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PlayStation Network Thread (Vita/PS4/PS3) | January 2015
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SerTapTap
Member
So, Grim Fandango, should I just be using a guide? I got to the
part on my own, but even reading just the very first spoiler for this section I got immediately stuck again. There aren't even that many places to go. Is this a particularly bad point of Adventure Game Logic or should I resign myself to using a guide for lots of this?
put chemicals in balloons
autoduelist
Member
The F2P encourages bad game design. The very act of putting in pay elements requires keeping something from the player worth paying for, and 99 times out of 100 the way developers create that 'element' is putting in grind gates, time gates or otherwise toying with human nature to encourage us to open our wallets. This, by it's very nature, encourages bad game design. To put it simply, a balanced game would never make a player feel the need to pay (unless it was pure donation). I simply can't support a concept (IAP) that directly applies pressure to developers to make games worse experiences for players.
I've seen a few exceptions where in game IAP is truly 'not necessary' (skins, for example), but those are truly exceptions and go counter to 99.9% of the games on IOS - more 'dlc' or 'tip' than IAP as traditionally discussed.
'Addiction design' is a perfect way to put it.
I found just engaging with the IOS store stressful too. After a few months, I had countless games on my ipad... but just looking at them I knew 95% were trash, but no way to know which ones unless I invested time into them, only to discover they'd be ruined by paywall design.
Paying $3-$40 for my Vita games is infinitely better.
Buttons and analog sticks help for that, too
GloriousBagel
Banned
I hope some of you guys post your Criminal Girls impressions, canceled my preorder a while back. If the gameplay is good enough, I'll try to set aside my gripes with loli pandering like I did with Monster Monpiece.
NormalFish
Banned
I have not heard good things.
Pandora012
Member
I should be getting it on Tuesday, I really hope it's not bad.
YianGaruga
Banned
I'm curious too, but it doesn't look very good tbh.
Did you guys know it's rated 16+ in Germany? That's kind of funny.
My LE got here today so I'll give some first impressions:
[Discussion of this game has been removed.]
Will let you know, though I won't get mine till Tuesday.
CaptainTiptop
Member
Yyyyeah I forgot that little detail.
There's no problem using a spoiler free guide if it means keeping yourself from becoming utterly frustrated. However I will say that the first year is good part of the game just to acquaint yourself with the internal logic that the game is asking for when it comes to solutions.
The best thing you can do (as always with adventure games) before resorting to a guide is to make certain that you've explored areas thoroughly and picked up any and all items available to you at that point so that you know what options you have to solve puzzles. Also remember to inspect items and points of interest just in case Manny or anyone you talk to reveal clues to the solution. Switching to the original rendering mode may also be helpful if only because the new lighting makes some areas difficult to distinguish on the Vita's small screen.
NormalFish
Banned
Mods banned discussion of criminal girls cause it spawned so many shit threads. Impressions should be okay, though someone could check with a mod if they want to make sure.
Pandora012
Member
Hmm thought that was just about making threads.
Jimmyfenix
Member
So guys my Vita died 
I am going to get a slim now but will i need to get a new case for it ?
Will it fit in my starter kit case that i got from amazon ?
I have read people saying it will not fit or it is a tight squeeze
I am going to get a slim now but will i need to get a new case for it ?
Will it fit in my starter kit case that i got from amazon ?
I have read people saying it will not fit or it is a tight squeeze
NormalFish
Banned
So guys my Vita died
I am going to get a slim now but will i need to get a new case for it ?
Will it fit in my starter kit case that i got from amazon ?
I have read people saying it will not fit or it is a tight squeeze
I think most 1k cases should fit a 2k, but it won't fit as well as the 1k either too big or too wide or whatever.
I'm so deathly afraid of this happening to my 1000, hence why I handle it with kid gloves usally. I don't want to buy a Slim.So guys my Vita died
teflontactics
Member
So guys my Vita died
I am going to get a slim now but will i need to get a new case for it ?
Will it fit in my starter kit case that i got from amazon ?
I have read people saying it will not fit or it is a tight squeeze
You poor, poor, boy.
Kidding, whatever you prefer
Sucks to hear your Vita died, but are you sure it's dead? What happened, if you don't mind me asking?
So guys my Vita died
I am going to get a slim now but will i need to get a new case for it ?
Will it fit in my starter kit case that i got from amazon ?
I have read people saying it will not fit or it is a tight squeeze
I'm sorry man
. I just have to ask, how did it break? Did the OLED screen die out? The buttons stop working? Your MC dying? Screen braking from dropping it? Battery spasing out? I know how to fix the battery problem though; reset your Vita (turn it off and when turning it on, hold the power button/the R button/PS button) and select the rebuild data base. Then after that, the system will work fine I think (did that twice after my battery stopped working).
With the screen issue, you can do this crazy thing; put toothpaste on your Vita's screen and rub it. That is completely nuts, as it will badly scratch up the Vita, but I've heard stuff like this happening with peoples GC disks and after letting the Toothpaste make a layer on the disk/screen, it should pick up the scratches that the Vita's screen has.
The OLED screen dying out? I suppose you can get a refurbished Vita 1000 from a GameStop and trading in your existing Vita (granted you will be charged for the damages, but you will be getting some credit for your busted Vita); with the trade in, you will save some of the cost of the new Vita.
I have no idea how to fix the Memory Card problem if that is your issue....so I'm sorry about that X(.
With the buttons....you can try opening up your Vita; maybe getting lose dust or tightening the screws or something can greatly help in making them work better
. I hope any of these tips help you in some form. Sorry about your Vita man X(; the 1000 is a wonderful system, so it is a damn shame if it got busted
.Jimmyfenix
Member
You poor, poor, boy.
Kidding, whatever you prefer
Sucks to hear your Vita died, but are you sure it's dead? What happened, if you don't mind me asking?
Heh my local game stores and UK Amazon do not seem to stock the 1k vitas anymore. I might need to search more but it looks like a Slim will be my replacement
I managed to spill my Cup of coffee on it while looking for some of my university work.
I didn't have any rice lying around also i don't know if rice would work with coffee?
I'm sorry man
I know how to fix the battery problem though; reset your Vita (turn it off and when turning it on, hold the power button/the R button/PS button) and select the rebuild data base. Then after that, the system will work fine I think (did that twice after my battery stopped working).
With the screen issue, you can do this crazy thing; put toothpaste on your Vita's screen and rub it. That is completely nuts, as it will badly scratch up the Vita, but I've heard stuff like this happening with peoples GC disks and after letting the Toothpaste make a layer on the disk/screen, it should pick up the scratches that the Vita's screen has.
The OLED screen dying out? I suppose you can get a refurbished Vita 1000 from a GameStop and trading in your existing Vita (granted you will be charged for the damages, but you will be getting some credit for your busted Vita); with the trade in, you will save some of the cost of the new Vita.
I have no idea how to fix the Memory Card problem if that is your issue....so I'm sorry about that X(.
I hope any of these tips help you in some form. Sorry about your Vita man X(; the 1000 is a wonderful system, so it is a damn shame if it got busted
I wish i had those problems
but i guess this will teach me not to have any liquids near my desk anymore! I remember tooth paste fixed my copy of FFX back in the day so tooth paste works somehow!
Heh my local game stores and UK Amazon do not seem to stock the 1k vitas anymore. I might need to search more but it looks like a Slim will be my replacement
I managed to spill my Cup of coffee on it while looking for some of my university work.
I didn't have any rice lying around also i don't know if rice would work with coffee?
I wish i had those problems
I remember tooth paste fixed my copy of FFX back in the day so tooth paste works somehow!
Man, that really sucks; getting coffee on your Vita X(. I know that feeling; I remember coffee falling all over my laptops keyboard in the middle of writing a paper before a final a year ago.....that was not a pleasant experience
. I think putting your Vita in rice might be a smart move; at the very least, it would allow you to see if the Vita works at all. That can be helpful, as you can find a way to save your Vita or see if you can put it toward the Vita 2000 :l.
Really sorry this happened to your man
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autoduelist
Member
Don't try to turn it on till you're sure it's dry.
Coffee is water based, so yes, rice will help suck out moisture. Coffee residue may or may not be an issue. If you only spilled coffee on it, really, not much probably actually got inside.
There's a decent chance it'll work in a couple days unless you fried something, but usually, once the moisture is gone you're fine.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Man, that really sucks; getting coffee on your Vita X(. I know that feeling; I remember coffee falling all over my laptops keyboard in the middle of writing a paper before a final a year ago.....that was not a pleasant experience
I think putting your Vita in rice might be a smart move; at the very least, it would allow you to see if the Vita works at all. That can be helpful, as you can find a way to save your Vita or see if you can put it toward the Vita 2000 :l.
Really sorry this happened to your man
Thankfully money is not an issue for me at this time so i will be able to replace it! but to my knowledge Vita 1000 was phased out in the UK last year which sucks but i can live with the slim
Apart from the screen differences is there any other differences between the 2k & the 1k?
I'm pretty sure they banned all discussion on those kinds games because it reflects poorly on the community as a whole to host that kind of discussion.
You find it disturbing? With all the pictures of anime children that get posted here I didn't think someone would find a silhouette of wrestlers disturbing.
It's far more comfortable to use and has a much better battery life. Also the screen has more accurate colors.
Are we thinking about the same picture? I'm sure it wouldn't be as disturbing if it was just a silhouette.
teflontactics
Member
The back touchpad is smaller, it's thinner and lighter, the start and select buttons are reshaped (bigger) and the connector plug is now microUSB instead of proprietary.
Oh, and the activity light is now top center and follows a different scheme.
There are two images. The full picture that I post, that was a mini-meme in our older threads. And the silhouette that was hidden in the weekly thread banners each week. The first to find the wrestlers got the keys for the community car for that week.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Thanks for the answers guys
Dude, sorry to hear about your loss. Best of luck finding a system too replace the dead one. I love mine and would be pretty upset to lose it. Fortunately this one was gratis, but it's been a real treat. (White Assassin's Creed model)
GloriousBagel
Banned
It's better if we don't discuss it then, I rather not get this thread locked. I'll ask around with the Twitter peeps.
Gameplay discussion seems like it would be fine, as it doesn't touch on the sexual aspects. As long it doesn't degrade into explicit waifu stuff and arguments, it shouldn't need to treated as this naughty, taboo thing.
If someone (goldrusher, chubigans, ...?) still had the silhouette, I'd be happy to post that every month instead of the full color picture.
I don't know how to make that kind of thing professionally in Photoshop/GIMP.NormalFish
Banned
yeah, this is my take on it as well. Discussing it as a game is fine; discussing it as an object of controversy not so much. Again, if someone is apprehensive they should just PM a mod.
Hispanicguy
Member
Resogun survival mode gets pretty crazy around day 10. Really need to make sure you have a power shield at all times.
I randomly found out if you press L3 and R3 during the game over screen, it makes the menu disappear. During the game over screen, the game auto scrolls around the level so if you want a certain shot, just wait and press that share button. That's how I took this shot. It's no photomode (hoping they add that in with the next DLC) but it gets the job done.
...and I was able to end January on a good note by getting #1 on the monthly global leaderboards!
teflontactics
Member
Congrats, and that's quite the screen. Haha.