Cheap toilet paper - the stuff that feels like 70 grit sandpaper
Closed: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
Posted Under: Off-Topic
(Page 524 out of 667): « First, … 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, … Last »
Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 9:46 am | #7846
Weekly Competition Winner
This user won the most recent weekly Gamerscore Competition. This award travels from winner to winner.
Competition Pro
This user has won three or more gamerscore competitions.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
3 Year Login Streak
This user has logged in to Xbox America every day for the past three years.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Head of State
This user has one of the highest gamerscores in his or her region.
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Marketer
This user has referred five users to Xbox America.
Representin'
This user has given Xbox America some love in his Xbox Live motto.
It Defines Me
This user mentioned Xbox America in his Xbox Live biography.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
I made the 50,000th post
This award was rewarded to the user that posted Xbox America's 50,000th post.
Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 9:57 am | #7847
Xbox America Staff
This is a staff member of Xbox America
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
Ron Burgundy
This user has written 10+ published Xbox America news articles.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Quote by Vermillion Haze:
Final Fantasy XIII is grinding my gears. I'm currently over 16 hours in doing linear "missions" that still feel like tutorials. The cut scenes are definitely a highlight but the dialogue is long winded and too forced. There is virtually no build up to any of the key emotional turning points. Especially ones involving Lightning as she has the emotional complexity of a finger painting. It's like parts of the story are missing and the game has to compensate by throwing in flashbacks every other chapter. (Much like a C grade novel).
The game is set up in a similar fashion to action games where you follow along narrow pathways with a maximum of 1-2 alternate routes to your next cut scene and subsequent boss. For the most part I can easily overlook the new "direction" as simplistic as it is however the combat is so freaking bland! Every boss battle requires a single strategy which usually just involves you micromanaging job switches and outlasting your opponent. Instead of conductor of a kick ass orchestra, I often just feel like a bored spectator mindlessly queuing up switches and spamming the (A) button.
I'm not sure how I feel about the characters or confusing plot at this point. (Which is odd after 16 + hours) I'm probably going to skip the last 4 chapters and give XIII-2 a try. I hear Tri-Ace (Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean) helped make it more entertaining. FFXIII is not a bad game but I can't figure out why it's considered a good one either. It would have made a phenomenal action-adventure hack and slash experience if the combat didn't undermine it but it's coming up short in the RPG department.
/Rant.
The game is set up in a similar fashion to action games where you follow along narrow pathways with a maximum of 1-2 alternate routes to your next cut scene and subsequent boss. For the most part I can easily overlook the new "direction" as simplistic as it is however the combat is so freaking bland! Every boss battle requires a single strategy which usually just involves you micromanaging job switches and outlasting your opponent. Instead of conductor of a kick ass orchestra, I often just feel like a bored spectator mindlessly queuing up switches and spamming the (A) button.
I'm not sure how I feel about the characters or confusing plot at this point. (Which is odd after 16 + hours) I'm probably going to skip the last 4 chapters and give XIII-2 a try. I hear Tri-Ace (Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean) helped make it more entertaining. FFXIII is not a bad game but I can't figure out why it's considered a good one either. It would have made a phenomenal action-adventure hack and slash experience if the combat didn't undermine it but it's coming up short in the RPG department.
/Rant.
It's considered good for the parts AFTER the linear missions. The side quests and level grinding are pretty fun when you get really difficult enemies. But everyone who skips the end parts misses that part. :/
Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 10:04 am | #7848
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Quote by Kat:
Quote by Vermillion Haze:
Final Fantasy XIII is grinding my gears. I'm currently over 16 hours in doing linear "missions" that still feel like tutorials. The cut scenes are definitely a highlight but the dialogue is long winded and too forced. There is virtually no build up to any of the key emotional turning points. Especially ones involving Lightning as she has the emotional complexity of a finger painting. It's like parts of the story are missing and the game has to compensate by throwing in flashbacks every other chapter. (Much like a C grade novel).
The game is set up in a similar fashion to action games where you follow along narrow pathways with a maximum of 1-2 alternate routes to your next cut scene and subsequent boss. For the most part I can easily overlook the new "direction" as simplistic as it is however the combat is so freaking bland! Every boss battle requires a single strategy which usually just involves you micromanaging job switches and outlasting your opponent. Instead of conductor of a kick ass orchestra, I often just feel like a bored spectator mindlessly queuing up switches and spamming the (A) button.
I'm not sure how I feel about the characters or confusing plot at this point. (Which is odd after 16 + hours) I'm probably going to skip the last 4 chapters and give XIII-2 a try. I hear Tri-Ace (Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean) helped make it more entertaining. FFXIII is not a bad game but I can't figure out why it's considered a good one either. It would have made a phenomenal action-adventure hack and slash experience if the combat didn't undermine it but it's coming up short in the RPG department.
/Rant.
The game is set up in a similar fashion to action games where you follow along narrow pathways with a maximum of 1-2 alternate routes to your next cut scene and subsequent boss. For the most part I can easily overlook the new "direction" as simplistic as it is however the combat is so freaking bland! Every boss battle requires a single strategy which usually just involves you micromanaging job switches and outlasting your opponent. Instead of conductor of a kick ass orchestra, I often just feel like a bored spectator mindlessly queuing up switches and spamming the (A) button.
I'm not sure how I feel about the characters or confusing plot at this point. (Which is odd after 16 + hours) I'm probably going to skip the last 4 chapters and give XIII-2 a try. I hear Tri-Ace (Valkyrie Profile, Star Ocean) helped make it more entertaining. FFXIII is not a bad game but I can't figure out why it's considered a good one either. It would have made a phenomenal action-adventure hack and slash experience if the combat didn't undermine it but it's coming up short in the RPG department.
/Rant.
It's considered good for the parts AFTER the linear missions. The side quests and level grinding are pretty fun when you get really difficult enemies. But everyone who skips the end parts misses that part. :/
If a game does not get good until after the 20 hour mark and 75% of the story. Is it really worth it? This is my current conundrum. Especially when XIII-2 offers such a handy "Recap" feature.
Re: Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 10:19 am | #7849
Xbox America Staff
This is a staff member of Xbox America
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
Ron Burgundy
This user has written 10+ published Xbox America news articles.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Quote by Vermillion Haze:
Quote by Kat:
It's considered good for the parts AFTER the linear missions. The side quests and level grinding are pretty fun when you get really difficult enemies. But everyone who skips the end parts misses that part. :/
If a game does not get good until after the 20 hour mark and 75% of the story. Is it really worth it? This is my current conundrum. Especially when XIII-2 offers such a handy "Recap" feature.
Depends on if you're playing the game to experience the game or to just get the story and get to the next game. 20 hours isn't a ton when a game is 100+ hours...
I played through but honestly going to xiii-2 was still really confusing. But I liked the "monster hunting" parts more than the actual story, so I didn't mind taking my time. I didn't care for any of the characters in this one, so I wasn't story driven.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 10:31 am | #7850
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Quote by Kat:
Quote by Vermillion Haze:
If a game does not get good until after the 20 hour mark and 75% of the story. Is it really worth it? This is my current conundrum. Especially when XIII-2 offers such a handy "Recap" feature.
Depends on if you're playing the game to experience the game or to just get the story and get to the next game. 20 hours isn't a ton when a game is 100+ hours...
I played through but honestly going to xiii-2 was still really confusing. But I liked the "monster hunting" parts more than the actual story, so I didn't mind taking my time. I didn't care for any of the characters in this one, so I wasn't story driven.
I'm having a terrible time getting behind any of the cast. I do find Snow somewhat endearing since he illustrates how impractical traditional super heroes are. Lightning on the other hand is more like Cloud but without the character development. She is more weapon then protagonist.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 3:26 pm | #7852
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Marketer
This user has referred five users to Xbox America.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
13-2 gets a lot better (though I played through it on PS3) but there's only 2 playable characters for most of the game (Serah and Noel). There's free roam back, but it's a bit different than usual Final Fantasy games. I still don't get why they are even bothering with another FF13.
I like the story to FF13, but I find it to be put together sloppy. I get where they were going with it, but I think they didn't exactly know what to do with it in the end.
I like the story to FF13, but I find it to be put together sloppy. I get where they were going with it, but I think they didn't exactly know what to do with it in the end.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 7:42 pm | #7853
Competition Pro
This user has won three or more gamerscore competitions.
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Miscellaneous Service
This user has performed some sort of miscellaneous service for Xbox America that deserves to be recognized.
Quote by Kimberly cx:
13-2 gets a lot better (though I played through it on PS3) but there's only 2 playable characters for most of the game (Serah and Noel). There's free roam back, but it's a bit different than usual Final Fantasy games. I still don't get why they are even bothering with another FF13.
I like the story to FF13, but I find it to be put together sloppy. I get where they were going with it, but I think they didn't exactly know what to do with it in the end.
I like the story to FF13, but I find it to be put together sloppy. I get where they were going with it, but I think they didn't exactly know what to do with it in the end.
there's still a 3rd game coming out!
Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:42 pm | #7854
Competition Pro
This user has won three or more gamerscore competitions.
Xbox America Staff
This is a staff member of Xbox America
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
3 Year Login Streak
This user has logged in to Xbox America every day for the past three years.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Waffle Philanthropist
This user has donated three or more games to the Waffle Order thread.
Barterer
This user has completed 3 or more game trades and is in good trading standing.
Ron Burgundy
This user has written 10+ published Xbox America news articles.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Brain Stormer
This user thought of an idea for a new site feature which was later implemented.
Marketer
This user has referred five users to Xbox America.
Master Marketer
This user has referred ten users to Xbox America.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Community Player
This gamer participated in Xbox America's Xbox.com Community Playdate.
Miscellaneous Service
This user has performed some sort of miscellaneous service for Xbox America that deserves to be recognized.
Fucking HBO GO and their one server. Why do I have to go through 900 Request Timeouts before I can actually watch something every fucking time I open the app?
Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:46 pm | #7855
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Xbox America Sponsor
This user has donated $15+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Waffle Philanthropist
This user has donated three or more games to the Waffle Order thread.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Brain Stormer
This user thought of an idea for a new site feature which was later implemented.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
people....just, people. Wish I could work from home and only communicate with my xbox pals....I hate the world, too many rude, self rightiost assholes.
Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:51 pm | #7856
Competition Pro
This user has won three or more gamerscore competitions.
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Miscellaneous Service
This user has performed some sort of miscellaneous service for Xbox America that deserves to be recognized.
Quote by AJ:
Fucking HBO GO and their one server. Why do I have to go through 900 Request Timeouts before I can actually watch something every fucking time I open the app?
i'm having this issue as well, i just wanna browse what they have and i keep timing out.
Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:52 pm | #7857
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Marketer
This user has referred five users to Xbox America.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Quote by iKidd:
people....just, people. Wish I could work from home and only communicate with my xbox pals....I hate the world, too many rude, self rightiost assholes.
Exactly why I only leave my house for work and to go buy games. There's not a 'block communications' button for people in real life. Oh, if only there was...
(Well, there's restraining orders, but 'every time he/she opens his/her mouth I just want to hit him/her with a semi truck' isn't a good enough reason to legally get one apparently)
Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:54 pm | #7858
Competition Pro
This user has won three or more gamerscore competitions.
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Golden Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 150,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Miscellaneous Service
This user has performed some sort of miscellaneous service for Xbox America that deserves to be recognized.
Quote by Kimberly cx:
Quote by iKidd:
people....just, people. Wish I could work from home and only communicate with my xbox pals....I hate the world, too many rude, self rightiost assholes.
Exactly why I only leave my house for work and to go buy games. There's not a 'block communications' button for people in real life. Oh, if only there was...
(Well, there's restraining orders, but 'every time he/she opens his/her mouth I just want to hit him/her with a semi truck' isn't a good enough reason to legally get one apparently)
just pretend you're deaf and you can't hear them.
Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/11/13 11:58 pm | #7859
Xbox America Friend
This user has donated $1+ to Xbox America.
Xbox America Sponsor
This user has donated $15+ to Xbox America.
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
1,000 Posts
This user has written over 1,000 posts. Rock on!
Community Spotlight
This Xbox America member has been featured in the Monthly Community Spotlight.
360Voice Group
This user is a member of Xbox America's group on 360Voice.com.
Waffle Philanthropist
This user has donated three or more games to the Waffle Order thread.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Brain Stormer
This user thought of an idea for a new site feature which was later implemented.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Quote by Kimberly cx:
Quote by iKidd:
people....just, people. Wish I could work from home and only communicate with my xbox pals....I hate the world, too many rude, self rightiost assholes.
Exactly why I only leave my house for work and to go buy games. There's not a 'block communications' button for people in real life. Oh, if only there was...
(Well, there's restraining orders, but 'every time he/she opens his/her mouth I just want to hit him/her with a semi truck' isn't a good enough reason to legally get one apparently)
If I was single, that would be the same thing that I do. Actually, that is the same thing I did when I was single. But now I have a wife and kids who "want to get out of the house sometimes"
Thinking about getting a degree in accounting. Do you have to deal with people in accounting or can you just get a job at some firm that confines you to a cubicle? Give me that any day of the week. A regular 9 to 5 job, doing the same thing each day, then let me go balls out after work.
Re: Re: Re: Re: you know what grinds my gears? v>9K
08/12/13 12:03 am | #7860
Burnt Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 25,000 or higher.
Bronze Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 50,000 or higher.
Silver Waffle
This user has achieved a gamerscore of 100,000 or higher.
Discussion Sparker
This user created a thread which attracted 150 or more replies.
Marketer
This user has referred five users to Xbox America.
Sociable
This user introduced himself or herself in the Introduce Yourself forum.
Googler
This user used the Xbox America search bar.
Gamercard Lover
This user has posted one of his or her official Xbox America gamercards on another website.
Quote by iKidd:
Quote by Kimberly cx:
Exactly why I only leave my house for work and to go buy games. There's not a 'block communications' button for people in real life. Oh, if only there was...
(Well, there's restraining orders, but 'every time he/she opens his/her mouth I just want to hit him/her with a semi truck' isn't a good enough reason to legally get one apparently)
If I was single, that would be the same thing that I do. Actually, that is the same thing I did when I was single. But now I have a wife and kids who "want to get out of the house sometimes"
Thinking about getting a degree in accounting. Do you have to deal with people in accounting or can you just get a job at some firm that confines you to a cubicle? Give me that any day of the week. A regular 9 to 5 job, doing the same thing each day, then let me go balls out after work.
Hahaha. XD I got dumped like 2 days ago and I don't even care. I was like "Cool. Now I won't get bitched at for wanting to stay home and play xbox on my day off." What is this "out of the house" you speak of??
(Page 524 out of 667): « First, … 520, 521, 522, 523, 524, 525, 526, 527, 528, … Last »