Earthbound

Minister of Silly Walks · 01-26-2008, 06:26 PM

Well, I just beat this game for the first time--gotta say, it was pretty dang awesome. Ness is the coolest.

When it said "The End...?" It made me really sad because there's no sequel in the states.

KittenTheSmitten · 01-26-2008, 06:33 PM

That made a lot of people sad...And frustrated. Gotta love it when movies and games leave things open for a sequal, only to leave that void wiiide open. -__-*

**Crazyswordsman** · 01-26-2008, 07:15 PM

^^Mother 3. Yes, it's a sequel. From what I understand Spoiler Below

Pokey is the leader of New Pork City in that game.

But the problem is it needs to be released over here. Even more so than any of the FFIV stuff Square is planning. They're forcing people to obtain the game illegally because Nintendo is run by a tool who basically said "Screw you, Earthbound fans! You're not getting Mother 3!" And it's pissing us all off. -CSM

**Wyborn** · 01-26-2008, 08:05 PM

Hey CSM how 'bout you spoiler that third sentence, eh wot?

And way to misrepresent the situation, man. It's not just one guy responsible for us not having Mother 3, and it's not some kind of vendetta against us that facilitated this situation.

But yeah, EarthBound is awesome, arguably the best RPG ever made. It's certainly the most thought-provoking.

Minister of Silly Walks · 01-26-2008, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyborn

It's certainly the most thought-provoking.

How so?

And CSM, I know there's a sequel--that's why I said "in the states."

**Wyborn** · 01-26-2008, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Ghost of Christmas Pluperfect

How so?

Well, I know I sent you these already, but this is for everybody who isn't you.

a review of mother 2 **** - large prime numbers. proud to be your #1 google search result for "'them crazy dinosaurs'."

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These are pretty great articles that cover why EarthBound is so fantastic from the perspective of a person seeking to partake in art rooted in the medium.

There's more to it, though. EarthBound's world is subtle and textured like no game before, and probably no game since.

X-3 · 01-27-2008, 12:50 AM

^Woah, after reading those articles, I REALLY want to play Earthbound.

The game sounds beautiful.

**Crazyswordsman** · 01-27-2008, 01:53 AM

^You must not *whirrr* underestimate us.

The Apple of Enlightenment has predicted you would come this far. -CSM

Minister of Silly Walks · 01-27-2008, 10:23 AM

WHAT YOU BUYING ZOOM?

LinkManDX · 01-27-2008, 01:25 PM

Blue, blue, Earthbound is my favorite game.

**Crazyswordsman** · 01-27-2008, 02:05 PM

YES YOU CANNOT RESIST NO YOU CAN RESIST YESNO YOUCANNOTNOTRESIST.

The Ten EarthBound Commandments
I. Thou shalt not use the suporma
II. Thou shalt not question the existence of the Apple of Enlightenment
III. Thou shalt not steal from the Egg and Banana Stand
IV. Thou shalt not covet the Zombie Chick
V. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's Sword of Kings
VI. Thou shalt not neglect thine exit mouse
VII. Honor thy Courage
VIII. Thou shalt not fear the Photo Man
IX. Thou shalt not abuse thine Rock Candy
X. Honor thy Father and Mother... especially thy Father.-CSM

Señor Luigi · 01-28-2008, 02:12 PM

I was looking for Mario cameos and saw that a guy in one of classrooms asks if you've ever played SMB7

Then he says he hasn't beaten SMB3

Is Japan keeping secrets

**Booyakasha** · 01-28-2008, 03:47 PM

You know...I like 'Earthbound', I truly do, but I don't really understand what the fuss is all about. It's good, and it's charming, but people go well bananas over it--it's a bit much. It's like when I hear people waxing rhapsodic about 'Shenmue' or something--I can't help but ask myself, "Am I missing something? Was it really that good?"

**Wyborn** · 01-28-2008, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

You know...I like 'Earthbound', I truly do, but I don't really understand what the fuss is all about. It's good, and it's charming, but people go well bananas over it--it's a bit much. It's like when I hear people waxing rhapsodic about 'Shenmue' or something--I can't help but ask myself, "Am I missing something? Was it really that good?"

Well, I mean, certain others may be getting something else out of it all together. It's the kind of game where you basically can get damn near anyhing out of it depending on what you're looking for.

Didn't know you played it, though. When was that?

**Booyakasha** · 01-28-2008, 08:15 PM

^Many years ago, and then again a couple years back. I got it about a year-ish before I went NEXT-GEN and got a PSX (call it 1996, maybe?). I made it about halfway through back then before getting distracted. On my more recent attempt, I made it almost to the end. Then I got distracted again. It happens. (In my defense, I'd just gotten my PS2...)

**Cravdraa** · 01-28-2008, 08:17 PM

"Kidnapping is wrong! I'll be careful not to kidnap anyone."

**Crazyswordsman** · 01-28-2008, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Booyakasha

You know...I like 'Earthbound', I truly do, but I don't really understand what the fuss is all about. It's good, and it's charming, but people go well bananas over it--it's a bit much. It's like when I hear people waxing rhapsodic about 'Shenmue' or something--I can't help but ask myself, "Am I missing something? Was it really that good?"

How about I sharpen you I just love sharpening. you don’t want me to sharpen?

Boo's HP drops to 0!

Com e Wel tom oo Moo nsi nsi nsi nsi nsid Moo com wel side elco -CSM

**Booyakasha** · 01-28-2008, 09:54 PM

^Oh no you did ant!!

01-26-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Crazyswordsman RPG Mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 8,316 Thanks: 579 Thanked 429 Times in 281 Posts Points: 150,709.15 Bank: 52,340.71 Total Points: 203,049.86 Donate	^^Mother 3. Yes, it's a sequel. From what I understand Spoiler Below Pokey is the leader of New Pork City in that game. But the problem is it needs to be released over here. Even more so than any of the FFIV stuff Square is planning. They're forcing people to obtain the game illegally because Nintendo is run by a tool who basically said "Screw you, Earthbound fans! You're not getting Mother 3!" And it's pissing us all off. -CSM Last edited by Crazyswordsman; 01-26-2008 at 09:39 PM.

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Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,987 Thanks: 83 Thanked 439 Times in 259 Posts Points: 14,061.95 Bank: 38,128.83 Total Points: 52,190.78 Donate	You know...I like 'Earthbound', I truly do, but I don't really understand what the fuss is all about. It's good, and it's charming, but people go well bananas over it--it's a bit much. It's like when I hear people waxing rhapsodic about 'Shenmue' or something--I can't help but ask myself, "Am I missing something? Was it really that good?" __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

01-28-2008, 08:15 PM	#15
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,987 Thanks: 83 Thanked 439 Times in 259 Posts Points: 14,061.95 Bank: 38,128.83 Total Points: 52,190.78 Donate	^Many years ago, and then again a couple years back. I got it about a year-ish before I went NEXT-GEN and got a PSX (call it 1996, maybe?). I made it about halfway through back then before getting distracted. On my more recent attempt, I made it almost to the end. Then I got distracted again. It happens. (In my defense, I'd just gotten my PS2...) __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

01-28-2008, 09:54 PM	#18
Booyakasha Mod of War Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wisconsinland Gender: Posts: 6,987 Thanks: 83 Thanked 439 Times in 259 Posts Points: 14,061.95 Bank: 38,128.83 Total Points: 52,190.78 Donate	^Oh no you did ant!! __________________ Boo--the only dude bad enough to rescue the president

01-26-2008, 06:26 PM	#1
Minister of Silly Walks Moderator of Awesome Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Location, Location. Gender: Posts: 23,805 Thanks: 624 Thanked 725 Times in 407 Posts Points: 77,478.35 Bank: 155,127.20 Total Points: 232,605.55 Donate	Earthbound Well, I just beat this game for the first time--gotta say, it was pretty dang awesome. Ness is the coolest. When it said "The End...?" It made me really sad because there's no sequel in the states.

01-26-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
KittenTheSmitten Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Gender: Posts: 140 Thanks: 41 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts Points: 1,537.86 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 1,537.86 Donate	That made a lot of people sad...And frustrated. Gotta love it when movies and games leave things open for a sequal, only to leave that void wiiide open. -__-*

01-26-2008, 08:05 PM	#4
Wyborn Zelda Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,326 Thanks: 86 Thanked 439 Times in 269 Posts Points: 19,177.94 Bank: 82,155.51 Total Points: 101,333.45 Donate	Hey CSM how 'bout you spoiler that third sentence, eh wot? And way to misrepresent the situation, man. It's not just one guy responsible for us not having Mother 3, and it's not some kind of vendetta against us that facilitated this situation. But yeah, EarthBound is awesome, arguably the best RPG ever made. It's certainly the most thought-provoking.

01-27-2008, 12:50 AM	#7
X-3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Brigade HQ Gender: Posts: 9,600 Thanks: 337 Thanked 386 Times in 279 Posts Blog Entries: 4 Points: 21,793.81 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 21,793.81 Donate	^Woah, after reading those articles, I REALLY want to play Earthbound. The game sounds beautiful.

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01-27-2008, 10:23 AM	#9
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01-27-2008, 02:05 PM	#11
Crazyswordsman RPG Mod Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Booyaville (yeah!) Gender: Posts: 8,316 Thanks: 579 Thanked 429 Times in 281 Posts Points: 150,709.15 Bank: 52,340.71 Total Points: 203,049.86 Donate	YES YOU CANNOT RESIST NO YOU CAN RESIST YESNO YOUCANNOTNOTRESIST. The Ten EarthBound Commandments I. Thou shalt not use the suporma II. Thou shalt not question the existence of the Apple of Enlightenment III. Thou shalt not steal from the Egg and Banana Stand IV. Thou shalt not covet the Zombie Chick V. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's Sword of Kings VI. Thou shalt not neglect thine exit mouse VII. Honor thy Courage VIII. Thou shalt not fear the Photo Man IX. Thou shalt not abuse thine Rock Candy X. Honor thy Father and Mother... especially thy Father.-CSM

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Señor Luigi Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I forget Gender: Posts: 313 Thanks: 14 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Points: 4,285.66 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,285.66 Donate	I was looking for Mario cameos and saw that a guy in one of classrooms asks if you've ever played SMB7 Then he says he hasn't beaten SMB3 Is Japan keeping secrets

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