Giant Bombcast 01-03-2012

@cocowawa said:

dave is awesome.

add jeff patrick and this would be the best bombcast lineup....sorry patrick jeff

You have to be more careful when you type, but don't worry I corrected your typos.

HEEEEELLLLLL YEEEEEEAAAAHHHHH

Only 4 people. Dave Snider, Vinny Caravella, no Patrick. This is the best podcast in months.

@Dtat: And everyone else who dislikes Patrick. Dick move duders, way to start off the new year. Patrick is not bad at all. I don't get why people dislike him.

Wawa is no fucking joke, people.

Dave, did you like Pat's or Geno's cheesesteak more? My favorite is Jim's on South Street.

What a sweet birthday present. Thanks!

sweetness

Ms Pac Man is sexy

Skyrim is such great discussion fodder. Like Dave noted, everyone's experience seems to be at least a little bit different, and it's fun seeing everyone's preferences bleed into different playstyles (Dave's "Thief 4" build, Vinny modding away item weight, and so on).

BOMBCAST.

After 10 hours of GOTY casts they come back with...a TWO HOUR podcast? *slow clap, rises to raucous applause!*

What in the world is Vinny talking about with Zelda? Going back and fighting a dude three times? Does he mean the 1 minute Imprisoned fights? I mean once you "get" them, they are easy and quick. That's the only thing that really is repetitive. Like, yes you go back to the desert three times, but each time it is entirely different gameplay and the environment you actually play in is very different.

Yeah, good MREs are like, full courses. Pasta and the like. Not GOOD per say, but not chalk for sure.

As someone who once tried to piece the "Zelda timeline" together and care about the "story" between the game looking at it now it's fucking retarded. In my opinion the best way to enjoy Zelda is not trying to connect those ridiculous dots. They are singular experiences for me now.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coit_Tower

The Coit tower we keep hearing about.

@CharAznable said:

Wawa is no fucking joke, people.

Dave, did you like Pat's or Geno's cheesesteak more? My favorite is Jim's on South Street.

Wawa makes my morning, every morning. I need to try Jim's by the way, I keep hearing it's really good.

What in the world is Vinny talking about with Zelda? Going back and fighting a dude three times? Does he mean the 1 minute Imprisoned fights? I mean once you "get" them, they are easy and quick. That's the only thing that really is repetitive. Like, yes you go back to the desert three times, but each time it is entirely different gameplay and the environment you actually play in is very different.

Goddamn, Ryan dropping some effing earthquake knowledge bombs up in here.

I love how with every podcast, Vinny keeps sounding like he thinks he's in the Twlight Zone, with everyone loving Skyrim and him not liking it and being completely mystified that he's the only one that doesn't like it.

To what Vinny's complaining about, I'd recommend mixing up what's in your left hand. I'd do either a Conjure Flame Atronach or a Stoneflesh, then switch to a shield or dual wield two one-handed weapons. I have two one handed weapons gotten from Deadric Quests so I just like having them around. Looking at em. Plus this way you'd be uping your Conjuration and Alteration even though you're not a mage.

Oh God thanks Dave, now I have to head out to Wawa to get a hoagie. Brb.

FYI Brad, I'm not exactly up on my Star Wars lore anymore, but from '91 through about '03 I was thoroughly immersed in it, enough so that I feel the need to address that Triclops stuff.

You should know that those were books intended for small children, and were written before Lucasfilm made the decision to tie all the novels and comics together into a single, cohesive "Expanded Universe". At the time, the Triclops / Glove-of-Vader stuff wasn't supposed to take place in the same universe as, say, the Zahn trilogy, or the 70's / 80's Marvel Star Wars Comics, or the Star Wars video games for that matter. All of these things existed in their own little universes without any connection to one another.

Then in the mid-90's, when Lucasfilm decided to make an effort to tie all off the spin-off fiction into a single universe, they had to cram a lot of pre-existing things together that didn't really fit. Triclops is one of the most glaring examples (I seem to recall there being a giant talking rabbit in the Marvel comics, but that's before my time), but a lot of that stuff has basically been retconned to oblivion. So don't judge the Expanded Universe too harshly based on a series of children's books that were written before the concept of "Expanded Universe" even existed.

Now, if you want to judge the Expanded Universe for oh, say... this... or this... or even this... I wouldn't blame you.

Me and Vinny are on the same wave length when it comes to Skyward Sword.

yay Dave!

FYI Brad, I'm not exactly up on my Bojangles menu anymore, but from '91 through about '03 I was thoroughly immersed in it, enough so that I feel the need to address that Waffle House comment.

You should know that those restaurants were intended for only the finest chicken and biscuits, and were created before Bojangles made the decision to tie all the breading recipes and spices together into a single, cohesive "Southern Fillet". At the time, the Waffle House / House of Waffle stuff wasn't supposed to take place in the same universe as, say, a Bojangles. All of these things existed in their own little universes without any connection to one another.

Then in the mid-90's, when Bojangles decided to make an effort to tie all off the spin-off recipes and spices into a single sandwich, they had to cram a lot of pre-existing ingredients together that didn't really fit. Grilled Chicken Fillet Sandwich with Bo'Rounds is one of the most glaring examples (I seem to recall there being a giant talking rabbit you could also order, but that's before my time), but a lot of that stuff has basically been recooked to oblivion. So don't judge theBojangles too harshly based on a series of Waffle Houses chains that were destroyed before the concept of "Bojangles" even existed.

@mrpandaman said:

@Dtat: And everyone else who dislikes Patrick. Dick move duders, way to start off the new year. Patrick is not bad at all. I don't get why people dislike him.

I don't think people dislike Patrick as much as the fact that he was shoved in the faces of the community right off the bat.

I've come around on Patrick greatly after about six months. He is definitely great for the reporting and news portions of the site, but I just don't like his presence on these podcasts nearly as much as the original four. That being said, he's definitely a good presence to have with a more youthful approach. As long as he acts like he doesn't know more than the other guys, then he's good with me.

Skyrim's "the perfect RPG" because it's easy? Well, okay then. Good luck with that opinion.

Best ambiance ever. I love these podcasts man. Got me in the zone, I spaced out playing Minish Cap listening to this lol

This is one of the best Bombcasts -ever-

epic story after epic story

@Seroth said:

Me and Vinny are on the same wave length when it comes to Skyward Sword.

Yeah me too although I give Vinny props for finishing it, I gave up at the Sandship because I was miserable the whole time. I would be more pissed if I actually bought it, I borrowed it from a friend, but I just found it dull in all aspects which is weird because I played through Ocarina again on 3DS and had fun.

Man, you guys have got to find a way to get Dave and Drew in on the bombcast more often. Even though I know they're largely the guys responsible for the backend of the site, I personally find them integral faces of GB and love them. Would like to see/hear more from them.

Liking this podcast, but I actively wanted to kick both Brad and Dave in the nuts for their comments on Skyrim and GOTY (specifically "I heard it gives an experience that can be found nowhere else." and "You guys are idiots if you don't give it to that game," respectively.) Fuck you, dudes, Saints Row is great and Brad, don't be a dick. I don't care if consensus is "Skyrim is great" even on this site or if it wins, just don't be assholes about it.

Otherwise, I love both of these guys for the rest of the show, so don't take this as hardcore bashing. It just actively made me angry during an otherwise pleasant podcast. And I was playing Monkey Island at the time, so that shouldn't have been easy to do.

Love how I'm 15 minutes in, and they're still talking about earthquakes. GiantBomb for liiiife.

@msavo said:

As someone who once tried to piece the "Zelda timeline" together and care about the "story" between the game looking at it now it's fucking retarded. In my opinion the best way to enjoy Zelda is not trying to connect those ridiculous dots. They are singular experiences for me now.

I was surprised when I first heard about people trying to fit all the games into one story. I always implicitly assumed that each game was a standalone experience. For me, there were just too many parallels between each game for it to not be incredibly silly to believe that they could somehow all happen in the same universe.

@msavo said:

@Seroth said:

Me and Vinny are on the same wave length when it comes to Skyward Sword.

Yeah me too although I give Vinny props for finishing it, I gave up at the Sandship because I was miserable the whole time. I would be more pissed if I actually bought it, I borrowed it from a friend, but I just found it dull in all aspects which is weird because I played through Ocarina again on 3DS and had fun.

I see where Vinny's coming from too. I gave up after the 3rd dungeon.

The thing about Vinny is that he's so mellow all the time, so when he goes off on a game like that, you know it really messed with him.

@Brendan said:

@msavo said:

As someone who once tried to piece the "Zelda timeline" together and care about the "story" between the game looking at it now it's fucking retarded. In my opinion the best way to enjoy Zelda is not trying to connect those ridiculous dots. They are singular experiences for me now.

I was surprised when I first heard about people trying to fit all the games into one story. I always implicitly assumed that each game was a standalone experience. For me, there were just too many parallels between each game for it to not be incredibly silly to believe that they could somehow all happen in the same universe.

I don't get the interest in the timeline at all. I mean, I'm not gonna rain on anyone's parade if that's their thing, but it's always been clear to me that each Zelda story is a relatively thin premise whose main purpose is to propel you through various dungeons. It's why the games are largely based around the collection of magical objects: something needs to be at the bottom of the dungeon.

@LegendaryChopChop said:

@mrpandaman said:

@Dtat: And everyone else who dislikes Patrick. Dick move duders, way to start off the new year. Patrick is not bad at all. I don't get why people dislike him.

I don't think people dislike Patrick as much as the fact that he was shoved in the faces of the community right off the bat.

I've come around on Patrick greatly after about six months. He is definitely great for the reporting and news portions of the site, but I just don't like his presence on these podcasts nearly as much as the original four. That being said, he's definitely a good presence to have with a more youthful approach. As long as he acts like he doesn't know more than the other guys, then he's good with me.

I think you hit it right on the head. I wish they would bring him on once an episode for the 30 minutes or so of news. Maybe once a month for the whole show.

I absolutely agree with Vinny. Skyward Sword would be an amazing 35-40 hour game. It's an okay 60 hour game.

I have Dish, and I am looking into, at least, some cord shaving. Currently, my bill is $117, which I split with my roommate, and I am looking to cut about 50 bucks off that bill, and go from there. I am almost tempted to cut the cord completely, but bandwidth caps have me concerned. Plus, I do not think my roommate would go for it.

As for Hulu, I agree. When you compare it to cable/satellite, and the amount of content you get for only 8 bucks, watching adds is a small price to pay. Personally, I just hit the mute button, and play with my Kindle Fire for a bit.

I have, however, manage to cut the cord with the phone, which I also got through Comcast, a couple a months ago, by using a Obi + Google Voice solution, and it has worked out great. It raise my Internet bill by 10 bucks, but it has eliminated 45 bucks that was paid for the phone, plus 7 bucks for phone modem rental. Not to mention, all the money that was paid to call 411, and BS like the service protection plan.

As for Internet, I have always owned my own modem. Rental fee is a scam.

Oh, and Roku is awesome. Roku LT was the best 50 bucks I've ever spent. Probably my favorite purchase last year, and I already purchased a Roku the year before.

i think i like vinny less after this podcast :O

These bitches trash talking Waffle House? OH HELL NAH.

I would sell my soul for a Sinistar machine. No idea where I would put it.

@CharAznable said:

Wawa is no fucking joke, people.

Dave, did you like Pat's or Geno's cheesesteak more? My favorite is Jim's on South Street.

I liked Pats. I heard good reviews from Jim's but I figured I should check out the big two first.

i was gonna comment you should have Dave on more often, but you made it weird Dave, thanks

Yes, Vinny. It would be a little weird to give away a t-shirt you've worn.

15 minuetes of earthquake talk, this is the bombcast I know.

I was awake for the Northridge Earthquake and it was no joke. My bed was literally jumping all around and the chandelier was swaying so much it looked like it would hit the roof.

Boo, no Jeff for some lingering Saint's Row resentment.

This podcast was amazing.

More Snider in 2012!

Wait. Dave Snider instead of Patrick? Sign me the fuck up!

The one series that Brad is referring to for extended star wars novels is written for children and I agree is stupid, but there are better fan fiction; the ones that Brad talks about are easily the worst.

When suddenly I realized Vinny totally looks a little like Steve Jobs.