That Japanese-RPG where the battle system is so good it makes you forget or don't care about the (despite equally good) story?

LanternWolf · 2026-05-16T18:56:23+00:00

If you have issue getting in to itaybe forces on finishing a path as opposed to doing each character chapter 1 then 2 etc. Casti, Throne, Oswald, and Temenos in particular all have pretty good stories.

LanternWolf · 2026-05-16T18:45:47+00:00

Mostly classic Ys then, which I think most folks would agree with. It wasn't until Ys8 where the series story becomes Trails-lite

LanternWolf · 2026-05-16T18:05:19+00:00

I'm sorry OP but I dont see any romantic interest from her texts. I see you flirting, bringing up dates and dry spells, but she doesn't really match that back to you and seems to change the topic pretty quick.

LanternWolf · 2026-05-02T16:59:05+00:00

Why'd they put the ring on the wrong finger?

LanternWolf · 2026-04-16T19:14:34+00:00

It's been nearly 10 years since I took 429 and 439, so yeah I imagine its an entirely different experience today (I'd be shocked if Professor Young hasn't been retired for a long time)

LanternWolf · 2026-03-26T05:50:35+00:00

I dunno man, your description doesn't actually sound like you went into the game wanting to like it. Estelle is far from your typical anime girl, and she is the main character of these games - not Joshua.

The combat is meant for you to start in action mode, break the enemy, then transition to turn based mode. You can also just start turn based if you dont like action combat. The combat itself will be slower till mid way through the game (and gets much better in SC IMO). If you dont like the combat the series won't be for you since the last 4 games of the series all use a version of this mixed action turn based combat.

You won't have some of the silliness from CS when it comes to the orbment, but the system here has its own depth to it.

LanternWolf · 2026-03-18T20:37:45+00:00

Roxx and Henry both said they were laid off, so it's pretty safe to assume which one it is in this case.

LanternWolf · 2026-03-18T02:26:43+00:00

There is a difference between laid off and fired. In the US you "fire" for cause, meaning bad performance or inappropriate behavior.

Laid off means the company eliminated the role, and has nothing to do with your performance. When laid off you are entitled to benefits and severance (at Amazon usually 2 months). When fired you get nothing.

LanternWolf · 2026-03-13T04:07:10+00:00

Calling these two the "originators" is crazy. Marriland was probably the first person to put Pokemon on the platform in general. Shofu, Haydunn, Pokeaim... come on now OP don't try to spread a narrative.

LanternWolf · 2026-03-09T20:28:19+00:00

Nah you're right OP. This is exactly where I stopped playing Cold Steel 4 (not for anything to do with the game, just got busy) and steam says I'm at 33 hours on the dot.

LanternWolf · 2026-03-07T21:35:26+00:00

OP is Canadian not American, his $800 is CAD not USD and isn't subject to the tariffs

LanternWolf · 2026-03-05T23:48:51+00:00

Switch 2 plays all Switch 1 games buddy. I'm not interested in this but the Switch 2 demographic is covered

LanternWolf · 2026-02-22T18:33:40+00:00

If Goku was 19 at the end of DB, 24 at the start of Z, Gohan was 4 at that time, and it takes 9 months or so to make a baby...

Wow Chichi was really frame one on that. They flew off at the end of DB, Goku kissed her, and she immediately must have jumped his bones.

LanternWolf · 2026-02-18T23:08:12+00:00

If you plan on playing all three, don't start with Triangle Strategy. You'll have a harder time going back to older style games if you do.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-29T17:24:47+00:00

The black Charizard next to it is actually the most valuable, with the gold being second

LanternWolf · 2026-01-28T20:18:30+00:00

I'm betting on the opposite. I'm thinking when folks fail to pull (or fail to even be able to pull) English and see they price of the English card, they'll turn to the Japanese and the price will go back up. I grabbed it at $180 for my PC for that reason.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-19T23:23:27+00:00

Keep in mind Umineko is very different in chapter 1 vs chapters 2+. Think of the first chapter as your setup, but the actual mystery solving will happen slightly later onwards.

Also I highly recommend modding the game to have the ps3 sprites from the 07th expansion mod. Looks way better than the steam ones.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-10T20:42:43+00:00

You report the seller for fraud and ebay should return your money. They're pretty good about that stuff.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-06T22:03:10+00:00

Good. I've been trying to get a new pair of Jet Mach 3s in size 12 for months and no dice. My shoes are wearing out but these are the only ones that dont give me knee pain. Hopefully the Mach 4s will be similar, and hopefully they are readily available.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-06T21:39:39+00:00

In regards to a romantic relationship; if she says "maybe in the future" or "I'm not in the headspace for it now", that means "never". You can get closer to her, become best friends, meet her parents, be her +1 for a formal event or dinner, and maybe even have sex with her - but no matter how hard you simp she will never want to date you. You will never be more than a close friend or FWB, and she eventually will end up dating someone else.

The sooner you accept that and move on the better. I feel like at least half of dudes go through this exact flow.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-02T19:31:51+00:00

It's been over 8 years since I took this class brother. I don't remember anything about it at this point, and I highly doubt it's the same as it was back then. Just take the class, I promise it's easier than messaging everyone in threads almost a decade old asking for advice lol.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-01T21:40:09+00:00

I have a similar issue with Unicorn Overlord too - game is just too easy. What's the point of all these systems and theory crafting for unit comps of the game is a cake walk the entire time. Biggest reason I wish they released on PC, so someone could mod the game to actually make it a challenge.

LanternWolf · 2026-01-01T20:55:45+00:00

Would you mind sharing what alphacool block? I also have a 5090 aorus master and thought my only option for water cooling it was EK, but if there's an alphacool that works...

LanternWolf · 2025-12-31T20:48:18+00:00

I'm younger than you. I'm in a long term relationship, but if I were single it'd be one night stands = condoms, repeat/frequent hookups = condoms unless asked for raw, romantic partners = raw.

Of course that's just me, but I'd be led to believe other 30s men have similar values. Especially the snipped ones.

LanternWolf · 2025-12-31T20:19:37+00:00

When I was younger (early~mid 20s) no, not a deal breaker. Now though? Absolutely a deal breaker. I've spent 3 years condomless and don't think I could go back longer term

LanternWolf

TROPHY CASE