FF ramblings

[ria_oaks]

I happened to check Rpgamer.com a few minutes ago and noticed that FFIII:DS comes out today (I haven't really been keeping track...). I'm probably just being too over-emotional, but this day feels rather historic in the RPG world - the last Final Fantasy that wasn't released in the US is finally here. I checked, and it's been approximately 16.5 years since FFIII was released in Japan - well, better late than never, I guess. XD I mean sure, I played it years ago on a translated ROM and I won't be buying this version anytime soon (lack of a DS... and lack of time to play. woe.), but it's still cool to think that it's here. It's sort of a pity that the original version of the game will never make it here, most likely (how hard would it have been to include the orignal version in the new game, really...?), but the new version looks pretty spiffy. Hopefully I'll get to play it someday.

3 FF games in the past 2 weeks, 2 of which are new to the US (FFXII and FFIII:DS) and one of which only ever made it here in a mangled fashion (FFV Advance) - makes me miss the days when I could play all the time... I haven't really been into gaming as much the last few years, largely because of a. lack of time during school, b. other interests take up my free time, and c. i'm lazy., but I still get excited hearing about games and still want to play when I get the chance. I'm way behind on all the games I'm playing, but I still plan to ask for either FFXII or Disgaea 2 for Christmas (leaning towards the latter - FFXII will be easy enough to find for years to come, and it'll get cheap fairly quickly, whereas Disgaea 2 will start disappearing soon...). I am sorely tempted by FFXII, though - it's been getting fantastic reviews, and hell, it's FFXII! We've been waiting for this game for years, and it's finally here... and I really can't justify the time or money to get it. Part of me, too, is still a bit uncertain about it - but most of the reviews have said that the game is nothing like (and much better than) anything we've seen of it to this point, including the demo. I plan to give it a chance eventually, but can't do it yet.

And... I'm procrastinating. Back to my Farscape paper... it's due tomorrow at 9, so I need to get moving. Up to 5 pages, need about 12 - and I'm still blathering on about the context, haven't even gotten to analysing the series itself! Ehehehe. baaack to work.

Comments

[bk635.livejournal.com]

I don't even know why I don't like his character. He's only been in two episodes (well, three now), but he's just so...

..obnoxious. >.>

[bk635.livejournal.com]

I would've gotten a lottery ticket.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah, one of the multi-million dollar ones. Make the boys rich for life, though I suspect there's a catch. ;p

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Aaand, there's the catch. How awesome is Bobby and his "I can't believe you did that you idiot" tone of voice? Love this man.

But still, heee at Sammy winning everything.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

And now, heee on Sammy being all unlucky. Though potentially very not good.

Was that Bela? I can't recall what she looks like nor do I know what ep she appears in. Knowing what I do of her character, I think it might be. Yay.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

That's pretty much it, yes. ;) The whole "demons are pure evil and Sam Winchester is evil and ergo I have to kill hiim!" thing is pretty fucking irritating, for one thing.

Also? EW that was gross.

But HEE on the rabbit foot and Sam being lucky and the music during the fight. Amusing.

[bk635.livejournal.com]

"Don't play with my Jesus!" haha...

I was hoping we see Bela in this episode.

[bk635.livejournal.com]

Hardcore music ensues. Suddenly stops - Sam falls down.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Lol, I didn't actually notice... damn. Was too busy writing that comment. -___- Need to concentrate on episode and put down computer, lol. Should've known it was a mistake to bring it to the TV with me, heh.

Am enjoying this episode, anyhow.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Haha, yeah, that was funny.

I think that was Bela.. and I thiiink that Lauren Cohen or whatever her name is plays her, and I saw her in the credits.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

"I lost my shoe."

ROFL

Also, yay Bela!

[bk635.livejournal.com]

I thought she was Ruby when she took her wig off. Anyway, she has a cat. Win.

The shoe thing was great.

Also, Creepy Jesus Hunter is creepy.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Nah, Ruby's hair is blond. :) And Bela's prettier, imo.

I giggled so much at the shoe thing. XD And Sam having to itch his nose right after Dean tells him not to.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

"you just went all crazy and knocked yourself out"

*giggle*

Poor Sammy...

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

*GIGGLESNORT* Oh the look on Sam's face... "I'm Batman!" "...Yeah. You're Batman."

I fucking love this show.

[bk635.livejournal.com]

Yeah, Bela is prettier.

Also, Sam's reaction upon hearing Gordon's name.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Agreed. Ruby's pretty enough, but her face kinda bugged me... Bela is hot as hell, however.

*iz shallow*

[bk635.livejournal.com]

Hahah.. "I'm Batman" "Yeah, you're Batman."

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

I know eh. *points to above comment* Too funny..

ZOMG SAMMY.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Dude, creepy Jesus hunter guy is indeed creepy. And annoying. "He is the adversary. God told me."

Aww, it's over. *pout*

[bk635.livejournal.com]

That's two separate parties claiming Sam is the anti-Christ now.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Indeed... intriguing. :) Also, boy king!

Haha, haven't seen this Seinfeld ep... lol at the mustaches.

[bk635.livejournal.com]

I liked how Dean was going on with those Scratch & Win tickets (then Bela stealing them).

I love how this show can manage to be so serious and humorous at the same time.

[ria-oaks.livejournal.com]

Haha, yes, the scratch and win tickets were awesome, as was Bela stealing.

Def agreed on the combination of serious and humour; it's one of the best parts of the show... imo, some of the best, if not all of the best, shows (drama shows, anyway) are the ones that combine humour and drama effectively. Joss shows, Farscape, even Oz - never expected THAT when I first watched it, but it really does.

[bk635.livejournal.com]

I like Bela more than Ruby now. She's not such a Barbie. But I think Ruby is still more interesting, given that she's a demon and all.