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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 07:18:43 PM »

If my then 4 year old self can pass the game then I’m sure a grown man can find a way. Maybe modern games has really soften him.
 
I do understand that if you didn’t play these games when they originally came out then it’s not the same and you might be more critical. My little brother in law doesn’t like the old starwars movies because he says the special effects suck and they are slow.
 
Mmmmm….

The reason SMB3 was such a pain in the ass was because I was playing it on the original 3DS with its terrible D-Pad, which introduces an intolerable amount of lag in your movements, which have to be extremely precise in that game. On a later episode I try it again using the Wii U's Gamepad and it's great. Still reasonably challenging as you'd expect but not outright impossible in parts thanks to a terrible D-Pad with zero responsiveness.

And if you think modern games have softened me, you apparently haven't come across the many episodes in which I sing the praises of Super Ghouls'n'Ghosts, one of my favorite games ever, or profess my love of competitive online play in first-person shooters that most consider "too hard" or "frustrating".

Yeah someone mentioned that you were using the 3DS. No wonder man I played those games on the og NES and love them to death but can’t stand them on the 3DS. The buttons are all messed up and the dpad is terrible. With that said though taking that episode without having the context of the other episode where you explain why it still sounded pretty bad.
 
The soft comment was made because Mario 3 is really easy. I think that’s the general concession that it’s pretty easy. Super Mario Bros was actually much harder. Didn’t mean to offend just trying to find a reason why you found the game so hard which the 3DS controls definitely helps explain that.
 
The only way IMO to play old games like Super Mario Bros 3 is through an old TV where there is absolutely no lag. Those games weren't programmed with lag in mind and the smallest amount of lag even with Game mode on will completely throw off the controls.
 
It’s sad actually because people who didn't play them originally will have a skewed opinion on the games and their controls and not even realize it’s their TV’s, emulation, controls or all of the above.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 04:03:34 PM »

I'm kinda enjoying Kobeskillz's journey through the annals of RFN history. Dr. Metts has a loooooooong history with this site and Nintendo as a while, and he's usually not that negative. I am a Kirby nutcase (heck, I got a forum account JUST so i could do Kirby and the Amazing Mirror Retroactive) and Johnny being critical of Kirby Triple Deluxe by just hearing about what kind of game it is didn't phase me. the gameplay style, as with all games that bud from ideas of Masahiro Sakurai's, are very, VERY flawed, and some people don't get past that, even if the experience has become so polished.

The SMB3 discussion you're talking about was Lindy not being able to handle the game because of what he later discovered was the 3DS's buttons being tiny for his big old man hands.

I am waiting for when Kobeskillz goes back and listens to 106. or the Muscle March episode.

Ohhhhh that would make total sense!!!! These games are terrible on the 3DS. The control layout is just plain stupid. I can’t play them at all with that set up.
 
That makes more sense to me really if that’s the case.
 
Yeah it’s fun listening to all these classic episodes. Listening to the old ones and then the new ones gives me a nice contrast of how they were and how they are. I guess this stuff bugs me more since I listen to them back to back so closely together. Like the Kirby thing.
 
It’s been fun ride. I listen to about 3-4 a day at work!
 
I love the retroactives. Though is interesting to hear the criticism at times since I played all those games when they came out and I remember them much more fondly.
 
Super Mario RPG I remember when it came out it was lauded for it’s amazing graphics. I thought it looked stunning.
 
Perfect Dark single player I thought was amazing when I played it and never had issues in Chicago or any level. I passed them all in the hardest mode. Also my friends and I played co op and counter co op for days. It was all great. Interesting to see their take after all these years. Maybe playing them when they just come out in that context makes you look at them more fondly. 

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 03:52:18 PM »

Someone hating on Super Mario 3 ( how does that happen!)

I have my own problems with SMB3 (never played it as a kid, so no nostalgia glasses) so i don't share the notion that someone even daring to criticize such a sacred cow is a blasphemy.

From what i remember Lindeman (i think it was him) clearly defined what were his problems when he replayed the game. I see no reason why one should balk at the gall of him daring to express his opinion instead of actually listening to what he is saying.

People may have different opinions than you or me. They also may also be either more shallow than you or much smarter than you. People may come from different cultural backgrounds. There are all kinds of them on the internet.

One can get angry about their "wrong-ness" which is fruitless, or try to embrace the diversity. Vive la difference.

Super Mario Bros 3!!!!
 
Yes I grew up with this game but man is hard to believe anyone not liking it. Anyone.
 
I remember that episode clearly and trust me it sounded really bad for him.
 
One of his things was that the game is hard. HARD!?
 
I actually like his options and commentaries but to say Mario 3 is hard is really ridiculous honestly. The NES has some really hard games but Mario 3 isn’t one of them. In fact is really easy. In fact if you know where the flutes are you can skip most of the game and the games gives you power ups galore.
 
If my then 4 year old self can pass the game then I’m sure a grown man can find a way. Maybe modern games has really soften him.
 
I do understand that if you didn’t play these games when they originally came out then it’s not the same and you might be more critical. My little brother in law doesn’t like the old starwars movies because he says the special effects suck and they are slow.
 
Mmmmm….

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 01:31:18 PM »

The New 3DS XL's topscreen was changed from a TN to IPS LCD, while the New 3DS' topscreen was not. It actually does make a pretty big difference; I noticed right out of the box that the top display looked much better on my New 3DS XL (I only found out about the specifics of the switch later). So I think it's got a pretty legitimate claim to best designed 3DS over its smaller variant.

what advantages do those changes bring.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 12:17:30 PM »

Kirby Triple Deluxe was my #1 game of last year.

Yeah I guess this stuff is still fresh to me since I’m going back to all the old podcast but when Guillaume originally brought up the game you were very dismissive of it. Partly because of your past experiences with Kirby games but in that particular podcast you really just dismissed it despite Guillaumes best attempts to explain how good it was. In fact everyone dismissed it. Even the Wii Return to Dreamland is an excellent excellent game.
 
You could hear Guillaumes frustration in his voice at trying to really convey how good this game is and the crew just not buying it at all.
 
Then in a later podcast I think you played it because your niece or something and you said  how much you actually enjoyed it.
 
Which is awesome but that’s an example at how at times you guys are so quick to dismiss something.
 

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 24, 2015, 11:23:38 AM »

I guess I haven’t listened to enough podcast to know the difference.
 
I just feel sometimes they just hate on a game or feature just because or even without trying it you know.
 
Like going back and listening to old episodes since I’m catching up I can think of a bunch of times.
 
Johnny hating on Mario Golf 3DS when it’s a good game.
Johnny hating on Kirby 3DS when it’s a good game.
Someone hating on Super Mario 3 ( how does that happen!)
Hating on pokemon Y for not having a readily accessible map. Mmmm did anyone press select!!!
 
Maybe I’m much more forgiving when it comes to certain stuff. I really do appreciate that it is critical though and that they just don’t give Nintendo a free pass but at times it can go overboard.
 
I feel Greg was the real counter balance to everything. In the old episodes when the guys would go in the deep end with negativity he always knew how to counter balance that with positive points. It was a real pleasure and while his replacement is great and fun he can get sucked in the black hole at times too.
 
Anyways I’m glad I found this community and I look forward to listening to the podcast every week. Despite nitpickings I really do think it’s the best out there as far as Nintendo is concerned.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 23, 2015, 10:08:31 PM »

The James Jones backlash begins. Very interesting.

  I don't get it?

James is a very devisive part of the show. he is either the cynical glue that holds the whole podcast together, or he is the thing that breaks the show for others and makes them not want to listen.

I find his crumudgeonly charm to be fun and more often than not, I laugh my ass off at some of the punctuation he jumps into a conversation with. My pokes at him in above posts are in jest, as I've expressed that he's probably my favorite member of the gang several times in the past. (Not a knock against you guys though because you are all important pieces to the puzzle to make it work, especially Lindy. That's why Now Playing has become amazing ever since you let the goon squad take over that.)

Oh that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to explain that. Yeah I'm new so I'm not sure if I'm starting off on the wrong foot but I personably can't stand him as of late. It makes the show less enjoyable but when he's constrained he's fine and blends in fine.

I've been listening to all the retroactives lately and when its not a game he doesn't care about he doesn't even talk most of the time or he's just super negative. The other crew members respectfully tried even it wasn't a terribly exciting game. I do respect his knowledge and dedication though especially for his age but it seems since he is younger he didn't play some of the older games when they actually came out which can make all the difference in the world.

All in all they have over taken ign as my favorite podcast and they do go early in depth and they have very good chemistry. Sometimes it borders on extremely negetive for the sake of negetive but all in all I'm happy to have discovered this great podcast. Cheers.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 23, 2015, 02:50:40 PM »

The James Jones backlash begins. Very interesting.

I don't get it?

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 23, 2015, 02:40:39 PM »

Keep in mind that interruptions are often unintentional, due to the nature of Skype. How much of that you hear in the episode depends a lot on who's editing and how much tampering he has decided to do on that particular discussion. The level of cross-talk we leave often depends on the seriousness of a topic, or how clearly a person can be heard over the noise, and other factors. To hear how we converse more naturally when not using Skype, listen to episode 400 or the PAX panels.

Yeah true I'll keep that in mind.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 426: Connoisseur of Chaos

« on: April 23, 2015, 12:51:17 PM »

Hi guys I’m new to the site and these forums.
 
Great podcast and I’ve been catching up with a ton of past episodes the last year.
 
I had my email read about amiibo on this episode but I was peeved that James Jones just kept interrupting. If they were sitting across from ea other I get the feeling Guillaume would jump the table and beat him down sometimes lol.