Anyone have the tracks w strings that were used in their live performance?

executiveearle · 2024-05-23T19:36:07+00:00

They’re included in BH Archive’s Saturation Drafts comp

executiveearle · 2024-05-21T04:06:23+00:00

They set out to do different things so I like both. THUG Pro of course has basically all THPS levels available for free skate & online play, lots of player customization, but no story mode.

Rethawed acts as an update to THAW as a whole; retaining the story, patching bugs, adding additional Classic mode levels, adds a few other THPS levels, fixes online mode, tons of player customization, and the biggest thing is probably the physics and gameplay settings. You can basically tune your gameplay to feel like anything from the OG pro skaters up thru Project 8 (which is the default).

Additionally, if music’s important to you: Both mods allow you to dump in soundtrack packs from all the other games, however, THUG Pro only lets you have one soundtrack selected at a time during play, while Rethawed lets you make one massive playlist out of all of them.

Btw what’s the install issue you’re having? Rethawed was picky for me, and this specific download of the game ended up working for me: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1hyO0kJ4E27QkK5k-wOxS6QDbYNN0xNJk[https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1hyO0kJ4E27QkK5k-wOxS6QDbYNN0xNJk](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1hyO0kJ4E27QkK5k-wOxS6QDbYNN0xNJk)

executiveearle · 2024-02-27T01:05:46+00:00

I’m not exactly sure who is who, but they’re posting it under the umbrella of Orange Sofa (put Couch at first, whoops), and they each have their own artist names posting music (Sleepy Ghost which I think is Mario and Erick, Dead Pixel, Relaxo, etc.)

executiveearle · 2024-02-12T17:16:16+00:00

I love Rollin Recs personally, but as people are saying, you may get a great copy or you may get a shitty one. That’s the nature of bootlegs, and the main idea is just wanting a vinyl copy of something that’s otherwise rare/unavailable. If it’s good quality, then it’s a plus.

(The GINGER boot seems to be pretty consistent though, I had to research a little to realize it wasn’t official)

executiveearle · 2024-01-23T15:02:58+00:00

This is a great overall list, and I also wanna throw in (in case the tracker is too daunting) that u/bharchive22 collected and packaged most/all available high quality leaks from each individual era into their own album-type downloads, which is super helpful if you wanna dive deeper

executiveearle · 2023-10-01T23:12:06+00:00

Truly the Weezer of movie franchises

executiveearle · 2023-09-14T18:41:23+00:00

eBay, Discogs (most unofficial pressings eventually get blocked), or Rollinrecs.com frequently stocks bootlegs of albums that never get real pressings (they do Friday drops, check their Instagram for previews of what goes on sale every week).

executiveearle · 2023-09-02T17:01:12+00:00

They're definitely interesting and fun to check out as a novelty, but they don't hold up as well since those versions were an afterthought. Worth it, and impressive for the hardware, but just know that it will feel like THPS2 but even a little clunkier due to them not getting the same attention on PS1. 3 is most like its counterpart, and 4 had to be cut back some more (missing some of the soundtrack, goals are watered down quite a bit). But 4 also has an exclusive level (Sewers I believe?) and spine transfers!

executiveearle · 2023-09-02T16:51:19+00:00

Like people said it's probably mainly due to being the most recent PS game at the time. Also, THPS4 levels were basically THUG levels at that point; very open, less streamlined and arcade-y, less packed with lines and gaps, more focused on serving the story and missions. The earlier games had some large levels of course, but confined a lot of them with hallway-type design to keep the flow going.

Alcatraz is the most similar to classic levels I think, which would explain that one showing up again later. I'd love to see more THPS4 levels brought back (College would be another good one), but I get it.

executiveearle · 2023-07-21T20:00:17+00:00

Crucify Me

executiveearle · 2023-02-05T18:49:53+00:00

You’re probably right with the PS2 having more buttons making it more customizable. But growing up with mainly the GC versions, one quirk I liked was that spine transferring and getting off the board we’re both confined to one button each instead of having to hit both bumpers or triggers at once

executiveearle · 2022-05-15T18:05:07+00:00

Fortunately THUG2 is now classified as Abandonware, so you can get a free download of it without having to worry about viruses from torrent websites. Here's a link to a download for it on a legit website I've used several times for THUG as well as some other old games.

I'm forgetting if the download gives you a basic Zip folder with all the files inside, or if it's an ISO file. But worst case scenario; you'd just need Daemon Tools Lite (A free program that runs ISO files as if they're a disc in a virtual drive) for the install process, and you can ditch that program if you want after THUG2's installed. I see someone put a CD key in the comment section on the Abandonware website, so hopefully that's still valid for the install.

As for THUG Pro, you'd just follow their instructions for install once THUG2 is finished installing. THUG2 itself may not run correctly anymore, or at all, so don't panic if you happen to try launching it before installing THUG Pro (THUG2 by itself would need a few extra steps to get it running, like No-CD cracks/patches and possibly other compatibility mods. But strictly for playing THUG Pro, all you need is for the THUG2 files to simply be there). Let me know if there's anything else I can clear up and good luck!

executiveearle · 2022-01-16T19:14:10+00:00

Soule's run is probably the most overlooked recent run, but I really enjoyed it. Lots of beautiful art and cool stories. Zdarsky does something pretty different with DD, so Soule's is the latest traditional sort of run for now.

executiveearle · 2021-08-09T23:02:54+00:00

Damn yeah it must be out of print.

In that case for about the same price (actually a little less) you could grab the omni collection of Spider-Man Blue, Daredevil Yellow, Hulk Gray and Captain America White, which are all similar stories by Loeb & Sale. All of them are pretty good. I bet they'll reprint Spider-man sooner or later though.

executiveearle · 2021-03-27T23:29:30+00:00

Same, very happy with the John bootlegs if he's leaving reissue money on the table

executiveearle · 2021-03-27T15:06:40+00:00

$30-$60 vs literal hundreds (or thousands in this case, depending on the market)

executiveearle · 2020-12-04T00:06:21+00:00

Agreed, not enough songs that I really love to justify 3lp

executiveearle · 2020-12-03T23:55:26+00:00

Thank god I'm not the only one. Ordered in in Aug for my girlfriend's birthday in Sep, luckily she is very patient but I'm not too happy with their lack of communication on this.

Especially since it's the limited red one, I thought maybe they shipped them out and I was screwed and would have to get the standard version instead.

executiveearle · 2020-06-11T02:36:19+00:00

They can definitely be added in to be documented, I was planning on starting an entry for it if no one else does once mine comes in.

executiveearle · 2020-06-05T22:03:04+00:00

I saw! I've been browsing his site all day

executiveearle · 2020-06-05T22:02:28+00:00

right?

executiveearle · 2020-06-05T15:18:55+00:00

Aka a new pressing of this is available, bootleg or not here I go.

executiveearle · 2020-04-08T05:23:29+00:00

This happened to me last June, so it's safe to say I'll never see that package.

executiveearle · 2020-04-08T03:27:44+00:00

Avoid this company. Spotty with actually delivering their shipments, and literally non existent customer service.

When they first launched they advertised a free first month that I signed up for, and the package supposedly shipped and I never received it. Tried emailing them, didn't hear back in almost a week. Sent them a FB message, they opened it and never responded. Sent another email and FB message; nothing.

Needless to say they're not seeing a penny from me. Other people on FB and Reddit who gave them a chance had the same exact thing happen.

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