Nostalgiavember Day 27 - Red Alert 2 5 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
There was also one with a secret cabal and alien faction. I think it was the Tiberium Wars series.
Nostalgiavember Day 27 - Red Alert 2 5 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Kirov reporting!
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The Command & Conquer series has more a few entries. And this one is by far my favorite. When it comes to real-time strategy, I don't know if any game can match up to Red Alert 2 (well, Starcraft was pretty good too, but I prefer the former's aesthetic).
I remember only finishing the Soviet campaign (world domination, comrades) and mostly playing custom maps afterwards.
The Soviets really did have some cool units and structures, like the Tesla Coils, Tesla Troopers, Desolators and of the Kirov airships. Oh, and giant squids.
The allies were no slouches either, with their chrono-technology (Chrono-miners, Chrono-Sphere and Chrono-Troopers) and their Prism Towers and Tanks. Oh, and a storm generator.
And yes, later Command & Conquer games had a Chinese and terrorist faction too...
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The Command & Conquer series has more a few entries. And this one is by far my favorite. When it comes to real-time strategy, I don't know if any game can match up to Red Alert 2 (well, Starcraft was pretty good too, but I prefer the former's aesthetic).
I remember only finishing the Soviet campaign (world domination, comrades) and mostly playing custom maps afterwards.
The Soviets really did have some cool units and structures, like the Tesla Coils, Tesla Troopers, Desolators and of the Kirov airships. Oh, and giant squids.
The allies were no slouches either, with their chrono-technology (Chrono-miners, Chrono-Sphere and Chrono-Troopers) and their Prism Towers and Tanks. Oh, and a storm generator.
And yes, later Command & Conquer games had a Chinese and terrorist faction too...
PoGo Project #82 - Chidori! 3 comments
Nostalgiavember Day 26 - Looney Tunes 1 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
It's not surprising that they'd have a Thanksgiving episode (or several) since Looney Tunes have been around since the 30's and are still going.
The Chuck Jones era shorts are classics. While the jokes were funny, it's the incredibly smooth animation that really sticks out for me. That and of course Mel Blanc's legendary voice work. The newer Looney Tunes just don't have the same punch without.
Bugs Bunny is everyone's favorite (quite literally; apparently he's the most popular cartoon character of all time). I also remember really liking the shorts with Sylvester and his son. There were also a couple of spooky shorts with him that did creep me out.
I seem to recall as well that sometimes when there was a explosion gag, it suddenly and weirdly cut to the next scene. I wonder why... (That's rhetorical, of course. I know why)
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The Chuck Jones era shorts are classics. While the jokes were funny, it's the incredibly smooth animation that really sticks out for me. That and of course Mel Blanc's legendary voice work. The newer Looney Tunes just don't have the same punch without.
Bugs Bunny is everyone's favorite (quite literally; apparently he's the most popular cartoon character of all time). I also remember really liking the shorts with Sylvester and his son. There were also a couple of spooky shorts with him that did creep me out.
I seem to recall as well that sometimes when there was a explosion gag, it suddenly and weirdly cut to the next scene. I wonder why... (That's rhetorical, of course. I know why)
If you don't wake up still drunk from the night before, you failed at life 2 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
I do not sit on train tracks... anymore. But I do drink lots of milk. It helps the pain, and it's good for your bones.
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Some friends become enemies and enemies become friends? 2 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
I did have a few ideas. Basically the Night King kills everyone, turns them into wights and the Long Night descends upon Westeros, but not Essos. The last shot would be wight Jon Snow/Aegon Targaryen looking towards the East from King's Landing with wight Daenerys by his side and her three undead dragons flying overhead.
PoGo Project #81 - Gobble Gobble! 2 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Well, it's t̶h̶e̶ ̶N̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶a̶l̶ ̶D̶a̶y̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶M̶o̶u̶r̶n̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶ Thanksgiving. Take some to remember
t̶h̶e̶ ̶s̶u̶f̶f̶e̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶N̶a̶t̶i̶v̶e̶ ̶A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶n̶s̶ what you're thankful for.
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I don't know if it was the user's intention, but @roanoke was the name of an English colony in what is now North Carolina. It was first established in 1585, then abandoned. Then re-established in 1587, then found deserted three years later.
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(I'm aware the Ho-Oh isn't a turkey, but it's the closest mon to one)
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t̶h̶e̶ ̶s̶u̶f̶f̶e̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶N̶a̶t̶i̶v̶e̶ ̶A̶m̶e̶r̶i̶c̶a̶n̶s̶ what you're thankful for.
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I don't know if it was the user's intention, but @roanoke was the name of an English colony in what is now North Carolina. It was first established in 1585, then abandoned. Then re-established in 1587, then found deserted three years later.
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(I'm aware the Ho-Oh isn't a turkey, but it's the closest mon to one)
Dulled elegant wheeled Deer 3 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Hmm, people defending others who are far better off than they are from valid criticisms. Where have I heard that one before?
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Who tf watches normal p*rn 5 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Count yourself lucky. (Not judging zont or anything, it's just not for the faint of heart)
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I was wondering why my nephews had been so quiet while I was cleaning the kitchen... I 6 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
I can't blame you for not knowing I could clone myself. It's a well guarded secret. I wish my aunt and uncle would stop exposing it though.
Nostalgiavember Day 25 - Guilty Gear XX 1 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
No, there's no (official) Guilty Gear XXX.
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Though not as well-known as other fighting game titles (like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat) this game still stood out due its unique mechanics, outlandish character designs and amazing soundtrack.
I know the first thing you noticed about the gif I used. Well guess what. She's a girl, her name's Justice and she's a Boss in the game as well as a secret unlockable character. And yes, she's quite OP.
My favorite fighter though is a vampire named Slayer. Other characters I liked to use were Anji (a fan-wielding gentleman), Zato-1 aka Eddie (a demon-possessed corpse), May (pictured) and Potemkin (not the ship, but almost just as massive).
I remember also playing Survival Mode a lot in this game. I think I made it to a Golden Dare Devil (which if I recall only shows up after 500 wins).
I wonder what their crossover with the DCU would look like. Probably best it didn't happen though...
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Though not as well-known as other fighting game titles (like Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat) this game still stood out due its unique mechanics, outlandish character designs and amazing soundtrack.
I know the first thing you noticed about the gif I used. Well guess what. She's a girl, her name's Justice and she's a Boss in the game as well as a secret unlockable character. And yes, she's quite OP.
My favorite fighter though is a vampire named Slayer. Other characters I liked to use were Anji (a fan-wielding gentleman), Zato-1 aka Eddie (a demon-possessed corpse), May (pictured) and Potemkin (not the ship, but almost just as massive).
I remember also playing Survival Mode a lot in this game. I think I made it to a Golden Dare Devil (which if I recall only shows up after 500 wins).
I wonder what their crossover with the DCU would look like. Probably best it didn't happen though...
Bear Paw Cactus 4 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
This should be a Pokémon. It could be called Carktos, cactus + arktos (bear in Greek). Or maybe Pricklear (prickly + bear).
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PoGo Project #80 - Wi-Fi and Spotify 3 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
His beats are sick
Name's @funkmasterrex
His rhymes are slick,
And he's never had anyone tell him otherwise.
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Name's @funkmasterrex
His rhymes are slick,
And he's never had anyone tell him otherwise.
A good morning stretch 3 comments
Nostalgiavember Day 24 - Mortal Kombat 2 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Fight! *Sexual techno noises*
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That theme is still a bop. I remember how hyped I was when the movie came out. Up until then I'd played MK I and II and I couldn't believe they'd actually make a movie out of it. Back then, video game movies were still a novel concept. I remember there was also a TV series about Kung Lao at some point, with Shang Tsung as the main antagonist.
As for the games, I mostly played MK II. Liu Kang was my favorite (yeah, kinda clichéd to have the main character as your fave, I know). Scorpion was a close second. When he tells to GET OVER HERE, you just can't refuse, you know? I also liked playing with Mileena, Reptile, Jax and Subzero.
I think I only managed to pull off a Fatality once by accident. It was Kung Lao's decapitating hat throw.
FINISH HIM!
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That theme is still a bop. I remember how hyped I was when the movie came out. Up until then I'd played MK I and II and I couldn't believe they'd actually make a movie out of it. Back then, video game movies were still a novel concept. I remember there was also a TV series about Kung Lao at some point, with Shang Tsung as the main antagonist.
As for the games, I mostly played MK II. Liu Kang was my favorite (yeah, kinda clichéd to have the main character as your fave, I know). Scorpion was a close second. When he tells to GET OVER HERE, you just can't refuse, you know? I also liked playing with Mileena, Reptile, Jax and Subzero.
I think I only managed to pull off a Fatality once by accident. It was Kung Lao's decapitating hat throw.
FINISH HIM!
Trolls will say they're so passe but they did meta first 8 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
So, satire is "pushing an agenda" now? Well, Twitter is more 'twit' than 'wit' one might say. Are T**** supporters just triggered by his depiction in the show or something?
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PoGo Project #79 - Free Willy 8 comments
Nostalgiavember Day 23 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
So they are. Didn't they have a crossover movie with Batman, too? They really get around, don't they?
Nostalgiavember Day 23 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 9 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Or, Las Tortuga Adolecentes Mutantes Ninja. I have no idea why I remember the Spanish name. Especially since the first I saw of this show was the Italian dub (surprise!) on Rai Uno.
It's strange that although it contains so many elements that should make it memorable, I don't really recall much of any of the episodes. I remember there was a heatwave episode where April had to report in a swimsuit (can't possibly imagine why that stuck with me).
But the characters I can't forget. The turtles each had their own distinct personalities. I remember liking Donatello and Leonardo the most. April was cute. And the Shredder was surprisingly menacing. That brain thing he was always with freaked me out.
I also saw some episodes of the darker and edgier 2000's series. The turtles were a lot slicker there, and the stories had more tension. Also, Casey Jones aka good Jason Voorhees.
So yeah, in conclusion, I like turtles.
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It's strange that although it contains so many elements that should make it memorable, I don't really recall much of any of the episodes. I remember there was a heatwave episode where April had to report in a swimsuit (can't possibly imagine why that stuck with me).
But the characters I can't forget. The turtles each had their own distinct personalities. I remember liking Donatello and Leonardo the most. April was cute. And the Shredder was surprisingly menacing. That brain thing he was always with freaked me out.
I also saw some episodes of the darker and edgier 2000's series. The turtles were a lot slicker there, and the stories had more tension. Also, Casey Jones aka good Jason Voorhees.
So yeah, in conclusion, I like turtles.
Nostalgiavember Day 22 - Aladdin 5 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Ooh, I played the first Prince of Persia too, but I could never make it past the first level.
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PoGo Project #78 - Don't Be 3 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
I know a guy who knows another guy, and that guy knows some other guy. And that guy is @thatguyyouknow.
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The albatross is the largest bird that can go years without landing 9 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Quite a few, I'd suspect. How do you think migratory birds travel so far every year?
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Nostalgiavember Day 22 - Aladdin 5 comments
happy_frog
· 3 years ago
Yeah, my introduction to Disney's Aladdin was the MS-DOS/Sega Genesis game. And it was a pretty good one, I'd say. Years later I also played the SNES game. And while both were good, I prefer the former because it gave you a sword.
I remember the game being very easy, with two very painful exceptions. The first was the infamous flying carpet level. And the second was the final boss, Jafar. I couldn't beat as a kid though I finally managed to years later.
As for the movie the game was based on, it's a classic, no question. Everyone remembers the Genie, and he really was the best part. Aside from that, Jafar and Iago were really entertaining and the songs were great, too.
While the live action doesn't hold a candle, Will Smith was pretty fun as the Genie, but naturally he's no Robin Williams...
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I remember the game being very easy, with two very painful exceptions. The first was the infamous flying carpet level. And the second was the final boss, Jafar. I couldn't beat as a kid though I finally managed to years later.
As for the movie the game was based on, it's a classic, no question. Everyone remembers the Genie, and he really was the best part. Aside from that, Jafar and Iago were really entertaining and the songs were great, too.
While the live action doesn't hold a candle, Will Smith was pretty fun as the Genie, but naturally he's no Robin Williams...