Monday, September 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
HowardCneal is my hero
"Ah, Actraiser, the first game I ever played. Maybe I was intrigued by the title screen, but who isn't? Just seeing that beautiful work of art would draw anyone into this masterpiece. the gameplay basically consists of you controlling a monk as he goes through dungeons and fights vile fiends that threaten his lands, then you metamorph into a naked baby boy that shoots a bow and arrow. God, you gotta love those crazy Japanese guys and their awesome ideas. The best part of the game is when you get to shoot thunder at bushes and watch them burn. The fire effects are better than most FMV movies, including Monsters Inc. Another fun part is jumping. This isn't any ordinary jump, the developers spent years getting the look to be just right, and it payed off.
And those graphics, I can't believe this was made in 1991! These look better than most modern day games, including Half-Life 2 and Super Mario World. They're just breath taking. The only bad part about this classic is how at about level four or so, the game is impossible. The developers accidently put spikes on the platform you're supposed to jump to, so you can't progress any further.
Sad really, but the Director's Cut is almost out, and that should be fixed. One final note is the music. If you thought Jiuoon Herj 3 had some nice music, prepare to be blown away. Guitars, synthetsizers, harps, and thousands of other instruments combine together to create this wonderous 67 track soundtrack. Just amazing... So go buy this game right now, the naked baby boy awaits you."
I just love this dude
And those graphics, I can't believe this was made in 1991! These look better than most modern day games, including Half-Life 2 and Super Mario World. They're just breath taking. The only bad part about this classic is how at about level four or so, the game is impossible. The developers accidently put spikes on the platform you're supposed to jump to, so you can't progress any further.
Sad really, but the Director's Cut is almost out, and that should be fixed. One final note is the music. If you thought Jiuoon Herj 3 had some nice music, prepare to be blown away. Guitars, synthetsizers, harps, and thousands of other instruments combine together to create this wonderous 67 track soundtrack. Just amazing... So go buy this game right now, the naked baby boy awaits you."
I just love this dude
Monday, June 22, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
DAS WASSUP
This kid was so small (the board was litterally more then half the size of him) but he had the biggest urge to try to be the best. A few more years and this kid will be killing it...he just needs to grow a foot or two!The best part about skating with this little kid was how "ghetto" he was at such a young age. In the middle of skating he stopped to answer his phone - "YOO WUZZ GOOOOD SON!"
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Switchnation?
Like most present VFers, VF4 was my introduction into the deepest and most engaging fighter known to man. I loved Fighters Megamix, I had VF3TB for DC, and I picked up VF4 for an extremely discounted price. I was never any good though, but for some reason, I could dominate the CPU with Lei-Fei. I played VF4 through my late middle-school and high school days in near-complete isolation. I never spent much time with VF4evo, I had played it for a month before I decided to buy a 360 and hop online with VF5 to test my skills.
What a small world I lived in. I remember playing Junosynth's Lei-Fei and being completely owned by him. I kept playing though, and hooked up with DaBadSeed who told me about VFDC. From there I had met VFNumbers and together we (him more) developed our Lei-Fei play and strategies.
It was a few months though before I was truly tested by a phenomenal player who's name I won't mention. I've played him several times before in ranked matches, and respected his strengh. After beating him several times, he outright told me I completely sucked at VF. I understood he was better than me, but I really suck THAT bad? I took his PM into much consideration.
Do I DMPK too much? Do I really know how to ETEG? Have I made 2p a habit? Is Lei-Fei cheap? Questions like those had stuck with me for a VERY long time. I developed a self-hate sorta deal, but at the same time I didn't understand what it really meant to be good. It was then that I first considered to stop playing Lei-Fei for awhile. I used most of the chars in VF4 a little bit, enough to know their combos, so I began switching. Although, most of the VF4 stuff I was used to didn't translate into VF5 well, so I stuck with Pai for awhile. With her, I began applying basic defensive techniques which helped me step up a bit. I was pulling wins, but that was only because the comp online wasn't the best either.
At NYG7 though, as I pulled wins out of my overnight Lei-Fei ass versus good players, frustration started coming out. But when I got to see the strong players live, and when I noticed I wasn't on their level, that's when I hit rock. "Lei-Fei is my strength and weakness."
When I got back home, I had a strong determination to actually become a stronger player. I bought a VSHG and began working and studying like a crackhead. I'd say, my stick play well surpasses my pad play. I'll admit its a bit harder to play lei-fei, but it's more gratifying than using shortcuts. I began to understand what frames were, and completely overhauled my defense. Now, I probably put in more TE's in one match than I would to do in one month when I had started VF5. I've become an aware player. I understand the game well enough to react to guard, hits, etc., and there aren't any situations I feel I can't get myself out of.
I'm less passive than I used to be. I try to get opponents to think a bit and sometimes it may seem I'm being an asshole. But if what I'm doing works so well, you should be able to figure out a solution. Even if you don't during those matches, I would hope my opponent will think about it afterwards and hopefully they'll come to a constructive conclusion.
The reason I've chose to go Switchnation is for a few reasons. After playing a long set with Yupa, it became obvious that after awhile, the well is gonna run dry. Sarah isn't the strongest, and predictability and knowledge of his offensive strats can become detrimental very fast. Not to say Yupa is a bad player (he taught me alot); out of everyone I play, I have the most trouble escaping his throws. But using multiple characters will keep you fresh, every face yields a different opponent. The fact that it doesn't take much for me to pick up on stuff helps alot.
I recall playing Yosuke's Jacky about a week ago. He's a smart player, you'll find it's difficult to put things over him. Sadly though, that's what Lei-Fei is all about. Anyone aware of Lei-Fei's openings won't have a problem dealing with him. What's even sadder, Lei-Fei can't defend himself in many of the situations. I may manage a few wins, but it's obvious that I have to stick to offense and force him to make inappropriate decisions, hoping I can chip his life completely away.
I would think at this point, that style of play isn't exactly for me. Not to say that I would have done better playing another character, but I sure would have had more fun. I'm nowhere near being a "strong" player, and I'm not concerned with being one. However, I want to be sure that I'm taking SOMETHING from every game. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be a strong player :) Recently I've been working on my stepping the most. Watching Lucky or Slide dance is full of awesome.
Im always ready to throw down some matches. Hit me up soon
- Cozby
What a small world I lived in. I remember playing Junosynth's Lei-Fei and being completely owned by him. I kept playing though, and hooked up with DaBadSeed who told me about VFDC. From there I had met VFNumbers and together we (him more) developed our Lei-Fei play and strategies.
It was a few months though before I was truly tested by a phenomenal player who's name I won't mention. I've played him several times before in ranked matches, and respected his strengh. After beating him several times, he outright told me I completely sucked at VF. I understood he was better than me, but I really suck THAT bad? I took his PM into much consideration.
Do I DMPK too much? Do I really know how to ETEG? Have I made 2p a habit? Is Lei-Fei cheap? Questions like those had stuck with me for a VERY long time. I developed a self-hate sorta deal, but at the same time I didn't understand what it really meant to be good. It was then that I first considered to stop playing Lei-Fei for awhile. I used most of the chars in VF4 a little bit, enough to know their combos, so I began switching. Although, most of the VF4 stuff I was used to didn't translate into VF5 well, so I stuck with Pai for awhile. With her, I began applying basic defensive techniques which helped me step up a bit. I was pulling wins, but that was only because the comp online wasn't the best either.
At NYG7 though, as I pulled wins out of my overnight Lei-Fei ass versus good players, frustration started coming out. But when I got to see the strong players live, and when I noticed I wasn't on their level, that's when I hit rock. "Lei-Fei is my strength and weakness."
When I got back home, I had a strong determination to actually become a stronger player. I bought a VSHG and began working and studying like a crackhead. I'd say, my stick play well surpasses my pad play. I'll admit its a bit harder to play lei-fei, but it's more gratifying than using shortcuts. I began to understand what frames were, and completely overhauled my defense. Now, I probably put in more TE's in one match than I would to do in one month when I had started VF5. I've become an aware player. I understand the game well enough to react to guard, hits, etc., and there aren't any situations I feel I can't get myself out of.
I'm less passive than I used to be. I try to get opponents to think a bit and sometimes it may seem I'm being an asshole. But if what I'm doing works so well, you should be able to figure out a solution. Even if you don't during those matches, I would hope my opponent will think about it afterwards and hopefully they'll come to a constructive conclusion.
The reason I've chose to go Switchnation is for a few reasons. After playing a long set with Yupa, it became obvious that after awhile, the well is gonna run dry. Sarah isn't the strongest, and predictability and knowledge of his offensive strats can become detrimental very fast. Not to say Yupa is a bad player (he taught me alot); out of everyone I play, I have the most trouble escaping his throws. But using multiple characters will keep you fresh, every face yields a different opponent. The fact that it doesn't take much for me to pick up on stuff helps alot.
I recall playing Yosuke's Jacky about a week ago. He's a smart player, you'll find it's difficult to put things over him. Sadly though, that's what Lei-Fei is all about. Anyone aware of Lei-Fei's openings won't have a problem dealing with him. What's even sadder, Lei-Fei can't defend himself in many of the situations. I may manage a few wins, but it's obvious that I have to stick to offense and force him to make inappropriate decisions, hoping I can chip his life completely away.
I would think at this point, that style of play isn't exactly for me. Not to say that I would have done better playing another character, but I sure would have had more fun. I'm nowhere near being a "strong" player, and I'm not concerned with being one. However, I want to be sure that I'm taking SOMETHING from every game. Who knows, maybe one day I'll be a strong player :) Recently I've been working on my stepping the most. Watching Lucky or Slide dance is full of awesome.
Im always ready to throw down some matches. Hit me up soon
- Cozby
Monday, March 23, 2009
A Few Reasons Not To Live In Worcester
Whoever claimed "The loons migrate to the big cities" may have been right, but for those who have never lived in small towns would have no idea what really goes on 10,000 miles away from a McDonalds.
I live in Providence, RI. It's a fairly large city, with all of the main "City" tools present; a shopping mall, bus stops dotted throughout main roads, and hot business women. The thing I love most about Providence (or big cities in general) is the amount of diversity you'll encounter with each new face that passes by you. Being a full blown mut (Dominican, Panamanian, uh... Black, and Italian [yes.]), I personally have never been known to abide by stereotypical presumptions of tastes or habits. One minute you'll see me playing keys trying to make a radio-influenced R&B track, and later that day I'll be doing a cover of Rage Against The Machine with a local band.
On topic though, I had got called in to cover for someone at my job. I didn't realize that I was the only person working that originated from my post. Oddly enough, everyone else was from another post, covering for people or there for undisclosed reasons.
There was this one lady who I had begun talking to. We had a long conversation about economics and environmentalism. She pointed out to me that she hadn't always lived in Providence but back in her school days, she had moved in Worcestor.
"It's an armpit I tell ya!"
HA! In high school, she was the outcast-type. She desparately planned on moving out of Providence ASAP after her graduation. She married another idiot and they moved to Worcestor (without any income). She told me a whole bunch of stories of things she saw while she lived there.
She did pretty well given her circumstances. She had a kid and worked a job and was able to play housewife simultaneously. One morning after washing clothes and hanging them out to dry, she decided to take a nap. She heard rambling outside in her backyard, and quickly hopped up to see what was going on. Two grown men had these big, black bags, and were stuffing them with her panties and knee highs (amongst other things).
In another incident after she had left for work, she had her entire garden desacrated. The only thing left were these nice, appealing dirt piles on her front lawn.
Elementary School is a place designed to give kids education and basic tools for them to grow and be successful in life. As important knowing how to cross the street is, isn't it odd that your child's crossing guard is an ex-child molestor? Background check? Maybe?
There was this halfway house a few blocks from where she lived. A HUGE sign on the corner of that same block read, "AIDS and Verneral Diseases are NOT moderated here!" Interesting..The things she saw going in and out are a little too sick for even the interwebs.
There's this one lady that lived in the house. She had to be about in her 50s and approx. 250 lbs. give or take. She would always wear a Gaga wig and have a glop of make-up on her face. But in her youth, she was notorious for her "easiness for a cheap rate." She had a problem with a customer, and whatever happened, she ended up losing a leg.
To this VERY day, you can find that lady in a nylon and a high-heel, hobbling along on a corner looking for some action/pay.
"Hey hon, I'll blow you off for half of that sandwich"
Eh - Hey, I'll tell you what - You can have the whole thing. I've lost my appetite.
Stay out of Worcestor folks.
- Cozby
I live in Providence, RI. It's a fairly large city, with all of the main "City" tools present; a shopping mall, bus stops dotted throughout main roads, and hot business women. The thing I love most about Providence (or big cities in general) is the amount of diversity you'll encounter with each new face that passes by you. Being a full blown mut (Dominican, Panamanian, uh... Black, and Italian [yes.]), I personally have never been known to abide by stereotypical presumptions of tastes or habits. One minute you'll see me playing keys trying to make a radio-influenced R&B track, and later that day I'll be doing a cover of Rage Against The Machine with a local band.
On topic though, I had got called in to cover for someone at my job. I didn't realize that I was the only person working that originated from my post. Oddly enough, everyone else was from another post, covering for people or there for undisclosed reasons.
There was this one lady who I had begun talking to. We had a long conversation about economics and environmentalism. She pointed out to me that she hadn't always lived in Providence but back in her school days, she had moved in Worcestor.
"It's an armpit I tell ya!"
HA! In high school, she was the outcast-type. She desparately planned on moving out of Providence ASAP after her graduation. She married another idiot and they moved to Worcestor (without any income). She told me a whole bunch of stories of things she saw while she lived there.
She did pretty well given her circumstances. She had a kid and worked a job and was able to play housewife simultaneously. One morning after washing clothes and hanging them out to dry, she decided to take a nap. She heard rambling outside in her backyard, and quickly hopped up to see what was going on. Two grown men had these big, black bags, and were stuffing them with her panties and knee highs (amongst other things).
In another incident after she had left for work, she had her entire garden desacrated. The only thing left were these nice, appealing dirt piles on her front lawn.
Elementary School is a place designed to give kids education and basic tools for them to grow and be successful in life. As important knowing how to cross the street is, isn't it odd that your child's crossing guard is an ex-child molestor? Background check? Maybe?
There was this halfway house a few blocks from where she lived. A HUGE sign on the corner of that same block read, "AIDS and Verneral Diseases are NOT moderated here!" Interesting..The things she saw going in and out are a little too sick for even the interwebs.
There's this one lady that lived in the house. She had to be about in her 50s and approx. 250 lbs. give or take. She would always wear a Gaga wig and have a glop of make-up on her face. But in her youth, she was notorious for her "easiness for a cheap rate." She had a problem with a customer, and whatever happened, she ended up losing a leg.
To this VERY day, you can find that lady in a nylon and a high-heel, hobbling along on a corner looking for some action/pay.
"Hey hon, I'll blow you off for half of that sandwich"
Eh - Hey, I'll tell you what - You can have the whole thing. I've lost my appetite.
Stay out of Worcestor folks.
- Cozby
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