Freezasaurus
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Okay, but seriously - a game needs to be longer than The Order 1886 to warrant a $60 purchase.
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Okay, but seriously - a game needs to be longer than The Order 1886 to warrant a $60 purchase.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
Tokyo Ghost \o/
I think it mostly comes down to how much income you're able to spend on those things. For me, $60 is a lot to spend on a game, so I kind of DO have to consider how much playtime I'll get it out it. And it's similar with trades/comics. I obviously want to make sure first and foremost that it's quality, but I have to consider value, too.
I don't think there's anything wrong with your line of thinking, though. I just think it has to do most with how much disposable income you have. If you don't have much, you have to make sure you're getting a good value (at least I do). If you have a good amount of it, then the amount of pages in a comic or hours in a game aren't really a factor.
I just get a little frustrated when people can't seem to understand my viewpoint on it. You don't have to feel the same way, but at least understand why those seemingly unimportant things are important to some.
Freezasaurus
Member
Tokyo Ghoul
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
And actually be a game
Serpentine
Banned
it's gonna be rad
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
I liked Shadowman. I was into the dark voodoo magic and the southern bayou setting. Then it got a new writer and I fell off.
Don't buy Absolute Green Lantern Rebirth.
Haha, yeah, that's pretty short. I would waaaaaaayyy rather get the >1200 page Green Lantern Vol. 1 omnibus than a 224 page Absolute GL Rebirth.
That being said, I'd love to buy Absolute editions of some stuff, but they're just way too expensive for me.
Freezasaurus
Member
It was very pretty, though.
They are totally worth the money. They are something special from the moment you open the box they come in and start sniffing the outer case. Then you gently slide the book out of the slipcase and caress the outside cover feeling the texture of it. ungghhh.
Just get a couple through In Stock Trades, best price, especially right now they are all about $55. If you haven't gotten All Star Superman yet I would suggest that one. The Absolute Sandmans I just got look freaking gorgeous too but I can't comment otherwise because I haven't read them yet. Absolute Long Halloween was also a beauty. It's a shame Absolute Kingdom Come is oop now.
I bought DC Comics: A Visual History a few days ago, and it feels like what I imagine an Absolute edition does. Really thick for the page count, nice hard slip cover, great sewn binding, etc. It's normally $50 but for some reason Books-A-Million had it half off so I paid $25.
I just...I don't know if I can pay $55+ on one book. I have absolutely NOTHING against people who do. I just don't know if I could do it with the amount of disposable income I have. I have had the $45 Planetary Omnibus in my Amazon wish list for months now and it's just hard for me to bite the bullet and get even that.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
My understanding is everything after Jordan leaves is a disaster, though conceptually the End Times mini had an interesting ending. That's where Operation Deadside is going to pick up the Shadowman story.
In case you want it spoiled,
the Loa basically conquers Jack's body, so he no longer has full control of his actions.
bitizenbon
Banned
Sex Criminals torts?
BKatastrophe
Member
If you love street-level superheroics, then it's a must read
Launchpad took my joke!
I get your viewpoint, I just think it's kind of a shame, honestly. Cliche as it is, quality >>> quantity. You're missing out on some great stuff, in comics in particular, I'm sure. Games are juggling so many things it's a little different. Comics are a lot closer to TV, I've found. A lot of the best stuff (probably most of it, to be honest) is fairly truncated. Someone just buying the most decently interesting bulk collections isn't going to see much of that.
Tyrant Rave
Banned
IDW's trade pricing is the worst. One TMNT TPB is like four issues for $17.99 or something 
You guys should really check out Gravity Rush when they remaster it on PS4. The mechanics need some work, but it has this amazing comic aesthetic. It's like a French indie, cape comic with a hint of Ghibli. Been playing the Vita version again tonight, since I never beat it. Thrilled about the sequel.
Serpentine
Banned
it's been on my radar since there was a 5 second snippet of it in a Vita E3 hype montage like 3 years ago. i'm definitely gonna check it out
Controls felt too floaty.
Awesome. I hope you dig it. It has such a spirit and personality to it. I was pulling for it to get a second chance in a sequel, so it's great to see Somy getting behind it and doing just that.
Yeah, it looks awesome, I'll be playing Gravity Rush for the first time ever on PS4. A lot of cool Japanese stuff on the way.
Tizoc
Member
IDW's trade pricing is the worst. One TMNT TPB is like four issues for $17.99 or something
This gets mentioned almost every month, just wait for a sale/big discount.
Kat is one of my favorite protagonists of all time.
I love her. She's got the amnesia thing going on, but she's not helpless. A little self-conscious, affable.
Down to earth (heh, like gravity) in very genuine ways.
Freezasaurus
Member
I already have a Kat figure.
I wanted one of the statues before but no way I'm sleeping on the figma
Coriolanus
Banned
Page two. Page two.
Fuck is wrong with all of you?
Chumbucket kinda looking like a sex gimp now that i've upgraded his wrench. Should get the v8 today. Costs on that thing are such a bs scrap sink it aint even funny.
Fuck is wrong with all of you?
Chumbucket kinda looking like a sex gimp now that i've upgraded his wrench. Should get the v8 today. Costs on that thing are such a bs scrap sink it aint even funny.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Anyone read The Infinite Loop? I picked up the first ish in the last IDW sale. Fantastic concept, simple yet great art, very interested in reading more - though I'm not sure if soon enough to not wait for another sale. Strange fascination with social injustice, but it looks like the main character is gay, so it might have been laying the groundwork for that.
Baron von Loathsome
Member
wow that Brian Wood newsletter.
you just don't understand because you're not doing crossfit right now
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
What the hell, every week I'm excite for the last We Can Never Go Home, and every week it gets pushed back a week
Coriolanus
Banned
Sad thing is that if he had jettisoned absolutely everything else but the "hey, lets not be huge dicks on the internet. Also do be careful with vigilante justice" parts, he could've made his point and be done with it.
like, it'd fit in a tweet.
But no, crossfit, schadenfreude, i know who the real monsters are, so on, so forth.
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been trying to get back into TWD, stopped at ish 88 or whatever, so decided to reread everything.
even though i remember nearly nothing, i don't seem to recall it being this... boring.
like, it'd fit in a tweet.
But no, crossfit, schadenfreude, i know who the real monsters are, so on, so forth.
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been trying to get back into TWD, stopped at ish 88 or whatever, so decided to reread everything.
even though i remember nearly nothing, i don't seem to recall it being this... boring.
nah
His right to deliver hot takes on accusations of sexual harassment from women has been waived permanently.
TetraxShards
Member
You guys were more polite than I was going to be if I saw this again. Pagecounts, SMDH.
I would agree with this, but Life is Strange is probably going to be my GOTY so I don't have a leg to stand on.
Also, I read comics last night. Valiant comics! Got through two volumes of Quantum and Woody, as well as The Goat special. So fucking good. Like Superior Foes but even more crazy.
"Mommy, you were right! The President's come to take our guns!" It was like 2AM and I laughed so hard.
Also, the Goat is their father? What in the world?
my name is ed
Banned
I count pages in books before I buy them
That's right mutherfuckas
I'm a page counter *and* I've created sheets that show how many pages per dollar I'm getting for each book I'm interested in
Going full Kipp on this shit
But then again I bought the first 3 Hell boy Library Editions despite grading out on the lower end of my scale
Mignola stays winning
Although I did use that table to decide between the old Mad Love edition and the deluxe one.
That's right mutherfuckas
I'm a page counter *and* I've created sheets that show how many pages per dollar I'm getting for each book I'm interested in
Going full Kipp on this shit
But then again I bought the first 3 Hell boy Library Editions despite grading out on the lower end of my scale
Mignola stays winning
Although I did use that table to decide between the old Mad Love edition and the deluxe one.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Stop trying so hard Ed, we know you're a creator
I don't come here to fight. :/
To the spoiler, they explain it better in the third volume. It's one of the major plot points. It's actually hilarious. lol
I love Q&W and I'm glad you're enjoying it. I have yet to read The Delinquents or Must Die, but it's actually because I'm saving them for a rainy day when I need a good pick me up. Funny story about Q&W, I saw this page from there before I even knew what Valiant was; I think it was posted here and I saw it while lurking. It's this one.
And it made me well up instantly, no context needed. I'll always remember that because it was my first true exposure to Valiant and I didn't even know it at the time. But, more to the point, it's a testament to how great Asmus is at characterization, past just writing hilarious plots and a laugh a minute stories.
I don't come here to fight. :/
To the spoiler, they explain it better in the third volume. It's one of the major plot points. It's actually hilarious. lol
I love Q&W and I'm glad you're enjoying it. I have yet to read The Delinquents or Must Die, but it's actually because I'm saving them for a rainy day when I need a good pick me up. Funny story about Q&W, I saw this page from there before I even knew what Valiant was; I think it was posted here and I saw it while lurking. It's this one.
And it made me well up instantly, no context needed. I'll always remember that because it was my first true exposure to Valiant and I didn't even know it at the time. But, more to the point, it's a testament to how great Asmus is at characterization, past just writing hilarious plots and a laugh a minute stories.
TetraxShards
Member
This is exactly why I started reading Quantum & Woody!
That page is great too, the flashbacks in general are really well done IMO.
Coriolanus
Banned
I count pages. I check how long games are. I check movie length. I care about food weight per dollar. I calculate distance to petrol station vs difference in price vs difference in mileage.
None of these are hard factors when deciding a purchase, but they're all soft factors constantly going on in my mind whenever i reach for my wallet.
It's enjoyable.
Sauce.
Not really. All that netted him is the right to be ignored, ridiculed and/or called a hypocrite. Can still say whatever he wants.
I'm a big fan of giving people rope.
None of these are hard factors when deciding a purchase, but they're all soft factors constantly going on in my mind whenever i reach for my wallet.
It's enjoyable.
Sauce.
Not really. All that netted him is the right to be ignored, ridiculed and/or called a hypocrite. Can still say whatever he wants.
I'm a big fan of giving people rope.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
My only gripe with Valiant at the moment is that they have a stable of series that were excellent from the first part of the reboot - Harbinger, A&A, Q&W - and you know they're coming back, but the wait is torture. Meanwhile, they've put out these new series that by the time they're over, you'll feel the same way about them. So that's basically where I'm at. Asmus already teased Q&W returning next year, and accidentally killing Ninjak or something lol, so when they start up again, it'll be safe to read my Q&W stash.
The simple solution here is Valiant just needs to make more books lol seriously though, I think Book of Death, Ninjak, and Bloodshot Reborn sales have proven that Valiant is growing very quickly. New series seem to sell extremely well. Just double their series output and I'll be good
my name is ed
Banned
Yes but im also a try hard fan
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
I bought Tokyo Ghost, so it looks like I'm not a total outlier this week
Tizoc
Member
What's supposed to be so hot about this Tokyo Ghost book?
It's in The Boys by Garth Ennis.
Valiant series are among my 'to read list' I'll get to them in due time :X Been wanting to read Q&W for ages...
It's in The Boys by Garth Ennis.
My only gripe with Valiant at the moment is that they have a stable of series that were excellent from the first part of the reboot - Harbinger, A&A, Q&W - and you know they're coming back, but the wait is torture. Meanwhile, they've put out these new series that by the time they're over, you'll feel the same way about them. So that's basically where I'm at. Asmus already teased Q&W returning next year, and accidentally killing Ninjak or something lol, so when they start up again, it'll be safe to read my Q&W stash.
The simple solution here is Valiant just needs to make more books lol seriously though, I think Book of Death, Ninjak, and Bloodshot Reborn sales have proven that Valiant is growing very quickly. New series seem to sell extremely well. Just double their series output and I'll be good
Valiant series are among my 'to read list' I'll get to them in due time :X Been wanting to read Q&W for ages...
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
Remender and Sean Murphy
For some reason, in the back of my mind I thought it was you who had posted that page above lol guess I was mistaken. I need to read the original Q&W series, which I know you've read.
LaunchpadMcQ
Banned
So I'm still trying to figure out what this publisher is about, but I've seen them around before.
Double Take has put out a bunch of #1's for free.
Haven't read any of them, but they look interesting.
Double Take has put out a bunch of #1's for free.
Haven't read any of them, but they look interesting.
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