Author Topic: The Official Psychoanalysis GAF Thread (Read 3487527 times)

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #13200 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:30:20 PM »

Damn. What are those sales on the Zelda wiki then?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13201 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:31:00 PM »

I dunno, that was on GAF.

Bebpo · « **Reply #13202 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:34:06 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on January 06, 2012, 12:15:01 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on January 06, 2012, 12:00:13 PM
Quote from: Linkzg on January 06, 2012, 11:45:06 AM
even if you explored and completed the map, it's still about ~2 hours minimum. you also can't warp to places directly. there are a few warp points in certain grids around the map you have to sail from and to each time.

I don't even fucking remember, but I remember it being painless, for me at least. But it's understandable if you didn't fill your map out.

Why are you claiming that WW haters never even played the game, when you played it once eight years ao and don't even remember it?

Zelda 2 is good
Wnd Waker sucks
PH is barely ok
Spirit tracks s an abomination
TP is very good
SS I keep falling asleep

Not a gat track record this decade. I have to as I am near done with this franchise

I would agree with this but I love Wind Wakers story and Aesthetic too much. I still remember the first time I entered the fire dungeons with cell-shaded flame pillars rising up or floating around with a parachute while leaves blew and I was totally blown away. The King and Ganon are the only two characters I've ever cared about in a Zelda game. And the ending was horribly depressing and violent (I still don't know how they got away with impaling an old sad man with a sword in his head in a game with a cheerful kiddy aesthetic like WW).

In retrospect, the sailing was terribly boring, the tri-force hunt was filler padding boring, there were barely any dungeons and the game was ridiculously easy.

Still love it. Will never replay it though.

Tasty · « **Reply #13203 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:54:42 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on January 06, 2012, 10:39:21 AM

Also, if the Zelda cycle were true, people would like Zelda 2. On the contrary, it's still regarded as a black sheep in the series.

I've been seeing a lot of Zelda 2 love lately actually. Especially in regards to "that's how the series should be like/it was Dark Souls for the NES."

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #13204 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:54:46 PM »

So WW did sell three million plus. Kthx

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13205 on:** January 06, 2012, 01:56:18 PM »

lol at thinking WW sold less than a million, jesus christ

Tasty · « **Reply #13206 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:02:56 PM »

Zelda series seems to alternate between good non-dungeon-stuff but crap-for-dungeons (either in count or in content) and the inverse. That's sort of why SS sounded like the perfect game, combining WW and TP's best aspects.

TBH SS is getting hate now but I don't think, so far, after four dungeons, that any other console entry is particularly head and shoulders above it. It does good non-dungeon content (much better than TP), it has some good dungeons (much better than WW.) Short of a Triforce piece hunt at the end I don't get the hate.

I don't really believe in the Zelda Cycle as it does seem absurd to lump everyone in with eachother, but I'll be keeping a close eye on the general consensus of SS to see how things shake out in the next years.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #13207 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:14:40 PM »

Did anyone really complain that "Twilight Princess just wasn't as good as Wind Waker"?

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #13208 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:28:47 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on January 06, 2012, 01:54:42 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on January 06, 2012, 10:39:21 AM
Also, if the Zelda cycle were true, people would like Zelda 2. On the contrary, it's still regarded as a black sheep in the series.

I've been seeing a lot of Zelda 2 love lately actually. Especially in regards to "that's how the series should be like/it was Dark Souls for the NES."

Mupepe · « **Reply #13209 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:48:32 PM »

Jesus. It's like this thread switches between bitching about GAF to bitching about Zelda. What the fuck is the obsession with Zelda in this fucking thread?

Robo · « **Reply #13210 on:** January 06, 2012, 02:58:37 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on January 06, 2012, 02:48:32 PM

Jesus. It's like this thread switches between bitching about GAF to bitching about Zelda. What the fuck is the obsession with Zelda in this fucking thread?

Children are expected to alternate between crying and arguing over toys.

Chinner · « **Reply #13211 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:34:09 PM »

Quote from: Mupepe on January 06, 2012, 02:48:32 PM

Jesus. It's like this thread switches between bitching about GAF to bitching about Zelda. What the fuck is the obsession with Zelda in this fucking thread?

this thread is where people intimate neogaf with equally bad posts!!!!

cool breeze · « **Reply #13212 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:39:46 PM »

so how about those official threads

Mupepe · « **Reply #13213 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:40:23 PM »

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #13214 on:** January 06, 2012, 03:53:38 PM »

Quote from: Chinner on January 06, 2012, 03:34:09 PM

Quote from: Mupepe on January 06, 2012, 02:48:32 PM
Jesus. It's like this thread switches between bitching about GAF to bitching about Zelda. What the fuck is the obsession with Zelda in this fucking thread?
this thread is where people intimate neogaf with equally bad posts!!!!

zelda 2 fan

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13215 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:29:01 PM »

The series lost its sense of exploration to me a long time ago. Its hard to feel excited about finding the same basic tools and objects over and over again in new scenarios. But I think this brings up the argument that Zelda really isn't for you and me but for those kids that are having their NES Zelda experiences, and OoT etc. I never got the same feeling I got from the 2D Zeldas from the 3D ones.

I also haven't bought a Nintendo console since the Gamecube and even then the only Nintendo game I bought was Wind Waker. Nothing since has compelled me to buy one, even the WiiU.

Broseidon · « **Reply #13216 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:29:02 PM »

Never played a Zelda game

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #13217 on:** January 06, 2012, 04:56:53 PM »

I like zelda games

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #13218 on:** January 06, 2012, 05:19:36 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on January 06, 2012, 04:29:01 PM

The series lost its sense of exploration to me a long time ago. Its hard to feel excited about finding the same basic tools and objects over and over again in new scenarios. But I think this brings up the argument that Zelda really isn't for you and me but for those kids that are having their NES Zelda experiences, and OoT etc. I never got the same feeling I got from the 2D Zeldas from the 3D ones.

I also haven't bought a Nintendo console since the Gamecube and even then the only Nintendo game I bought was Wind Waker. Nothing since has compelled me to buy one, even the WiiU.

This is pretty much the way I feel about all Nintendo franchises. The first Zelda I played was Ocarina of Time ( I was gaming on the ST and Amiga instead of nes and snes) and I thought it was Brilliant. Then you keep on with the franchise and it feels too similar. Same with something like Mario Kart where I loved the original but I have no interest in the franchise any more. I think Nintendo works because they produce good software but also because they are always selling to the next generation of kids who are having their first experiencing with these franchises. If I had kids I'm sure I would like Nintendo a lot more but I don't and Nintendo isn't really for my tastes anymore. Not that there is anything wrong with what they are doing. I do like the Mario Franchise quite a bit as I think they mix that one up a bit more but not enough to actually buy Nintendo systems. The Wii was the end of the line for me and Nintendo.

Narag · « **Reply #13219 on:** January 06, 2012, 05:49:13 PM »

I thought I was in the wrong thread.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13220 on:** January 06, 2012, 05:52:43 PM »

Quote from: Narag on January 06, 2012, 05:49:13 PM

I thought I was in the wrong thread.

No matter what you were looking for, this is always the wrong thread.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #13221 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on January 06, 2012, 12:06:19 PM

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34042152&postcount=18979

The Tsar cut him down, but the mind and heart of the proletariat is bountiful indeed.

thanks for that. every time i am able to take part in their TNT I tend to get mentioned

and it adds to my profile views on GB as well

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #13222 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:36:13 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on January 06, 2012, 04:29:01 PM

The series lost its sense of exploration to me a long time ago. Its hard to feel excited about finding the same basic tools and objects over and over again in new scenarios. But I think this brings up the argument that Zelda really isn't for you and me but for those kids that are having their NES Zelda experiences, and OoT etc. I never got the same feeling I got from the 2D Zeldas from the 3D ones.

I also haven't bought a Nintendo console since the Gamecube and even then the only Nintendo game I bought was Wind Waker. Nothing since has compelled me to buy one, even the WiiU.

Yeah, I get more excited about Bethesda games than Zelda games these days. Hell, Skyrim is my new Zelda.

Tasty · « **Reply #13223 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:49:19 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 06, 2012, 02:14:40 PM

Did anyone really complain that "Twilight Princess just wasn't as good as Wind Waker"?

Oh yeah, big time. And to be fair TP is far from perfect, so in order to support their argument WW>TP-ists exaggerated them and sort of ignored the problems with Wind Waker (usually instead focusing on WW's "charm" aka whimsy.)

Quote from: AWESOM-O on January 06, 2012, 04:17:42 PM

I have no inclination to play a Zelda game these days. OOT was amazing at the time, but it's not like Mario where the core mechanics were already basically as good as it could get. The core mechanics in 1998 seemed awesome, but other developers have shown that there was a lot of room for advancement in the genre, and Zelda hasn't come close to keeping up.

What "genre?" Zelda is really in a class of its own. The games take elements from a bunch of different genres, and I think that's sort of the problem with the series. It's too many different things to too many different people. A lot of people like the open adventure aspect. Some people like the "adventure gamey" aspect of talking to people and doing seemingly inane things. Some people like the dungeons and puzzles. Others like the story. Some may even like Zelda's brand of action and combat.

It's telling the only two Zelda competitors have really been Okami and Darksiders. Everything else is way different from what Zelda has always been, which is why I always roll my eyes when people say "Zelda is X" or "Zelda should be more like X" or "the first Zelda was clearly the X of its time and the series has drifted too far from that."

cool breeze · « **Reply #13224 on:** January 06, 2012, 06:57:00 PM »

getting back on topic, that real pic trend seems to have taken over gaf ot

Tasty · « **Reply #13225 on:** January 06, 2012, 07:09:35 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on January 06, 2012, 06:57:00 PM

getting back on topic, that real pic trend seems to have taken over gaf ot

I don't follow avatar memes, I make them.

Tasty · « **Reply #13226 on:** January 06, 2012, 07:16:49 PM »

Quote from: Count Drugula The Satanic on January 06, 2012, 07:12:55 PM

Quote from: Andrex on January 06, 2012, 07:09:35 PM
Quote from: Linkzg on January 06, 2012, 06:57:00 PM
getting back on topic, that real pic trend seems to have taken over gaf ot

I don't follow avatar memes, I make them.

Pokemon is a glorified meme.

Nah dude, I made the pink hair one.

archie4208 · « **Reply #13227 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:08:10 PM »

Oh man, the console warriors are already taking up their banners and the new systems won't be revealed for several months. Good times.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13228 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:16:52 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on January 06, 2012, 08:08:10 PM

Oh man, the console warriors are already taking up their banners and the new systems won't be revealed for several months. Good times.

The drumbeat and call can be heard from far off, rhythmic and entrancing...

... ... ... nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds! nerds!

spoiler (click to show/hide)

NERDS!

[close]

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13229 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:23:10 PM »

http://neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=34058876&postcount=12051

I didn't make the Real Avatar collage but BrandNew, PD, Glen and Yazeed did... and some fucking Federman look alike! Its... its like High School all over again... t.. time to listen to some music...

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13230 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:52:23 PM »

Not only am I in the official GAF year book, I'm on the top side

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #13231 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:54:13 PM »

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13232 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:55:29 PM »

congrats on being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet

cool breeze · « **Reply #13233 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:58:50 PM »

top row, second from the right. what.

really, is that wilco?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13234 on:** January 06, 2012, 08:59:43 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 06, 2012, 08:55:29 PM

congrats on being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet

Though I'm complaining about not being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13235 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:07:23 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 06, 2012, 08:55:29 PM

congrats on being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet

I'm gonna submit this for inclusion

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13236 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:10:05 PM »

i was elite shit, dude

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13237 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:11:26 PM »

hahahahahahah holy SHIT

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #13238 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:13:15 PM »

That beard puts Cajole at risk of indefinite detention

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #13239 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:13:54 PM »

i'm seriously still laughing oh my god i'm glad i had that beard like 5 years ago

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #13240 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:15:47 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13241 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:19:45 PM »

Quote

Throughout the 45-minute proceeding on Monday, Mr. Zazi seemed unaffected by his circumstances, even smiling on several occasions. When he spoke, he did so in an unapologetic, matter-of-fact manner, explaining that he was driven to terrorism by his concerns about the United States’ cancellation of the show Terriers.

Sounds like Cajole alright

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #13242 on:** January 06, 2012, 09:22:32 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 06, 2012, 08:55:29 PM

congrats on being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet

tabris · « **Reply #13243 on:** January 07, 2012, 01:40:53 AM »

Wow lots of familiar faces in here. I always wondered where MAF went, who knew.

Cindi Mayweather · « **Reply #13244 on:** January 07, 2012, 01:46:21 AM »

oh god

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #13245 on:** January 07, 2012, 03:26:41 AM »

Momo · « **Reply #13246 on:** January 07, 2012, 06:28:58 AM »

Quote from: Andrex on January 06, 2012, 07:16:49 PM

Nah dude, I made the pink hair one.

I remember laughing at Gravijah's pink Raichu lol

On that note it's probably time I updated my avatar, suggest a theme?

Broseidon · « **Reply #13247 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:05:28 AM »

Something good.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #13248 on:** January 07, 2012, 08:54:43 AM »

Quote from: Count Drugula The Satanic on January 06, 2012, 09:04:00 PM

Quote from: Billy Rygar on January 06, 2012, 08:59:25 PM
Quote from: CajoleJuice on January 06, 2012, 08:55:29 PM
congrats on being in a collage of lonely losers on the internet
news feed
Seconded

thirded

Timber · « **Reply #13249 on:** January 07, 2012, 10:15:37 AM »

Quote from: Momo on January 07, 2012, 06:28:58 AM

On that note it's probably time I updated my avatar, suggest a theme?

I'm thinking anime.

Vertigo · « **Reply #13250 on:** January 07, 2012, 11:22:53 AM »

I notice that the real pic movement has led to a decrease in girl age threads on Gaf. Having your real face up while you recall your stud tales is no longer applicable in most cases.

It is interesting in people are saying they find themselves acting less of an asshole now people can see them, who'd have thunk it?