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Chumbawumba4ever97: Dec 31, 2000; by Fluffdaddy

Spacebump posted:

What about that guy's uncle who works at Nintendo?

No new systems. They will all have to be purchased through eBay, forever.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:12

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# ? May 10, 2024 19:50

Cerepol: Dec 2, 2011

enojy posted:

Speaking of Voez, is there any lag? Like when you tap a note, does everything feel in sync, audibly and visually? I deleted the iOS version almost immediately because of the lag (on a 7+, so I doubt it was my hardware.) I've been playing precise rhythm games for an embarrassingly long time, so I'm really sensitive (burgin' even) to discrepancies in timing.

did you even turn off the built-in lag compensation?

There is a calibration option that is set to +200ms/300ms or something in Voez phone version.
I turned it off (set to 0) on my 6P because I was getting that issue.

Anyways according to reports I've heard the option is not necessary for the Switch though I'm still unsure if I'm picking it up. I need to figure out how many songs their are and if it will get the song updates the phone version will (which interestingly enough has an unlock all songs button for the low low price of $115!)

Also the game gets hard in an interesting way once they start moving the lanes as notes come down.

Cerepol fucked around with this message at 14:22 on Mar 16, 2017

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:20

Rad Valtar: May 31, 2011; Someday coach Im going to throw for 6 TDs in the Super Bowl.

Sit your ass down Steve.

Seeing upcoming prices I remember that sometimes I hate Nintendo's pricing structure on certain games.

Also I showed my wife Stardew Valley and her response was you better be done with Zelda. I think we're about to have a fight on our hands.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:21

deadly_pudding: May 13, 2009; who the fuck is scraeming
"LOG OFF" at my house.
show yourself, coward.
i will never log off

Rad Valtar posted:

Seeing upcoming prices I remember that sometimes I hate Nintendo's pricing structure on certain games.

Also I showed my wife Stardew Valley and her response was you better be done with Zelda. I think we're about to have a fight on our hands.

$300 plus tax is probably one of the cheaper ways to save your marriage that I've heard of, friend.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:22

Ursine Catastrophe: Nov 9, 2009; It's a lovely morning in the void and you are a horrible lady-in-waiting.

don't ask how i know; Dinosaur Gum

Black Mage Knight posted:

By the way, does anyone else just prefer to use the joycons detached from anything over the controller shaped cradle thing? Not only do I find the controller thing to be kinda uncomfortable, the joycons being detached from anything is actually pretty nice and also allows me to reach new levels of lazy arm positions.

I removed the docking bracket from the controller cradle thing for the sole purpose of keeping the joycons together in a bag that's too small to comfortably keep the switch+cons in one superwide format.

Which is to say yes, the separate joycons are fantastic and I can barely use my xbox controller anymore because it feels so weird in comparison now

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:25

enojy: Sep 11, 2001; bass rattle
stars out
the sky

Cerepol posted:

did you even turn off the built-in lag compensation?

There is a calibration option that is set to +200ms/300ms or something in Voez phone version.
I turned it off (set to 0) on my 6P because I was getting that issue.

Anyways according to reports I've heard the option is not necessary for the Switch though I'm still unsure if I'm picking it up. I need to figure out how many songs their are and if it will get the song updates the phone version will (which interestingly enough has an unlock all songs button for the low low price of $115!)

Also the game gets hard in an interesting way once they start moving the lanes as notes come down.

Nope! I'll give the iOS version another shot, thanks for the tip.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:30

ColonelJohnMatrix: Jun 24, 2006; Because all fucking hell is going to break loose

I picked up Blaster Master last night, having never played the original. It's badass and while it's great with the joycons, the pro controller is da best.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:31

testtubebaby: Apr 7, 2008; Where we're going,
we won't need eyes to see.

enojy posted:

Speaking of Voez, is there any lag? Like when you tap a note, does everything feel in sync, audibly and visually? I deleted the iOS version almost immediately because of the lag (on a 7+, so I doubt it was my hardware.) I've been playing precise rhythm games for an embarrassingly long time, so I'm really sensitive (burgin' even) to discrepancies in timing.

Although I've never dipped my toe into Pop'n, I've been playing rhythm games since the DDR 3rd/USA days and have more hours in Rock Band than I'd like to think about... That said, precision is really important to me in these types of games and Voez appears to be pretty precise. The only one negative I'd bring up is that there isn't a particularly good system for letting you know how accurate you are with your taps... You'll getting to the end and maybe you have a full combo but only then do you have any idea of how many perfects, greats, and goods you've racked up.

Cerepol posted:

I'm still unsure if I'm picking it up. I need to figure out how many songs their are and if it will get the song updates the phone version will (which interestingly enough has an unlock all songs button for the low low price of $115!)

For $25 you get 116 tracks... It's a pretty great value on Switch.

testtubebaby fucked around with this message at 14:37 on Mar 16, 2017

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:35

Tender Bender: Sep 17, 2004

enojy posted:

I'm strongly under the impression that they developed and playtested this game exclusively on full RGB monitors, because there's clearly more contrast on the Switch's own screen. It does tend to look washed out most of the time on my TV, although it's less offensive at sunset and night time. Turning full RGB on makes it look better even though my TV doesn't suppprt it AFAIK.

Full RGB on a tv that does not support it does make the colors much less hazy, at the expense of making anything dark extra shadowy. Pick your poison I guess.

Tender Bender fucked around with this message at 15:10 on Mar 16, 2017

# ? Mar 16, 2017 14:49

Music Theory: Aug 7, 2013; Avatar by Garden Walker

zenintrude posted:

Although I've never dipped my toe into Pop'n, I've been playing rhythm games since the DDR 3rd/USA days and have more hours in Rock Band than I'd like to think about... That said, precision is really important to me in these types of games and Voez appears to be pretty precise. The only one negative I'd bring up is that there isn't a particularly good system for letting you know how accurate you are with your taps... You'll getting to the end and maybe you have a full combo but only then do you have any idea of how many perfects, greats, and goods you've racked up.

The visual feedback on taps is different depending on how precise you were. I think it goes Rainbow -> Orange -> Blue -> Grey, in descending order.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 15:08

Sprite141: Feb 7, 2009; I should really just
learn to stop talking.

Got my screen protector and cheap rear end 3-port hdmi switcher deliveriea in the same day. Applied the screen protector via the bathroom method, plugged my poo poo in and plopped the switch in it's dock. I thought I'd only play zelda in handheld mode, but I could get used to this! TV mode is pretty sweet too!

Though it did noticeably lag at a point or two when it was on the TV, and I've had no issues in handheld mode.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 15:25

The Bloop: Jul 5, 2004; by Fluffdaddy

s.i.r.e. posted:

I don't think anyone is going to convince the guy with the Splatoon av that Gyro isn't the best but whatever.

Well, you have the most perfect game of all time in your AV, but you still have some pretty poo poo opinions, so you'd know I guess. :v:

I realize it's subjective, but I think gyro aiming is the best (for me) because (for me) it's the most fun not efficient or accurate or whatever. Playing a shooter with a mouse just feels wrong and bad to me like playing street fighter with a keyboard or something. You might get better "results" but I play games for the experience more than for my accuracy % or whatever, and I just like controllers better than mouse/keyboard for anything but RTS and point-n-click SCUMM type games.

LethalGeek posted:

Console shooter people hate being reminded their games have to fix their aim.

The question is (or should be) whether it's fun.

A FUCKIN CANARY!! posted:

You can drop bombs from the paraglider!

# ? Mar 16, 2017 15:39

deadwing: Mar 5, 2007

Gyro in Splatoon is actually really good

# ? Mar 16, 2017 15:43

Infinitum: Jul 30, 2004

Aussie eshop updated.
KOF 94 + Splatoon 2 GT

No Isaac :argh:

No World of Goo, etc either. They have a 24th March release date though.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 15:59

Dr. VooDoo: May 4, 2006

Is there a list of what monster parts do in elixirs in BotW? I'm trying to experiment but I seem to just be making low grade elixirs with various times more then anything

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:02

Cerepol: Dec 2, 2011

Dr. VooDoo posted:

Is there a list of what monster parts do in elixirs in BotW? I'm trying to experiment but I seem to just be making low grade elixirs with various times more then anything

I believe most do nothing but add slight variations on duration.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:05

Rirse: May 7, 2006; by R. Guyovich

Infinitum posted:

Aussie eshop updated.
KOF 94 + Splatoon 2 GT

No Isaac

No World of Goo, etc either. They have a 24th March release date though.

Check tomorrow, as Isaac is a Friday release since it a retail release. Then you can complain

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:06

Infinitum: Jul 30, 2004

It is Friday in Australia

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:07

Tender Bender: Sep 17, 2004

Dr. VooDoo posted:

Is there a list of what monster parts do in elixirs in BotW? I'm trying to experiment but I seem to just be making low grade elixirs with various times more then anything

There are a couple apps that have cooking/recipe lists, apparently the official guide does as well, and there's probably a wiki. I'm avoiding them because I want the magic of discovery.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:15

Ursine Catastrophe: Nov 9, 2009; It's a lovely morning in the void and you are a horrible lady-in-waiting.

don't ask how i know; Dinosaur Gum

Dr. VooDoo posted:

Is there a list of what monster parts do in elixirs in BotW? I'm trying to experiment but I seem to just be making low grade elixirs with various times more then anything

As far as I can tell, there's no guide really necessary for elixirs beyond:
1. The more, higher-quality monster parts you use in an elixir the longer the duration of the effect.

2. The more creatures you use in the potion the more powerful the effect, as far as it can stack (maximum stack for a buff is visible on the pause screen). 1-2 creatures = 1 stack, 3 creatures = 2 stacks, 4+ creatures = 3 stacks.

3. Monster part "quality" seems to be 100% "horns < (other parts) < guts", with no apparent duration difference between using bokoblin parts vs. lynel parts (it might affect the sell price of the end result though). So always use common guts if you have them, teeth if you're in a pinch, horns if you're really in a pinch. Don't use anything from rarer mobs unless you know you don't need those for gear upgrades.

4. You can toss in things like acorns to make the elixir heal you as well, but why you would want to sacrifice efficacy or duration for a couple hearts in an elixir is beyond me.

So with that, if you want a +1 movement speed potion that'll last awhile, use 1 Hot Foot Frog and 4 of whatever guts you have the most of. If you want a +3 movement speed potion use 4 frogs and 1 gut, but it probably* won't last nearly as long.

*Making things slightly more of a headache for testing is the fact that elixirs and food can randomly proc bonuses, so your +1 haste potion could randomly be a +2 or +3, or your +3 haste potion could randomly have double the duration, or either one could randomly have some bonus healing properties. Cooking during blood moon increases (guarantees?) the chances of bonus procs.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:15

FireMrshlBill: Aug 13, 2006; LEMME SHOW YOU SOMETHING!!!

Dr. VooDoo posted:

Is there a list of what monster parts do in elixirs in BotW? I'm trying to experiment but I seem to just be making low grade elixirs with various times more then anything

The official guide has descriptions next to each material and all recipes (or at least a gently caress ton of them). Also, https://www.chefofthewild.com has a materials section, but it is a work in progress and many materials are lacking descriptions still, nor does it have all recipes yet.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:16

Rolo: Nov 16, 2005; Hmm, what have we here?

duTrieux. posted:

Is this real? Because

The Milkman posted:

Earthbound Trilogy.

Would make me buy the system for that alone. Never played 3 but Earthbound is in my top 3 video games ever.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:34

irlZaphod: Mar 26, 2004; Kiss the Joycon to Kiss Zelda

Binding of Isaac is not on the PAL PR this week. It's not listed on Nintendo's site in this region, so who knows when we're getting it.

eShop thread has been updated with this week's releases in both regions.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:41

Infinitum: Jul 30, 2004

Isaac is a retail only release? No eShop? dafuq

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:47

ShiroTheSniper: Mar 19, 2009; I see dead arrows.; Lipstick Apathy

Am I stupid or do we always need to reenter our CC number for each transaction on the eShop? Can't we permanently save our CC info to our account? If so, can you please tell the blind that I am where it is?

I'm a Goon, I can't wipe and leave my toilet to get my wallet each time. My chain-wallet is clipped to my cargo pants but I don't wear any.

Thanks!

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:54

Beastie: Nov 3, 2006; They used to call me tricky-kid, I lived the life they wish they did.

I would like to see Faster Than Light on Switch. That game owns and my iPad 2 barely functions anymore.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:56

Harlock: Jan 15, 2006; Tap "A" to drink!!!

ShiroTheSniper posted:

Am I stupid or do we always need to reenter our CC number for each transaction on the eShop? Can't we permanently save our CC info to our account? If so, can you please tell the blind that I am where it is?

I'm a Goon, I can't wipe and leave my toilet to get my wallet each time. My chain-wallet is clipped to my cargo pants but I don't wear any.

Thanks!

There was an option when you first set up if you wanted to remember CC, iirc.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:57

an actual dog: Nov 18, 2014

Video comparison of load times, comparing internal storage to carts and micro SD

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

Internal storage is always faster than the rest but not to a life changing degree, fancy fast SD cards don't see much benefit over slower kinds.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 16:56

John Wick of Dogs: Mar 4, 2017; A real hellraiser

ShiroTheSniper posted:

Am I stupid or do we always need to reenter our CC number for each transaction on the eShop? Can't we permanently save our CC info to our account? If so, can you please tell the blind that I am where it is?

I'm a Goon, I can't wipe and leave my toilet to get my wallet each time. My chain-wallet is clipped to my cargo pants but I don't wear any.

Thanks!

You don't have your credit card number memorized? Mine is...

Wait a second you can't fool me that easily. Shame on you.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:02

Cartoon Man: Jan 31, 2004

Infinitum posted:

Isaac is a retail only release? No eShop? dafuq

The eshop thread said the 17th.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:05

Ursine Catastrophe: Nov 9, 2009; It's a lovely morning in the void and you are a horrible lady-in-waiting.

don't ask how i know; Dinosaur Gum

Harlock posted:

There was an option when you first set up if you wanted to remember CC, iirc.

it does nothing, apparently

according to the nintendo support article i found a day or two ago when i ran into this it was basically just �not supported gently caress you�

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:07

Chilled Milk: Jun 22, 2003; No one here is alone,
satellites in every home

an actual dog posted:

Internal storage is always faster than the rest but not to a life changing degree, fancy fast SD cards don't see much benefit over slower kinds.

That's about what I expected. I got the 256GB card from MassDrop pre launch and it's been Fine, not that there's a ton to put on it yet.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:08

irlZaphod: Mar 26, 2004; Kiss the Joycon to Kiss Zelda

Infinitum posted:

Isaac is a retail only release? No eShop? dafuq

It's retail and eShop in NA and is out on Friday there. No idea about PAL region, either release date or whether it's getting a retail release.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:11

deadwing: Mar 5, 2007

ShiroTheSniper posted:

Am I stupid or do we always need to reenter our CC number for each transaction on the eShop? Can't we permanently save our CC info to our account? If so, can you please tell the blind that I am where it is?

I'm a Goon, I can't wipe and leave my toilet to get my wallet each time. My chain-wallet is clipped to my cargo pants but I don't wear any.

Thanks!

Buy eShop codes on Amazon. Less stuff to enter.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:11

chibi luda: Apr 17, 2013

I don't expect it to be a reliable predictor, but does anyone remember the file size being big for Mario Kart 8? I went disc version on the Wii U, but I think it will be a game I will continue to play off an on for the rest of the Switch's lifecycle. After all, the series is the gold standard for drunk couch multiplayer.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:16

Policenaut: Jul 11, 2008; On the moon... they don't make Neo Kobe Pizza.

Earth Table posted:

I don't expect it to be a reliable predictor, but does anyone remember the file size being big for Mario Kart 8? I went disc version on the Wii U, but I think it will be a game I will continue to play off an on for the rest of the Switch's lifecycle. After all, the series is the gold standard for drunk couch multiplayer.

Quickly looked it up and apparently the base game was 4.9GB while the patches and DLC came in around the low end of 900 MB. I'm guessing the new content will bump that up quite a bit though.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:26

chibi luda: Apr 17, 2013

Ah, so it could be a perfect fit for internal Switch memory. I guess we'll see what deluxe ends up doing. I have a 128GB microSD so I'm not too worried, though.

# ? Mar 16, 2017 17:28