Topic: Game Over: One final rant...

[Ian Sane]

If Ian Sane ever loses the Batman Avatars I will be sad....he has kept that up for YEARS, and it is one of the most iconic avatars on these boards.

Really?  I've gotten very bored of it and have been thinking of changing it.  I can only think of five avatars I've ever used on these boards, dating back to PGC pre-EZBoards days.  If I change it I would likely keep the new avatar long enough to be identified with it.

[Dasmos]

Your previous one was Loki/Lucifer right?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

I thought it was Brian Adams from WCW.  (or Masahiro Chono?  nWo)

[NovaQ]

And with all that said, I wouldn't be surprised (or offended) if my post here, amidst those of the veterans and current regulars, gets no responses...

Welcome to the forums!  Be sure to get an avatar.  Without one, I'll inadvertently skim over your posts.  (Not claiming it's rational; it's just the way it is.)

No, that makes sense. I sometimes do the same thing. I drew myself an avatar that I hope to finish and upload this weekend. Thanks for the welcome! (I'm not sure why I assumed people would be semi-unfriendly around here, but I'm glad to be proven otherwise.)

Alright, avatar's up. I hope I won't get skimmed over now...

[Mop it up]

Man, posting on NWR sounds hardcore...

It sort of is for certain people. For example, I myself created my account four years ago but it wasn't until about three months ago that I started actually posting on a regular basis. And by "regular basis" I mean about 2 posts a day. I don't feel like my presence here is any different than it was four years ago, probably because this forum is incredibly active and I don't have the time to keep up with it all.

It's a shame, because this place seems like a good community for those who can get themselves to be a part of it.

[RABicle]

If Ian Sane ever loses the Batman Avatars I will be sad....he has kept that up for YEARS, and it is one of the most iconic avatars on these boards.

I honestly think his old animated obese Shyguy from Yoshi's Island was more iconic. But I'm just old.

[NovaQ]

Man, posting on NWR sounds hardcore...

It sort of is for certain people. For example, I myself created my account four years ago but it wasn't until about three months ago that I started actually posting on a regular basis. And by "regular basis" I mean about 2 posts a day. I don't feel like my presence here is any different than it was four years ago, probably because this forum is incredibly active and I don't have the time to keep up with it all.

It's a shame, because this place seems like a good community for those who can get themselves to be a part of it.

Hey, two posts a day doesn't sound that bad. That's probably about what I'll be capable of. I would think (hope) that, as long as you make your posts count, it'll add to the community in a positive and worthwhile way.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Man, posting on NWR sounds hardcore...

It sort of is for certain people. For example, I myself created my account four years ago but it wasn't until about three months ago that I started actually posting on a regular basis. And by "regular basis" I mean about 2 posts a day. I don't feel like my presence here is any different than it was four years ago, probably because this forum is incredibly active and I don't have the time to keep up with it all.

It's a shame, because this place seems like a good community for those who can get themselves to be a part of it.

Hey, two posts a day doesn't sound that bad. That's probably about what I'll be capable of. I would think (hope) that, as long as you make your posts count, it'll add to the community in a positive and worthwhile way.

Don't bash Mario Sunshine and you will be fine.

[Ian Sane]

I thought it was Brian Adams from WCW.  (or Masahiro Chono?  nWo)

It was Chono.

Brian Adams?  Of all the wrestler to ever exist why would ANYONE pick freakin' CRUSH as an avatar?

[NinGurl69 *huggles]

Hey, there were both doing that stupid trenchcoat/sunglasses thug look during that golden age of television.

And he wasn't Crush anymore, that property stayed with W.orld W.ildlife F.oundation.  Just 100% Brian Adams.

[Mop it up]

I would think (hope) that, as long as you make your posts count, it'll add to the community in a positive and worthwhile way.

Maybe I had better leave now then. I'm a person of few words so I try to get my point across in as few words as possible.

Nice author icon by the way, NovaQ.  Luigi is my best character in Smash Brothers because a certain pink dinosaur wasn't included for some strange reason.

Don't bash Mario Sunshine and you will be fine.

Now that's a game I need to play again, as years have gone by since my one and only play though. Would I still be lynched if I claimed that I didn't particularly like it, but am willing to give it another chance, and I actually think that I would actually enjoy it the second time around?

Now that was a bit of an awkward sentence...

[ThePerm]

RIP

I thought it was Brian Adams from WCW.  (or Masahiro Chono?  nWo)

It was Chono.

Brian Adams?  Of all the wrestler to ever exist why would ANYONE pick freakin' CRUSH as an avatar?

RIP Brian Adams

[vudu]

Luigi is my best character in Smash Brothers because a certain pink dinosaur wasn't included for some strange reason.

Birdo isn't a dinosaur.

[NovaQ]

Nice author icon by the way, NovaQ.  Luigi is my best character in Smash Brothers because a certain pink dinosaur wasn't included for some strange reason.

Thanks! Click the link in my signature for a closer look at the picture. I spent a while working on it (it was my first time in Photoshop) and it makes me sad that it's so small on the forums. I think I might try a few more of my own takes on Smash Bros. taunts.

Don't bash Mario Sunshine and you will be fine.

Now that's a game I need to play again, as years have gone by since my one and only play though. Would I still be lynched if I claimed that I didn't particularly like it, but am willing to give it another chance, and I actually think that I would actually enjoy it the second time around?

Now that was a bit of an awkward sentence...

Sunshine isn't my favorite Mario game, but I enjoyed it. It looked good, cleaning things was oddly satisfying, and the special areas in particular were really fun. It was also great simply to have a new main-line Mario game to play. But, I wasn't wild about the last several blue coins and the somewhat lack of variety among the levels (though it makes sense that they were all set on the island setting). Bowser's appearance was a bit of a letdown ("Sweet, it's Bowser! But he's... talking and sitting in a hot tub and-- oh, fight's over already. Huh").

[Mop it up]

I spent a while working on it (it was my first time in Photoshop) and it makes me sad that it's so small on the forums.

I know what you mean, 100x100 pixels is a pretty small area to work with, it makes it difficult to see the finer details. My suggestion would be to draw a picture with that dimension in mind.

Birdo isn't a dinosaur.

If Birdo isn't a dinosaur, then what would you say he is? Mario Superstar Baseball refers to Birdo as a dinosaur, and I know one shouldn't believe everything that appears in a game, but that's the closest creature he relates to so it's what I'm going with.

[GoldenPhoenix]

Sunshine isn't my favorite Mario game, but I enjoyed it. It looked good, cleaning things was oddly satisfying, and the special areas in particular were really fun. It was also great simply to have a new main-line Mario game to play. But, I wasn't wild about the last several blue coins and the somewhat lack of variety among the levels (though it makes sense that they were all set on the island setting). Bowser's appearance was a bit of a letdown ("Sweet, it's Bowser! But he's... talking and sitting in a hot tub and-- oh, fight's over already. Huh").

I actually liked the final boss battle, it was very different and unique. Not to mention it had GORGEOUS visuals. But I know I'm in the minority for liking it .

[Mop it up]

The final battle definitely fit the context of the game, it was like Bowser was on sabbatical. Did you ever stop and think that maybe Mario was the one who ruined Bowser's vacation?

[NWR_Lindy]

Welcome new posters!  Just for kicks, search the forums for the phrase "serious gamer" and you'll see some infamous posts made by me, a.k.a. The Guy That Runs This Site.  That will clue you in to a bunch of the sordid history of these forums. 

[BeautifulShy]

Welcome new posters!  Just for kicks, search the forums for the phrase "serious gamer" and you'll see some infamous posts made by me, a.k.a. The Guy That Runs This Site.  That will clue you in to a bunch of the sordid history of these forums. 

I searched for that but its not working.

[King of Twitch]

Welcome new posters!  Just for kicks, search the forums for the phrase "serious gamer" and you'll see some infamous posts made by me, a.k.a. The Guy That Ruins This Site.  That will clue you in to a bunch of the sordid history of these forums. 

I searched for that but its not working.

Fixed

[NovaQ]

Sunshine isn't my favorite Mario game, but I enjoyed it. It looked good, cleaning things was oddly satisfying, and the special areas in particular were really fun. It was also great simply to have a new main-line Mario game to play. But, I wasn't wild about the last several blue coins and the somewhat lack of variety among the levels (though it makes sense that they were all set on the island setting). Bowser's appearance was a bit of a letdown ("Sweet, it's Bowser! But he's... talking and sitting in a hot tub and-- oh, fight's over already. Huh").

I actually liked the final boss battle, it was very different and unique. Not to mention it had GORGEOUS visuals. But I know I'm in the minority for liking it .

Yeah, that was one purdy fight. I enjoyed Corona Mountain, too (both its visuals and the level itself), but the whole final encounter seemed a little too "flash in the pan" for me to really enjoy. Oh well.

[Arbok]

If Ian Sane ever loses the Batman Avatars I will be sad....he has kept that up for YEARS, and it is one of the most iconic avatars on these boards.

I honestly think his old animated obese Shyguy from Yoshi's Island was more iconic. But I'm just old.

I concur... the definitive Ian avatar for me.

Welcome new posters!  Just for kicks, search the forums for the phrase "serious gamer" and you'll see some infamous posts made by me, a.k.a. The Guy That Runs This Site.  That will clue you in to a bunch of the sordid history of these forums. 

I searched for that but its not working.

Classic...

[Mysticspike]

Okay, well I only read pretty much just the first page of this thread, but of what I read, I'm going to remain neutral on this discussion, because I spend little to no time in the video game areas, just the Funhouse (if that's what it's still called) and General Chat. But I am very sad to see Bill leave, because the few times I had a discussion with him were not very pleasent and I wish I could have gotten to know him better and maybe been friends. As for Mario, I'm sad to see him leave as well. I didn't know him that well either, but I did talk to him a few times and he seemed like a nice guy to me.

So I guess those are my thoughts on this. I'm always sad to see people leave, friends or not.

[BeautifulShy]

Yeah I miss Bill.I have been e-mailing him some.When he isn't busy with medical school he was playing Deadly Creatures and Fear 2.
I made a folder for Bill's e-mails. After I respond I put his e-mails in the folder.I want to get in contact with Mario but I don't know his e-mail.I might have Mario registered on my Wii.Need to check.
edit:I have him registered but he must of not added me.

[D_Average]

but I don't know his e-mail.I might have Mario registered on my Wii.Need to check.
edit:I have him registered but he must of not added me.

That SOB!!  No wonder they deleted him!!!