Currently Playing v2.0 [Descriptive]

[Meier Link]

Seeing that the currently playing thread completely disappeared I decided to talk to Telegraph and we came to an agreement that the new currently playing should be more then just listing the current game you are playing. There should be a little thought put into this process by adding some detail.

This way people who are interested also know where you are, what you are doing and what not. If you plan on putting spoilers in this then be kind and throw them in spoiler tags.

I went ahead and made a quick template that is for your use or if you want to make variations of it to fit the current game that you are playing that is fine also. I made it kind of generic and not genre specific so feel free to alter it as you need it to be.

Also if you are playing multiple titles you can list them all in a single post just re use the template.

Note: you do not have to use the template in it's entirety.

Current game:
Platform:
Current play through:
Current game completion (if known):
Current party (if applicable):
Current level(s) (if applicable):
Current location:
Current in game clock time:
How have you been using your in game time?:
Current objective:
Next objective:
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at:
Total game overs?:
Favorite event so far:
Favorite character and why:
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect):
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent):
Comments:

As for me I have pretty much stopped playing some of the other titles that I was playing so that I can concentrate on this one game. I still plan on finishing up the rest of Heavy Rain and working on a review but seeing I lent it out it might be a few weeks before I get that up and going again.

Current game: Breath of Fire III

Platform: PS1 on the PS3.

Current play through: Got to say this is my third maybe forth time

Current game completion (if known): N/A

Current party (if applicable): Ryu, Nina, and Momo

Current level(s) (if applicable): 14, 13 and 12

Current location: The tower

Current in game clock time: 7:04

How have you been using your in game time?: Mainly just playing around.
Spent a while leveling up at the beginning and there has been about 2 hours worth of smoke breaks and phone calls that have slowed me down a little. Also I have been exploring and fishing a lot.

Current objective: Escape the tower

Next objective: Get back to Wyndia

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: So far I am having a blast replaying this one. I haven’t played it in so long that I have forgot what it was mainly about including the story, game play and strategies. Also I remembered why I never really used Momo.

Total game overs?: 1 out of stupidity.

Favorite event so far: The Wyndia Catacombs are always fun. For some reason I have always enjoyed giving that area a play though.

Favorite character and why: Rei, not sure. I just remember him being a bad ass and am still drawn to him for some reason even though I don’t remember that much about him. Plus he has good intentions; just look what he did for the kids. He became the guardian of 2 kids and started to raise them even though he could barely feed hiself.

Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): Nothing at the moment

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): N/A want to beat it again before giving it a star rating.

Comments: I love this game. I miss the old school feeling that a lot of the new games are currently missing. The more I play this one the more I actually want to sit down and play through some of my older titles.

[Zargabaath]

Current Game: Final Fantasy IV DS

Platform: DS on my DS Lite

Current playthrough: 3rd time for Final Fantasy IV, 1st for the DS version

Current game completion: I would say around 80% if not more.

Current party: Cecil, Kain, Edge, Rosa, & Rydia

Current levels: 59, 60, 55, 59, & 58 (in order of how I listed my party).

Current location: Sealed Cave

Current in game clock: 27:52

How have I been using my in game time? Have done plenty of training because of the annoying difficulty spikes that test my nerve. I've also played some of Whyte's mini-games which are simple yet fun.

Current objective: Leave the Sealed Cave

Next objective: To the moon.

Thought(s) of the game where I'm currently at: Well right now I'm enjoying the game as I'm on an even footing with the enemies, plus they aren't uber-powerful with abilities that can almost wipe your party just by doing it once.

Total game overs: Not sure but I'll go with > 20.

Favourite event so far?: Whenever Cid has talked via voice actor; his VA makes him sound scary, like he's going to eat ya. It has added a new dimension of humor in the game for me.

Favourite character: Quite a few choices I can go with. Cecil the main character whose journey of inner-struggle is wonderous or Kain dealing with his love for Rosa, frienship to Cecil, and being a pawn to Golbez. Rubicante gets some appreciation for being such an unique villian, especially at the time of release. Finally there is Cid - even though the ol' fart should've died - his VA makes me happy to see him. To choose though I'll go with Cecil, the strong main character.

Random Stat: Nothing really noteworthy that I can think of.

Rate the game: Well I've gotten pretty far into the game and so far the DS version is my least favourite version of Final Fantasy IV, even though it has a lot on the Final Fantasy Chronicles version. The fake deaths as poor plot devices and some other bad plot devices have stuck with me this time along with the horrid difficulty spikes that make the game unbearable sometimes. I've made mention that I thought about restarting Final Fantasy IV by playing the GBA version - my favourite. So I'll give it [DS version] a rating of... ... 2 and a half stars.

Comments: Once I beat this version I most likely won't ever be touching it again and will be replaying Final Fantasy IV Advance. The voice-acting is pretty good though I'm not too hard to impress. The augment system does spice up the plain battle system that FF IV had. Hopefully I can enjoy the final parts of the game.


06/15/2010 Edit: Well I beat the game earlier today and I think of upping the rating of this game to 3 stars out of 5 as it became more enjoyable, as the previous versions were. I was greatly surprised that with the difficulty spikes in this game that the moon was pretty easy - that place used to be a death zone.

[Treize]

This seems like a lot of work, but I guess I'll play along.

Current game: .hack GU Rebirth
Platform: PS2
Current play through: Third or fourth.
Current game completion (if known): 1/10 maybe?
Current party (if applicable): Haseo, Atoli, and Kuhn. I have to use all the characters, though, sometimes. =/
Current level(s) (if applicable): 6-9
Current location: Mac Anu
Current in game clock time: Don't know. 2-4 hours.
How have you been using your in game time?: I've been playing the game?
Current objective: I'm going to stop Aida!
Next objective: Still going to stop Aida? Maybe find Tri-Edge (Kite) at some point. I want to get to the arena soon. I think that's the best part.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: The first of the three games is probably the least interesting, but I kind of wanted to play them in order to get the whole story again.
Total game overs?: 0 I didn't even take the extra level bonus! =O
Favorite event so far: The part where you first see Endrance? Nothing that exciting has happened so far.
Favorite character and why: Atoli? Haseo is very annoying at this point in the game, and Silabus and Gaspard are just stupid throughout. I kind of feel sorry for how poorly Atoli is treated, so I'll go with her.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): I got an S on the last mission I did. It's annoying how you have to get so many Chim-chims to get a high rank. I'm already at 99! It don't need anymore!
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 3? As a whole, I would say the series is a 4.
Comments: I like the series, but like I said, this one is probably the worst. All of the characters seem annoying and whiny at this point. Also this was too much writing for something that no one probably cares about. =/

[darknesse]

Current game:
Golden Sun
Platform:
Gameboy advance
Current play through:
First time
Current game completion (if known):
Collecting the rest of Djinn before the final boss
Current level(s) (if applicable):
~30
Current location:
Babi tower
How have you been using your in game time?:
Casual, its a first play through, im aiming for the complete experience
Current objective:
Stop saturos lighting the venus lighthouse
Next objective:
Buy golden sun 2
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at:
I really like it. A very good rpg
Total game overs?:
1, a purepose death, i wanted the rest of the djinn before completing the game
Favorite event so far:
Near the start of the game, the stealing of the 4 gems
Favorite character and why:
The main charactor, i renamed him seph lol
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent):
Since im at the final boss, i will give it 4 and a half palms out of 5
Comments:
Cant wait for golden sun 2

[Jin]

Current game: 3D Dot Game Heroes

Platform: PS3

Current play through: My first.

Current game completion (if known): Not sure. I'm 10 hours in and just finished the fire temple. I'd think maybe 5 to 10 more hours to go including side stuff?

Current party (if applicable): My character is Takeyama, the great Japanese business man.

Current level(s) (if applicable): N/A

Current location: Just outside the main town.

Current in game clock time: 10:55:59

How have you been using your in game time?: The same way I would in Zelda. Temples and secrets.

Current objective: The Wind Temple.

Next objective: Secrets around the Wind Temple?

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Freaking love it.

Total game overs?: Too many to count, haha.

Favorite event so far: The dialogue in general is pretty hysterical.

Favorite character and why:My own character. He's a Japanese business man that slays dragons with a 5 foot by 10 foot sword. Come on.

Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): Ummm...1 annoying fairy? (albeit less annoying than Navi)

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): I haven't beaten it, but I'd give it a 4/5

Comments: Old school fans should buy this game. No exceptions. It's only $40 US.

[Dodie16]

Current game: Final Fantasy XIII

Platform: PS3

Current play through: This is my first playthrough that I will actually get around to completing. I started a previous game, only to erase it and start over a few hours into the game.

Current game completion: I'm on Chapter 11 out of 13, so I would say that I'm getting really close to beating it. There is the post game to consider, what with all the missions that you unlock, so I suppose I still have a good chunk of game left to play.

Current party: Fang (my main), Hope, and Lightning.

Current level(s): Well, I'm on level 8 of the Crystarium, and I'm trying to max out Fang's Sen, Com, Sab roles, Hope's Med, Syn, Rav roles, and Lightning's Rav, Com, and Med roles. I have a lot of nodes to fill before that happens though...

Current location: Mah'Habbara Subterra in Gran Pulse

Current in game clock time: ~37 hours

How have you been using your in game time?: It's mostly checking out the datalog, and fixing up my characters' Crystarium paths and filling out the nodes for them. Oh, and also CP grinding takes up a lot of my playtime as well.

Current objective: I'm heading to Oerba Village as the story objective, but my personal objective is to grind for CP so I can fill up some nodes in the Crystarium.

Next objective: I will have to find out in regards to story, but eventually I wanna take on some missions.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: I'm enjoying it now, after putting it down for over a month. Gran Pulse really is a pretty spectacular-looking place, and it's definitely making me change my overall view of the game.

Total game overs?: Far too many for me to mention specifics... Though I would honestly have to say it's less than 25....

Favorite event so far: I thought trekking through the Vile Peaks was fun, and also hanging out in Nautilaus was neat as well, but my favorite event right now was making it to Gran Pulse. The cinematic was pretty spectacular, and the amount of exploration that you're given after being in Cocoon for so long is really refreshing.

Favorite character and why: Well, right now, it's a tie between Hope, Sazh, and Fang. Hope has that sense of realness to him, if that makes sense, and he's a pretty relatable character. Honestly, if I was in their situation, I would probably have his type of reaction to everything

SPOILER!!:

except I probably wouldn't have a vendetta against Snow for so long.

I like Sazh for his quips and role he adds to the story. I find him probably the most interesting in the group. As for Fang, I like her for her attitude. It's not too abrasive, but she's not gonna put up with anyone's bull either.

Comments: Well, I'm glad I gave the title another chance, and once I finish with this playthrough, I'll probably try another one just to get all the story stuff straightened out.

[Rhaps]

Current game: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Platform: GBA but using the vBA Emulator
Current play through: First time
Current game completion (if known): Wanna say 2/4 but I know that there's gonna be a twist
Current party (if applicable): N/A
Current level(s) (if applicable): N/A
Current location: Desert Palace
Current in game clock time: No Clue
How have you been using your in game time?: Minor time used in heart-piece gathering, majority towards storyline
Current objective: Raid the palace and get the second medallion
Next objective: Same concept, water palace probably
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Sand O_o
Total game overs?: 3 ish
Favorite event so far: When the first old man sage descendant gives you some new kicks
Favorite character and why: No clue
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): I have 5 hearts :3
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): No
Comments: Emulator glitches SUCK

[Xanatos]

Current game: The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass

Platform: Nintendo DS/emulator

Current play through: First time

Current game completion (if known): Can't say for sure, but if I would have to guess somewhere about 70%

Current location: Temple of the Ocean King

Current in game clock time: hard to say, 15-20 hours

How have you been using your in game time?: besides following the main story I've spent a lot of time on exploring the islands and playing minigames.

Current objective: trying to find the fourth sea chart

Next objective: will have to find the third metal for the sole purpose of making the Phantom Sword

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: As any other Zelda game.

Total game overs?: none, the game's been fairly easy so far, dungeons are pretty much strait forward and most of the bosses were quite easy.

Favorite event so far: Fight with Gleook, one of my favorite bosses through the series, looks damn amazing and it took me a while to figure it's weakens.

Favorite character and why: Linebeck, love his attitude and he's rather funny, this may sound strange but he kinda looks like Johnny Depp

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): Still haven't beaten it but so far it deserves 4, highly doubt it'll change til the end.

Comments: Well, I'm glad the events of this game don't take place in Hyrule, plus I don't have to fight Ganadorf again, I appreciate different kind of Zelda though she still managed to be kidnapped. The game's certainly more fresh than I expected, glad that producer decided to get rid of some elements that seem to constantly repeat through the franchise.

[kupo]

well...this is going to be sort of difficult to fill out because of my current game, but i'll try my best

Current game: itadaki street portable

Platform: psp

Current play through: first

Current game completion (if known): as far as unlocking things...about 1/3rd to 1/2 unlocked

Current party (if applicable): NA

Current level(s) (if applicable): NA

Current location: the zanarkand map

Current in game clock time: lol...umm...maybe 12 hrs or so?

How have you been using your in game time?: playing maps, trying not to come in last lol

Current objective: get enough money to unlock another map

Next objective: same as above plus more characters :coughbaschcough:

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: its fun. annoying at times cause i dont know what the characters are saying (im sure a slime was talking smack to ashe at some point) but it dosen't have a story line so eh

Total game overs?: there are no game overs...but you can go completely bankrupt and you automatically loose. hasen't happened to me yet but it almost did on my first map

Favorite event so far: NA

Favorite character and why: i never thought i'd say it but my favorite is...cloud only because he looks like he's about to fall over when he swings his sword to roll the dice. its kinda cute

Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): ive never gone bankrupt

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5
represents excellent): NA

Comments: its a really fun game if your into board games. it takes a little time to figure our how everything works, but once you catch on to that its silly fun. and you dont really have to know any japanese to play it which is nice. plus all the characters chibized so even sephiroth huggable....heh

[Dancing_Corpse]

Current game: Tales of Hearts (Anime Movie Edition)

Platform: DS

Current play through: My First

Current game completion (if known): Unknown

Current party (if applicable): Hisui Hearts, Innes Lorenz, Kunzite (Not 100% sure on the english spelling)

Current level(s) (if applicable):24 for all

Current location: Inside Chalcedny Arcome's mind

Current in game clock time: 11:05

How have you been using your in game time?: Mostly getting lost because the instructions are in Japanese so I mostly have to guess what to do

Current objective: Walk from point A to point B, slay Boss and rescue kidnapped female party member. Theres probly an actual reason for why it happens but since I dont know it I will just believe this is what I'm meant to do.

Next objective: Same as current objective I assume

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: It's great. Beautiful character designs, fun battle system and a large amount of difficult enemies. Possibly great story but don't ask me.

Total game overs?: 3 or 4

Favorite event so far: Kunzite saving my party from those guys that are amped up on steroids.

Favorite character and why: Kunzite. He's got great attacks. Awesome character design. And hes a robot that has a heart.

[T.G. Oskar]

Current game: Etrian Odyssey
Platform: Nintendo DS
Current play through: first
Current game completion (if known): near official end
Current level(s) (if applicable): between 59 to 68 (out of 70)
Current location: Lost Shinjuku B21F
Current in game clock time: Unknown
How have you been using your in game time?: Finishing quests, level-grinding to lv. 70.
Current objective: Finishing quests
Next objective: Get some characters back to lv. 1, finish the game
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: should have finished this earlier
Total game overs?: About 3 (and the game is supposed to be NINTENDO HARD)
Favorite event so far: of the few? Having a mid-boss slain by the actual stage boss. Did me the favor of killing the last remaining mid-boss so I could actually succeed on the mission.
Favorite character and why: None, since all are pre-generated.
Party composition: 1 tank, 1 damage dealer, 1 blaster, 1 healer, 1 buffer. Usually changing, but the Protector (tank), the Medic (healer) and the Troubadour (buffer) are key party members.
Comments: For a game that's supposed to be NINTENDO HARD, it's surprisingly easy (granted, so as long as you keep a few certain stuff around). Supposedly the last 5 floors are OMFG HARD!!!, so awaiting the challenge ^_^

Current game: Super Robot Wars A Portable
Platform: Playstation Portable
Current play through: 1st
Current game completion (if known): Over 50% (20 out of 39 missions)
Current party (if applicable): Too long to mention
Current level(s) (if applicable): Between 16 and 23
Current location: Intermission - Mission 20 - 21 (Yokosuka, Japan)
Current in game clock time: 30+ hours
How have you been using your in game time?: Trying to keep leveling up ALL characters (and there's over 50 of them)
Current objective: besides finishing levels? Get 30+ kills with Ch...I mean, QUATTRO (Zeta Gundam) and Kaine Wakaba (Metal Armor Dragonar) to get some of the secrets.
Next objective: get Master Asia. Yes, he lives. Oh, and finding out what else happens in the game!
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Dammit, now it's getting harder!
Total game overs?: about 1 or 2. Doesn't matter, since the temp. save function is lovely.
Favorite event so far: of the many? Well...Axel (main character) wooing the Dragonar team so they don't feel lonely (Crowning Moment of Funny), each time Domon Kasshu does something. Oh, and when Axel barely dodges getting killed (BARELY!) by a simultaneous attack from Domon Kasshu and Kazuya Ryuuzaki (from Brave Leader Daimos)
Favorite character and why: Axel Almer (main character). Because of his amnesia and silly way of acting, that is (bonus: martial arts mecha that regenerates HP). Also: Domon Kasshu ("My love, my anger and my sorrow! Take it! SHIIIIINIIIIING!! FIIIIINGEEEEERRR!! SWOOOOOOOOOOORD!!! *people die*); Bright Noah (Captain of the Argama, Leader of the Londo Bell; MAKER OF MEN!)
Turns: over 400
Characters: over 50
Mecha: over 50
Comments: I feel bad for not saving GAI! DAIGOUJI! But the Undefeated of the East, Master Asia, could not be ignored that easily! Knowing that I saved him is so gratifying! Not to mention saving Musashi Tomoe (Getter Robo), recruiting two enemies to my group, amongst other things. Erm...what are you waiting for? Go, get it! Shell 50 bucks and import it; it's as awesome as awesome can get!

Current game: Final Fantasy: War of the Lions
Platform: Playstation Portable
Current play through: In the PSP, 1st. Overall, 4th (counting the PSX playthroughs)
Current game completion (if known): around 85% (only Midlight's Deep and then to Mullonde)
Current party (if applicable): Ramza, about 6-7 generics plus Ladd, Alicia and Lavian, Agrias, Mustadio, Rapha, Marach, Meliadoul, Beowulf, Reis, Construct 8, Cloud, Luso, Balthier, 3 Behemots...and God. I mean, Orlandeau.
Current level(s) (if applicable): between 62 and 65
Current location: roaming the map.
Current in game clock time: 120 hours and counting
How have you been using your in game time?: Level grinding. Since I don't want to miss a thing (thing being all the Treasure stuff)...
Current objective: Level up everyone (specifically, to get Lavian to become a Dark Knight, master all mage classes with my two Arithmeticians, and get some special NPCs to master their secondary A-Ability classes). Oh, and getting a darned Stoneshooter!
Next objective: Midlight's Deep, then, THE WORLD! Erm...actually, Orbonne Monastery
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: better than the original. It actually motivates people to make weird combinations, use classes like Archer (!!) and everything is just eye candy. Now, if the animations weren't so zetta slow...
Total game overs?: None...that I think of.
Favorite event so far: Balthier's introduction ("...or my name's not Balthier..."). That beat my all-time favorite (Mustadio being shot, Ramza crying "Phoenix Down, Phoenix Down!")
Favorite character and why: Orland(ea)u, of course. I mean, the guy is just win incarnate! He, and Balthier. They give Ramza a run for his money.
Money: over 3 million Gil.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 5 outta 5. A classic.
Comments: boy, does getting to be a Dark Knight is obnoxiously hard! But I'm already getting the moves: Ramza as Squire/Dark Knight, Luso as Game Hunter/Monk, Orland(ea)u as Sword Saint/Samurai, a generic Summoner/Arithmetician, Lavian as Dark Knight/Black Mage...do I keep going? Oh, and a Ranger (generic Archer/Geomancer), Alicia as Monk/Knight with Dual Wield (oh, boy, that stuff is BRUTAL!), amongst my investigation shinies.

Just to indicate: Etrian Odyssey and FFT: War of the Lions I play while outside. SRW A Portable I only play at my home, since I need a translation guide for it (because nothing is more awesome than having a load of mecha anime on a blender, set to "Awesome")

[CloudTide]

Current game:Final Fantasy V
Platform:GBA
Current play through:1st
Current game completion (if known):i'm at the part where the big whirlpool sucks in Syldra (or whatever her name is) in and the ship drifts to the graveyard of ships
Current party (if applicable):Bartz, Faris, Lenna, and Galuf
Current level(s) (if applicable):all lvl 6
Current location:Ship Graveyard
Current in game clock time:1 hour 10 mins
How have you been using your in game time?:Well i've been going with the story so far but im gonna start training
Current objective:unknown
Next objective:unknown
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at:i really like it its pretty epic
Total game overs?:0 (hallelujah)
Favorite event so far:i got the job change option
Favorite character:Faris

[Heartless Angel]

Current game: Dissidia: FInal Fantasy
Platform: PSP
Current play through: I've only made one file, just perfecting technique now.
Current game completion (if known): I've got everything done, all items, all characters maxed, everything.
Current party (if applicable): Well, not really a party, but characters I'm working on atm are: Sephiroth, Jecht, and Gabranth
Current level(s) (if applicable): all 100s.
Current location: Dream's End, I like this stage because it's almost entirely airborne combat.
Current in game clock time: No clue.
How have you been using your in game time?: At first, just mastering a few characters i liked, getting their equipment and all that, then I started playing for completion, now I'm just playing for mastery.
Current objective: To become GOD!
Next objective: To challenge and defeat GOD!
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: This shit is addictive, there is no escape... resistance is futile.
Total game overs?: when I was starting out, more than I can count. Now, I can't even remember my last loss.
Favorite event so far: Slamming form 3 Chaos in Inward Chaos against a wall after a chase, and pulling off a perfect Hell's gate EX-cancel (meaning not only did you get the instant impact, but with timing that allowed an EX burst) and incinerating his level 110 chaotic ass with a Supernova. IN YOUR FACE CHAOS!
Favorite character and why: Sephiroth: All in all, great character, extremely balanced moveset, good at any range, many chaining combos, an extremely easy to use infinite, and the best glitch move ever.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): N/A
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 6
Comments: This game is a drug.

[Xtrmn8r_V.13.7.3]

Key:
U = Unkown

Current game:FFVI
Platform: SNES (EMU)
Current play through: Just up to the Esper cave
Current game completion (if known):U
Current party (if applicable):Terra, Edgar, Locke and Setzer
Current level(s) (if applicable):T:20, E:20, L:20, S:20
Current location: Esper cave
Current in game clock time:11:57
How have you been using your in game time?:Listening to the world map song, lol
Current objective:To get through the Esper cave
Next objective:U
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Howd Terra's mum get through the cave a lone?!?!?
Total game overs?:About 3 maybe. . .
Favorite event so far: Opera scene
Favorite character and why: Sabin, cause i like his Blitz abillity
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect):U
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent):N/A
Comments:I don't really get what Terra does in her morphed forme???

[ZantetsukeN]

Current game: Final Fantasy XIII
Platform: PS3
Current play through: 1st time
Current game completion (if known): Chapter 10, whoever far in it is.
Current party (if applicable): Lightning, Snow, Sazh
Current level(s) (if applicable): All level three in their original 3 roles.
Current location: Fifth Ark
Current in game clock time: 27:55
How have you been using your in game time?: Advancing in the story mainly, but leveling up when needed.
Current objective: Getting some CP at the moment.
Next objective: Whatever point is next in the story.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Damn it's hard to rack up CP quickly!
Total game overs?: Lost count :/ probably about 25-30
Favorite event so far: Chapter 9 on the Palamecia.
Favorite character and why: I really like Lightning. She comes off cold to most people, but she's quite soft underneath. She's has a lot of depth to her character.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): I beat Cid Raines in 2 1/2 minutes, apparently that's impressive.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): N/A
Comments: I really love the game so far. The story is great so far, and I don't find any character annoying (which is a first in FF for me, there's always one, minor or major). It's hard to gain CP at this point in the game, but that's all part of the challenge!

[Basch]

Current game: .hack//G.U. vol. 2//Reminisce
Platform: PS2
Current play through: 5th time
Current game completion (if known): About to fight the final boss of the game.
Current party (if applicable): Haseo, Atoli, Pi.
Current level(s) (if applicable): H:88, A:85, P:86
Current location: Dol Dona
Current in game clock time: 25-30 hours
How have you been using your in game time?: Levelling up, getting more money, completing the sidequests.
Current objective: Max out all of the party members levels.
Next objective: Defeat the final boss.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: I've played it multiple times, and I still love it.
Total game overs?: 1
Favorite event so far: Moon Tree's headquarters being taken over by AIDA.
Favorite character and why: Sakubo, for being two personas in the form of twins.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): Completed the Book of 1000.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 5
Comments: I'm addicted to this game as if it were crack cocaine.

[DragonHeart]

Current game: White Knight Chronicles

Platform: PS3

Current play through: First run, no guide.

Current game completion (if known): No idea but if I had to throw out a guess, based on my playtime I'm about 25% through. Based on average RPG completion time and accounting for my habit of getting lost everywhere.

Current party (if applicable): Caesar (lead), Yulie, Kara. Eldore, Leonard and my useless player created character Nerruse are in reserve.

Current level(s) (if applicable): Mid-20s.

Current location: Frass Chasm

Current in game clock time: 13ish hours, haven't checked in awhile.

How have you been using your in game time? All story advancement and getting lost, pretty much. I haven't tried any of the sidequests yet.

Current objective: Get to the end of this godforsaken chasm.

Next objective: Find out what's at the end of this godforsaken chasm.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: I really dislike all the dungeon crawling, and this chasm isn't much better. I get the feeling something cool is going to happen soon, though. The plot thickens!

Total game overs?: A few. Mostly due to problematic AI targeting enemies I don't want them to attack, causing the party to get mobbed and die. Once due to my own idiocy which has since been remedied.

Favorite event so far: Caesar. Trust me, he is an event lol. Albana was pretty good too.

Favorite character and why: Kara was my favorite initially but now it's Casear. Hey, I have a soft spot for dragoons.

Random stat you want to include (wins, loses, party stats, ect ect): Hmm, I don't really have anything interesting to include here.

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): I haven't completed this game yet so I am withholding rating. I will say so far that it's gone from about a 2 at the start to about a 4 now, so it's definitely improving as I go along.

Comments: I get the feeling this game is a bit underappreciated. Once you get past the initial cheese and leave Balandor it picks up. If nothing else, the game is amazing for the creativity of its world.

ETA: Updating to say that I've since restarted and am now going through the game from scratch. Why? Mainly because I greatly disliked my avatar character. Instead of paying for the Makeover Ticket I just did a new game. It's a lot easier the second time around. And now I have an avatar I actually do like. In the new file I just entered the Lagnish Desert. Since I've not been getting lost and I know what to do, I fully expect I can get back to where I stopped in half the time, if not less.

[Taco-Calamitous]

Current game: Shining Force 2
Platform: PS3 (Sonic's Sega Collection)
Current play through: First
Current game completion (if known): I'd guess I'm at the beginning.
Current party (if applicable): Main Guy, Sarah the healer chick, Lancer guy, Tortoise kid, Slade the Thief, the axe guy, the blackmage elf guy, the archery girl (just got her) ...Peter the Pheonix is currently a guest.
Current level(s) (if applicable): Most are between like 9 and 14, I think, while Sarah is still on level 4 or 5 (she doesn't get to do much.)
Current location: Ribble? I think that's what it's called.
Current in game clock time: Think I've played between 5 to 10 hours.
How have you been using your in game time?: I dunno if there is one.
Current objective: Go to Peter the Pheonix's home city.
Next objective: No clue.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: It's fun. Think I might like it more than the first one so far, and I loved the first one. The characters seem a little more interesting, and I like the dialogue. "You killed him! Why would you be so mean?!" (the enemy's response was "Umm...")
Total game overs?: I think only one so far. The very first time I left town. Gotta be cautious about moving your guys around, or you'll die, I've found. Also nearly got a game over in an earlier fight; the Dark Shadow enemy got to go like three times to my character's one turn, I think
Favorite event so far: Getting Slade. From the moment I saw him in the opening sequence, I thought, "I want this guy on my team!" Though he doesn't do much damage, doesn't have much hp, and he can't steal (yet?)...
Favorite character and why: Slade. 'cuz he's a mouse thief, and he's cool.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): *shrug* Finding that my lancer guy, my warrior guy, and my main character get most the kills, and take damage really well, so they're leveling up faster than everyone else in spite of who I do and don't like better.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): N/A
Comments: I played the first Shining Force a couple years ago on the Wii via the Virtual Console. Got Sonic's Sega Collection because I wanted to play the Phantasy Star games. Saw "Shining Force 2" and was like "No way! I'm playin' this!" Anyhoo...

Wuv, Yer Mom

[Heartless Angel]

Current game: Valkyrie Profile 2
Platform: PS2
Current play through: like... 8?
Current game completion (if known): Only thing I have lef tto do on this file is get the Angel Slayer. On my 7th rep of the Seraphic Gate atm.
Current party (if applicable): Alicia, Brahms, Dylan, Hrist
Current level(s) (if applicable): 73, 87, 72, and 81
Current location: Seraphic Gate
Current in game clock time: Hell if I know, I never pay attention to that thing <.<
How have you been using your in game time?: Mostly working on perfect releasing Einherjar to maximize hrist's stats. Makes the repeat SG bosses much less frustrating.
Current objective: get the Angel Slayer
Next objective: Go laugh at how horribly things die when hit with the Angel Slayer.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Epic
Total game overs?: 6, all from overestimating my ability to withstand SG boss Soul Crushes.
Favorite event so far: Lezard overthrowing Odin
Favorite character and why: Brahms, he's undead, and beats the shit out of things because he can.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 6
Comments: This is probably my favorite of all PS2 titles.

[Xithor]

Current game: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
Platform: Nintendo DS
Current play through: This is my first time playing this game but I love the KH series and I'm enjoying this game
Current game completion (if known): Day 171 so about half way through unless they start skipping less days
Current party: It's always changing who they pair Roxas up with but I only have control of him in story mode obviously
Current level(s): Roxas - 21
Current location: Organization HQ - The Grey Area
Current in game clock time: 12:10:49
How have you been using your in game time?: Mostly been sticking to the story missions, I've done every mission that becomes available so it takes more time. Did a few Holo-Missions but not a lot
Current objective: Take the next mission
Next objective: My next mission is Mission 50 to Vanquish the Heartless threat in Beast's Castle
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: I am really enjoying this game, it has shed a lot of light on the inner-workings of Organization XIII, how they work, the relationships between the characters, and the mystery that is in all the KH's around the Organization makes this game very enjoyable.
Total game overs?: 2 - same boss, the big dude in Wonderland that crushed the big table
Favorite event so far: Roxas and Xion sharing the keyblade during a joint mission so that the Organization wouldn't know Xion couldn't use her keyblade temporarily.
Favorite character and why: I've got three haha and those three are Roxas, Xion, and Axel because you get to know the three characters the most throughout the story and they have become bonded. They stick together, they support each other, and when no one else is there they have their ice cream after missions to talk things out.
Comments: Definitely a must play for all KH fans and especially those that enjoy Organization XIII, you not only get to play as Roxas but you can choose any of the Organization members in Mission Mode including some unlockable characters. Great game so far.

[Dodie16]

Current game: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

Platform: Nintendo DS

Current play through: This is my first... I actually bought it when it was released, but I had to put it down when I misplaced my DS charger.

Current game completion (if known): I don't really know... I'm on Day 173 out of (I assume) 358, but there are times when the game skips over a lot of days.

Current party (if applicable): Just Roxas right now.

Current level(s) (if applicable): I'm on Level 23, but since you can adjust your levels by equipping them (which I still think is kind of lame since it takes up the panels I could use for more important stuff...), I can choose whatever number I want.

Current location: The Grey Room, and I'm about to check what mission is next.

Current in game clock time: 17:36:24 and counting

How have you been using your in game time?: Progressing through the story and rearranging my panels mostly. I don't do too many optional missions, but I might start doing that because I just unlocked Riku!

Current objective: To take on missions that are assigned to me.

Next objective: Probably more missions. That's all this game really is, to be honest. Organization tells you to go do something and you go do it. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Meh. It's alright. Not a big Roxas fan, so I'm kind of unenthusiastic to hear his story. The Nobodies that headed off to Castle Oblivion needed more screentime other than just in the tutorial.

Total game overs?: I wanna say 3? but I'm not sure. Been a while since I've played, and I can't remember all the times that I've gotten a game over. The most notable one would be when I got my ass handed to me by the Zip Slasher in one of the earlier missions.

Favorite event so far: The tutorial where I learned to use Magic. It had Zexion in it. Oh, and also the part where Riku kicked Xion's butt, and then she cried. I don't care for her character at all...

Favorite character and why: Riku, Zexion, Luxord, and Xigbar. Zexion didn't get a lot of screentime though...but it was great while it lasted. The others are just awesome.

Comments: Just picked up this game so I could finish it. It's not as good as some of the other titles in the KH franchise, but it's not bad.

[Xanatos]

Current game: Final Fantasy XII

Platform: PS2

Current play through: First time

Current party (if applicable): Vaan, Balthier, Fran, Basch

Current level(s) (if applicable): Vaan lvl 11, Balthier lvl 11, Fran lvl 9, Basch lvl 12

Current location: Rabanastre Westgate

Current in game clock time: 10:40:48

How have you been using your in game time?: I've done some hunts, four to be more precise, besides that I'm trying to get a hold on some gil to buy newer equipment, it also serves as good training and great way to fill license board a little bit.

Current objective: Heading to the city of Bhujerba

Next objective: I'll probably have to save Penelo, though I'm not quite sure

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: So far it's been great, interesting characters and intriguing story, lot of things to do beside following the main story.

Total game overs?: One, I actually tried to beat that dinosaur in Estersands, haven't even scratched him.

Favorite event so far: Well, I'm not far into story, though there were few interesting events so far. I'll have to go with the very beginning, amazing intro movie, great introduction to story, and awesome tutorial.

Favorite character and why: Hmm, can't decide between Balthier and Basch, both have interesting personality and seem to be more hero like than Vaan.

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 4/5, it can only get better

Comments: Totally different Final Fantasy experience, though I'm already used to such things as non random battle and huge open spaces so I don't have any problems with it, in fact I consider it a huge advantage to previous tittles. I like the feel of accomplishment this game radiates, collecting gil, leveling, battles etc. requires more effort than in previous Final Fantasy tittles, nothing extreme, but still noticeable. Heard many complaints regarding the story and characters, even here on TFF, but so far the story's been more than perfect, really griping, characters ain't that shabby either.

[Dodie16]

Current game: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

Platform: PSP

Current play through: This will be my first.

Current game completion (if known): I only have ~1:45 clocked into it, so..not much

Current party: I started with Ventus, but I'm D-linked with Aqua and Terra, so I suppose they're there with me in spirit

Current level: 1

Current location: The mines in the Dwarf Woodlands

Current in game clock time: ~1:45

How have you been using your in game time?: Watching cutscenes, being introduced to characters, getting acquainted with the controls via tutorial (like you gotta do for all these games...), beating up on some baddies, and advancing the story.

Current objective: Finding Terra

Next objective: Whatever it is that Snow White Land needs me to do (probably)

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: It definitely plays like a Kingdom Hearts game, which is pretty satisfying.

Total game overs?: Haha... NONE. That would be pretty pathetic if I've gotten a game over already.

Favorite event so far: There's really nothing that's happened where I can say "Oh that's a favorite!" but it was kind of fun to knock around the Seven Dwarfs.

Favorite character and why: So far, it's gonna have to be Terra. I don't think I'll like Aqua too much, and Ventus looks like Roxas, who I never liked. >>; I probably shouldn't hold that against him, which is why I started with his story first to see if he's any different.

Comments: The game really wants you to accept pretty fast that the main characters are friends... I kind of wish I had a little more introduction to them before being set off on the adventure. KH1 did that pretty well. Yeah, it was kind of a pain to collect all that stuff on the island, but I at least got a chance to get attached to the characters.

~~~~~

Current game: Dragon Quest IX

Platform: DS

Current play through: My first

Current game completion: Well, I got two of the fyggs, and I think that there are seven in total. Can't really say otherwise how much I have completed.

Current party: Julie (the Minstrel), Seth (the Mage), Mina (the Martial Artist), and Paseh (the Thief). All characters made by me.

Current level(s): Julie - 21, Seth - 20, Mina - 21, Paseh - 20

Current location: I'm at Zere Rocks.

Current in game clock time: 16 hours? I haven't kept up with the game time much....

How have you been using your in game time?: Mostly fighting monsters to rack up the gold. Also, finding stuff to alchemize so I can have better stuff.

Current objective: Leave Zere Rocks

Next objective: Whatever the next town tells me needs to be done. I was told to go find this boat so I can sail wherever I want to on it. Also, probably collecting more fyggs.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: It's fun, but I wish that leveling up wasn't such a grind. It's an RPG though, so it's understandable.

Total game overs?: NONE

Favorite event so far: I thought the Wight Knight part was pretty nice.

Favorite character and why: I like my Mina. She kicks butt. She's also really tiny and has pink hair!

Comments: Nice game. Definitely a good little time-waster, especially if you're running around looking for ingredients to alchemize. I also like the character customization, though my characters' outfits look kind of ridiculous at the moment, since it's rather hard for me to find sets that look well together, and also have good stat boosts. Haha... My poor Mage is wearing a tuxedo jacket, blue underwear and bunny ears!

[GeLeHa]

Current game: Final Fantasy VIII
Platform: PlayStation
Current play through: Unknown
Current game completion (if known): Middle of 3rd disc (out of 4)
Current party (if applicable): Squall, Selphie, and Zell
Current level(s) (if applicable): 100 (Squall), 93 (Selphie), 74 (Zell), 100 (Rinoa), 74 (Irvine), 75 (Quistis)
Current location: Island Closest to Hell
Current in game clock time: over 61 hours
How have you been using your in game time?: Going through the story, doing all the side quests, upgrading my weapons all the way, maxing out my SeeD level, and leveling up my characters
Current objective: Leveling up all my characters to level 100 before moving on
Next objective: Enter Lunatic Pandora
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: It's my favorite game. Wish I could've completed it all the other times I've played it lol this is the farthest I've ever been in it. Glad I went off of the hiatus I took from it.
Favorite event so far: Battling through the Deep Sea Research Center to fight Ultima Weapon
Favorite character and why: Either Squall or Zell, since, personality-wise, I'm sort of a mixture of these two.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): Half of my party is level 93 or better so far, and I am very proud of it. xD
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): N/A
Comments: The FFs on the PlayStation are my favorite FFs. The old school FFs have their own charm, but I believe the PlayStation holds Final Fantasy's finest moments.

[Dodie16]

Well, after telling myself to finish up some games that I haven't completed yet before starting Persona 3 Portable, I decided to screw that plan and just go ahead and play it.

Current game: Persona 3 Portable

Platform: It's on mah PSP

Current play through: Numero Uno

Current party (if applicable): Well, there's my main character: Jules McDougal (hehe... I named him that ), and he has two buddies that fight with him right now: Yukari and Junpei.

Current level(s) (if applicable): My main character is Level 4. I don't seem to be able to check the other two at the moment.

Current location: The entrance of Tartarus

Current in game clock time: 1:33

How have you been using your in game time?: Getting acquainted with the characters/story/battles/whatever else the game throws at me.

Current objective: Go back to my dorm room to rest up.

Next objective: My character will probably have to go to school.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Pretty interesting. I like how it seems my choices in interacting with the other characters have actual impact on things. Haven't seen this fully played out yet since I'm still at the start, but I like the way it's seems to be shaping up.

Total game overs?: None

Favorite event so far: I kind of liked when a character got caught up in the "dark hour" and all this freaky stuff happened.

Favorite character and why: Well, I haven't played much of the game to really get to know any of the characters very well, but I guess at this point I like Yukari the most. She seems likable enough.

Random stat you want to include: I was asked two questions during "class", and I got them BOTH wrong. I am not doing so hot in the academics department...haha...

Comments: I decided to play the game as the male character first, since I have no experience playing this game before (or any Persona game), and it was suggested at the start to go ahead and choose the male if this was your first time playing through. Also, it kind of took me a bit by surprise that the characters shoot themselves in the head to summon their Personas. I was not expecting something like that.

[Ralz]

Eh, why not. I'm just about to begin this, actually.

Current Game

Birth by Sleep

Platform

PSP

Current play through

8th. I've played All three files twice now. I deleted all my previous files, and I'm starting over, which each file on Standard Mode. Yeah, I'm basically after Blank Points the hard way. I already did Terra 100%, this time its Ven's turn. Afterwards will be Aqua 100%.

Current game completion(if known)

Terra: 100%
Ventus: 0%
Aqua: 0%

Current party (if applicable)

Terra left the party... Ventus joined the party! Aqua has yet to join the party. Its a one-player game.

Current level(s) (if applicable)

Terra: Level 65
Ventus: Level 1
Aqua: Level 1

Current location

Terra: Keyblade Graveyard *(* means his story is beaten)
Ventus: Land of Departure
Aqua: Land of Departure

Current in game clock time

Terra: 23 Hours
Ventus: 0 Hours
Aqua: 0 Hours
Total Time: 23 Hours

How have you been using your in game time?

As Terra, I was looking for some quick levels, because the Iron Imprisoner IV was giving me problems in the Mirage Arena.

Current objective

Terra's file is 100%. There's nothing left to do in the now.

Next objective

I will get Ventus to 100%. Yes... even the damned mini-games...

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at:

Incredibly addictive, and much better plot than Dissidia. My only gripe as of now, is Terra's "dodging" Slide is terrible for avoiding certain attacks. Ventus and Aqua have much better dodging methods. I have to say, once you hit level 40, most enemies don't stand a chance, excluding the Mirage Arena and bosses, of course.

Total game overs?

1 Game Over. CLERIC is a pretty tough mofo, regardless of your current level. (If you don't get the name, then I succeeded in not spoiling anyone.)

Favorite event so far

Xehanort's big reveal.

Favorite character and why

Terra, obviously. Need to play as all three characters to make my full assessment.

Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect)

Terra: 156 HP/Vanitas Remnant - UNBEATEN, Mysterious Figure - NEVER GONNA BEAT HIM. =(
Ventus: Nothing.
Aqua: Nothing.

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent)

4.5 Stars. Minus .5 for somewhat linear gameplay, and terrible Slide.

Comments

It's a KH game, everyone should know how I feel about it. I can't put the game down, of course, but the thought of actually spending weeks on this game just to beat a single mini-game somewhat frightens me. ._.

[Xanatos]

Current game: Dead Space
Platform: PC
Current play through: First
Current game completion (if known): Chapter 5/ 40%
Current location: Security Station
Current in game clock time: 6-7 hours
How have you been using your in game time?: Trying to beat the damn game, that's pretty much all you can do.
Current objective: Need to find the chemicals that Kendra asked for.
Next objective: ?
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Honestly I missed all the cheap scares that come with good survivor horror games, some recent games in genre were huge disappointed, Dead Space is far from it, a pleasant surprise, shame though the second one will be more action oriented.
Total game overs?: None, maybe it has to do something with the fact that I'm playing it on easy (I'm ashamed, honestly I am)
Favorite event so far: Nothing particular really, except for few cheap scares the game doesn't have memorable moments.
Favorite character and why: Not much of a choice here, is there?
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 4/5
Comments: I've seen the animated movie before playing the game, from what I've heard and seen I spoiled quite few things, shame though, if I decided to play the game first I think I would enjoy it much more.


Current game: Batman Arkham Asylum
Platform: PC
Current play through: First
Current game completion (if known): 44%
Current location: Botanical Garden
Current in game clock time: Can't say for sure, lost track of time to be honest.
How have you been using your in game time?: Going forward as far as the story goes, and solving riddles along.
Current objective: Track down Poison Ivy
Next objective: Nothing's certain with Joker.
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Due to the voices and character design the entire game reminds me of the old Batman cartoon, which is a good thing, not to mention the excellent gameplay, addicting riddles, and all the extra content.
Total game overs?: Two, three, not sure, the game is challenging at some points but nothing extreme so far
Favorite event so far: The intro was truly amazing.
Favorite character and why: To be honest I was never really thrilled with the cast from Batman franchise, but the game makes them more than appealing, I honestly have hard time choosing one, I'll have to go with Riddler though, love his comments and challenges.
Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): Riddles 154/240, Upgrades 13/20, Characters Bios 32/42.
Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 5/5 (perfect)
Comments: I had the game for quite some time, I already gave it a shoot and didn't find it appealing, recently I thought I'll give it another shoot, and now I'm hooked.

[Dodie16]

Current game: Nier

Platform: PS3

Current play through: My first

Current party (if applicable): Well, there's the Main Character, whose name is whatever you want it to be (hahaa... It's Julie in my game... When it said "Enter Your Name" I didn't think that would become the MC's name), and right now he's accompanied by a book names Grimoire Weiss.

Current level(s) (if applicable): Level 4

Current location: The Main Character's Home Village

Current in game clock time: Maybe 4 hours or so?

How have you been using your in game time?: Getting used to the environment, progressing through the story, and talking to peoples.

Current objective: Visit the Chief of The Aerie

Next objective: Idk, but probably something to do with the Main Character's daughter.

Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Pretty enjoyable. So far, it looks like there's quite a bit to do, since the townspeople like for you to run errands for them, not to mention the main story. Idk how long the game is though.

Total game overs?: 2... I couldn't figure out how to defeat that first boss fight in the beginning, since I didn't catch how to finish him off... I pressed the button too fast, and it made the message dissappear before I got a chance to read it.

Favorite event so far: When I obtained Grimoire Wiess, and he goes on about how he's sooo powerful, but when it came time to fight, he stammered that he couldn't recall most of his magic.

Favorite character and why: Grimoire Weiss. He's hilarious. He pipes up with snarky little quips every so often, and it amuses me. His voice is awesome too.

Comments: I found the game for a pretty good price, and after hearing positive feedback from a few TFFers, I decided to purchase it. So far, it's pretty enjoyable. Great music, and a pretty interesting story so far. I'm a bit iffy on the battle mechanics, but mostly when it comes to magic. That took a bit to get used to. Also dodging. Gotta get better with that.

[Tallulah]

Final Fantasy IX

Platform: Playstation

Current play through: Fourth, maybe 5th. I played the sh!t out of this game when I first got it when I was at college.

Current game completion (if known): Near start of Disc 2

Current party (if applicable): With Dagger, Steiner and Marcus in Treno

Current level(s) (if applicable): Zidane and co. are level 12-13, Dagger and Steiner are like Level 9 (it's worse than I thought; they're level 5! Gaah!)

Current location: Gargan Roo, en route to Alexandria.

Current in game clock time: About 13 hours.

How have you been using your in game time?: Not very effectively. I haven't made things very easy for myself. I can't afford more powerful weapons, so I can't beat the enemies very quickly. I keep having to waste my money on Phoenix Downs and Potions. I figured I would level up in Gargan Roo, but the monsters are still too strong! -_-

Current objective: Activate Gargan Roo and get to the vessel in one piece.

Next objective: Get my a$$ handed to me in Alexandria, probably. I hope I can level up on the World Map beforehand. I haven't played for absolute years so I can't remember.


Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: Oh, poopie...

Total game overs?: Three so far. Bracing myself for more as I haven't levelled my characters up as much as I might.

Favorite event so far: I dunno, it's all been remarkably boring.

Spoiler: It doesn't get fun until Cleyra gets set upon.

Favorite character and why: Zidane. I renamed him after one of my colleagues, and Dagger after another one of my colleagues, whom the other one fancies!

Random stat you want to include (wins, looses, party stats, ect ect): [replaces planned essay with a picture of poop, as I'm doing so awfully! D:]

Rate the game if you have beaten or completed the game (1-5 stars; 1 being poor while 5 represents excellent): 4/5: Not quite as interesting as other games in the series, but the battle system is one of my favourites. That's why I chose to replay it. That and I haven't played it for a while.

Comments: I forgot about the difficulty curve if you don't prepare your characters properly. I really wanted to get The Ogre for Zidane before the Festival of the Hunt, but I couldn't afford... FUDGEE! Oh well. Will try again after the stack of Come Dine With Me on TV.

[dracolmalfoy]

Current game: Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
Platform: PS2
Current play through: first
Current game completion (if known): not very far at all
Current location: inside an old hut in the woods
Thought of the game at the point you are currently at: is fun so far but running from the monsters in the nightmare world is hard work
Total game overs?: none so far
Favorite event so far: looking for my daughter as it reminded me of the beginning of Heavy Rain
Favorite character and why: Harry because he's cool in every version of Silent Hill he's in
Comments: The voice actor playing my shrink is the dude from Crackdown. Awesome