly, so for him to buy those scissors for me… When I think about it, it makes me so happy that I cry!

Oh really, [NAME]… You want to hear my memories again? I’m warning you, not all my memories are fond ones you know…

[Really?]

Well, we shared a lot of good times, Tom Nook and I. Before there was an observatory in dear old [TOWN NAME]… We used to climb up the roof when we wanted to look at the stars… Ohh, yes! We even made constellations together, I remember! I made one called the “Star Shirt.” Tom Nook’s looked like one of those old-time markets. He called it… “The Farmer’s Market Bargain Bin Constellation.” Ohh that takes me back…

[Nice story]

Yes, it is… Shortly after that, Tom Nook moved to the big city… Yes, he left to chase his dreams… When he returned to [TOWN NAME], he came back a totally different soul… I still believe that… if he had just clung to those sweet memories like I do… he would have shaken off the heartsickness of those city years… Memories can be sad, but they can also save you…”

There seems to be a general theme in the Able Sisters storyline of the city representing running away. The implication is that the fast lifestyle of the city can make you sick with ennui and that taking it easy in a small town is the cure. The Animal Crossing series, as a whole, is about not running.

The literal act of “running” is the only thing that the game ‘punishes’ you for doing - you’ll destroy flowers, scare away fish and bugs, and gradually tear away the grass. But the game still gives you the option to run, because it’s about choosing to slow down and enjoy the journey. It’s not about beginnings or endings, it’s about the calmness between those events. It’s sort of like the video game version of the Japanese concept of ma. Animal Crossing is a really beautiful thing and I’m so happy it exists.

damn i know both of these stories and i never connected any of it to the running thing good job animal crossing

ollivander: kittilumpo: plaidhappiness: we-are-anti-thinspo: ...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:42:40 -0500

ollivander:

kittilumpo:

plaidhappiness:

we-are-anti-thinspo:

anxiousmonster:

iinventedeverything:

weian-fu:

sewingtutorials:

Learn to Sew

“…a series of free online tutorials guiding you through the basics of sewing, from setting up your machine, to understanding sewing patterns, and finishing your seams.”

Saving this for later cause I’m getting rusty as a muggerbugger

SEWCIAL JUSTICE!!!

reblogging because i need to learn and my mom has a sewing machine exactly like this one

Reblogging in case some people want to learn a new skill/distraction :)

YESSSSSS

yeeeeeeeesssss

THANK GOD THIS CAME UP ON MY DASH cosplay is hard when you don’t know how to work a sewing machine

commandereverdeen: WHAT’S UP INTERNET If you’re a gamer, you...

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 02:22:27 -0500

commandereverdeen:

WHAT’S UP INTERNET

If you’re a gamer, you probably noticed all the new stuff being announces at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. I’m super excited, especially about all the announcements from Sony and Nintendo.

Lots of people are excited for different consoles and their respective games, LIKE THE 3DS. So here’s your chance to win one! The winner will receive a red 3DS XL system (like new, used only a few times) with its original box, charger, manuals, and AR cards. Plus, the two latest killer apps for the 3DS, Fire Emblem: Awakening and Animal Crossing: New Leaf!

Rules:

Sadly, the 3DS is region-locked, so I am only shipping to the United States.

Reblogs count, Likes do not. Only one reblog will count per person.

If you make a fake/empty/giveaway/side blog to reblog, you will be disqualified.

I will need the winner’s address for shipping purposes, so you have to be comfortable with sharing this information.

The giveaway will end on Friday, June 21st and the winner will be announced on that day! Good luck!

sam-brochester: That’s it that’s the summary of every fire...

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:12:52 -0500

sam-brochester:

That’s it that’s the summary of every fire emblem chapter ever

OH MY GOD

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:59:09 -0500

hey-cassbutt:

lokinatasha:

nolifeonafridaynight:

IT SHAKES WHEN YOU DO ALT+CLICK TO REBLOG NOW.

IT. SHAKES.

LIKE A VOLCANO READY TO ERUPT.

LIKE PIKACHU PREPARING TO ATTACK.

LIKE A SMALL CHILD GETTING A SHIVER IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT.

IT JUMPS OUT OF MY SCREEN WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT

AND THE SHARE ICON MOVES CASUALLY OUT THE WAY AS IT SHAKES

pinkstarpirater: coffeeandcastiel: stormcloaca: nightmareloki:...

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:07:30 -0500

pinkstarpirater:

coffeeandcastiel:

stormcloaca:

nightmareloki:

reachling:

p5stuck:

Backstory: The original anime was literally so awful, the dubbing team were told to just go nuts and do whatever they like.

This is the result.

pffftahaha

AHAH GAHGBNAa

i know what im marathoning now

I LOVE THESE ACTORS IM CRYING

Bless this dub.

Ghost Stories is hilarious, and you should totally check it out if you haven’t. The dub literally won awards.

lemonweenie: natleimas: teruprince: leamazingelbow-burningfost...

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:48:21 -0500

lemonweenie:

natleimas:

teruprince:

leamazingelbow-burningfoster:

teruprince:

EVERYTHING IS HORRIBLE

DID THIS GUY FUCKING SCRATCH HIS DISC OR SOMETHING

ocarina of time runs on a cartridge

HOW DO YOU EVEN MESS UP A GAME THAT BADLY

normally I’d be scared but I just almost peed myself laughing

Photo

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:59:48 -0500

stevebrule: this video will change your life

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:49:01 -0500

stevebrule:

this video will change your life

methylbenzene: chinese league of legends clone that features...

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:27:20 -0500

methylbenzene:

chinese league of legends clone that features Naruto and Shrek as characters and many more

harrymason: leauxwren: grassfire: that’s it that’s the entire...

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:03:33 -0500

harrymason:

leauxwren:

grassfire:

that’s it

that’s the entire show

teamwork

evangelion is literally too deep

Oyasumi Methylbenzene: Earthbound

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 03:57:16 -0500

Oyasumi Methylbenzene: Earthbound:

cheezyweaponrants:

It’s amazing how much shit Earthbound got away with.

I’m playing it again and starting to notice all these things.

Cops and a Sergeant beat you up ‘as a test’ with no indication they’re under the influence of Gigyas. Have I mentioned there’s five of them teaming up…

hyenadip: To infinityand DHURRR

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:24:27 -0500

hyenadip:

To infinity

and DHURRR

imadogfish: nikoanesti: MOTHER 2 Flashing Animation Changes...

Fri, 31 May 2013 13:22:16 -0500

imadogfish:

nikoanesti:

MOTHER 2 Flashing Animation Changes for Wii U (by earthboundcentral)

I talked about this before, I had a feeling they’d change it. Even as someone who doesn’t have an issue with bright flashing lights, some of the PSI animations were hard to look at.

Hmm….well we do have to consider adults, and kids especially, who would suffer from epilectic seizures. To me the effects look less exciting, but whatever is necessary, better safe than sorry for many people affected.

drgero: meurkrow: my friend just sent me this and oh my...

Tue, 28 May 2013 01:19:24 -0500

drgero:

meurkrow:

my friend just sent me this and oh my fucking god i wasn’t expecting this

that was………………..civil

thefrogman: Feels good, man.

Mon, 27 May 2013 23:38:46 -0500

thefrogman:

Feels good, man.

juneesneoblog: what

Mon, 27 May 2013 12:33:55 -0500

juneesneoblog:

what

mrchrismad: Call in Now Call in Later

Mon, 27 May 2013 11:46:49 -0500

mrchrismad:

Call in Now Call in Later

Photo

Mon, 27 May 2013 11:45:17 -0500

raivokuningas: imus-noxa: she-fell-asleep-at-the-helm: siennas...

Sat, 25 May 2013 02:42:30 -0500

raivokuningas:

imus-noxa:

she-fell-asleep-at-the-helm:

siennasproductiveadventures:

nepetaquest:

angelfire93:

Alright, if you’re a consumer and you’re considering picking up the new Xbox One console, then please, take a moment to listen to me. Before we begin, no, I am not a fanboy or a hater. I have no console Bias. I have a PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and a Gaming PC. Each has their pros and cons but now onto business.

DO NOT BUY AN XBOX ONE. Why? See the reasons below:

Xbox Requires an internet connection. Here’s how it works: Every 24 hours your Xbox will try to connect to Microsoft’s servers for verification. If it is unable to connect, sucks to be you. You’re blocked from playing even single player games until it can connect.

Source: http://kotaku.com/xbox-one-does-require-internet-connection-cant-play-o-509164109

Do you like renting games, lending them to a friend, or even borrowing them from a friend? No longer possible. Every Xbox One game you get must be registered to your Xbox live account to be played. After that point it will only work for you. No one else can use it unless they pay a fee. Essentially it works like this. You pick up a used Xbox One game from somewhere or someone, pop it into your console. The system verifies it’s been registered to your account. Uh-oh, it isn’t! In order to play it, you have to pay Microsoft a fee, which is currently slated to be full retail price. Doesn’t matter how scratched up it is or how cheap you got it at gamestop or from a friend. You aren’t just buying the physical copies anymore. You’re paying Microsoft for a LICENSE to be allowed to play that game.

It is worth mentioning Microsoft is exploring ways for you to trade in and resell your used games. This is rumored to mean that you can sell your digital license to play the game (registration) back to microsoft, likely for microsoft points. You can then trade in the game at gamespot for some cash if you like. Either way, as it currently stands, the new owner would still have to pay a fee on top of the price of actually buying the physical copy.

Source: http://www.technobuffalo.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-fee-for-buying-used-games-full-retail-price/

Is it worth mentioning that Microsoft if shafting Indie Developers as well? Where as on Playstation Network or (whatever the Wii has) Indie Developers can self publish their content easily. Playstation even encourages this. Microsoft however forces these Indie Devs to enter publishing deals with them to be allowed to market their content. You don’t go through them, you don’t get to sell what you developed.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/indie-devs-cant-self-publish-on-xbox-one

I’m not quite done yet! Now, I’m sure you heard a lot about “TV TV TV TV SPORTS TV TV SPORTS SPORTS TV.” Yes, the Xbox is slated to be able to stream live tv, live sports, etc. So let me ask you this. You obviously already have something like cable or DirecTV. Do you really want to shell out hundreds of dollars more and pay a monthly subscription fee to have another television provider? Yes, I said hundreds of dollars, and I don’t mean the cost of the console. To view live TV from the Xbox you are required to purchase ANOTHER separate device for it to work. Why would you even consider shelling out more money for something you already have anyway? Even if you didn’t, DirecTV is cheaper. Or you could even subscribe you Hulu.com and watch live tv on your computer. FOR MUCH CHEAPER. You essentially have to buy another cable box if you don’t have one. And if you do… what do you need the Xbox One for?

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/05/21/xbox-one-live-tv-available-in-us-only-at-launch-requires-separate-device/

So far we’ve discovered that the Xbox One is not really a gaming console, at least… not a consumer friendly gaming console. It’s being marketed as an all-in-one home entertainment system. Something to replace all of the other devices in your house. But there are drawbacks even to that. Put on your tin foil hats for this part folks. Take from it what you will, all I’ll say is… possibilities…

The Xbox One’s features will not function unless the Kinect is plugged in and active. This is not an optional piece anymore.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/21/xbox-one-will-not-function-without-kinect-attached

So imagine your Kinect piece breaks? Tough luck, no more Xbox for you. But you know what’s worse?

Pay attention, because this is important. The Kinect is always watching. Always listening. Even when the system is off.

Yes. One of the ways to turn the system on is to audibly say: “Xbox On” while the system is off. The Kinect, which is always on, hears you and turns it on. Now this might seem like a cool feature, but did you know Microsoft patented a feature that would allow the Kinect’s camera (It’s no longer just a sensor, but a camera) to spy on you for the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America?) While they may not actually do this, it is actually possible for them to do this now. It has a camera, and a microphone. The Kinect is always on. It is ALWAYS listening, ALWAYS watching.

An idea has been tossed around that by using this feature, it will allows game developers and movie produces to set a limited amount of how many people can be allowed to view the entertainment. So as a hypothetical example, you and three friends are watching a movie, which is the maximum allowed. A fourth friend enters the room and the Kinect’s sensor registers the fourth individual. The movie stops and you a prompted to pay a fee so that the extra individual may also view the film. Again, that is NOT currently the case, but these are the ideas currently being tossed around with the system’s current capabilities.

Source for listening: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352596/the-xbox-one-is-always-listening

Source of spying: http://www.extremetech.com/gaming/139706-microsofts-new-kinect-patent-goes-big-brother-will-spy-on-you-for-the-mpaa

Now, just two more things and I’ll be done here!

This isn’t really a good or bad thing, but it’s annoying. It also explains how they can prevent you from playing a used game if you didn’t pay their fee. Xbox one no longer plays games off the discs, you HAVE to install them to the hard-drive in order to play them. I believe PS3 also has you do this (on a number of games but not always it seems), except that PS3 isn’t trying to Nickle and Dime you at every corner. It also seems according to this article there is something related to the Online portion at the beginning of this post. The option is there for Developers to require the Xbox to always be online to play their particular game. Well, it seems PC gamers and console gamers have one thing in common now… DRM.

(At least pirates on PC can bypass DRM easily. Not an option for Consoles.)

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4352314/xbox-one-hard-drive-game-installs

And last but not least, another annoyance… Xbox One will not be compatible with any and all current headsets. Nope, companies will either have to make new headsets altogether specifically for the Xbox One, and they have to adhere to what Microsoft wants. Look forward to price gouging.

Source: http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/05/22/xbox-one-incompatible-with-current-gaming-headsets

Oh, one more thing… If you have an Xbox 360, don’t get rid of it. Why? Well if you want to keep playing your old 360 games you’ll need it. The Xbox One isn’t backwards compatible. At all. Not only that, but President of Microsoft’s Xbox Division Don Mattrick insults the very notion of backwards compatibility! He calls it: “Backwards thinking.”

Source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/5/21/4350662/new-xbox-has-no-backwards-compatibilty

Source of insult: http://www.polygon.com/2013/5/22/4355984/xbox-one-backward-compatibility-backwards-thinking-don-mattrick

That is all I have to say currently folks, and I hope you took the time to read this far. I’ll conclude with the following… please… PLEASE do not buy this console. Paying for this supports greedy and anti-consumer business practices. Speak with your wallet, and pass up the Xbox One. No matter what games it might have that you want, even if they are exclusive. Do the right thing and make a statement. Refuse to be nickle and dimed like this. Refuse to be seen as a mindless consumer who will buy anything tossed to them.

We won’t know much else until after E3, but as it stands now, the PS4 or a decent gaming PC is the best way to go.

If you are willing to do so, please spread this post around. Liking is not even remotely necessary, but do please share it if you agree with and acknowledge what you’ve read here. The more people know, the fewer of them waste their money.

Thank you, kindly.

~Dylan Jordan

(Originally posted on Facebook by one of my friends. He brings up many valid points. Mind you, I haven’t been a fan of Xbox in a long time and I will most likely get a PS4. But this confirms further for me that I won’t be getting an Xbox one any time in the foreseeable future.)

TL;DR —The XBOX One is going to be a piece of shit and you really shouldn’t even remotely think about getting one.

Yeah, I’m definitely going to consider getting a PS4 (or PS3 depending)

Hmmm… I still like my 360

Dear God… First Windows 8, now this?!
Microsoft, y u be so dumb?!

Like seriously?
That “spying for the MPAA” thing sounds kind of alarmist…
My only other comment is that, if the guy thinks backwards compatibility is “backwards thinking” he’s obviously one of those people very out of touch with reality.

I’d advise people to read this article

http://kotaku.com/the-xbox-one-uncertainty-principle-509582525

A lot of the stuff being thrown around about the Xbox One is pretty much still rumors because Microsoft hasn’t been giving consistent answers. A lot of the rumors don’t make it very appealing to me, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about the console. I’m going to wait until we actually have concrete facts about the console before I think about jumping on the “SCREW YOU MICROSOFT” bandwagon, and I’d advise everyone else to do the same.

I just feel like there’s a lot of people who are just predetermined to hate the thing.