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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - LAST ROUND

« on: October 21, 2020, 11:43:02 AM »

Thanks for all the work Khush, and right on time too, as our Final Bomb Word has been set!

A single choice separates TOPHATANT123 from a third win, which would make it two in a row for them! But challenger MASB is on a killing streak, with two eliminations in a row. Will he make it a hat trick? It's the ultimate showdown between the sure bet and the underdog... Who will emerge victorious?!

TOPHATANT123, it's your move! Think carefully and please pick between:
- Dirt 5
- Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 20, 2020, 11:49:29 PM »

The real lesson here is to have an all-caps username if you wanna go far.

Signed,
DISCORD DOT RSS

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - BOOOOOOMMM

« on: October 20, 2020, 11:20:43 PM »

What is Gears of War known for? Bombs and explosions, of course!

Disappointed to miss out on the finals by just a hair, but satisfied to run away with the bronze on his first attempt, Mr. Bungle chugs another Mountain Dew to wash down his third bag of Doritos (Cool Ranch, obvs).
He wipes the chips dust off on his controller, where it congeals into the existing layers of Cheetos grime, slowly becoming a future archeological dig site...

Thanks for playing, you got so close!

Safe Words 16 will resume once MASB picks the next Bomb Word, you won't want to miss the explosive finale!

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Semi-Finals!

« on: October 20, 2020, 10:38:14 PM »

A new Bomb Word has been set, three players remain. Next-Gen is about to start and all we have left is one Sony exclusive, one Microsoft exclusive, and a top-tier third party release... The more things change, the more they stay the same I guess!

First to guess is Mr. Bungle! Which'll it be?
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - BOOM

« on: October 20, 2020, 03:32:32 PM »

Alas poor Linedeni, I knew him well, accursed T-piece!
BeautifulShy's choice does not stack up well, and the Tetris gods deliver a T-piece instead of a line, ruining her progress. Disappointed, BShy informs all her friends not to buy the treacherous Tetris Effect: Connected, and the game is reviewbombed to high heavens.

Thanks for playing, congrats on a Top Four finish!

May this serve as a reminder to all that a 75% chance at success is by no means a safe one. Something to keep in mind the coming 2 weeks for no particular reason at all.

MASB selects a Bomb Word again!

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Final Four!

« on: October 20, 2020, 01:59:42 PM »

The Bomb Word has been set, Top Four Time is here!
Let's take a quick look at our remaining contestants...

- MASB is our current Bomb setter, and our first of no less than two newcomers to make it to the Top Four! A dedicated player with previous winning experience in Mafia, their eyes are now trained on the Safe Words crown, and a top four position is already guaranteed. A star in the making...? We'll know very soon...

- TOPHATANT123 is the two-time champion, and our current incumbent coming hot off the win in Safe Words 15. With 6 prior games under their belt, TopHat's Antics are feared in the Safe Words major league. Rocking an impressive win ratio of no less than 33.3% so far, this is doubtlessly the veteran to beat. Will they extend their lead, or lose the crown to one of the upcoming talents...?

- Mr. Bungle is the other newcomer, storming the rankings and faking out veterans like it's nothing with well-placed Bomb Words. He may play the role of a bumbling newcomer picking the top of the list, but don't underestimate the obvious tactical prowess underneath this facade... Will he go all the way, or bungle a chance at a podium position...?

- BeautifulShy has already outperformed her previous outing, when she finished sixth in Safe Words 15. Two games of experience may not sound like much, but it's double what two of her rivals can bring to the table! This time around, with more players, and an unfortunate initial position low in the rotation, she's outlasting many players with more games under their belt. Can she secure an early podium spot? We'll find out right now, because BeautifulShy is first up to choose!

-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 20, 2020, 10:31:44 AM »

One who wishes for pirates should not be surprised when raiders show up... These may not bring cannons, but they did bring a bomb to steal Pokepal's chances at victory!
Ubisoft inadvertedly buries their new errrr flagship game under the weight of Watch Dogs 3 and Rainbow Six Siege launching "for free" on Gamepass, meaning Valhalla sinks at retail.

MASB sets the next Bomb Word

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 19, 2020, 02:28:48 PM »

MASB's not getting sacked today! Using the knowledge gleamed from the recent PS5 user interface reveal (no really, those get reveals now, and 10.7 million people clicked on it), he knows exactly where to look for collectibles and charts a safe path to the next level!

Next to rummage in the sack is Pokepal! Here's what's left:
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Gears Tactics
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 19, 2020, 11:02:42 AM »

It's only Tophatant's fourth choice, but it sure does ensure a fifth! High five!
Maybe you should consider a career as safety car driver?

From five to four will MASB continue to score?
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - New Round Begins!

« on: October 18, 2020, 10:26:08 PM »

Next round, next Bomb Word, next-gen, let's go!

First up, TOPHATANT123, take your pick:
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 18, 2020, 01:27:28 PM »

Kinda Bomb and kinda snack
Stratos got caught up in their trap
Choose a Bomb Word and you lose
We are whatever we choose

Find 'em hiding among Safe Words
Tearing up a place in top fourth
Come to Safe Words Island and
Discover
It's Bombsnax
oooouuuuuoooooo
It's Bombsnax (everyone's talkin' 'bout Bombsnax!)

Stratos snacks on a forbidden fruit and has to settle for sixth place, thanks for playing!
Mr. Bungle sets the next Bomb Word

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 16, 2020, 11:05:40 PM »

Quarantine has Mr. Bungle feeling restless, and now he can't even blow off steam at depraved dance parties in dilapidated drug dens. What to do, what to do?

There's only one way to transcend this cooped up existence... Mr. Bungle drops a line and gets ready to stack lines simultaneously. He fires up Tetris Effect to become truly Connected to the universe. Stacking a perfect 12-line dodecatris, he feels validated in his choice and becomes eager, itching even, to make another choice soon... if only the next round were here already!

Remember kids, if you do drugs, at least do 'em safely!

Stratos is our next user!
-   Bugsnax
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 16, 2020, 08:36:25 PM »

throwin' elbows / ring the alarm!
Give her some room / this one was overdue
throwin' elbows / ring the alarm!
She paid her dues / call this a mood
throwin' elbows / ring the alarm!
Let's get dirty! / that's the jam!
If ya ain't dirty / ya ain't here to party

BShy's plan comes together after her safety precautions, she dusts off her shoulder for another round!

Next up, Mr. Bungle!
-   Bugsnax
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 16, 2020, 07:25:38 PM »

As Ubisoft strategically times the lapse of embargoes to bury incriminating stories about them in the media, new impressions on the 12th mainline Assassin's Creed game roll in, and Pokepal begins believing the hype. Luckily for him the hype train departs the station safely, next stop: Round Eight!

BeautifulShy had her pick ready to go, so let's hear it!
-   Bugsnax
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Round 7 begins

« on: October 15, 2020, 07:29:22 PM »

The new Bomb Word has been set, the next round starts now!

Pokepal148 has the first choice!
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Bugsnax
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 15, 2020, 06:35:40 PM »

Tick, tock, tick, tock...



Steadily the Locust hordes advanced upon MASB's position. Outnumbered and outgunned he watches while inevitability appears to ensnare him... WHEN SUDDENLY a revving sound is heard. Hell yeah finally some dang use for these heckin' chainsaws we've been carrying since the dawn of time!

With a certain Texas flair, MASB carves a path to safety in the nick of time!

Speaking of time... Tick, tock, tick, tock...



Oh no! Insanolord's deviously set trap backfires in the most embarrassing of ways! Insanolord trips over their own Bomb, becoming the AllStar of Self-Destruction!

MASB will select the next Bomb Word!

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 14, 2020, 04:58:06 PM »

By applying a thick smokey eye look, Tophatant safely blends in with the vikings of Orkney and Shetland. Climbing another branch of Yggdrasíl, and coming ever closer to reaching Valhalla...

It's PlayStation versus Xbox in our decisive choice to end this round, how prophetic. The right choice sends Insanolord to Helheim, the wrong choice ends MASB's stay on Midgard. What'll it be, MASB?
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Gears Tactics

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 14, 2020, 10:16:34 AM »

This just in, another rule change has been unanimously agreed upon by the Federation of Current Hosts (population: 1). To preserve continuity between Safe Words seasons, we'll be extending the F-Zero GX scoring system, with one exception: Khushrenada's points were tragically lost in the mail and we have no way of backing up his scores. As such, an estimate has been made to approximate Khush's previous points -- the FCH resets his score to minus one million bajillion points.

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General Gaming / Re: What is your most recent gaming purchase?

« on: October 13, 2020, 07:17:28 PM »

I picked up Astral Chain the other day and I am enjoying it.   It feels like a 1 player co-op game with the mechanics of the Legion and your character working in tandem together.     I only have the Sword Legion so far but I have seen some gameplay of the other Legions and each provides a different style of play and when used in conjunction with each other it should be fun.  Also the art style is beautiful.

Nice! Have you played in handheld mode/on a Lite Switch by any chance? I want to get this game still, provided it's doable in portable mode.

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 13, 2020, 12:47:23 PM »

Stratos is not afraid to get down & dirty and is rewarded by safely qualifying for the next round! At a blistering 120 frames per second, Stratos outpaces their own TV.

Next up: Tophatant123 has 3 blockbusters left to choose from:
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Gears Tactics

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 12, 2020, 06:51:58 PM »

Mr. Bungle files a few pre-emptive Bu(n)g reports to Sumo Digital, just to be safe. The developer of the notoriously stable and entire bug-free Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed get to work on a patch post-haste, to make sure Sackboy's Big Adventure continues next round.

Stratos is the next adventurer!
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 12, 2020, 12:33:41 PM »

Whether it's the NBA or the CTWC, everything's coming up BShy! She effortlessly chains some T-spins and starts stacking for the next round, Tetris Effect Connected was a safe choice!

It's been a hot minute since we heard from Mr. Bungle... He's next!
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 12, 2020, 09:07:34 AM »

I'm going to go for Bugsnax because it's such a stupid name that nobody is going to pick it.

I mean, stupid names are abound in Next-Gen. Godfall? Yakuza Like A Dragon? And who knows what the Square-Enix naming department is cooking up this time... I'm starting to think game publishers are just naming things after LiveJournal blog entries.

Luckily Bugsnax, the Best Named Game Ever, stays safely on course to become Game of the Year, Pokepal moves up another round!

Next up: BeautifulShy, here are your options:
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 11, 2020, 08:58:59 PM »

Next-Gen is a moneysink Khush.
Gotta upgrade your TV to an 8k 120 fps HDR OLED, your games consoles of course, then you need new HDMI 2.1 cables, they don't work with your receiver so gotta upgrade that, and then your cabinet no longers suffices because the PS5 is ten foot tall. Welcome to the swindle.

Pokepal148, you're up! Come get swindled!
-   Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla
-   Bugsnax
-   Destruction AllStars
-   Dirt 5
-   Gears Tactics
-   Sackboy: A Big Adventure
-   Tetris Effect: Connected

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NWR Forums Discord / Re: Safe Words 16 - Next-Gen Edition

« on: October 11, 2020, 07:39:48 PM »

Well, since I'm already working three jobs to afford these next gen consoles and all their accessories, I guess I'll sell all my jewelry and gold for cash in order to purchase The Medium because that game seems like a sure thing to increase in value over time.

It's a volatile economy and with physical media on the decline this seemed like a sensible investment decision on paper. However, Khushrenada had mixed up his lessons on Boom and Bust economies... and inadvertedly invested during a Bomb economic climate! Now he's all out of safe words and in debt to Cash4Gold dot com.

With both of the Safe Words gods departing the pantheon early, will this mark NWR_Insanolord's seizing of the throne...?

Find out in the next episode, when Insanolord sets the next Bomb Word!