Thoth

I try to hug the wall to avoid as many encounters as possible. My Zack is strong enough as it is, thanks to judicious materia fusion.

Advisement against this. The black bars on the top and bottom of your screen are normal. It is best to learn to like them.

I can't write... going to be competing in the Street Fighter California Regionals. (Woo woo!)

I'm halfway through Crisis Core. The main story seems short, but there are so many missions... so so many. Tedious if you ask me.

I recommend Handbrake.

I'd like to add Disgaea 3 and Cross Edge to the PS3 exclusive list (Yes, Disgaea 3 could have been done on a PSP, but it's exclusive. Cross Edge is the crossover RPG with characters from Darkstalkers, Disgaea, Ar Tonelico, and Mana Khemia)

I was saddened when I found out this game had no "low intelligence mode" like 1 and 2 did. Nothing like going to whorehouse and exclaiming loudly "I HAFTA PEEEEEEEEEEEEE"

When I saw it opening day in Orange County with my dad, the theater was pretty darn full. Amazingly, mostly older folks who were going to see Mickey Rourke moreso than a movie based in and around pro wrestling. Think there were two wrestling fans there besides me.

The PS3 version is still getting patches with bug fixes, at least.

Andale was awesome. I had no idea what was going on at first. Then of course, I looked too closely. What I didn't expect, was when I went back outside, and looked at all of them... looking at me. That was fun.

Back up, back up. You got the PC version, and installed it. You've played through to the end of Brucie's missions, so you've sunk some hours into it... And it works?!

If you are the new owner of Wii, you absolutely should try Elebits. Charming title.

So, you know if you install a game to your HD, it shows up in your "My Games" list? As you know, you need to have the game disc in your drive to play it. But it certainly seems like it is possible, whether Microsoft releases an authentication key or something, to play that game without the disc in the drive. There are a number of problems with this, for example, what if someone borrows the game, installs it, and pays the fee, right? There are other retail issues as well. But is there a practical reason for allowing this? And then it hit me. What other annoying thing does Microsoft do? ...Okay, let me narrow it down. Movie rentals. You download the movie to your hard drive, and you can watch it as much as you want for a 24 hour period. After that, the license expires, and you can't watch it anymore. Where am I going with this? Game rentals. Try out the full version of a game, as much as you want, in a 24/48/72-hour period, for a fee. I hereby predict that in 2009, you will see this happen on the Xbox 360.

I installed Lost Odyssey. 30 GB down the drain baby WOO WOO/ How do you install games on the harddrive? I haven't seen that option yet. Turn off the option that plays a game when it is put in the drive. Select the game in My Xbox, and press Y.

Just saw the word G0R0 pop-up. I thought everyone would like to know that many many IGN mods loved G0R0, and literally thought he was the best poster in IGN history. That is not an exaggeration, that is what they said.

I installed Lost Odyssey. 30 GB down the drain baby WOO WOO/

I'm just shocked the game I was gifted, Doctor Mario, is under 100 blocks, and thus, fits in what memory I have left.

Last year, we did a secret santa. And it was good. So we are doing it again this year. Here are the rules: If you want to participate, you will post here saying so. I will update this first post with the list of participants. The cutoff date is December 17th. Shortly after, I will use my advanced computer programming skills (random number generator) to decide who is matched with who, and PM the appropriate people as to whom they are buying for. In order to participate, you will need to post: Your Country where your Wii is Your Wii Number (if it is not already in the Wii Numbers thread) Any games you would prefer not to recieve You will only be matched up with people in your same country. This is due to Nintendo's restrictions on gift-giving. You will purchase one, and only one, title, from either WiiWare or Virtual Console for your recipient. There is no cost limit to what you may purchase, though, nor should you take into account whether the game takes up too much space. There are, however, a list of games that should not be gifted. Smues has already stated that there will be consequences for giving a game on this list. I also encourage you to post any games you think should be universally banned. Finally, Xbox 360 and PS3 are not included as the 360 does not have a decent gift-giving ability (I bet you didn't know it even HAS one to begin with), and I am unsure of the PS3's ability to do so. Current Participants: United States Thoth (Does not want Mega Man 1, 2, or 3, no games found in the Sega Genesis Collection or Sonic Mega Collection Plus) Smues Canada DrVenkman PhD (Does not want Mega Man 1, 2, or 3, and no games found in the Sega Genesis Collection or Sonic Mega Collection Plus) Banned Games: Urban Champion

I am posting in here because I have never stood in shin-deep snow. Actually, I've never stood in snow. Or seen snow. I think I win.

Smues, gift sent.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

I don't remember ever booking anything like an Office Brawl. I didn't remember the Mouse Trap match, though.

Hosting Marvel game now. Let's see if you show up.

Oh, fucking Christ.

“Ha! Ha ha ha! You sure got her good!” Kibagami hops around like a one-legged frog on PCP. Angel Dust. A frog that likes to get wet. But Kibagami is one frog who stays dry. Whether intentionally or not, anyway. That is to say Nathaniel Kibagami does not take PCP. Anymore. And Thoth did indeed got her good, “her” being Taiga Star, and the “got” being her injuries that could really use medical attention, that Thoth is pretty sure she won't take time off for. Her head is probably too hard for that, just like it was during the match. The match that he lost. God-fricking-dammit, HOW did that happen? Then he feels the fin of his compatriot on his back. Frogs have fins, right? Or what, are those feet? They have webbing in them, in between the toes. That's like a fin, right? Well, what do you call it then? He lost it for Thoth: Nathaniel Kibagami. And he's pretty sure Kibs doesn't even knows it. Judging from the way he acted, Thoth didn't lose the match. As far as Nathaniel Kibagami was concerned, on the moment in question... it was Tuesday. The match happened on a Sunday, by the way. Something had to be done. *** The Clan has long been dissolved, but Thoth maintains the network that he retained as the leader of that dark and arcane group. He calls up his most trusted doctor. “This is Helzig.” “It's me,” says Thoth. “Ugh... christ. What?” “I don't know if you are aware, but I lost my last match.” “I'm crying, Thoth, really, I am. I'm your doctor, not your bitch. Speaking of, why don't you go cry on his shoulder?” “That's the problem, doc. He dropped the ball.” A loud sigh through the speaker of the phone is distorted somewhat by static. “What do you expect? He really can't compete in that condition.” “I know, doc, I...” Now it is Thoth's turn to sigh. “I know. Which is why I was hoping-” “Stop,” orders Doctor Helzig. Though his German accent might almost be gone, there is a hint of his blood in his harsh command. “I know what you are going to ask. You are going to ask if I can reduce the concentration of the medication. Short answer: No.” There is a pause where Doctor Helzig expects Thoth to make some kind of reply. None comes, so he continues: “Long answer: I think you know the risks and rewards of taking such action, and you and I both know that you're not ready for that yet.” Another pause. No response. “Is there anything else?” “No, Doctor Helzig.” The good doctor ends the call. Thoth sits down onto a hard wooden bench right outside the showers. He really just took it there. A long time ago, Thoth would have been cruel and ruthless, ordering the doctor to just do what he fucking told him, or he could expect to not have an office within the week. But he let the doctor end the call, and he sat back down. He took it. Just like he took his loss to Taiga Star. Let's flash back to six months ago. Maybe you remember this: The TV is still going. It's still the SWF. Stars Thoth recognizes, stars he has not seen before. It's the only thing that can reasonably hold his attention, outside of the woman in his bed. Something comes on the screen. Something that has his attention. "Who... who is that?" He sits up, and scoots closer to the edge of the bed. "My god, I- I- Oh man. This, this is... oh man." "What, what is it?" asks the woman. "I... I have to go." He throws on his pants, and leaves his shirt unbuttoned. --- There are a number of thoughts swirling through Thoth's mind as he leaves his house, and walks headlong into a gust. As it passes, two thoughts settle above others. "I need to meet this person, the one I just saw on the TV. In the ring." That person. Taiga Star. It was compelling. There hadn't been a soul like that inside the wrestling ring in years. Maybe Annie Eclectic. But Thoth had turned Annie some time ago, and had at least broken her spirit to the point that Thoth could relax and get some breathing room. Or was that her sister? That was about as confusing as the time Nathaniel Kibagami thought it would be a good idea to make John Kruger think he had cancer. He never had cancer; his arm worked just fine. But the radio in his skull made him believe he was fucked up and would never wrestle again. It was an experimental idea, a new concept in dominance and subjugation. Nothing like it was ever attempted again, due to the complexity of such an operation. A crazy idea then. With his head gazing at the floor, he offers a chuckle. Now he has another crazy idea, only so he can face Taiga Star in the ring. And crush her. Guess Take 1 didn't go so well. At least Thoth left her something to remember. Well, one crazy idea deserves another. The phone is still in Thoth's hand. He flips it open and starts dialing.