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

DinoRex

The only Merlin I care about:

johnny_ultimate

I quite like this Merlin as well.

deathrider

Retr0gamer wrote: »

You can always draw more magic but using magic and summons is the wrong way to play ffviii. Just draw a tonne of magic and junction it to your stats and you'll breeze through the game. Also prioritise learning the stat percentage skills gf's have and you'll get stat +1 skills which will make you an absolute monster.

That's pretty much how I'm playing it this time round, and so far it's going pretty well. The GFs are pretty much being used for leaning various abilities. I'm loving the status attack junction. If a second GF can lean that too, that would be incredible. However different magics seem to junction better to different stats, and I just filed up on every magic I could find. So I could do with getting rid of some of them to replace with better magics. I don't fancy ****ing each one out individually in battle though. It'll take forever.

Retr0gamer

There's a limit to how many different types of magic you can carry so it's worth learning abilities for converting lower level magic to higher level ones.

deathrider

Retr0gamer wrote: »

There's a limit to how many different types of magic you can carry so it's worth learning abilities for converting lower level magic to higher level ones.

I didn't realise that could be done. I thought those abilities refined magic into items of some description. 30pm get on that. Cheers, man.

Steve X2

So Amazon are refusing to ship a replacement item(original never arrived) for me to Parcel Motel UK as they say that 7 items have been lost by Parcel Motel this week alone and its been going on a while they say.
They want a proper home or work address for my order. Anyone had this issue with them yet?

Hello,

Sadly Parcel motel are becoming notorious for losing parcels, we have had in the last week 7 parcels go missing, and some of these were signed for and tracked items. (Note many companies are having issues with them.)

We would advise you to check again with parcel Motel, or provide us with an alternate address for us to ship to.

MrVestek

Steve SI wrote: »

So Amazon are refusing to ship a replacement item(original never arrived) for me to Parcel Motel UK as they say that 7 items have been lost by Parcel Motel this week alone and its been going on a while they say.
They want a proper home or work address for my order. Anyone had this issue with them yet?

I've only had one issue with them recently where the Royal Mail failed to deliver something to them and it got returned to sender.

Doubt that was Parcel Motel's fault though and the only issue I've ever had with Parcel Motel.

Myrddin

I must admit, I've been wary of using Parcel Motel for fear something expensive would be lost. What is their policy on lost parcels?

MrVestek

Also is it not up to Amazon to prove that it was delivered?

Andrew76

Steve SI wrote: »

So Amazon are refusing to ship a replacement item(original never arrived) for me to Parcel Motel UK as they say that 7 items have been lost by Parcel Motel this week alone and its been going on a while they say.
They want a proper home or work address for my order. Anyone had this issue with them yet?

I've never had a parcel go missing with them yet, a few bits arrived from them in the last few weeks too. "Notorious for losing parcels" sounds quite strong, 7 missing parcels out of how many in total I wonder.

MrVestek

EnterN... sorry Myrddin they will cover you up to €100.

DinoRex

I've been using them mostly for pharmaceuticals recently. Everything has come through fine.

Fecking Pharmacies here want €38 for just 2 pills, they're just £6.30 for 2 on Amazon.

Steve X2

DinoRex wrote: »

I've been using them mostly for pharmaceuticals recently. Everything has come through fine.

Fecking Pharmacies here want €38 for just 2 pills, they're just £6.30 for 2 on Amazon.

I would have thought the price of Viagra would have come down in price over here by now

Myrddin

DinoRex wrote: »

I've been using them mostly for pharmaceuticals recently. Everything has come through fine.

Fecking Pharmacies here want €38 for just 2 pills, they're just £6.30 for 2 on Amazon.

Isn't the importation of pharmaceuticals from overseas illegal?

DinoRex

That's where Parcel Motel come in.

I have a prescription for Ireland and it's prescription free in the UK.

Probably need to go through about 6 a month, no way I could afford that on the prices they want to charge here.

Steve X2

DinoRex wrote: »

That's where Parcel Motel come in.

I have a prescription for Ireland and it's prescription free in the UK.

Probably need to go through about 6 a month, no way I could afford that on the prices they want to charge here.

All joking aside, I get a few bits from UK Pharmacies the odd time and sent over here. The price difference can be quite huge on some items, and that includes prescription and non prescription things. They will take an Irish prescription on the proper UK Pharmacy sites and charge you UK prices for those of you who are not aware.
I'm pretty sure I cant link to any of the websites here but they are not the dodgy kinds of sites you might think.

MrVestek

My Mam regularly goes away on cheapo Spanish holidays throughout the year. Over the counter prescription meds ftw!

Fiancé has scoliosis in her back so it really comes in handy not having to pay stupid money for diaphene tablets and the likes.

I have yet to ask her to pick up some chewable morphene...

CiDeRmAn

Perhaps there's complaints from vendors who could profit from exorbitant shipping rates to Ireland, being circumvented by Parcelmotel.
I've never had an issue with any item sent to the service.
Do Amazon have the right to refuse to deliver to a UK address?

Atavan-Halen

I'd just give amazon your address but say to them that you're not paying extra for shipping as it's not your fault they won't deliver to parcel motel.

CosmicSmash

Achilles wrote: »

Also is it not up to Amazon to prove that it was delivered?

All it takes is Amazon or Ebay to block the pm address and we're back to the days of getting shafted on shipping charges. Individual sellers may refuse to ship to the pm if they lost enough packages over time. I have used pm about seven times and always found the service exceptional when compared to An Post delivery times, it's normally 48hrs for pm, when it goes through An Post it's at least a week and a half. I hope they sort out their problems for everybody's sake.

MrVestek

Monkeykube wrote: »

All it takes is Amazon or Ebay to block the pm address and we're back to the days of getting shafted on shipping charges. Individual sellers may refuse to ship to the pm if they lost enough packages over time. I have used pm about seven times and always found the service exceptional when compared to An Post delivery times, it's normally 48hrs for pm, when it goes through An Post it's at least a week and a half. I hope they sort out their problems for everybody's sake.

I have a feeling that Amazon could be spoofing on this one to be honest with you.

Jack burton

I have no problems with PM at all, never had any issues.

Infact once I had a parcel that was too big to get into a box so they rang me and organised to courier it to me directly. So seems like they kind of give a sh1t

o1s1n

Just viewed a house today which we're thinking of making an offer on.

I've never felt so grown up in my life.

Now to go home and balance that out by playing through Sonic :pac:

Myrddin

o1s1n wrote: »

...playing through Sonic :pac:

...and balance was restored

Retr0gamer

o1s1n wrote: »

Just viewed a house today which we're thinking of making an offer on.

I've never felt so grown up in my life.

Unless it has a dedicated games room just say no.

CiDeRmAn

Wait until your Progear money you've saved goes to paying the household charge, or your PS4 nest egg goes towards the mortgage.
Fun times indeed

o1s1n

I must admit, was walking around thinking 'arcade machines could go there,there...or there' :pac:

Has an attic conversion so maybe we'll see another Ciderdude/Merlin (?!) setup!

Myrddin

You'll know you're a real man if you can get that 29" Trini up tot he loft on your own

o1s1n

Myrddin wrote: »

You'll know you're a real man if you can get that 29" Trini up tot he loft on your own

Now that you've assumed your ultimate form I see how you did it.

I knew there was trickery/magic involved!

Myrddin

o1s1n wrote: »

Now that you've assumed your ultimate form I see how you did it.

I knew there was trickery/magic involved!

Alas I couldn't do it on my own, manhandling a 29" Trini up a Staire is not only impossible to do alone, but potentially lethal if it falls down on you Though I did have a Bruce Willis moment when lowering it back down outta the attic, rope tied around the chassis/frame, one arm holding the rope, the other arm balancing my descent Never lifted a tv as heavy as those things, & they're so bulky you just can't get a decent grip

CosmicSmash

o1s1n wrote: »

I must admit, was walking around thinking 'arcade machines could go there,there...or there' :pac:

That new lad, Merlin, Metroid, Mystic Meg, Mr. Motivator, Myrddin may have a customer for that Gun Blade cab from the forum after all.

Myrddin

Monkeykube wrote: »

That new lad, Merlin, Metroid, Mystic Meg, Mr. Motivator, Myrddin may have a customer for that Gun Blade cab from the forum after all.

Funnily enough o1s1n would prob be one of the only chaps here even allowed to buy such a behemoth

CosmicSmash

Myrddin wrote: »

Funnily enough o1s1n would prob be one of the only chaps here even allowed to buy such a behemoth

He doesen't know how good he has it, I have a one cab limit myself:o

o1s1n

Monkeykube wrote: »

He doesen't know how good he has it, I have a one cab limit myself:o

I think I've reached mine at 2 to be honest! Will have to look into building a shed

Myrddin

o1s1n wrote: »

I think I've reached mine at 2 to be honest! Will have to look into building a shed

I think having two in the living room is enough alright. Though I must say, keithgeo's kitchen is damn cool

CosmicSmash

At the last beers Retro planted the idea of a ps with hdd mod in my head. Thinking about picking one up as my ps2 is on it's death bed and only reads certain disks. Price wise anybody an idea of cost, there's one for sale on another site but what's a good price. Some of you may have seen it,

Chipped Pal ( German ) Playstation 2 - No idea what chip it is but it played imports and PS2 games fine. Has a Network adapter with it and a 200 gig HDD.

PS2 comes boxed and complete with Composite and Component Cables, Power lead, 2 x Official 8 Meg Mem Cards, 5 Dual Shock pads ( 1 clear 4 black ) and an official sony multitap for some 4 player fire pro action

Myrddin

They're kinda worth whatever people are willing to pay for them, same with any modded consoles...it's hard to price them really. A boxed, chipped PS2 with network adapter & a hdd...I'd hazard a guess at in or around €100/€120ish?

the groutch

I'm just waiting for The Last Bandit to put another bartop up for sale, was short of cash the last time he had two for sale :mad:

Myrddin

the groutch wrote: »

I'm just waiting for The Last Bandit to put another bartop up for sale, was short of cash the last time he had two for sale :mad:

Yeah get in line, I'm stuffing my face with humble pie here as I really want a bartop now

Andrew76

Myrddin wrote: »

Yeah get in line, I'm stuffing my face with humble pie here as I really want a bartop now

Almost, but not quite, doing a 'Ciderman' there.

TLB's bartop's do look quality though.

Steve X2

Myrddin wrote: »

Yeah get in line, I'm stuffing my face with humble pie here as I really want a bartop now

Hey MerlinNow, I'm sticking my order in to arcadeforge for that bartop kit if you want in at the end of the week. He said he'd do shipping at 20 euro for my stuff(few extras and modified wood cuts etc) so prob not too much extra shipping for a standard kit.

the groutch

was tempted to get one of those kits, but my DIY skills would be at the standard of a Homer Simpson spice rack.

Myrddin

Andrew76 wrote: »

Almost, but not quite, doing a 'Ciderman' there.

TLB's bartop's do look quality though.

Ah its a bit different, my cabs are neglected out in the shed unlikely to ever be used much at all. A bartop, maybe even with a syncstrike thingy, would at least allow me to bring the arcade games indoors albeit in smaller form

Steve SI wrote: »

Hey MerlinNow, I'm sticking my order in to arcadeforge for that bartop kit if you want in at the end of the week. He said he'd do shipping at 20 euro for my stuff(few extras and modified wood cuts etc) so prob not too much extra shipping for a standard kit.

Hmm, interesting. Will take a look tomorrow & get back to you on that cheers Steve

o1s1n

Myrddin wrote: »

I think having two in the living room is enough alright. Though I must say, keithgeo's kitchen is damn cool

Heh, yeah, if I had the space Keithgeo's setup is what I'd aim for. Content enough with two cabs though. Just have to get them running side by side! Really makes the experience more arcade like.

CiDeRmAn

I am sad that "a ciderman" has entered the A&R lexicon.
Its in good company with
The rule of EnterNow/Paul Daniels
Doing an Atavan
Wearing a Retr0
Owned like a Sir/O1s1n
Owned like a Sirx2 (Steve)

Nerdkiller1991

Anyone?

Steve X2

Nintendo has opened an online store in the Uk that actually ships direct from their stock rather than linking to other vendors and it looks like the place to get some limited edition bundles without paying over the odds.
Free UK delivery as well (hello parcel motel).

http://store.nintendo.co.uk/home.dept

http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/09/nintendo-uk-opens-online-shop/

Retr0gamer

I just got a new appreciation for old school coders. Spent the day figuring out the maths behind faking 3D in 2D like they do in the SNK fighting games. The difficult part is not letting the scaling mess with your scrolling routine, you'll end up with either chunks of the level cut off or else outside of the level showing. The maths involved was a bitch to work out but I got it in the end.

o1s1n

Wow, blasphemy law enacted in After Hours. I've seen it all now.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057057845

I can completely understand they want to cover themselves legally (I've been around long enough to witness this type of thing and have always 100% fully backed them) - but this is beyond ridiculous.

In the words of Voltaire;"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."

Star Lord

o1s1n wrote: »

Wow, blasphemy law enacted in After Hours. I've seen it all now.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057057845

I can completely understand they want to cover themselves legally (I've been around long enough to witness this type of thing and have always 100% fully backed them) - but this is beyond ridiculous.

In the words of Voltaire;"To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize."

Not just After Hours, the site in general. The laws that were pushed in are ridiculous and unmanageable, but they are the laws.