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  1. Soushirei
    Well, that depends.

    Clothing for the most part is usually irrelevant. Describing clothing is important when it has a function that is more than just providing your reader with a picture of how they look. For example, is there a reason why your character wore the outfit they did? Does it add atmosphere and help shape your reader's perception of them? (ex. If a King or Queen enters a Royal Hall, describing the extravagent outfit they're wearing helps the reader identify their status as one of prestige).

    Details are very important, naturally, but what details you should consider investigating all depends on what it does for your character or the scene you're trying to unfold. Details are meant to enrich an idea or thought you're trying to get across, so one should always consider what is and isn't important to mention. Sometimes, less detail is much more powerful in the sense that a lot of significance can be left to implication--which if directed properly, can leave a much more meaningful impact.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 9, 2008 in forum: Archives
  2. Soushirei
    A/N: Happy Friday, everyone! Huzzah! We are approaching the end of Act II, yes? As I said before, this is part 1 of the final scene of Act II. I was actually debating on extending this chapter a little further, but after thinking long and hard about the overall structure of the chapter, I decided that it was best to let the last scene of this chapter get the final say, and not get overshadowed by the next event that I had in mind. I thought it was particularly important, and I hope you all agree. So off we go!

    P.S. If you have any sad music. Now is the time to play it.

    Chapter 21a
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 7, 2008 in forum: Archives
  3. Soushirei
    Yes, but also remember that exclusives are what sway people's choices a lot of the time in terms of which console to get.

    Back in the PS2 era, most of the must-get exclusives were only to be found on the PS2. Metal Gear Solid was primarily a PS2 franchise until Snake Eater on the GameCube. Of course there was Jak and Dexter, God of War. As well, the JRPG industry was distinctly a PS2 genre during this time and had the loyalties of many really successful developers like with Squaresoft/Square-Enix (FF), Tri-Ace (Star Ocean), Konami (Xenosaga, Suikoden), Level 5 (Dragon Quest), the list goes on.

    Sure, Xbox already had Halo and Nintendo had their Smash Bros and their other first-party titles, but a lot of the really popular titles that people liked about the PS2 were exclusives.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 7, 2008 in forum: Gaming
  4. Soushirei
    Hey now, you sell yourself short. California isn't that far from Oregon.

    Anyway, nice pictures. Nice photography is always nice.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Arts & Graphics
  5. Soushirei
    PS2. Golden age of gaming, in my opinion. It had EVERYTHING.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Gaming
  6. Soushirei
    Actually, that time limit only works when your PS3 is idling. It's a power save feature, so if the PS3 is not being used for a certain time, then it automatically shuts off.

    The OP is saying he's "trying to play" but the PS3 keeps shutting off. If you're playing your PS3, that time limit will never kick in until you start idling.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Technology
  7. Soushirei
    Here's hoping Dissidia can take advantage of ad-hoc, since I hardly doubt SE will take the time to include an online interface themselves.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Gaming
  8. Soushirei
    I think the concept of a villain 'letting the hero' live without finishing them off at the first opportunity is a bit shallow in classifying what '100% evil' is. It's a massive flaw in storytelling as stupidity is in horror film protagonists because the reality is you can't write a full-length tale if the villain just destroys the hero within the first few seconds of their encounter. It's not good cinematics and certainly not a good story.

    100% evil pertains more to their moral judgment, what they value, how they perceive the world, etc. It's more of a judgment of character rather than anything else. And leaving a protagonist alive for another day doesn't necessarily make them 'compassionate' or 'honourable'--a torturer doesn't kill their victims right away because they want them to have a slow, painful and agonizing experience before finally letting them go. I'm sure we can all agree that prolonging one's death in this scenario is anything but compassion and honour.

    So, someone who hardly has any justifiable reason for killing, but simply does so for an incomprehensible reason and just seems to spit on the aspect of good living?

    Kefka? Anyone gonna back me on that?
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: Discussion
  9. Soushirei
    I actually picked up a lot of series this season. I'm only listing new series that begun airing this Fall (or series that are still ongoing that haven't finished):

    Akane-Iro ni somaru saka
    Ga-Rei: Zero
    Yozakura Quartet
    Toaru Majutsu no Index
    Bleach
    Naruto Shippuuden
    Gundam 00 Season 2
    Clannad: After Story
    Toradora!

    Series still thinking about picking up:
    Kannagi
    ef - a tale of melodies (I loved its prequel: ef - a tale of memories)

    Series I recently finished:
    Kenran Butoh Sai: Mar's Daybreak
    Code Geass R2
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: Anime and Manga
  10. Soushirei
    No brainer. PS2. Better graphics, better presentation with voice-acting and extended/extra cutscenes.

    GBA has its charm, but if we're comparing the two overall, it's an easy decision for me.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: Kingdom Hearts HD I.5 ReMIX
  11. Soushirei
    Maybe that's because they just break it before the warranty expires so they can get a new one for free. I'm not sure if the warranty compounds onto your new replacement, but other than that, I don't see the benefit of just throwing your crap around for fun, lol.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  12. Soushirei
    I beg to differ. It had lots of hype during its development, but it was largely considered mediocre by almost every game reviewing site out there.

    I bought and played this game myself, and I must say I really didn't like it.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: Gaming
  13. Soushirei
    That is strange. I still have my iPod mini that I bought when it first came out and it still works very well. Granted it has a battery life of 6 hours now, but considering how many times I've charged this thing over the years, I'm surprised it's not any lower.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  14. Soushirei
    Did you plug in your PS2? Just getting that question out of the way.

    If your disc isn't spinning, then it's not even a lens issue, since it's not even being given the chance to read the disc at all. The entire drive itself seems to have failed. If you're under warranty then I suggest you go back to the retailer you bought it from and ask for a replacement. If not, send it in to Sony for a repair/replacement.

    If your warranty is up, then there are many independents out there who can do PS2 repairs for a cheaper price than having to buy a whole new console.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: Technology
  15. Soushirei
    [​IMG]
    Notable Insights:
    a) Dinner at The Tao at Times Square, New York. The damn bill was $650.
    b) I am the only guy in the picture, so it should be very easy to know which one I am.
    c) The shirt I'm wearing actually belongs to the fiance (at the time) of the lady to the right of me.
    d) I had to tip the assistant in the bathroom. Had I known he'd be there I would've waited until I had gotten back to The Marriott.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: Discussion
  16. Soushirei
    Double negatives can make sense.

    Teh omgz, EvilMan_89 for President.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  17. Soushirei
    Post

    Obama

    How can she slap?
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  18. Soushirei
    Sex with Obama.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  19. Soushirei
    Closer yet again! 1/5 of N'Sync to be precise.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone
  20. Soushirei
    LOL. Relevance in a Spam Zone thread. Do I really need to repeat myself?

    And thank you for your shining example, Repliku.
    Post by: Soushirei, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: The Spam Zone