Ah well, if I'm going to comment on anything, I may as well perform a minimal required social interaction and introduce myself -I take it this is the place. (This is actually hard for me -- I'll try to flesh out my profile as I go)
Awesome site by the the way MrWah!
Since I'm not likely to post frequently, “I'ma” take this opportunity to to get it all out now – lol
I've been a Hardcore DOA fan and compulsive content reader since“Hardcore”, which I believe was a launch title for PS2. I've probably read more posts on more forums than damn near anyone short of Rikuto. (holy shit, I can't believe you've kept that name and been so active for so long – I remember you from when you were just an angry little boy – lol- <jk> no offence – mad props in fact!)
Tekken 2 got me
hooked on fighting games first.
<I've cleaned up considerably since then> and
DOA2:HC was the first DOA I owned, but I also played the first one. I recall it was a frequent rental and I thought it was hard as far as fighters went. Loved danger zones. (I played Jun, and later Leifang)
I've mostly only been good at getting my head booted in 2D, but I was slightly better in 3D. btw– There's a very clear distinction in my mind between a 3D fighter and a 2D fighter that's
presented in 3D, so obviously, I'm not a big fan of tracking and limited sidestep.
(aside
I thought Soul Blade was f'ing brilliant and Bushido Blade is still one of my favourites. I can't believe that game isn't on PSN :/ (end aside)
I started looking for info in order to no longer loose to my buddies mr.SuperCheese and fastRandom . Soon enough I found people discussing play.
(Andy Griffith voice) data wasn't cheap when I was growing up and I'd learned only to comment when I had something to add. The lord gave us
two ears and
one mouth. They should be used in that proportion.
So I read comments and tried to learn.
I've watched the progression of the DOA community for a pretty long time and I feel managed to learn a bit along the way, so now that I'm actually trying to introduce myself, I digress and try to get everything out all at once.. I feel I know many of you better than I have a right to. Forgive me if I sound familiar in future.
I read Ghaleon's post linking to the article he says Tecmo responded to
not actually sure how to post link -looks it up in help in the SBa thread and responded to it as well. I thought “community?!” so I figured I could at least be a member, if not part of it too.
It's taken me near forever to get this wall out, and that's from trying to keep it brief. I ramble, because I find it difficult to convey my intent, I edit compulsively and generally someone else will make my intended comment anyway, soon enough.
In all likelyhood I will be an infrequently active community member, but I do feel you all deserve to know who I am and hopefully this gives you some sense of that, because I
will be
following the conversation.
I'm better in person (if you've a good ear for sarcasm or surprisingly enthusiastic genuine support)
My deepest heartfelt gratitude to anyone who worked through all of that.
Now, I think I may go cry about Leifang's damage output.
Oh and one more thing: It's:
They're over
there doing
their thing. And yes, I do know this won't make a difference.
