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giffan
Jul 10, 2012

MustelaFuro posted:

Delicious Dish, no worries and thanks for attempting. There will be silliness to record in the future.

Cialis, true, I totally forgot we could play the modes normally. But at the same time it's nice to take a break from that and do silly gimmicky poo poo.


One that note, here are a couple ideas for the future (in case I forget)
- All chargers, not motion controls, max sensitivity
- We all meet up in regular turf wars and compete to see who can get splatted the most (I've done this before and it's surprisingly difficult when you exclude fall deaths)
- Turf wars or splat zones with splat walls only
- Booyah/Nice challenge (have to try to play while constantly spamming booyah/nice
- Only travel backwards (whatever mode)

Any of those seem fun? Does anyone remember all the stuff we did yesterdays? Which were the funnest?

Making spaghetti art was the highlight of the session for me. It worked particularly well on Mahi Mahi, but objectively looked the best on Piranha Pit. Sprinkler Tower battle was really fun too.

I'll compile and upload the matches I managed to record (the last hour or so). If by some miracle, someone has the chat audio, I can add that in, otherwise I'll just put it up game audio only.

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zolthorg
May 26, 2009

Cialis Railman posted:

I liked the idea someone had about using rollers but just flicking with them, no rolling. I think that'd be fun, so long as we ban dynamo rollers.

that's not really contrarian... you could try challenging yourself to win by only rolling as a roller, not flicking ink...

absolutely anything
Dec 28, 2006

~As for dreams, she has enough and more to spare~

raditts posted:

I don't know how that makes a difference about how you are constantly a gigantic mewling puking crybaby when it comes to all things splatfest
Here's a protip you goony motherfucker, play the game until it stops being fun, then stop playing when it does
Who gives a poo poo about how long it takes for you to get the maximum number of video game trinkets that you'll never run out of anyway

you're talking to the man who has 900 miitomo friends solely to grind out nintendo coins

MustelaFuro
May 6, 2007

Evolution: Reproduction of the fit enough.
I kind of feel bad for zolthrog. I can't really explain why. It's like when people yell angrily at a puppy that knows it's doing something bad but can't figure out what that bad thing is or is simply unable to help itself. I guess this isn't the most comforting way to express sympathy.

zolthorg
May 26, 2009

MustelaFuro posted:

I kind of feel bad for zolthrog. I can't really explain why. It's like when people yell angrily at a puppy that knows it's doing something bad but can't figure out what that bad thing is or is simply unable to help itself. I guess this isn't the most comforting way to express sympathy.

dont. i know my opinions are both controversial and correct :rolleyes:

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

MustelaFuro
May 6, 2007

Evolution: Reproduction of the fit enough.
I'm not entirely sure what your opinions are because I kind of glaze over your longer posts. But I am firmly aware you hate splatfests. That much I get; the rest is nuance to me because I see the game mainly as fun and silly. Sure ranked can be stressful but that's why Splatfests are all the more enjoyable to me.It's like the Squidlimpics but low pressure and everyone wins.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
Splatfest MVP Top 100 listing is out. Dunno if it also includes European players.

EDIT: Huh, apparently it does.

No. 1 Callie Fan fucked around with this message at 11:27 on Apr 26, 2016

Mr.Pibbleton
Feb 3, 2006

Aleuts rock, chummer.

I think I have almost 60 sea shells, I don't bother to reroll gear that often I guess. :shrug:

Cialis Railman
Apr 20, 2007

Mr.Pibbleton posted:

I think I have almost 60 sea shells, I don't bother to reroll gear that often I guess. :shrug:

Neither do I, unless I have a specific idea in mind. I used my shells to add slots on good-looking gear that I don't use a lot. Oh, I spent one on rerolling those cream hi-tops with ninja jump on them so I could get more than one swim speed up. That's about it.

Rack
Aug 5, 2003

I've misunderstood what a lion is.


Grimey Drawer
I don't reroll anymore, because I already have a good variety of fresh gear I'm happy with. Now I'm just spending my snails/points on maxing out all the slots. All my hats are maxed out, but I still need to unlock 100+ slots for shirts and 50+ for shoes. Not counting snails, that's more than 3500 rounds of turf war to max out everything.

Basically, I want to have everything maxed out by the time Spla2n drops.

edit - If I play a solid 2 hours a day, it'd take about 4 and half months. That's not so bad I guess. Splatfests would knock that down to about 3 months, and ranked mode might speed it up too.

Rack fucked around with this message at 01:14 on Apr 27, 2016

Keiya
Aug 22, 2009

Come with me if you want to not die.

absolutely anything posted:

you're talking to the man who has 900 miitomo friends solely to grind out nintendo coins

I can't even get the miitomo app to work. Only two more weeks until I can get the picross thing...

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
King of Games have some new reprints of old Splatoon t-shirts and one new college t-shirt themed one. Get them while they're still fresh and in stock.

Big Nubbins
Jun 1, 2004

Rexroom posted:

King of Games have some new reprints of old Splatoon t-shirts and one new college t-shirt themed one. Get them while they're still fresh and in stock.

I wonder if it says "specise" on the shirt or just on their digital art assets.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE

Shame Boner posted:

I wonder if it says "specise" on the shirt or just on their digital art assets.

Looks like they fixed the typo on the t-shirts. A pity, a little bit of engrish would've brightened anyone's day. :v:

Jarogue
Nov 3, 2012


Now my Mii is as fresh as my Squid Kid

Rack
Aug 5, 2003

I've misunderstood what a lion is.


Grimey Drawer
I was clicking around the Splatoon wiki and found this:

quote:

Bowing refers to a more uncommon taunt that involves Inklings lowering their heads using the R-stick or tilting down on the GamePad with motion controls. This action is used either respectfully or sarcastically, depending on whether it's used on a teammate or an opponent. After a player is splatted, another player that wishes to bow will place a Squid Beakons on the place the player died, as if it were a grave, and then bow their head downwards. This can serve to mock an enemy's death, or to communicate a message of encouragement, companionship, or vengeance to a friendly Inkling.

I can't believe I've never thought of this before, and I can't wait to do it to someone.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
Nintendo had their briefing yesterday to finish off their fiscal year, and they had some good comments about Splatoon.

Tatsumi Kimishima posted:

The driving factor behind Wii U hardware sales over the fiscal year ended March 2016 was Splatoon, released in May of last year. Strong sales have continued into 2016, leading us to ship 4.27 million units worldwide in this fiscal year. This title started off with early appeal among core gamers and has gradually spread to the young consumer and female demographics, providing an excellent illustration of Nintendo's strengths.

The number of participants for the in-game events called "Splatfests" has been steadily increasing since the first such event.
The 13th Splatfest, held from April 23rd to the 24th in Japan, saw around 790,000 participants, a record number.
With a total sell-through of 1.49 million units in Japan at the time the 13th Splatfest was held, this means that more than half of the software owners participated in this event. It is no small feat for so many users to be playing a title almost one year after launch, not only in Japan, but across the globe.

We have already expanded this IP beyond the game with a variety of products and events, and we will continue to take advantage of Splatoon's massive popularity to support products and events and create tie-ins with external partners.

They've also sold a lot of Splatoon amiibo. In Japan alone, they're close to reaching the million sold copies milestone.

PaletteSwappedNinja
Jun 3, 2008

One Nation, Under God.
NND's doing another Squid Sisters concert/event tonight, right? Maybe it's on the weekend, I forget.

Anyway, Banpresto's doing a 7-11 lottery promotion for Splatoon swag: http://www.bpnavi.jp/kuji/item/1615









No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE

PaletteSwappedNinja posted:

NND's doing another Squid Sisters concert/event tonight, right? Maybe it's on the weekend, I forget.

Yup, it's today. Or in the middle of the night in my case.

WarpedNaba
Feb 8, 2012

Being social makes me swell!
Given how these concerts are going, how long until we get Squid Sister vocaloids?

Suspicious Dish
Sep 24, 2011

2020 is the year of linux on the desktop, bro
Fun Shoe
http://9129suppon.com/music/non_category/2415929451

Dr Cheeto
Mar 2, 2013
Wretched Harp

WarpedNaba posted:

Given how these concerts are going, how long until we get Squid Sister vocaloids?

Vocaloids cannot properly replicate the sound of Japanese singers drowning in bubblebath.

Jonas Albrecht
Jun 7, 2012


Okay, I need that charger keychain. And those Lego bricks.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE

T-shirts! You can't have too many of them.

Well actually you can but who cares.

precision
May 7, 2006

by VideoGames
We finally picked this up yesterday and spent like 5 straight hours last night taking turns playing it. Goddamn this is seriously the most fun game I've played in years, and somehow I'm actually not-terrible at it like I am at other shooter games.

Gann Jerrod
Sep 9, 2005

A gun isn't a gun unless it shoots Magic.
I know it would look absolutely ridiculous, but I need the squid shirt/poncho and the ink tank bottle holder.

Speaking of buying things, Best Buy has the Amiibo 3 pack for $20, and the boy and girl for $7 each:

Gann Jerrod fucked around with this message at 18:56 on Apr 28, 2016

MustelaFuro
May 6, 2007

Evolution: Reproduction of the fit enough.

precision posted:

We finally picked this up yesterday and spent like 5 straight hours last night taking turns playing it. Goddamn this is seriously the most fun game I've played in years, and somehow I'm actually not-terrible at it like I am at other shooter games.

A bunch of us are going to try to start getting together to do silly splatoon stuff online on weekends. My NNID is somethinglikeart if you'd like to join in.

kidfresca
Dec 31, 2007

You're kidding, right?

John Lennon, Singer of The Beatles. He wrote the song "Imagine" and was shot and killed some time in the eighties.

Fuck has the WHOLE WORLD GONE CRAZY!

It is time... for me to start playing different weapons on Flounder Height - Splat Zones. :smith:

Fawf
Nov 5, 2009

It's Me, It's Me, It's DDD

Rexroom posted:

Yup, it's today. Or in the middle of the night in my case.

This is starting btw, http://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv259702353

Bean
Sep 9, 2001
I need that ink tank water bottle. Replace my blood with it.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE

The concert(?) starts at 15:15 Japan local time - so in two hours time.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
Soon....

Fawf
Nov 5, 2009

It's Me, It's Me, It's DDD

new squid sister songs omg

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
That was an awesome concert. Callie and Marie performed their own solo songs. I expect single releases in the near future.

No. 1 Callie Fan
Feb 17, 2011

This inkling is your FRIEND
She fights for LOVE
And here's the full concert for those who missed it or were asleep. Or aren't on NND.

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

MustelaFuro
May 6, 2007

Evolution: Reproduction of the fit enough.
That was pretty neat, though there was something off about their body movements. It seemed too fluid; lacking the acceleration and deceleration of actual bodies. As a result it took away from the illusion. My only other complaint is that since they are CG squid people they could have done literally anything in their choreography, and seeing them interact more and have more advanced choreography would have been awesome.

I can't decide if them turning into squids and back would have been really cool or horrifying.

Sekhmet
Nov 16, 2001


MustelaFuro posted:

A bunch of us are going to try to start getting together to do silly splatoon stuff online on weekends. My NNID is somethinglikeart if you'd like to join in.

Yes that was really fun this past weekend (I'm taliena btw)

Cialis Railman
Apr 20, 2007

MustelaFuro posted:

A bunch of us are going to try to start getting together to do silly splatoon stuff online on weekends. My NNID is somethinglikeart if you'd like to join in.

Sekhmet posted:

Yes that was really fun this past weekend (I'm taliena btw)

Yeah, it was super fun. My NNID's CialisSA, and I go by Ruckus in-game.

MustelaFuro
May 6, 2007

Evolution: Reproduction of the fit enough.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTMMsJ9w0IQ

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Keiya
Aug 22, 2009

Come with me if you want to not die.
I haven't played in ages. The squid sisters concert reminded me hopw much fun this game is so now i need to go on a squid bender.

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