STG Weekly #73: Varth

[BIL]

But I'm an accountant by trade, so evidence suggests that I am boring.

Regardless I'd love to see you do a Harmful Park ep, speaking as one who forked out for the PS1 version largely after reading your excellent papers on it. ^_~

edit: Whenever you STGW dudes hit a lull, do hit me up again for Metal Black and Senjou no Okami II.

[mastermx]

my favorite episodes are those that are content heavy and comedy-light

Gus speaks a philosophy, that to those who have never gone full shmup, may seem humorous. But in reality, the wisdom that he imparts, are timeless pearls.

[CloudyMusic]

I'm really curious as to why that is. Those two have made some of the funniest episodes ever. They know how to entertain.

Just in my opinion, the Battle Garegga episode was torpedoed into near-unwatchable territory due the apparent idea that a "mincing gay man" affectation straight out of the 80's was inherently funny all by itself. If there were actual jokes being told, I might be able to agree.

Maybe I'm all alone in this, but my favorite episodes are those that are content heavy and comedy-light (whether said comedy is intentional or not).

I do agree with this, though. While there's nothing wrong with humor, it's a shame when it starts to actually become distracting.

[Aquas]

We'll do another Garegga episode at some point as a lot of people expressed disappointment.

[mastermx]

Just in my opinion, the Battle Garegga episode was torpedoed into near-unwatchable territory due the apparent idea that a "mincing gay man" affectation straight out of the 80's was inherently funny all by itself. If there were actual jokes being told, I might be able to agree.

Hmm I never saw the garegga episode so I can't really comment on that. The mushihime episode was good though imo. I'll check out the garegga. There's so much backlog, so much I have to go through. I like it.

[BareKnuckleRoo]

Maybe I'm all alone in this, but my favorite episodes are those that are content heavy and comedy-light (whether said comedy is intentional or not).

Ditto. Whether it's detailed text annotations or live vocal commentary, it's better when the focus is on the game being played. Good commentary I think needs to add to a run, not distract from it.

[mastermx]

I'm going to go back on what I said about the comedy and agree with you guys. If I'm being honest, I actually do want the commentary to always be about what's happening on screen. I actually feel that sapz commentary is quite good. Because in certain episodes there would be an insane dodge, or bullet pattern, and I'm thinking, would someone please explain how he just dodged that. One episode that really went deep into the game being played was the dragon blaze one, rng really dug deep into the commendation on that one.

Having said that, I still think there should be some element of humor and lightheartedness. Mushi ultra episode still ranks highly for me.

[Squire Grooktook]

I really liked Frenetics hype commentary of the overflow bug in SOJ. Informative and hilarious.

[Plasmo]

This episode was like shitting bricks of red.

It was alright.

[Icarus]

I tend to explain things better in writing than in speaking, which is why my ST threads are always so big, and the Special Demonstrations have text annotations.
So apologies both now and in advance, if my commentary in the episodes I'm a part of is of variable quality, heh.

As for the Gus/Medal discussion, the Futari episode was good because the discussion and commentary was interesting, but the Garegga episode is the only one in the entire series I watch with the sound off. Which is doubly disappointing IMO, as Garegga is my favourite STG of all time, and Eaglet's replay is worth watching.

I really liked Frenetics hype commentary of the overflow bug in SOJ. Informative and hilarious.

That was Ratikal, not Frenetic.
And on a related note, Ratikal does some good commentary. The Eschatos run is one of my favourites in the series.

[Squire Grooktook]

Ha, my bad.

[Softdrink 117]

Should be ready to go very shortly; episode will be almost on time! Will post again as we go live.

[Softdrink 117]

Going live momentarily!

http://www.twitch.tv/stgweekly/

[emphatic]

Watched Part 1 of the Outzone ep on YouTube. There will be a part 2, right?

Some things I didn't hear mentioned:

* If you play Outzone in 2 player mode, there are spots where one player can be trapped because the other player runs to far up the screen (the lava pits' Energy refill) but the game then activates a ladder across the lava pit!

* The Flying Shark planes are triggered by shooting the bushes in a specific order, not random at all
* The Dash Garou bonuses are triggered by walking a specific path, not random either (might depend on which rom is being played)
* Some rom sets have different sets of enemies (especially the mid sized ones)

Personally, I love the Super Ball, I can't understand why so many people trade it away for the standard weapons. You can shoot through walls with it! And if you use auto fire/tap shot, the ball shoots away

[majik989s]

Gus speaks a philosophy, that to those who have never gone full shmup, may seem humorous. But in reality, the wisdom that he imparts, are timeless pearls.

I agree with this wholeheartedly. He was very insightful and genuine.

[Aquas]

OutZone ep is up on Youtube as a playlist.

Also, props to Softdrink for holding it down as host of the show. But I'm back home now and should be resuming responsibility, though, I'm sure I'll be holding Softdrink at gun point to help host sometimes too...

#57 OutZone: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 1T4m0MYqJa

[CKR]

As for the Gus/Medal discussion, the Futari episode was good because the discussion and commentary was interesting, but the Garegga episode is the only one in the entire series I watch with the sound off. Which is doubly disappointing IMO, as Garegga is my favourite STG of all time, and Eaglet's replay is worth watching.

I agree with you. The Futari episode was my favorite because they stuck to the topic of stg culture; as well as, the game at hand, and it was humorous. As far as the Garegga episode goes, I couldn't listen for more than fifteen minutes. Aquas please consider a Gus Espgaluda II video if he's interested. Also, Maniac and God mode hasn't been covered for Futari. Iconoclast has a fantastic replay that demands to be dissected. Thanks for cranking out great and diverse shows.

[ratikal]

If you guys are going to cover Batsugun, I could come on to commentate. I'd love to run my mouth on the various tricks in Batsugun, especially the special version.

And on a related note, Ratikal does some good commentary. The Eschatos run is one of my favourites in the series.

Thank you! I'm glad someone likes my stammering.

[Softdrink 117]

Also, props to Softdrink for holding it down as host of the show. But I'm back home now and should be resuming responsibility, though, I'm sure I'll be holding Softdrink at gun point to help host sometimes too...

OH GOD NO NOT AGAIN.



It was fun. Glad I was able to help out! If you do ever want/need me on again then no problem.

[Aquas]

Current upcoming episode: #58: Sorcer Striker & Kingdom Grandprix
Scheduled for Sunday, April 27th around 3pm CST, directly after Awesome Game Replays #3 on Tetris the Grandmaster series
Guests: Icarus, chum

We're hitting hard on Sunday.

[CloudyMusic]

Nice! I'm looking forward to learning more about Mahou.

[LordHypnos]

At first I read "Soccer Striker" and I was like "Now that really sounds like a soccer / association football game"

[Zerst]

More Raizing love is always good!

[SePh1r0tH]

NIce!! Looking forward to this.

[trap15]

Very excited! This is gonna be a good weekend

[Aleksei]

Just finished the youtube vid of granprix & sorcer striker, what great games. I know it was said over and over again, but the presentation of the games were really good.

I wonder if the creative team were influenced by Aura Battler Dunbine

Any Tamino fans out there? If not, the many stories of Byston well is worth a watch (and funny) Garzey's Wing

[Crafty+Mech]

Great episode, welcome back Aquas! Enjoyed having your color commentary back in the house.

[Aquas]

It was a break week obviously. Hopefully we'll have the next episode figured out by Tuesday or Wednesday. Anyway,

We're toying with the idea of an STG Weekly shirt. It would pretty much be the STG Weekly logo on a black shirt, with perhaps the STG Weekly ship on the back. Would you guys be in to something like that? Would you buy one? Just an interest check. If you don't wanna make a post, send a note on Twitter perhaps.

[chempop]

Mahou 1+2 episode was fantastic! Didn't know that there was a no-racing saturn mode.
I'll have to get it now

[Aleksei]

It was a break week obviously. Hopefully we'll have the next episode figured out by Tuesday or Wednesday. Anyway,

We're toying with the idea of an STG Weekly shirt. It would pretty much be the STG Weekly logo on a black shirt, with perhaps the STG Weekly ship on the back. Would you guys be in to something like that? Would you buy one? Just an interest check. If you don't wanna make a post, send a note on Twitter perhaps.

Would totally buy a white shirt with stg weekly logo/ship on the front in black lettering, nothing on the back, for about 16 dollars shipped.