Do you ever feel sympathy for the enemy victims?

Post by **Shatterhand** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:08 am

Twiddle wrote:points

because you are an elitist SOB.

Humble people fight for FUN!!!!

Herr Schatten · Post by **Herr Schatten** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:33 am

Shatterhand wrote:I think it was the only time I ever felt really bad for a game character.

So you haven't played Flood?

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:04 am

Even though it's a game, I refrain from using the flamethrower in Metal Slug, because it reminds me of seeing people burn when sprayed with one. Not because I have any feelings for those pixels, but rather because of what they remind me of.

On the other hand, I just love slashing them with the knife. A much quicker death for someone who wouldn't hesitate to do the same to me slow and painfully.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:12 am

What, this isn't locked yet?

WTF.

louisg · Post by **louisg** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:16 am

I just came in here to say that Paths of Glory is great, and makes me want to play more Fire Shark.

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 7:21 am

Cyarc's post:
A girl's question.

louisg's post:
A man's reply.

D · Post by D » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:03 am

Just like in real life, both sides are brainwashed with news coverage claiming the other party is evil. So don't feel bad, you're just a pawn in a game between the powers. How do you think soldiers feel? They have to suck it up too. Now be a man and do as the intro of the game says.

Arvandor · Post by **Arvandor** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:25 am

louisg wrote:I just came in here to say that Paths of Glory is great, and makes me want to play more Fire Shark.

This post reminded me that I still haven't tried out Fire Shark since getting MAME up and running. I tried it out, and man, that has to be the best old school shooter I've played. *adds to Genesis shopping list*

szycag · Post by **szycag** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 8:40 am

lol @ this many replies

BBH · Post by **BBH** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:32 am

szycag wrote:lol @ this many replies

ya

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 9:59 am

BBH wrote:
szycag wrote:lol @ this many replies
ya

Ineed. And to the original poster:

IT'S JUST YOU.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:03 am

Ineed points

lewisit · Post by **lewisit** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:06 am

actually there is one game that made me feel pretty guilty - it's no shooter though:

killing animals for fun - even virtualy but in a quite realistic way - somehow is just not my cup of tea...

oddly this never occurred when wasting hordes of "human" enemies in a game

Bloodreign · Post by **Bloodreign** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:13 am

Why do I shoot at things in a shmup game? Because if I don't, I'll look bad back at mission command, and they won't hold a funeral in my honor if I'm killed in the line of fire.

Can't have stinking enemy ships taking me down all because I'd feel ashamed little Johnny who shot at me might have some pregnant girlfriend back at home, and who was forced to fight by his nation or planets government against me. What if I have starving kids back at home and a wife who expects me back home alive, what will they think if little Johnny shot me down and got the badge of honor for taking down the good guys last hope for survival.

NO SON, ONE MUST FIGHT FOR HONOR, VICTORY IS NOT GIVEN AWAY FOR FREE IN THIS WAR.

D · Post by D » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:32 am

lewisit wrote:actually there is one game that made me feel pretty guilty - it's no shooter though:

killing animals for fun - even virtualy but in a quite realistic way - somehow is just not my cup of tea...

oddly this never occurred when wasting hordes of "human" enemies in a game

No animals are harmed while playing the game. Fishes are either tossed back into the water or taken to an aquarium. The only guilt one could have is playing a backup version of this game.

lewisit · Post by **lewisit** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:41 am

D wrote:The only guilt one could have is playing a backup version of this game.

nonono... i own the original game (finding the premier Bass Fishing quite entertaining) - but after catching the first hammerhead shark i never touched it again...

Macaw · Post by **Macaw** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:01 am

lewisit wrote:

Haha, I love this game. The dudes you play as are the most generic western fisherman dudes of all time.

Playing it in the arcade with the original fishing rod thing and force feedback is too awesome.

crithit5000 · Post by **crithit5000** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:23 am

D · Post by D » Mon Sep 03, 2007 11:45 am

enough with the tacos

It's a funny hat.
It's funny,.........caus it's oversized.
Trebek: No, it's NOT funny, let's move on....

EDIT: Andy McDonald should do a remake of Smokey and the bandit. I'm sure Burt wouldn't mind. I know I'm full of good ideas

firestorm · Post by **firestorm** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:01 pm

I just got done watching Paths of Glory and it sort of made me a little depressed. I then went to play some shooters and I started to feel bad for all the planes I was shooting down. Depending on the game, you could be shooting aliens or robots, but in some games I'd imagine you are shooting down human pilots. What are we fighting for after all!!!

yes its always a pain in my heart when i shot down a plane
my docter said all the time killing pilots is affecting my
emotions very strong so im thinking of stoping shooter
and perhaps play barbies adventure,

or i just dont push the trigger if play a shooter
just fly around and try to make friendship with the other pilots
but this seems notso easy because on RFJ i tried
to speek english. german, and japanese
but they didnt listen to me
perhaps they are chinese pilots

Zebra Airforce · Post by **Zebra Airforce** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:10 pm

That was beautiful ;__;

Shinichi Chiba · Post by **Shinichi Chiba** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 12:21 pm

I get flashbacks and stuff . I can't get a good night sleep thinking about killing those poor enemy pilots in my SHMUPS games and I am never playing another SHMUP again . NOT!!! Like Jesus Christ ! WTF !!

Post by **Shatterhand** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 1:04 pm

Herr Schatten wrote:
Shatterhand wrote:I think it was the only time I ever felt really bad for a game character.
So you haven't played Flood?

I had forgotten about that game. Thanks, now I'll go in a corner to cry for 15 minutes.

Cyarc · Post by **Cyarc** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:38 pm

louisg wrote:I just came in here to say that Paths of Glory is great, and makes me want to play more Fire Shark.

Ceph wrote:Cyarc's post:
A girl's question.

louisg's post:
A man's reply.

It's really more or less just a joke topic, but maybe I am a girl because I am way to much of a pussy to try and play Fire Shark again. I get my ass raped more in that game then any other one. And yes, Paths of Glory was awesome, they don't make movies like they use to.

Dumple · Post by **Dumple** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:56 pm

Cyarc wrote:I just got done watching Paths of Glory and it sort of made me a little depressed. I then went to play some shooters and I started to feel bad for all the planes I was shooting down. Depending on the game, you could be shooting aliens or robots, but in some games I'd imagine you are shooting down human pilots. What are we fighting for after all!!!

Answer #1 (the GI Joe answer): They all parachuted to safety. Yes, even in space.

Answer #2 (the Wolverine answer): They're all actually robots, and have no souls. (You saw red fluid? It was just oil! They add red food coloring at their evil robot factories, to play on your human sympathies...)

But that raises another question: Given that many bosses time out to prevent point-milking, aren't there some shmups that are in clearable without actually blowing up anything? (The 'air Ghandi' mode...)

PROMETHEUS · Post by **PROMETHEUS** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:58 pm

Dumple wrote:But that raises another question: Given that many bosses time out to prevent point-milking, aren't there some shmups that are in clearable without actually blowing up anything? (The 'air Ghandi' mode...)

ROFL air Ghandi xD

Ceph · Post by **Ceph** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:03 pm

Yes, you can 1cc Karous without shooting at all.

neorichieb1971 · Post by **neorichieb1971** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:07 pm

Wow, this thread is getting so deep.

If shmups depress you, go see a doctor. Seriously, this behavior is not normal.

Twiddle · Post by **Twiddle** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:08 pm

update:

points

shoe-sama · Post by **shoe-sama** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:29 pm

100% destruction rate

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