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At 3/13/05 09:03 PM, Sivak wrote: Just out of curiosity, why have the private forums been dead? It's really the last thing keeping me around. I like this group and want to stay, but I don't have anything to do!

One of the main reasons my game has ground to a half is that I have to figure a good many things out. I lost my map after the last time my computer crashed, so I have to redo that. I also have to redo a lot of monster and equipment stats.

At 3/12/05 03:45 AM, CHEESEGOD wrote: "Orcs? I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with that term. I do however have some valuables, tools, bottles of wine, jewellery. Would you be interested?" says the first merchant.

What tools do you have available? asks Goethe.

At 3/10/05 10:15 PM, Master_Inuyasha wrote:

'Stat Bonus' A.S.A.P.

I've seen that strategy talked about before.

Yeah, it is. But doesn't it seem like if you keep the main characters level down, the monsters remain weak, yet you still get all the exp, ap, jp, etc... I know it's like that in FFT.

Once you get the card command for Quezacotl, you can card most enemies keeping the experience gain to a minimum.

At 3/10/05 11:40 AM, Tekmaster wrote: The next Guild Wars beta event is March 18th to the 20th.

Ah, thanks for that. Good to know. A pity it's so short though. I'll be lucky to get a character to level 5.

At 3/10/05 12:53 AM, Tekmaster wrote: Thanks. And about Guild Wars. I played in Febuary's Beta Weekend Event, and I really liked the gameplay and graphics, but the lag was a bitch!

Aw, damn it! I wasn't aware there was a beta event in February. I got my new computer in January, so I could've played it. Well damn, I hope they have another one.

At 3/10/05 12:26 AM, Tekmaster wrote: Yo, my name's Tekmaster. I've been an avid DnD player for 11 years now, and I consider myself somewhat of an expert at DnD 3rd Edition.

Very good to know.

I'm also a fan of console and pc rpgs like Neverwinter Nights, Morrowind, and Guild Wars. I'm putting in my application to join the crew.

You have good taste. Neverwinter Nights is great, and Morrowind is one of my favorites. I haven't tried Guild Wars, but I've liked what I've read about it.

So will you guys have me?

I do believe you are overqualified. Welcome aboard.

At 3/9/05 10:30 AM, squirrelpie wrote: rotflmfao

you guys are still posting here?

You're still alive?

At 3/7/05 10:05 PM, NGLazerPhreak wrote: ?could i join ur RPG?

If you mean the club, sure. You can check out our private forums if you're interested in any of our compaigns, or just talk about RPGs if you like.

At 3/4/05 02:09 AM, ReconRebel wrote: Wow. You really are something of a neo-nazi aren't you? Let me ask you something CHEESE. How many users write stories in their own clubs on a regular basis? Shouldn't they be posting them in Myst_Williams' Writer's Guild?? If that was the case then it should be growing a lot faster than it is wouldn't you say? I'm not wasting anymore time trying to talk some sense into you. I'll admit I have a bit of an attitude on the BBS but you're just plain vindictive. Have a nice life kid.

I'm not going to argue with you Recon, that isn't my intention. As I've said before, I really don't care too much about the existence of the society or what you do there. However, I think there is a difference between the case here and the example you gave. 'Writer's Guild' is such a generic term, that technically anyone who posted anything in any written form would have to post it there by your logic. The thing is, that guild is made around the sole purpose of writing (stories, poems, whatever the case may be), while this club is not. The RPG Society, however, is based on RPGs, while this club is also (all encompassing, anything that is role-playing). That's where the problem arises.

I dropped the whole Society thing long ago. I didn't care about it much then, and I care about it less now. I honestly think it's just ridiculous that this whole thing has gone on this long. I was simply trying to elaborate on CHEESEGOD's point. The clubs really are the same. That being said, I just want to enjoy and discuss RPGs. I've had good conversation in the Final Fantasy Club and elsewhere recently, and I think it's just not worth it to get tied up about things like this. As far as I'm concerned, you guys do your thing, we'll do our's. You'll have no hostility from me. I don't speak for everyone, nor am I trying to, but I do speak for myself. That being sad, I would still appreciate an equal effort from those at the society to avoid conflict. I made a post on Alkador's forums today concerning that.

I didn't intend on a post like that, now you probably just won't want to read it :-P. I just wanted to explain where CHEESEGOD was coming from. I hope you understand I am trying to do so without giving rise to any conflict myself. Now, let us all carry on as we usually do. Have a nice day.

After feeling refreshed, and content with his washing, Goethe climbs out of the pool, slips on his clothes, and finds a nice high tree to settle in. 'No Orc will outclimb a Wood Elf', he chuckles to himself.

At 3/3/05 02:40 PM, Master_Inuyasha wrote: I'm sorry I'm relping so late, I got kicked off the net when I was replying to your post. In the long run, Bellsouth kicked my ass. >:(

No worries, internet can be a bitch sometimes. Believe me, I know -.-.

Indeed it is. There are other series that are great too. Mega Man, Metroid, the Mario series. FF just stands out too much to not give it the credit and respect it deserves.

Metroid and Mario I grew up on, as well. I played some Mega Man, but only those on Gameboy or SNES.

lol Yeah. Well, it does help re-kindle that fire inside of us to make us go play it again, for the pure fact that they are awsome.

For sure. These games are meant to be enjoyed over and over, and they deserve to be.

As far as I know, no they haven't. I don't think they ever will. 7 is the only one that I know of that is for the PC, but I'd rather play them on the PS1 or PS2

8 as well, that's how I'm playing it. I don't own either PS, so that is my only means of playing them.

Indeed. The most diverse FF I've played would have to be 9 or 10. 11 I've heard is really diverse, so many classes of characters you can choose from, but I've never played it.

You bastard, you make me want to play them and I can't (lol). I can only hope to own a system they release future games on, and have them be just as much (if not more) diverse.

Yes, the materia is cool, and so if the junctioning. But I'd have to say that the sphere grid is one of the most uniqe and the best [oh, how would you say this?] system to play on and level up your characters. Basically, you white mage can be a black mage, vice versa. Basically, all the characters share the same exact grid and can become anything they want to, they just start out in different places.

Pretty cool. Once again, you bastard ;-).

He is. He probably knows the most about the FF series as a whole. And 8 is his favorite I do belive.

My memory serves me well.

I've heard many good things about it. I've debated on what to get, and I know I'm gonna save my money till it comes out.

Ditto.

Last I heard is that they are coming out late next year. But you should atleast buy a used PS2, it's so worth it.

Microsoft has hinted that their next console will be out by the end of this year. I don't know where the others stand in comparison to that, but companies usually try to release consoles as close to eachother as is possible. They are competition, after all.

I'll have to think the PS2 thing over, it would be a shame to miss out on the newer FF games, whether I end up liking them or not.

From what I've saddly heard, yes. They are to license the next few FFX on the X-Box2 or squared, whatever it shall be called. I don't know why Square-Enix made the deal, seems really foolish if you ask me. But it could work out for them because PS players would have to buy the new X-Box, brining in money for Microsoft, and buying the FF games for the X-box[whatever] and Square-Enix getting money, but not as much. So it's mainly only going to truely work out for Microsoft seeing how this will probably loose money for Square-Enix.

It may not make financial sense right away, but Microsoft is a huge and very powerful corporation. It could be a smart investment, in the end.

Well, if Revolution doesn't make it, you might be kissing the NES series goodby. I haven't played TOS, but I've heard it's a damn good game.

It is great. Best thing about it has got to be the battle system. Get 3 buddies together with you and it's a blast. I hope more future RPGs adopt that kind of system.

'Well, this looks to be as good a place as we'll find', says Goethe, already unclothed. 'You two may do what you like, but I'm staying right here to rest and relax for the time being' he says, as he lowers himself into the foamy pool.

At 3/3/05 03:02 AM, CHEESEGOD wrote: D&D

The party rushes off east with Goethe leading, they're tracking the orc. The sun is hitting them in the gaps between the leaves as it sets. Pretty soon they reach a river and the trail goes cold. The river runs south, and is too deep to wade through.

'Well, the Orcs can't be too far ahead of us, and they will need water eventually', says Goethe. 'We could wait in ambush for them here, or follow the river south and see where it goes. Any suggestions'?

At 3/2/05 10:01 PM, flamehead6544 wrote: Is Darkfall still a go?

I believe you mean 'Downfall'. As far as I know, it still is.

i think we have me, CHEESEGOD, and JackOfShadows.

As well as myself.

If i missed you, sorry.

No offense taken.

At 3/1/05 09:43 PM, ApocalypseClock wrote: Actually, I searched for a little while. I saw that topic, but I didn't associate "alliance" with "club".

Alliance, club, crew, society, it's all the same. Mods are sometimes hypocritical of that fact, but I'm pretty sure I know what would happen if I went and started 'The Blam Society' right now.

At 3/1/05 08:49 PM, CHEESEGOD wrote: D&D

Korhen and Goethe check it out, a few footprints leading east, the orc was definantly here.

'Well, here we have a choice', says Goethe. 'Do we continue chasing Centaurs, or pursue that Orc? The Orc darted for a reason, perhaps he or others were aware of our presence. If that is the case, it could come back and kill us in our sleep. It might now be in our best interest to make sure we make the first move'.

At 3/1/05 08:51 PM, _redruM_ wrote: Haha, I made a WOW Club more than a year ago. Naturally, the game wasn't out yet so it died. You can revive it if you like. If not, I suggest joining the Warcraft ClubWOW Club, which isn't terribly active, but it gets on the first page once in a while.

Ok, well I kind of made a mess of that post, but the point is there. Your sign up date would suggest you've been around a while, not yet acquainted with the search feature?

Haha, I made a WOW Club more than a year ago. Naturally, the game wasn't out yet so it died. You can revive it if you like. If not, I suggest joining the Warcraft ClubWOW Club, which isn't terribly active, but it gets on the first page once in a while.

At 3/1/05 05:02 PM, CHEESEGOD wrote: Trivia! So nice to see you, how are you doing?

Likewise, good to see you around again, trivia.

At 3/1/05 08:35 AM, JackOfShadows wrote: Can you just use my old character? I can get it from the PF if you want.

I think I'm going to take that approach, too.

At 3/1/05 11:16 AM, Randomzero wrote: FOR ALL PLAYERS

i need to know if you want to start out as a group or single players, if group, would you rather be mercenaries, explorers, scavengers (make a suggestion if you like)

I'm more of the exploring type, myself.

At 3/1/05 04:07 PM, BmanT wrote: Jorgen nods in approval, "I agree. Let's do it...", and starts going slowly toward the orc, waiting for Korhen to fire at it.

Goethe awaits Korhen's arrow, as well. As soon as the Orc notices Korhen, Goethe will charge him.

At 3/1/05 11:10 AM, -Majin-the-fox- wrote: i don't think that Square will switch to nintendo that fast

I said Microsoft, not Nintendo.

don't forget that Sony still has a part of Square, and they still have to make other numbered FF games on the PS2,

I didn't say they would be making Final Fantasy games for Microsoft, but similar games, as they are being made by the creator of FF. In case you want proof, go here

....but i hope FF never will apear on the X-Box. X(

I could pretty much care less which system it's on. Though it would make my decision making easier if it were on anything but the PS3.

At 2/28/05 04:53 AM, Master_Inuyasha wrote: Cool, I'm glad that you are. FF is one of the best game series in my oppion. And welcome.

Indeed, it is undeniably one of the greatest series of this generation.

HA! We go through this atleast once every 2-3 months.

I somewhat expected that.

Well, I do enjoy Tactics, but 9 has replaced my love for it. I just love the music, the storyline is great. The charaters are so uniqe in every way. The monsters are awsome to fight, and the side quests rock my socks. Not to mention Kuja is one of the coolest villians ever. And so many more reasons why it kicks ass. :)

Interesting. I have grown interested in both 9 and 10, but they were never released for PC, were they?

Indeed. I can stand FPS, but to a point. Puzzle games get boring fast, and, well... It's just that RPGs are the only ones that I really need. lol

Yeah, what I meant was what I look for in a Final Fantasy game. What appeals to me most is gameplay features, and character advancement and customization. Materia in 7 was cool, and Junctioning GFs in 8 is interesting, but which game has the most innovative or original system? I don't mind if it's complicated, as long as it pays off.

I've only played 7,8,9,10,10-2, and Tactics. Recon here has got alot of them down packt. But you'll find we are all freindly folk here.

Yes, I know Recon is quite the FF guru. Last I heard, I think his favorite was 8, one of the reasons I wanted to try it. But he may have to correct me on that.

With this newly rekindled passion for FF, I've started following 12 quite closely. Unfortunately, I don't own a PS2, and I doubt I'll buy one while the next generation consoles are not far away. That brings me to a whole new thing altogether. With 3 (give or take) new consoles coming out in a little wihle, how does a man choose which to get? I might consider a PS3 if it means more FF games, but I recently heard that the creators of FF have signed a contract to produce RPGs for Microsoft. Yet I like the direction Nintendo has taken with newer games like TOS. So many things to consider...

Greetings and salutations, Final Fantasy Club. I recently acquired FF8, and I have been rediscovering the magic that is Final Fantasy. I realize there are some regulars in here who seem to know most FF games inside and out. So, I'd like to know... Which Final Fantasy game is your favorite, and why? I know that is a tall order, but as FF junkies I'm sure you derive great joy from simply preaching about your preferred game.

For myself, I like a game with solid story, well developed characters, a mood that just grasps you, and above all else, lots and lots of content and intuitive gameplay. However, I'm not the weathered FF veteran most of you are, and I've only played 2, 3, 7 (a somewhat small amount), and now 8 (though I've just started). Therefore, I am most interested in your opinions. Don't be shy, preach away.

At 2/27/05 11:24 AM, BmanT wrote: Then Jorgen looks at Goethe, points at his weapon, and makes an attack movement with his hand, hoping that Goethe understands his intention to attack the orc, and waits for a response.

Goethe looks toward Jorgen and sees his gesture. In response, he points to himself, his weapon, and the orc as if to say 'what do you think I'm sneaking toward him for'? He then points to Jorgen, then the orc, and shrugs his shoulders as if to say 'do what you think is best'.

At 2/27/05 08:57 PM, CHEESEGOD wrote: I'll take a spot if it's cool with you.

I would also be interested.

At 2/26/05 03:23 PM, BmanT wrote: And to try to get the club going: What is the last RPG you guys played (other than CHEESEGODS)?

I recently acquired an SNES emulator and have been playing all my old favorites, ie: Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy 3, Lufia 2. I have also been playing Final Fantasy 8. I'm pretty motivated to start bitching on squaresoft's website as to why they don't make games like those anymore. If they kept the formulas of those games, perhaps improved on them (without messing them up, which so often happens), and took advantage of today's technology, they could come up with one hell of a game. That's just my two cents.

At 2/26/05 03:14 PM, JackOfShadows wrote: Pfft, Cheese stopped making instalments and the club is back to the land of the non living. Isn't it a very wierd coincidence?

CHEESE was at a friend's yesterday. He told me he would be making installments when he got back.

At 2/25/05 02:35 AM, capitanbob wrote: "It makes no difference to me, as long as we depart soon. Your the one who wants to find the centaurs, so maybe we should head farther into the forest"

'You are both obviously unaware of who you have taken up with' says Goethe with a prideful grin. 'This is my forest, and I know it better than I know myself. If it's centaurs you are after, I suggest devling deeper into the forest, to more secluded areas. That would be southeast of here'.

At 2/23/05 11:43 AM, BmanTL wrote: "I will join you",answers Jorgen "but there are two things I would like to know: First", turns his head to the elf "Is your name elven." then looks at both of his new companions "The second thing is whether you will help me find a centaur tribe that is rumored to be here".
"By the way, if you are in need of some healing - tell me, I will be glad to help you out".

Goethe raises an eyebrow at this. 'You may call me Goethe' he says. 'I have not heard anything of any centaur tribe, but I would be delighted to find it, also. As for the healing, I feel pretty healthy right now, but you will be invaluable to us for it'.

At 2/22/05 06:49 PM, CHEESEGOD wrote:

At 2/22/05 05:17 PM, Prince_of_Whales wrote:

No room in my game, _redruM_ has one spot, I'm not sure about Random's game, you'll have to ask him.

Oh yes, and you'll want to click on the link in CHEESEGOD's sig. It will take you to our private forums, where you'll need to sign up for whichever games you wish to be a part of.

At 2/21/05 11:26 PM, Prince_of_Whales wrote: hey im back on new grounds. Just wanted to let the rpg club know b/c i was a member whenever there was only about 100 so pages. its just about doubled-tripled since i was last here. i was wondering if i could join again.

Welcome back, Prince_of_Whales.