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Easy Allies |EZOT2| Love & Respect
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What was the score, I had to leave early and was able to see the 468k run but was that one?
468k is the all-time high score. The old one was 460k, if I am not mistaken.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Tetris was jolly last night, catching up on Ben's discussion
Suda's translator is a pro, dang
Had to laugh at people in chat saying "ask things about games" in the early sections. Yeah, hearing the same PR lines as every other interview fed through the translation progress really sounds compelling
The guests are comfortable and it's become more of a roundtable after the first couple of questions. Excellent work Ben
Suda's translator is a pro, dang
Had to laugh at people in chat saying "ask things about games" in the early sections. Yeah, hearing the same PR lines as every other interview fed through the translation progress really sounds compelling
The guests are comfortable and it's become more of a roundtable after the first couple of questions. Excellent work Ben
Personally, I haven't seen anyone point out the speech mannerisms of the various allies nor do I believe that there's a sudden influx of criticism hurled toward them on all fronts. That's not to say these events haven't taken place, but I don't believe they're occurring at such a great pace where it just seems petty and nothing more.
As for Huber, I can see why some people can't take him very seriously due to how he carries himself when discussing things he loves or appreciates. He shouldn't change or let those outside perspectives affect him though as positivity is just as necessary as negativity.
It's a controversial topic to be sure. I'm cautiously optimistic in regards to the expansion pass myself, but I can also understand why others are more pessimistic toward it especially when considering the most detailed portion of the announcement was content that's largely inconsequential.
What truly bothers me are the more extreme reactions from both camps. Some folks are treating this as a flawless second coming, while others are stating that Nintendo's sold out and that they're going to move on to more scummy practices as time goes on.
There's only one aspect of the expansion pass I can label as universally negative – the fact that they stated content packs can't be purchased individually. I find that this is something that will likely change once they're released due to the inherent language of the press release, but, in its current state, such a limitation does nobody any good. It just makes little sense to label certain aspects as a bonus for or exclusive to expansion pass holders if that was your only option in the first place.
You're welcome, I'll think about it. Currently working on a much better OT and am currently deciding whether to post it soon or with OT3.
Tried listening to the interview, but I'm struggling with it. I feel like one translator would've been better for having a more casual and natural conversation, especially since the Japanese translator seemed used to more formal interviews. I'm waiting for Ben to jump in more but he's also waiting on the translators too. Also I don't care about Danganronpa.
I'm guilty of that even though I don't think I've said it before. But then again I don't watch almost any of EZA "serious" content.
Yeah, it's just what every other company has been doing forever. The only valid issues I think are the content (the stupid shirt really) and the fact that you can't purchase it piecemeal, but hey it's $20 it's not at a price point they'd want to split.
tamaster92
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Hey allies 
Been a patron since day 1 but never really got too much into the community but want to try to after seeing some awesome people do awesome things.
So hi!
Been a patron since day 1 but never really got too much into the community but want to try to after seeing some awesome people do awesome things.
So hi!
Labrynian Rebel
Member
Hey allies
Been a patron since day 1 but never really got too much into the community but want to try to after seeing some awesome people do awesome things.
So hi!
Hey, man. Good to have you!
I just wanted to comment on Brandon's stupor at RE7 being set in the US, but having no US titles set in Japan.
First of all, i think it's just false to say that RE7 was developed for Japanese audience, a game that big had the international market in mind, and the US is the number one market.
Second of all, and most importantly, it's not a thing about Japan reaching out, it's about the US being the dominant power in the World, at least culturally.
You have plenty of studios all over the globe, outside the US, that still set their game in America and cater to the American audience (GTA, developed in Scotland, being the most obvious example).
I think that's the major factor why Japanese and European developers (and Canadians, etc) so often set their games in the US, but the reverse seldom happens.
And even if they don't go directly for a US setting, they'll probably have an Anglophone character or at the very least have English as their base spoken language.
First of all, i think it's just false to say that RE7 was developed for Japanese audience, a game that big had the international market in mind, and the US is the number one market.
Second of all, and most importantly, it's not a thing about Japan reaching out, it's about the US being the dominant power in the World, at least culturally.
You have plenty of studios all over the globe, outside the US, that still set their game in America and cater to the American audience (GTA, developed in Scotland, being the most obvious example).
I think that's the major factor why Japanese and European developers (and Canadians, etc) so often set their games in the US, but the reverse seldom happens.
And even if they don't go directly for a US setting, they'll probably have an Anglophone character or at the very least have English as their base spoken language.
Wavering Radiant
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Bens reaction to Suda51s Monokuma Summon is sooo good xD
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/122866663?t=1h42m42s
Edit: btw Ben, not sure what NIS' intention for that segment was but I had a blast listening to it.
Like you said I imagine there are very few developers with whom this (Frame Trap-esque) kind-of-thing would be possible but you really did a great job. Even loosening up the more reserved Kodaka toward the end.
Legit laughed out loud quite a few times.
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/122866663?t=1h42m42s
Edit: btw Ben, not sure what NIS' intention for that segment was but I had a blast listening to it.
Like you said I imagine there are very few developers with whom this (Frame Trap-esque) kind-of-thing would be possible but you really did a great job. Even loosening up the more reserved Kodaka toward the end.
Legit laughed out loud quite a few times.
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
Can we launch the OT3 at the anniversary :-x?
Well, you can't post an actual new OT until 400 pages and we're not gonna get to there before mid-march but if I finish it before then, it's probably a good time to post it.
its more than even that. the US ostensibly crushed japan in ww2 and was in charge of its rebuilding. they put into laws that greatly influenced its rebuilding into an american style democracy. i mean, america created japans constitution as far as i know. any legal precedents where based off american law. they also had american troops stationed in their country, and were a massive american ally during the vietnam and korean wars. so theres been this massive american influence IN the country.
part of americas soft diplomacy over the last century has been to export its culture around the world but thats especially true in japan, if only to fill in the space created by democracy. you can see americana when youre there. baseball, mcdonalds, and rock music.
and i think the reverse was true also in the 80s and 90s when japan for a moment was looking like becoming the biggest economy in the world. japans goods and culture were being exported all over the world. their electronics, their culture (videogames/movies) were at their high point. the influence in western culture was their for sure. i mean you had movies like karate kid, black rain, empire of the sun. shows like ninja turtles, hasbro's transformers. books like neuromancer. we probably would've seen more its just basically, since the late 90s japan has been sliding downwards economically and their influence has begun to wane.
I feel like they were a bit harsh on the Zelda DLC.
Yeah, we should know more about the DLC but you're not forced to buy it if you don't want to. You can wait until more details are out.
And I think it's a little unfair as so far, Nintendo has proven that they're good with DLC. Mario Kart 8 was perfectly priced and gave us great content.
So I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt and I feel like they should too.
Yeah, we should know more about the DLC but you're not forced to buy it if you don't want to. You can wait until more details are out.
And I think it's a little unfair as so far, Nintendo has proven that they're good with DLC. Mario Kart 8 was perfectly priced and gave us great content.
So I'm willing to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt and I feel like they should too.
TheDarkKnight774
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As soon as I heard about the in game switch shirt I knew Kyle would hate it. It goes against what he's want in a game like that. Ben gave the out but really. $20 for those bullet points is super light and why call it a season pass if it's the only way to buy of it.
I look forward to Damianis video on it he did with Simmons from Yo Videogames
katsubento
Member
Loved that last episode of Don's Discount Gaming. Want more!!
DubyaLucha
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Hi all! New here! Been registered for a while but thought I'd say good tidings!
Definitely. When Kyle messes up on BvW I curse and yell at the screen "missplay!", but when I play myself I can't get near his score at all...Today I've learned a valuable lesson: Kyle makes Tetris look easy lol. Felt like trying out Gameboy Tetris, I mean how hard can it be, right!?
I have a newfound appreciation for Kyle's Tetris skills.
Holundrian
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Today I've learned a valuable lesson: Kyle makes Tetris look easy lol. Felt like trying out Gameboy Tetris, I mean how hard can it be, right!?
I have a newfound appreciation for Kyle's Tetris skills.
Haha same although for me this happened into week 4 of BvW.
I average around 200k.
Never broke 300k would need way more practice for that.
Today I've learned a valuable lesson: Kyle makes Tetris look easy lol. Felt like trying out Gameboy Tetris, I mean how hard can it be, right!?
I have a newfound appreciation for Kyle's Tetris skills.
It's kinda crazy when you consider that he is playing while reading and talking to chat.
DubyaLucha
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I'm glad to see so much positivity about the EZA belt.
I wanted to just clear up a few details on it for you guys. The belt didn't actually cost $635, it was only $470. The remainder was sent to the guys as a flat donation. I felt like the letter I wrote didn't clarify that.
This was something that I came up with as a way to honor their near year of existence while playing into the competitiveness of betting specials (my favorite thing they do). The simple fact that other people wanted in on the idea was amazing, and it was crucial. I personally felt that unless I got a ton of input from the EZA community, it wouldn't feel right to send the guys something so ridiculous.
I honestly wish I would have thought about posting here, too! Hindsight is 20/20. I don't plan on doing anything if this magnitude again, but if I did, I'd include you.
I'm glad you guys dig the belt. It comes from a genuinely kind place and the fact that they love it makes it that much more special.
L&R
I wanted to just clear up a few details on it for you guys. The belt didn't actually cost $635, it was only $470. The remainder was sent to the guys as a flat donation. I felt like the letter I wrote didn't clarify that.
This was something that I came up with as a way to honor their near year of existence while playing into the competitiveness of betting specials (my favorite thing they do). The simple fact that other people wanted in on the idea was amazing, and it was crucial. I personally felt that unless I got a ton of input from the EZA community, it wouldn't feel right to send the guys something so ridiculous.
I honestly wish I would have thought about posting here, too! Hindsight is 20/20. I don't plan on doing anything if this magnitude again, but if I did, I'd include you.
I'm glad you guys dig the belt. It comes from a genuinely kind place and the fact that they love it makes it that much more special.
L&R
Holundrian
Unconfirmed Member
Great work man. Curious side question though do you have any idea what additional name plates would cost?
DubyaLucha
Neo Member
Hilariously, the belt's initial cost was $410. Then, just as the project was done, they made their new personas. So I had to order six new plates literally the day it was due to ship to me. They cost $10 each. I've already told Jones that any future plates that need made will come directly out of my pocket.
Welcome to EZA, enjoy your stay, I wish you a jolly time!
My average is probably around 100k (or maybe even below it) whenever I play GB Tetris, and speaking of breaking 300k, this is my high score:
I was not paying attention to my score at all during that run. Kind of annoying how close I got.
Edit: Dang. I missed the second RE7 Banned Footage stream. I really enjoyed seeing the first batch live.
Also, that Oregon Trail card game doesn't seem very good.
That is honestly the most impressive thing about his tetris streams, I can't fathom how he's able to read and take questions so continuously while he plays. Reading the chat and simply watching the stream is disorienting enough at times lol
cm osi
Member
Today I've learned a valuable lesson: Kyle makes Tetris look easy lol. Felt like trying out Gameboy Tetris, I mean how hard can it be, right!?
I have a newfound appreciation for Kyle's Tetris skills.
many times i find myself screaming at the monitor "KYLE WHY YOU DID THAT THERE WAS A PERFECT PLACE FOR THAT PIECE" and immediately later "oh i see..."
i definitely need to pay more attention on the piece on queue instead on the piece dropping
The 2016 Tetris World Championship Finals (yes, that's a thing) are instructional as well. Sometimes you just have to "clog the well" or do other moves that look strange to an amateur.
These two guys are also much better at mashing. Maybe that's just due to the version of Tetris they're playing. Or maybe they have controllers with automatic button press repetition.
As someone who is constantly-ish getting to 400k now i think my biggest criticism of his game is the constant set ups for "Joey", it's a dangerous path to take and many times you may realize that it won't work for him and he has to call the Cleanup Group to assist.
One thing i was always shouting and now i get him is definitely the "Jeff Goldblum's Method", it is very hard to set this up, even only at higher levels, it's super tough to manage and if there's only a little Long Piece drought you are baked.
Edit: Wrote Elle instead of Joey.
Yea the Joey setups are a mistake. Even if it is the most common piece if he doesn't show up it leaves you in a very bad place.
TheDarkKnight774
Member
I love how much of the Kyle stream Lexicon is in this writeup
Haha, yeah, that was by design, i imagine someone who doesn''t watch KvW reading this, lol.
Yeah, it's crazy.
Labrynian Rebel
Member
I still love reading old sci-fi books that assume that the Japanese economic explosion would continue and Japanese would become the world's business language.
Yep, dice cam on top of the wood tower would be good.
Don't get me wrong, I think the shirt is pretty lame to have in Zelda. And people should certainly wait to hear more before buying it.
But assuming it's cut content or that it won't be worth it is kind of jumping to conclusions.
Brian_FETO
Banned
Disagree about dice cam. I like the suspense and reactions before the reveal. Plus that would be more work for editing
Spiritreaver
Member
Ouch, Kyle did not enjoy Pokken I see. lol The game is weird. I enjoy it and think it's a fun game, but the lack of post release support is what killed it for me.
you got any recommendations? neuromancer was revelatory for me. read it while listening to die antwoord on loop. felt like i was in the future.
WAR recon zero
Banned
Are they going to release video?
Labrynian Rebel
Member
Don't remember any titles off the top of my head. I read a TON of sci-fi short story compendiums and they all kind of blurred together....
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