http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/ Bulbagarden - The original Pokémon Community en Wed, 22 May 2013 08:26:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/images/styles/Millenium/misc/rss.jpg http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/ http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/birthday-24-56777/ Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:38:27 GMT Okay, technically, it's tomorrow, but I won't be home all day for that reason, so I'm posting it now. Another notch in the ol' (and badly battered) stone of life. Hopefully, the weather holds. It seems almost traditional at this point, but almost every birthday I've had has had some sort of storm. Whether it be snow or rain or even hurricane (yes, I had a hurricane once on my b-day), I've almost always had some form of a storm that smacks right on my birthday. So far, sources tell me that it'll be cool and partly cloudy (my kind of weather), but as Gardenia once said, "You can't trust the weather", so I'm a little wary, as always. I think throughout my life, only four or five birthdays total have been clear weather. Hopefully tomorrow will be one of them.

And sorry for the lack of activity, haven't really been in a Pokemon mood lately, so my attention on the subject has been lacking. That'll probably change when more info on Pokemon X and Y comes out (keyword: probably), but we'll see. Later. ]]> CynthiaLover http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/birthday-24-56777/ http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/swapping-into-another-series-swing-again-%2Ashrugs%2A-56382/ Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:18:58 GMT Well, it happened again. Another series swing has taken over my attention.

In case you are wondering what a "series swing" is, it means that I've shifted gears into a different series. This happens every couple of months, and it can be at random. Probably because I'm so deeply fascinated in the somewhat narrow topics and themes I like, I tend to shift from one to the other depending on my mood. For example, for the past two or so months, I've been on a real Pokemon kick, which is why my activity on the forums and whatnot has increased lately. However, the past week I've suddenly shifted my interests into MegaMan. Doesn't mean I'm "done" with Pokemon, it just means MegaMan is my primary focus right now, though I still tap into other subjects from time to time. It's a funny quirk I have and I can never really explain why it happens. It just sorta... happens. Again, it can be completely at random, and the subject of choice is also a bit at random, but that just seems to be how I work.

In any case, due to my sudden MegaMan interest, I've also tapped back into the retro gamer side of me. Battle Network is my favorite MegaMan series, though Starforce is a close second. Since all the Battle Network games, aside from BN5's DS remake, are all on the GBA (and in Network Transmission's case, GameCube), it's caused me to shift back into retro gamer mode. Times like this I love my DS Lite. So my focus has moved off of Pokemon for a bit. Doesn't mean I won't still participate like in the JFF Battles group, it just means most of my leisure time will be on MegaMan for a while.

Again, this happen ever couple of months, depending on mood, so I can never really tell what my next swing will be, or when. It'll just happen when it does. Strange, right?

In any case, current MegaMan focus is Battle Network 2 (the most unusual one of the series, thanks to the surprisingly high number of curses that slipped past the rating system). Not my favorite of the games (BN6 Gregar is my favorite, though BN5 Colonel is second place, reasons being: ElecMan and Princess Pride being allies, respectively, my two top favorite BN characters), but I'm currently trying to score an S-rank on every Navi so I can FINALLY see Hub Style. Easier said than done. I've done about half of them or so, but MagnetMan is proving to be a real pain, while I still haven't found ShadowMan's data on the net yet, so that's still up in the air. Why does almost every Navi past QuickMan have to have HP higher than 1000 baffles me, especially when Mega can't go higher than 1000 in that game. Seems a bit unfair. The final boss I can understand, but most enemy Navi's? MagnetMan in particular, since when you first fight him, he's already got 1000 HP. Plus the whole lingering in the back annoys me to no end. Ah, well, whatever. Later all. ]]> CynthiaLover http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/swapping-into-another-series-swing-again-%2Ashrugs%2A-56382/ http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/about-myself-if-you-want-know-54929/ Fri, 21 Dec 2012 20:37:21 GMT Okay, despite being a member of the forums for just over three years, I've never really introduced myself. Probably due to my innate shyness and nervousness. So I guess I should remedy that.

I'm a 23 year-old dork, er, guy who has a passion for gaming, collecting, and writing. When it comes to gaming, there are two particular game series I'm very fond of. Sorry, it's not Pokemon, although I am fond of it, it's not the top two. They are the Breath of Fire series and the Ratchet and Clank series. Some (or many) of you have probably heard of Ratchet and Clank. The futuristic, space traveling, high-powered weapons action/adventure game involving the cool Lombax hero Ratchet, and his small robotic/Zoni partner Clank (real name: XJ0461). I admit, I didn't hear of Ratchet and Clank right away. I first learned about it when I was in a hospital, and it has since become a cherished game series (though some of the games are better than others). Probably because I'm such a techie and handyman, plus all the futuristic stuff and space travel spurs my interest.

The other game series, however, I doubt many of you know. If you do know it, then kudos, as it's a lesser known series. Breath of Fire has been my all-time favorite game series since I first played it. It's a classic RPG situation, but with very interesting characters, and moving stories. In every game, there is a blue haired warrior from the Dragon Clan named Ryu, as well as a winged blonde princess from the Wyndian Clan (Wing/Bird Clan) called Nina. The only exception to that is Breath of Fire 5, where there was no Dragon or Wyndian Clan, plus Nina wasn't naturally winged or a princess. The game series is fairly old, its origins starting on the Super Nintendo (if memory serves), but slowly moving its way up the consoles. Breath of Fire 1 and 2 were on the Super Nintendo, but then got GBA remakes (with all the glitches and whatnot fixed at the same time), while Breath of Fire 3 and 4 were on the Playstation 1, and the final (atm) game, Breath of Fire 5 on the PS2. Despite being an old series, it was often overshadowed by other RPGs like Final Fantasy, so it's somewhat of an unknown. But the cast of characters, along with the various species of humanoids, made it very fun and interesting. For me, Breath of Fire 3 is the gemstone of the series, and those who know the series agree with me. The Ryus and Ninas have always held a special place in my heart, and I treasure the third game like it was some priceless artifact (well, it kinda is at this point). Various clans include Dragon, Wyndian, Woren (tiger-like humanoids), Grassrunner (humanoids with canine features, such as dog ears or fox tails), Guardian (dragon slayers), Fairy, Endless (gods, basically), and humans. As you can see, it's obviously my favorite game series, despite being so old. That's what they call classics. Sadly, Breath of Fire 5 was a huge insult to the series, pretty much destroying the whole story and gameplay, and many BoF fans agree that it was the pits. Guess it happens to some game series, but what a way to end the series on a sour note. I could go on all day, but I don't wanna waste your time.

Anyway, moving on. I have other gaming interests, such as Pokemon (duh), MegaMan Battle Network and StarForce, Zoids, Digimon, Kid Icarus and Sonic the Hedgehog. I'm also an avid trading card collector, but my interests are small nowadays. My collection now consists of Yugioh, MegaMan NT Warrior, Digimon, and Inuyasha, though MegaMan and Digimon are now extinct card series. I still have my Pokemon card collection, but I don't play it, or collect, anymore, so I'm trying to sell it to someone who would make better use out of it, since I hate leaving it to collect dust.

Outside of gaming, I have moderate artistic skills, though they have diminished over the years. I'm a much better writer, however. I first started writing after the 9/11 attacks to relieve stress and tension from the attacks, but it has since gained a life of its own. My skills were moderate, though my style was highly flawed. But over the years, and after taking a Creative Writing course in college, both my skill and style have improved significantly. Most of my stories are fantasy/sci-fi/action/adventure stories, sometimes mingling all of them together. They are generally composed of chapter-like sections, completing a much larger series. Sadly, many ideas die as quickly as I create them, which can be a real drag. Plus, in the past, I had a really bad habit of writing the first part of the series, unintentionally skipping the middle part, and writing the end of the series, which only served to confuse me. Later (and more successful) series have not had that problem, such as my Zoids series, so they tend to read better. I'm currently writing two different series, one Pokemon-related series, and one somewhat MegaMan-ish series, though I currently have a bad case of writer's block (story of my life).

I'm also a avid fan of anime, but am very picky about what animes I like. Pokemon is one of them, but only AG and DP. My favorite series is probably Zoids Chaotic Century, and, like Breath of Fire, one of my more cherished series. I also like Zoids New Century, MegaMan NT Warrior, Yu-Gi-Oh! (original series only), Teen Titans (I love the humor, having three senses of humor, depending on mood), Digimon, Record of Loddos War, and Inuyasha. I also watch a few old cartoon series from my childhood, such as Garfield and Friends (yes, I like Garfield), Loonatics Unleashed, and Beast Wars. But, again, I'm quite fussy and have a strong distaste for many more "popular" animes, since they don't appeal to me at all. I also like certain movies, like the Ice Age series (I can't get enough of that series), Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle (I used to watch the reruns as a kid, and the humor always sent me into a fit of hysterical laughter), Transformers, and others.

Outside of that, I'm very handy (one of three members in the whole family who actually has some degree of handiness), and very good with building and construction. I can even read Japanese model kit instructions (okay, they have pictures, too, but still), usually involving my Zoids model kits, but I'm very good with my hands. I'm also a good cook (a necessity at this points, as my family is known for... leftover casserole... *shivers*), so I tend to spearhead most major dinners (since I don't panic or stress out as easily when it comes to cooking, unlike some members of my family). Sadly, I'm not very social and very paranoid, mainly thanks to a crushing social phobia I gained due to being bullied a lot as a kid. :bawl: It works hand-in-hand with my already-innate shyness, so internet socializing is about as far as I can go right now, though I'm getting a bit better. This forum (and other sites) has helped me come out of my shell more, so I'm glad I joined.

Anyway, that's enough hot air out of me. That about sums me up (long-winded, eh?), so I won't bore you anymore. Later all. ]]> CynthiaLover http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/blogs/33024/about-myself-if-you-want-know-54929/