Thursday, March 31
You may have noticed, but I haven't updated my blog for quite some time now and unfortunately it doesn't seem like my post rate will improve. With that said I do not plan on abandoning this blog, but you can consider it to be severely crippled.
Since I haven't posted in awhile I figured I would first make a title that from the recent trend of the horrible, but oddly catchy song, Friday. And then second, I will go on to talk about my recent activities with entertainment. If you want a review then you are sadly out of luck, but my next post will be a review for Starcraft 2.
For the most part my recent gaming life has involved basically two games, Lord of the Rings Online and Blue Dragon. However I have tried Dungeon & Dragons Online, Champions Online, Vindictus, and Dynasty Warriors Online.
I can say right now to not expect Champions Online to be on the same level as Lord of the Rings Online as far free2play games go. Lord of the Rings Online can ultimately be a free game for life with the ability to gain turbine points just by playing. Champions Online is essentially an extended demo that will ultimately come to the end without you paying something. With that said it is an extremely long demo.
The other games are a mixed bag. Dungeon & Dragons Online is similar to Lord of the Rings Online in the way it is free2play, but obviously incorporates D&D. This game has some extreme class customization and is actually pretty fun. Vindictus is absolutly awesome. Tie great visuals, intense action, and the fact that it is free2play and it becomes one amazing experience. However, do not expect a real MMO out of Vindictus. The only part where you truly see everyone is in a town and once you leave it becomes an instanced affair with possibly up to four players together. However, the ease of getting a team makes this game even better. Only down side is that there are three classes (or characters) to choose from. And all I will say about Dynasty Warriors is to stay away. Think normal Dynasty Warriors but less fun. If the game had the ease of teaming up like Vindictus it would be a different story, but alas it doesn't.
Aside from games, I have jumped onto watching the various anime that made their way to Netflix. Really I've only watched one and just started another. However the one I did watch was Claymore and I will say right now that it is definitely worth watching. The voice actors are good, the style is good, the story is pretty good, and of course the action is fantastic. There are two things I can with certainty that you will experience if you watch Claymore. You will be disappointing and you will definitely see a lot of blood and decapitation so keep away from children. The reason you will be disappointed is because of the ending. First off the fact that it ends is kind of disappointing, but also the way it does. I mean when it ends everything really starts up, but we don't get to see that. I am sure you can find out what happens after the anime by reading the manga, but I would still love to see it in anime form... and also English (because reading a Japanese manga without being able to read Japanese would not be fun).
The other anime is much more light-hearted and casual affair, Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple is the anime in question. The first thing you will notice is that it is supposed to be funny and also that the only female characters, and main female character, might be a tad over-sexualized... and by a tad I mean a lot. I've only seen a couple episodes so I don't want to pass judgement over it just yet, but it is definitely a change of pace right after Claymore and that was exactly what I wanted.
Well that is all I really had to say so I guess I can put up a question now. First, if you have played a free2play game then what is your favorite and why? Second, if you have watched any anime then what is your favorite and why?
My answers would be Lord of the Rings Online, because the game can truly be free and is a blast to play. And I would say either Full Metal Alchemist or Outlaw Star are my most favorite. Reasons for this are good voice acting, interesting premises/stories, and a great style. If Claymore would have continued and not had such a disappointing ending then it would probably have taken the top spot.
