Arcade and Retro General Chat in Karkariko Village Tavern: Live Ocarina Music

richymcdermott

o1s1n wrote: »

Somehow managed to snag a BIN ebay lot of 21 Akira cels for £75 :eek:

Over the moon so I am.

Have decided to rescan my whole collection and create a blog to share them with the world. Better than festering in the closet.

This may take some time. (also might help generate a few more sales!)

Very rough at the moment. Just threw up a few pieces from a sequence towards the end to generate some content.

http://akiracels.wordpress.com/

awesome , now i will forever be envy of you

o1s1n

richymcdermott wrote: »

awesome , now i will forever be envy of you

Keep an eye on it, should have another 100+ uploaded in the coming weeks (unless I get lazy of course)

Nerdkiller1991

Sera wrote: »

not that I've seen when I was out there 2 weeks ago, where is it meant to go?

I don't even think it was announced to reopen while you were there.

Retr0gamer

So apparently the game I'm working on is getting launched on the 25th, not released mind you. Hope to feck we get it finished now. It seems free of major bugs and only a day of tweaks will have it ready if no major bugs pop up. Got an iPad so I can show it off to employers at the expo, it's weird seeing it running on an iPad!

Nerdkiller1991

Retr0gamer wrote: »

So apparently the game I'm working on is getting launched on the 25th, not released mind you. Hope to feck we get it finished now. It seems free of major bugs and only a day of tweaks will have it ready if no major bugs pop up. Got an iPad so I can show it off to employers at the expo, it's weird seeing it running on an iPad!

If you think your game is going to ape Legend of Dragoon, you've got another thing coming.

Retr0gamer

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

If you think your game is going to ape Legend of Dragoon, you've got another thing coming.

I recorded myself saying flury of styx and Volcano! which the character shouts everytime he takes a step forward. Also everytime you want to use an item, attack, enter the menu, pause or change scene you need to perform a 10 second long QTE sequence. And if you thought that wasn't fatihful enough it all runs at 12 frames per second for that PAL LoD experience!

Nerdkiller1991

Retr0gamer wrote: »

I recorded myself saying flury of styx and Volcano! which the character shouts everytime he takes a step forward. Also everytime you want to use an item, attack, enter the menu, pause or change scene you need to perform a 10 second long QTE sequence. And if you thought that wasn't fatihful enough it all runs at 12 frames per second for that PAL LoD experience!

You know...for a guy who hates the game so much, you sure as hell love to talk about it...IN DETAIL!

Retr0gamer

You don't easily forget the details of a game that was so boring it nearly made me think I didn't like videogames anymore.

Nerdkiller1991

Retr0gamer wrote: »

You don't easily forget the details of a game that was so boring it nearly made me think I didn't like videogames anymore.

Ahhh, much like GTA IV.

Hank Scorpio

What kind of cable should I be looking to get for a Wiii, rgb one be grand? Thanks

Star Lord

If your TV can take it, get a component cable. Much much better picture over composite or RGB SCART.

Retr0gamer

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

If your TV can take it, get a component cable. Much much better picture over composite or RGB SCART.

Mush better than composite sure but I find it hard to notice the difference between RGB. Sure component will cost about as much so get that if you can for the slight visual boost.

johnny_ultimate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8CeP15EAS8

o1s1n

Use Wii RGB myself on a CRT. Looks fairly perfect to me

Would use component though if it was on anything non CRT.

Jack burton

johnny_ultimate wrote: »

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8CeP15EAS8

I think I should start smoking!

CiDeRmAn

There is just so much wrong with a cartoon advertising a USB/Cigarette Lighter, oh dear.....

MrVestek

I would say 'wtf Japan?!' but so much wtf comes from Japan that I don't know why I'm surprised...

Steve X2

MrVestek

New video is up guys, starting a new series on 'things to do with the Raspberry Pi'.

Mine has been sitting on a shelf since I bought it (which I suspect is a situation familiar to some) so I thought I'd start a tutorial series exploring the power you can unleash.

The reason I'm posting it here is that the first few episodes will focus on setting up, configuring and using Retropi, a multi emulator OS.

The general idea being not to get entangled in a Linux command line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUh5Q3guZ5U

Any and all feedback or constructive criticism welcomed!

Atavan-Halen

Just catching up on everything now and seen an email from videogamesplus. Rule if rise order was cancelled because atlus no longer has the rights to the game

And you'll be glad to know dick is fine and is a man who lives in spain and drops people to and from the airport.

CiDeRmAn

Ok,

Time to lay off of fellow posters.

Move along now.

Mod.

MrVestek

Ahh lads tis only a bit o'fun!

o1s1n

Achilles wrote: »

Ahh lads tis only a bit o'fun!

There's always fun, but then there's that bit when someone goes a little too far and then it's just uncomfortable for all involved. :pac:

MrVestek

Fair enough, no offense was meant but if any was received then my sincerest apologies!

o1s1n

Achilles wrote: »

Fair enough, no offense was meant but if any was received then my sincerest apologies!

Oh I wasn't referring to yourself! Saw something else this morning. Nevermind

MrVestek

I remain as I ever am - confused.

Myrddin

Ugh, since dropping the CRT & having been using the lcd for retro gaming, I've noticed the dreaded cross-hatch effect has appeared when running the Snes through it. It does the same for Gamecube too.

I've a suspiscion it's the tv though, I remember reading a while back about it & read that some Samsung tv's have a strange way of dealing with sync signals or something. Grr. I wonder if running it through that all in one scanline generator someone posted a while back would help/fix it, as it might use it's own sync instead of the console no?

Retr0gamer

It's a TV problem. It could be a badly wired RGB socket but more than likely it's just the terrible upscaler. I'm getting it with all my RGB consoles as well even with consolegoods cables. They work fine on my parents LCD downstairs and were fine on my CRT when I had it years ago.

o1s1n

What if you were to run it through a real scaler rather than the one in the TV I wonder? Or is the one in the TV always going to mess up the picture?

Just ordered a copy of GTA V from Gamesnash. Talk about leaving it late. Was sure they'd be sold out. Thank feck!

Now, to try and get through 10 hours of FF VI over the weekend. It has to be done.

deathrider

I'm really enjoying this Megaman ZX on DS. I definitely reckon I'll check out more Megaman titles aftet his.

Atavan-Halen

o1s1n wrote: »

Just ordered a copy of GTA V from Gamesnash. Talk about leaving it late. Was sure they'd be sold out. Thank feck!

How much is it there? Have been debating whether to pre-order or not. I'm not particularly fussed at the moment, despite drooling over the trailers, but I know once I see everyone on my friends list playing it I'll want it.

Steve X2

Speaking of CRT and LCD TV's, I ordered one of these last night.
http://arcadeforge.net/Scaler-and-Strike-Devices/SLG-SCART::43.html

Seems like it might come in handy for.... something. I dunno, it looked shiny and stuff.

This is the last project called Retro TV / SLG Scart. It gives just Scanlines to RGB SCART consoles without any need of additional scaler or sync stripper. It`s easy to install and to configure.

Installation:

- Step 1 : Connect it inbetween Your RGB Scart Console and your LCD with Scart input.
- Step 2 : Plug in Power Supply Unit

That's all. Turn on and off the scanlines, adjust the scanlines level, just as you want.

Myrddin

Retr0gamer wrote: »

It's a TV problem. It could be a badly wired RGB socket but more than likely it's just the terrible upscaler. I'm getting it with all my RGB consoles as well even with consolegoods cables. They work fine on my parents LCD downstairs and were fine on my CRT when I had it years ago.

o1s1n wrote: »

What if you were to run it through a real scaler rather than the one in the TV I wonder? Or is the one in the TV always going to mess up the picture?

Just ordered a copy of GTA V from Gamesnash. Talk about leaving it late. Was sure they'd be sold out. Thank feck!

Now, to try and get through 10 hours of FF VI over the weekend. It has to be done.

Only seems to happen on Ninty consoles when using RGB, the proper consolegoods cables too. Scaler could be an option maybe? Must try the Megadrive to be sure actually

Nerdkiller1991

Steve SI wrote: »

Speaking of CRT and LCD TV's, I ordered one of these last night.
http://arcadeforge.net/Scaler-and-Strike-Devices/SLG-SCART::43.html

Seems like it might come in handy for.... something. I dunno, it looked shiny and stuff.

Cool. Any pictures of it in action?

o1s1n

Atavan-Halen wrote: »

How much is it there? Have been debating whether to pre-order or not. I'm not particularly fussed at the moment, despite drooling over the trailers, but I know once I see everyone on my friends list playing it I'll want it.

I think it came to €59 delivered. Seems to be one of the cheapest options. I'll be damned if I'm paying anything to Gamestop!

Yeah my excitement for it has gone up and down. I was crazy excited up to about a month ago, then got a bit 'meh' - today I was reading some threads over in the GTA forum and I'm super excited about it again now. Just dawned on me how close it is. Just such a shame it wasn't released today so we could play it over the weekend!

Steve SI wrote: »

Speaking of CRT and LCD TV's, I ordered one of these last night.
http://arcadeforge.net/Scaler-and-Strike-Devices/SLG-SCART::43.html

Nice! Be interested in seeing how you get on with it. I wish they had that available back when I bought my SLG3000. Pretty much just needed the device you bought. (my SLG is VGA out only)

EnterNow wrote: »

Only seems to happen on Ninty consoles when using RGB, the proper consolegoods cables too. Scaler could be an option maybe? Must try the Megadrive to be sure actually

It's a weird one. I got that pattern on my CRT from a Snes before, so it's not just LCDs too. Seems it might even be a Nintendo console thing.

Myrddin

That's actually the one I remember seeing, I wonder if it's any use?

Steve X2

Nerdkiller1991 wrote: »

Cool. Any pictures of it in action?

I only ordered it last night and it comes from Germany I think so I'll sort out some pics/vids when it arrives.

Here's a crappy vid on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKyNAUaZ-us

o1s1n

Well it'll give you lovely scanlines, but it's not a scaler - so you might still end up with that strange pattern across the picture.

Myrddin

o1s1n wrote: »

Well it'll give you lovely scanlines, but it's not a scaler - so you might still end up with that strange pattern across the picture.

Blast my total ignorance of all things slg. I really don't want to go down the road of a chain of devices connected up together, be easier to just replace the damn tv with an LG one or something

Steve X2

EnterNow wrote: »

Blast my total ignorance of all things slg. I really don't want to go down the road of a chain of devices connected up together, be easier to just replace the damn tv with an LG one or something

SLG-IN-A-BOX is what you need, no?

http://arcadeforge.net/SLG-in-a-Box/SLG-in-a-Box::71.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSQ3lmE6UuY

Retr0gamer

My TV is LG and has the problem It is quite old in fairness.

Myrddin

Steve SI wrote: »

SLG-IN-A-BOX is what you need, no?

http://arcadeforge.net/SLG-in-a-Box/SLG-in-a-Box::71.html

Ah, cool, But then seeing the price

o1s1n

Arcade Forge aren't cheap.

In fact the scalers they sell can be had far cheaper on ebay. They're generic ones rather than the SLG3000 stuff they make up.

deathrider

I've just started Final Fantasy VIII. I'm determined to beat it this time.

CiDeRmAn

I have barely given GTA5 a thought but now....
I'd love the limited edition, having picked the previous one up in it's nifty bag with the art book, key ring and safety deposit box.
I got mine in Harvey Normans back in the day, I wonder if they'll have them this time.

Retr0gamer

deathrider wrote: »

I've just started Final Fantasy VIII. I'm determined to beat it this time.

My advice, break that ****er wide open. Don't bother using summons, they are utterly useless and if you rely on them you'll end up in a near game finishing position and not being able to beat the bosses.

So tips:

1. Draw as much magic as you can and junction it to your stats. You'll murder everything with just melee attacks.

2. Take control of what abilities your equipped GF learns. A GF will have abilities like strength +10%, or HP +10%. Focus everything into learning these. They will increase from 10, 20 to 30%. These abilities are near useless. After you learn 30% the fun begins. You'll earn an ability like Strength +1, HP +1, etc. this means for every level up with that ability equipped you'll get a +1 stat boost to that stat. You can create absolute monsters doing this.

deathrider

Retr0gamer wrote: »

My advice, break that ****er wide open. Don't bother using summons, they are utterly useless and if you rely on them you'll end up in a near game finishing position and not being able to beat the bosses.

So tips:

1. Draw as much magic as you can and junction it to your stats. You'll murder everything with just melee attacks.

2. Take control of what abilities your equipped GF learns. A GF will have abilities like strength +10%, or HP +10%. Focus everything into learning these. They will increase from 10, 20 to 30%. These abilities are near useless. After you learn 30% the fun begins. You'll earn an ability like Strength +1, HP +1, etc. this means for every level up with that ability equipped you'll get a +1 stat boost to that stat. You can create absolute monsters doing this.

Cheers for the heads up, man. I played through it twice before (once about ten years ago, and again about five years back), but never managed to beat it. The last time round I got to the final boss' third form and pretty much just spent my time getting battered round the place.

Retr0gamer

Use a faq to get the best weapons for everyone, you'll get their crazy overpowered final weapons. Most of the parts are in the islands of Heaven and Hell. You'll have trouble at first but let Odin/Gilgamesh murder a few guys until you level up enough and then abuse the **** out of junctioning status effects to your attack (100 sleeps on attack is 100% chance of sleep status unless the enemy is immune, that sort of stuff). You'll level up to lvl 100 easy enough. With stat +1 stuff you'll be a monster and probably won't need the best weapons.

Then on the Seifer fight where he kills Odin he has a unique spell you can draw that gives you a near 100% chance of a limit break every turn. Draw as much of that stuff as you can before you finish him off! It stacks well with stats as well you cna get 254, the max strength stat just from junctioning about 30 to strength

deathrider

Deadly stuff. Back when I used to play this, it was the only RPG I'd ever played, but I've got a better head on my shoulders this time round, I reckon. I'll be taking your advice there, for sure.

CiDeRmAn

Why don't you two get a room!

(Preferably with a PS, CRT and a copy of FF8)