[General Discussion] Getting Involved With The RPG Video Game Genre For The First Time.

In my observation, every thread Deni posts on turns into a flame war between Deni and [insert name of innocent poster who did absolutely nothing except post a viewpoint which just happened to differ from Deni's]. If anyone should be banned...

Anyways, my first RPG was tragically FFVII (tragic because I missed out on the majority of the SNES era, due to me coming to videogames a little late). But not tragic because I was instantly hooked. And get this: it was for the PC. I never owned a Playstation. My SECOND RPG was Super Mario RPG because I realized I loved them. My third was FFVIII (PC), fourth FFIX (after I acquired a PS2), fifth Chrono Trigger, and from there it blossomed into a lovely boquet of RPG sex.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

Right, because I'm the one who made the snide, backbiting comment that started that. I'm sure the world waits through the pregnant pause prior to the weighing in on board politics from the cheezeman.

Also, that's the most random movement through RPGs I've ever seen. How did you go from PC FF VII to Super Mario RPG? Where was the connection?

Yeah, it really is a random connection. It must've been because I loved Mario games and owned all of them except the RPG one because I had no idea if I would like it or not. Then, when I found out I liked FFVII, it was time to try it out!

As for the comments, I don't really think you need to be "banned," I mean it's not really even my place because I'm not a mod, but I think you should take a step back sometimes. Regardless of whether you start the arguments, they do seem to flock to you, would you not agree? While we ARE on the internet, I'd rather not see namecalling on an RPG thread.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Denicalis

Well, it's a hell of a good second choice. One of the best ever made.

I was actually really surprised and it quickly became my favorite game at the time. Still own the SNES cartridge to this day. Just wish I had gotten into RPGs while Chrono was still available for under $100... had to settle for emulators. Same for FFVI and SoM. Those golden years just sneaked by me.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Originally Posted by Borg1982

For once I'm on the side of the people who hate FF8.

Blehhhhhh. Magazines? Orphanages? Draws?

I didn't hate it but I agree. I don't know what the heck they were thinking. In fact, I didn't believe the orphanage thing when I first learned of it and thought there would be some other plot twist to make it better. But then, as Deni said earlier, the space scene occurred and I suddenly realized they were serious about all of it.
Best final battle music of the series though. It really needs an orchestral/techno rendition. And the opening was epic. And at least the CGI was consistent with the other art that time around. It was a huge graphical improvement in every way.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Originally Posted by Denicalis

I dug a lot of stuff about VIII, but I just can't get past those twists. They're absolutely heinous.

Kinda hard to like an RPG when the plot sucks lol.

I wonder what the kids these days are being introduced to the genre with. WoW? FFXII?

Oh, wait, it's probably Kingdom Hearts. Kids are growing up on Kingdom Hearts... I feel for them (but it was kinda fun).

By the way, anyone really get into Xenosaga?

I was speaking idiomatically.