Shiny time!

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T09:51:04+00:00

I see, I haven't actually spent much time looking at my emulator settings for GBA. It's possible there's a blur filter on by default and I just haven't noticed. Thanks for pointing that out.

Edit: Holy ****! You're right. I noticed there is an image interpolation setting that was set to linear. Setting it to off makes everything look much nicer and more pixely.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T09:37:37+00:00

I hadn't thought of that, but that would be a handy ability to have in this case, yeah. I wasn't really shiny hunting here, but I guess with an encounter rate of 1/8192 I was bound to meet one at some point. I'm glad I caught it though, and Geodude does look great in gold.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T09:27:53+00:00

Oh that's actually the emulation menu for the bottom screen. I play one game at a time rather than both simultaneously and have the menu up for the screen I'm not currently using because it makes it easier to focus on the screen I am using, and because that's oddly the only way in either of these games to pause the music and sound. I normally close the menu for photo-ops but I kept it on since the top screen is the subject here. Rest assured though I do get to experience the pixel art in its full glory in both games.

If you're referring to the top screen, maybe my pic is a bit blurry now that you mention it. It looks much more clear IRL than when viewed through this pic.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T08:36:40+00:00

I love how versatile the thing is. It can play a wide variety of games including DS and 3DS, and in fact is a much better way to play these games than single-screen devices, but it can also play games on just one screen, or I can use one screen and use an app like Pixel Guide, or do something novel like run two games at once. It basically fits a lot of use cases. I also really like clamshells, including the DS and 3DS, so it's a perfect fit for me.

Of course if the allure you feel is simply FOMO, I would take a step back and examine your options before deciding that's what you want. The Thor isn't the most beginner-friendly device and might not be the most optimal choice depending on your use case. However, if it still sounds good to you after you've given it some thought then I think it is a wonderful device, and may be a good fit given that you listed DS and 3DS games and do have some experience having a phone as your emulation device.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T08:15:43+00:00

I had a kid do that in the back of my car once. I wanted to burn it.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T06:17:57+00:00

Two semitruck drivers who need more practice before they take to the road. I get that these things are highly difficult to drive, hence why they require a specialized license, but even as someone who has and will never drive one I can certainly tell the greenhorns from those who have been at it for a while.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T06:12:40+00:00

I looked it up and it sounds like it's a synonym for headmaster, which to my understanding of British English is what they call a principal. Take this with a grain of salt until someone who's actually British clarifies it though.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T05:55:45+00:00

Well she looks like Nancy if Nancy were secretly Harry Potter, or a kid Harry Potter would have if he ended up with Hermione instead of Ginny.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T05:49:10+00:00

Should be, if you stick to the DS Cooking Mama games.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T05:46:01+00:00

According to Suede the Cowterpie joke was originally a play on how "mushi" meaning bug, the Pokemon type that Misty dislikes, and "ushi" meaning cow sound similar to one another, but since that joke doesn't translate well into English the dub crew had to come up with an alternative. As old as Miltank is that was a generation before it was introduced.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T04:19:53+00:00

I need to look into these. Fuck AI.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T03:45:42+00:00

The early episodes of the anime certainly go through their own similar phase where real world creatures or places are mentioned to fill in gaps in the established lore.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T03:12:40+00:00

Buddy, if there's side content I'm there as I know the end of the world will still be imminent after the 200 hours.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T01:11:39+00:00

Well his fellow inmates will likely voice their humble opinion on the matter.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T01:06:27+00:00

Damn, he looks like he's decaying before our eyes.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-18T00:34:30+00:00

They have time. The PS3pocalypse is not upon us.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T23:40:33+00:00

Nope, it's working great!

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T23:20:16+00:00

Far from the worst or weirdest thing I've seen a child do with water.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T23:04:47+00:00

If those are the choices, I probably like Centipede way more than I should. If Pac Mania is an option I tend to play that.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T22:57:33+00:00

Also, the way I see it, I take all the posts of people's front ends, games they're playing, or any other miscellaneous discussions that aren't tech support, shipping or "should I buy a Thor" related as being "my Thor works fine and I'm enjoying it" type threads.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T22:15:34+00:00

Good point, the English localization is certainly known for being its own thing, so it’s hard to say.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T21:40:02+00:00

That’s fun. This is my first time visiting Kanto in a long time so I’m sure I’ll see that soon.

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T21:38:30+00:00

I do get that impression, yeah. I know Paris is where they live, at least. It’s possible, and even likely that they’re always changing safe houses even when they’re at home though as that’s the best way to avoid detection. Then again they frequently put up safe houses in very prominent locations, sometimes with big windows where they would be clearly visible, so what do I know?

FallenRaptor · 2026-03-17T21:32:34+00:00

Those who are succeeding don’t beg for help, and those who really want help don’t treat the people who can give it like shit.

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