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Written by Geoff Makes a Calendar For All Of Us!
Written by Sunday, 2/19- We all help Micah Move
Saturday, 2/25- We all go to Julia’s Party
Tuesday, 3/6- Alan come back and we all go out to Ground Control Barcade in Portland
Friday, 3/9- We all go to a Concert at the Hawthorne Theater.
Friday-Sunday, June 16-18th- We’re all going to Sunriver
Word.
Some things that make me happy.
Written by The Aggrolites are playing the Hawthorne Theatre on Friday March 9th. Th Sentiments are opening for them, and it’s only $13. The Sentiments are good enough to be worth the $13 all on their own. Add in the Aggrolites, and you have a great show. Who wants to go?
Quinn and I celebrated our 10th Valentine’s Day together. She got me an awesome new jacket, a Kettlebell weight, and framed the art that Bucket from The Toasters signed.
My 1 year anniversary with Barenbrug happens to also be Valentine’s day. They even took me out to lunch, and I’ve gotten some fairly nice compliments at work this week. All things considered, this is a really awesome job– a great fit for me. I like the job, enjoy the variety, find it mentally stimulating, and really enjoy how often I get to work outside and work with my hands. My co-workers are a real blast too.
For Ska ‘n Biology, I’ve been in touch with some musicians, and even had one group message me directly. Pretty cool if you ask me. I’ve also picked up an editor.
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I’ve got Tae Kwon Do tonight.
Parks and Rec is on tonight!
Life’s pretty awesome right now.
Another Jared Observation
Oh hi, I’m PROF. OAK.
You must be a new POKéMON
trainer! Did you know?
With enough experience points,
your JAREDJAMES can evolve
into JEFFGOLDBLUM?
It’s true! You should go around
the world and battle with your
JAREDJAMES. Maybe you
could even beat the ELITE
FOUR!
Valentines day… (because no one else had the balls to post)
Written by Today is February 14. Some consider this day a horrific holiday abomination; a day of exploitation and corporate greed. Others may find that this one day incites unimaginable passion and romance, where couples find a way to truly express the love they have for each other in extravagant and expensive gestures.
Yes – a day centered around red roses, love, chocolates, cheesy pick up lines, and if you’re lucky, perhaps some of that tantric sex like in that sleazy independent Taiwanese film (don’t act like you don’t remember)…
Well, here is something everybody can enjoy. Give them to random people on the street.
The Five Stages Of A Jared Conversation
DENIAL:
I never have that problem
ANGER:
WTF are you talking about?
BARGAINING:
I will pay you to go down to Kai’s house and hit him for me
DEPRESSION:
ok lalalala lets all just stand here and die and not fight back
ACCEPTANCE:
k.
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Written by Newssssss! Private newssssss!
Sean Doesn’t Know What Ska Is! Edition Two: SKA is Karate, right?
Written by You guys went to a Shotokan Karate Association event?
Warren Knows What Ska Is! Edition The First: Covers!
Since I missed The NY Toasters, I figured I would appease the angry Miles by posting some ska or ska-like music for him to listen to and enjoy. I don’t know if any of this qualifies as ska (at least 3/4 are by a group with ska in the name) but hey, I tried:
This is a ska/rock cover of the Anpanman theme song (Anpanman is an incredibly popular cartoon character who fights the ghost of Robert Atkins for children’s dietary souls- not really but that is a lot more interesting than the actual story).
Anpanman Theme (Ska-Rock Cover)
This is a Ska cover of the Sesame Street theme song, by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. You will like it because it’s very enjoyable! This giant robot will save all of earth yes! ROBOT GO NOW! Uuuwhaaaa!!! He is too powerful always!
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Sesame Street
Same band, the Lupin III theme song! Ignore the fact that the audio clips come from the 1980s video game and really terrible 1986 OVA!
Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra – Lupin the Third Theme
Same band, that Tetris music that everybody remembers because it was Soviet brainwashing! Fun fact: Dr. Mario illegally aborted thousands of tetraminoes before he finally found his calling as an immunologist.
Private Post.. Posted… Privately!
Yeah, the post title sucks. FUCKIN DROP IT K?! Anyway check my post out.
Got Fight?
In this first match, I fight a Remy player. Remy is a “charge” character, meaning his moves involve holding back, and then some sort of forward motion+attack. Charge characters tend to give me trouble, as when they’re not throwing special moves, they’re usually guarding. It can be tough to get around their defenses. You gotta watch this for the end– that’s one of the reasons I love Elena, and use Fei Long in SSF4. They both have insane chip damage that can take out a guarding character if used properly.
This is not to say I win every match. Far from it! But this guy did such a good job of it, I had to save it. Those parries! Those combos! This is how I WISH I could play.
Have you seen this vid of Capcom trolling their own franchise? Pac-man in a Mokujin mech suit is rad, but I’m not sure what to think of Mega Man. Do I find it funny? Or as a fan of Megaman am I a little pissed off at this.
Newegg had Street Fighter X Tekken available for pre-order + free shipping for $45, so I’ve paid in full for a game that drops in March. This is kind of my most anticipated game of 2012. Street Fighter 4 has been good to me, and it looks like they’re putting that experience to use and adding in Tekken characters. I’m dying to play this game, and SF3s Elena is rumored to be in the game. Even if she’s not, I’m sure this game will be huge, plus quite a few bands I like (such as Rise Against) are being featured on the soundtrack. So this is a day one buy for me.
That being said, I also may have day 1 buyer’s remorse, as Capcom may have $30 of DLC planned already (just a rumor).
http://shoryuken.com/2012/01/31/rumor-street-fighter-x-tekken-dlc-leaked-adds-christie-leo-cody-and-guy/
And since I’m a sucker, I’ll probably drop the $8 for capoerisita Christie. Which prompts the question, why can’t I just buy the character I want? I might fool around with Guy or Cody, but I really don’t have an interest in Leo.
This is why I hate DLC crap. Just last generation this stuff would’ve been standard on the disc. I hate the nickle-and-diming bullshit, and Capcom’s one of the worst offenders. DLC doesn’t drop in value relative to the actual game. So while the $60 release title can usually be had for less than $20 a year out, the DLC stays at the same price. Seriously some of Street Fighter 4′s costume packs are still at $15 almost three years after the fact. $15 for fucking costumes?! Get the fuck out.
I’m not a huge fan of character DLC in fighting games either. Fighting games stand out on their characters, and having a truncated roster because you didn’t pony up the cash diminishes the experience. Now most companies have been smart about this; even though you don’t buy the character, you can still fight them in online matches. Also DLC characters tend to be balanced, so it’s not like they’re locking away the tools to win. But it seems like only a matter of time…
Also, why the fuck don’t they allow you a limited preview trial for character DLC. I tend to pick a “main” and a “secondary” and focus in on just two characters. If I buy a DLC character, and decide they don’t fit my play style, that’s not exactly money well spent. The ability to demo a character’s move set before purchase would be really fucking helpful.
Speaking of characters, I’m “in the lab” with a few Street Fighter characters. I’m trying to get my Dudley mojo back. In SF3, I’m trying out the twins (Yang and Yn) and seriously considering the add-on that would make them usable in Street Fighter 4. I still try my hand with Rufus and Crimson Viper in Street Fighter 4, but nothing’s really grooving right. Though I will say, Crimson Viper, is a hell of a lot more straight-forward in Marvel vs Capcom 3.
I’ve been reflecting on why I chose particular characters, and here’s a list of reasons:
-No charge characters–I tend to butcher the back to forward transition, causing wiffed moves.
-Limited or no projectiles–Because how much fun is throwing Hadoukens all match, really?
-Good rush down–See above. I don’t zone well, so I like to get in close and give a beat down.
-Simplified button scheme–In street Fighter 3, Elena’s specials all use kick, meaning you can practically ignore punch. Thus turning a 6 button fighter into an easier to lear three button fighter.
-No S tier– I like my wins to be hard earned. I hate when people tell you, “you only won because that character’s broken.” So I tend to avoid the fighters deemed highest tier.
-Style– I tend to pick styles I’ve tried before, so capoeira, Tae Kwon Do, and nunchuck characters are heavily favored. Characters with a unique style also get a play.
-Design– I need to “like” a character design in order to want to use them. Why the hell else would I use Chang and Choi in KOF? (That last one’s for you, Warren).
Yeah, this could’ve been a webcam post. But I don’t have my webcam. So there you go.
Just thought I would post before anybody else gets the chance…
Yahtzee has finally given his divine opinion unto the game we have so selflessly thrown ourselves at…
At least he addresses the Imp imbalance: “The buzz seems to be that PvP is unbalanced, but you know how it goes… Cows go ‘moo’, dogs go ‘woof’ and MMO players go ‘the PvP is unbalanced’.”
Can I get a head count?
Update: If you want to carpool, plan on meeting at the Barrett house on Centerwood at 7:30pm. We’ll sort out the ride situation from there. Quinn and I won’t leave Albany ’til 6, so we may be a bit late, but we will be there.
I’m just trying to get a head count for The Toasters concert this Thursday. Sean and Alan are a defininte “no.” I’ve got Geoff, Jared, and Jules in the “probably” column and Warren and Micah in the “maybe” column.
It’s only $10, and the show starts at 8pm–though that’s what they said the last time, and I’m pretty sure it didn’t start until nine. Anyways, Quinn and I are trying to plan whether or not to stop in LO to arrange a carpool. So let me know if you’re going, and if you want to carpool.
Is Warren running for political office?!
Ordinarily I’d say “no,” but I’ve been getting a lot of political fundraising calls all this week. This may have led to a particular lucid dream I had last night where Warren was running for political office. I swear, it was so real that even awake, I’m having a hard time convincing myself it was only a dream.
Not wanting to be the guy who’s so dumb he never saw the writing on the wall, I’ll come out and ask the question point blank.
Warren.
Are you running for political office?
I await your response.
Superbowl (Sunday)
I really enjoyed hanging out with Warren and Micah and Jared to watch the duck game a little while ago, so I thought it might be fun to get as much of the gang together as possible and watch the superbowl. It’d be pretty cool to have it at someone’s house, cause then we could make our own (unhealthy) food, But I’d be just as down to watching it at a restaurant type place. I’d volunteer my place but we don’t have cable TV…
BTW it’s on the 5th, so just a few days after the Toasters concert.
HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY TO THE GRC!
Just 3 short years ago, our little site started contributing to the overall pollution and indecency of the web. 3 short years later, our little site has less traffic, fewer posts, and what can only be described as “a farty smell”. Congrats, everyone.
We made it.
Homework Survival Music
So lately I’ve been listening to a couple of tracks that make doing homework less of a chore. These are just fun, high-energy tracks that keep me awake while drudging through acres of unbelievable garbage.
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Opening the Floodgates for Another Discussion
Written by The theme this time: Greatest TV characters of all time. The shows can be off the air, on the air, doesn’t matter. Pick somewhere between five or ten characters you feel deserve to be on this list and why. Here are some of mine:
-Dexter Morgan, Dexter: Dexter has been an up and down show, there is no doubt that some of the seasons have been a complete miss (the season with Jimmy Smits anyone?) One thing that has remained consistent throughout its run is the acting of Michael C. Hall, playing a doting dad and a chilling serial killer.
-Liz Lemon, 30 Rock: Before Leslie Knope, there was Liz Lemon. Goofy, ridiculous, perpetually single, seeing Liz Lemon in action from week to week is like reading a comic book you never want to end.
-Ron Swanson, Parks and Recreation: Right now, in my opinion, Parks and Rec is hands down the funniest show on television. That being said, this show would be nothing without Ron Swanson. Amy Poehler is great, but Ron steals the show every week.
-Lorelai Gilmore, Gilmore Girls: I realize that many of you have never watched this show, any probably only know it because the characters talk insanely fast. While Lorelai is a young mom, she’s kind of like a cool older sister you’d want to hang out with rather than task master.
-Sterling Archer, Archer: This was a tough choice for me, because there are many cartoons that I love. Family Guy, South Park, Futurama, they are all great. Archer has recently become my new favorite animated series, maybe it’s a combination of Archer’s freakish mom fetish or his overall assholeness, but he never fails to bring a smile to my face.
Those are my picks. What be yours?
What the hell is this bullcrap?
Oh no he didn’t!
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Yeah… so I actually put time into making this… I’m just awful, aren’t I? Anyways, if you’re interested at all, I’d appreciate the traffic. If not, I do promise this will be the last time I mention this side project on this site.
That is all.