Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (PC) - Dash came back

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Herr Tog: Jun 18, 2011; Grimey Drawer

no justice no peace, no altmans, no rendars. y'all need socialism

# ? Aug 28, 2017 06:55

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CJacobs: Apr 17, 2011; Reach for the moon!

No ~~Gods~~ Rendars, No ~~Jedi~~ Masters

# ? Aug 28, 2017 07:43

Sally: Jan 9, 2007; Don't post Small Dash!

R E N D A R B E P R A I S E D

# ? Aug 28, 2017 07:44

Fish Noise: Jul 25, 2012; IT'S ME, BURROWS!

IT WAS ME ALL ALONG, BURROWS!

Rendar us Whole again.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 09:29

White Coke: May 29, 2015

Rendar unto the Golden King that which is the dancing angels'.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 10:23

nine-gear crow: Aug 10, 2013

Herr Tog posted:

no justice no peace, no altmans, no rendars. y'all need socialism

CJacobs posted:

No ~~Gods~~ Rendars, No ~~Jedi~~ Masters

White Coke posted:

Rendar unto the Golden King that which is the dancing angels'.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 11:56

Herr Tog: Jun 18, 2011; Grimey Drawer

nine-gear crow posted:

you can't bern an idea.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 21:03

Shinjobi: Jul 10, 2008; Gravy Boat 2k

Rendar would have won.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 21:22

Sally: Jan 9, 2007; Don't post Small Dash!

CJacobs posted:

Godspeed You Dash Rendar

one of my favourite bands.

D#R#∞

Lift Yer Leather Space Gloves Like Antennas To Space

Skyhook X.O.

IG-88! Don't Bend! You Physically Can't!

"Yo, It's Me Dash"

Luciferian Rendar

# ? Aug 28, 2017 21:37

Zagglezig: Oct 16, 2012

I appreciate that, with their new voices, Han and Dash both sound like they're constantly speaking in sex euphemisms.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 22:08

theironjef: Aug 11, 2009; The archmage of unexpected stinks.

Expounded Universe is my podcast! We've been avoiding LPs and what have you that we don't do any unconscious joke thievery.

# ? Aug 28, 2017 23:06

nine-gear crow: Aug 10, 2013

theironjef posted:

Expounded Universe is my podcast! We've been avoiding LPs and what have you that we don't do any unconscious joke thievery.

Oh god please by all means, steal our jokes. We're sure as poo poo not using them anymore :v:

But seriously, I love your guys' podcast. It's really fun to listen to and interesting to see another pair of people's takes on Shadows of the Empire. I'm also happy to see you guys are having just as much fun dunking on Xizor's absurdities as we did.

# ? Aug 29, 2017 01:13

White Coke: May 29, 2015

theironjef posted:

Expounded Universe is my podcast! We've been avoiding LPs and what have you that we don't do any unconscious joke thievery.

I love your interpretation of Emperor Palpatine.

# ? Aug 29, 2017 02:44

theironjef: Aug 11, 2009; The archmage of unexpected stinks.

nine-gear crow posted:

Oh god please by all means, steal our jokes. We're sure as poo poo not using them anymore

But seriously, I love your guys' podcast. It's really fun to listen to and interesting to see another pair of people's takes on Shadows of the Empire. I'm also happy to see you guys are having just as much fun dunking on Xizor's absurdities as we did.

Thanks! We love the new show, it's an absolute blast to record. No idea if it'll be anywhere near as fun when we don't have Xizor to kick around any more.

# ? Aug 30, 2017 01:47

BMS: Mar 11, 2009; by FactsAreUseless

Firstly, how has this not been posted yet? Seriously, that look. That's genuine DASH SWAG if I've ever seen it.

Secondly.....I'm working on something related to this....

nine-gear crow posted:

Don't know if I can pull it off, but we'll see

# ? Aug 30, 2017 02:19

Teledahn: May 14, 2009; What is that bear doing there?

BMS posted:

Dash here is looking very much like a posed action figure.

Like, I'm wondering where the hinge in his shoulder is.

# ? Aug 30, 2017 05:25

nine-gear crow: Aug 10, 2013

BMS posted:

"Yeah, I did that."

"Oh? Should I start calling you 'Lord Vader' then, sir?"

# ? Aug 30, 2017 05:31

Herr Tog: Jun 18, 2011; Grimey Drawer

BMS posted:

Firstly, how has this not been posted yet? Seriously, that look. That's genuine DASH SWAG if I've ever seen it.

Secondly.....I'm working on something related to this....

Don't know if I can pull it off, but we'll see

long live the hildebrandts

# ? Aug 30, 2017 11:47

Sally: Jan 9, 2007; Don't post Small Dash!

theironjef posted:

Thanks! We love the new show, it's an absolute blast to record. No idea if it'll be anywhere near as fun when we don't have Xizor to kick around any more.

Xizor shows up in some Boba Fett novels, iirc. havent readem but i'm sure it's horrible. also, Dash's spinoff prequel novel, Shadow Games is appropriately juvenille and cringe-worthy.

# ? Aug 30, 2017 20:20

White Coke: May 29, 2015

nine-gear crow posted:

"Yeah, I did that."

"Oh? Should I start calling you 'Lord Vader' then, sir?"

Dash Vader, or Darth Rendar?

# ? Aug 30, 2017 23:39

nine-gear crow: Aug 10, 2013

BMS posted:

I just noticed this: they painted the skyhook UPSIDE DOWN!!! :aaaaa:

# ? Aug 31, 2017 00:32

Sally: Jan 9, 2007; Don't post Small Dash!

BMS posted:

DASH: "Yo, Leebo, you know what would be hella sweet?"
LEEBO: "*sigh* No, I don't."
DASH: "If we faked our deaths! Right. Now. "
LEEBO: "W-wait... what about all the money the Rebel Alliance promised to pay us? We've rescued Skywalker and Princess Leia. We're surely entitled to a bonus--"
DASH: "TOO LATE GOING TO HYPERDRIVE!!!"

# ? Aug 31, 2017 00:57

BMS: Mar 11, 2009; by FactsAreUseless

nine-gear crow posted:

I just noticed this: they painted the skyhook UPSIDE DOWN!!!

Nope, that's just because the Outrider is inverted.

# ? Sep 1, 2017 01:34

Jobbo_Fett: Mar 7, 2014; Slava Ukrayini; Clapping Larry

BMS posted:

Nope, that's just because the Outrider is inverted.

This guy gets it!

# ? Sep 1, 2017 01:37

Sally: Jan 9, 2007; Don't post Small Dash!

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guess what, team!??

heeeeelll yeah!

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okay, so if you know Age of Empires II or Galactic Battlegrounds at all, you'll know that the pause menu comes with a bunch of things you can click on to give you background information for the current scenario. As this is a custom mod campaign with a lot of stuff going on, the Recon and Hints and Objectives are pretty detailed.

The Objectives for this map are:

OBJECTIVES posted:

Rogue Squadron was successful in giving the Rebels enough time to escape. However, during the battle, the Main Power Generator was destroyed and Bay 3, where the Outrider is docked, is closed. Dash must now find a way to get the power back on for Bay 3 and escape the planet Hoth in his ship, the Outrider....

OBJECTIVES:
- Dash Rendar must survive.
- Collect Health Containers to regain your life and use Taunt 1 to use them.
- Collect Power Ups to gain attack points or to use Power Boosts by using Taunt 2.
- Activate the power to Bay 3 at the Emergency Power Generator.
- Destroy the Shield Generator to escape the Imperial Trap in the Final Battle.

To be honest, i'm not gonna be showing these off for every mission. i did feel it worth showing off at least once, since every time Dash is on foot the whole TAUNT to use medkits or power boosts are in effect.

INTELLIGENCE posted:

HEALTH CONTAINERS:
Throughout the map you will encounter some Health Containers. Once you receive one by standing next to it, you will gain 1 Health Point. Health Points are displayed as the Food resource to show how many Health Points you have in stock. To use a Health Point, you must use Taunt 1 by hitting the Enter key,
then type 1, and then hit your Enter key again. You should hear a "I got it", message after doing so. Try to use your Health Points when you need them. It is best to use a Health Point when your health reaches about 100 HP.

POWER UPS:
Throughout the map, there are also Power Ups. However, most of them are hidden. Once you receive one by standing next to it, you will gain +1 Attack and a Power Point. Power Points are displayed as the Carbon resource to show how many Power Ups you have collected. They will be very helpful near the end of the scenario, so try to find as many as you can. There are 6 total Power Ups in this level.

POWER BOOSTS:
If you have collected a Power Up, then you have the option of using a Power Point to obtain a Power Boost. A Power Boost will give you +30 Attack for 20 seconds. However, you must sacrifice a Power Up to use them. To use Power Point, you must use Taunt 2 by hitting your Enter key, then type 2, and then hit your Enter key again. You should hear a "I don't got it", message after doing so. You will also receive and amount of Ore, which will decrease every second until you run out. When you reach 0 Ore, your Power Boost will wear off. Use your best judgment on when to use your Power Points for Power Boosts. You will want to try and save a few for the Final Battle.

INVINCIBILITY:
Throughout the map, there are also Invincibility Containers. However, they are either well hidden or hard to get to. Once you receive one by standing next to it, you will become Invincible for given time (on Fast Speed). You will also receive an amount of Nova, which will decrease every second until you run out. When you reach 0 Nova, your Invincibility will wear off.

If that sounds like a lot and a bit complicated, well, it is. i'll give the modders this: they were hella ambitious.

anyways, it continues:

INTELLIGENCE posted:

SAVE POINTS:
Save points are reccomended [sic] points throughout the scenario to the game, which are displayed as "<Save Point>"

8-FIGURE MARKERS:
Throughout the scenario there are many yellow 8-Figure Markers you must stand on to activate certain events, mostly to open doors. Some of these Markers may require certain tasks to be performed before being able to use them.

STRATEGIES:
Throughout the scenario, you will encounter a few puzzles that you must figure out on your own. Keep in mind that Wamps have been beefed up quite a bit and contain 500 HP and 50+ Attack, so don't underestimate them. You can also sometimes use them to your advantage. As well, keep in mind that AT-STs have a minimum range. Also, some locked rooms will open without standing on an 8-Figure Marker by destroying all enemy troopers in the area. And keep in mind that Explosives will fire when you're within one tile of them. Note that Bay 1 is the one where the Millenium Falcon was at, Bay 2 is the one you start in, Bay 3 is at the very end with the Outrider, and Bay 4 is the one connected to the Emergency Power Generator room.

FINAL BATTLE:
At the end of the scenario, you will get caught in a trap in a room just before reaching Bay 3. This is the Boss Battle, except you don't actually fight anyone. To escape this trap, you must detroy [sic] the Shield Generator, which will allow you to then destroy the Door (Gate) that leads to Bay 3. You can use the Power Boosts on the Shield Generator, just be careful when you use them. Try your best to avoid getting hit by objects.[/url]

There are no HINTS, just the OBJECTIVES and INTELLIGENCE, but as you can see, it's a bit much and gives away the ending... a boss fight in which we don't fight anyone... and destroy a shield generator in a base that just had its shield generator destroyed...

STAR WARS!

Sally fucked around with this message at 04:51 on Sep 2, 2017

# ? Sep 2, 2017 04:47

Dr. Snark: Oct 15, 2012; I'M SORRY, OK!? I admit I've made some mistakes, and Jones has clearly paid for them.
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But ma'am! Jones' only crime was looking at the wrong files!
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I beg of you, don't ship away Jones, he has a wife and kids!

-United Nations Intelligence Service

Yeah, I kinda have to agree with Crow that because Vader's rampage in Rogue One was so awesome, anything less than that is now incredibly disappointing on multiple levels.

# ? Sep 2, 2017 05:11

Herr Tog: Jun 18, 2011; Grimey Drawer

is this a tie in promotion for that han solo movie?

# ? Sep 2, 2017 10:13

nine-gear crow: Aug 10, 2013

Herr Tog posted:

is this a tie in promotion for that han solo movie?

Well, this whole thing is also a shitshow garbage production that probably needs to be saved by outside talent, so does that count?

# ? Sep 2, 2017 10:49

Fish Noise: Jul 25, 2012; IT'S ME, BURROWS!

IT WAS ME ALL ALONG, BURROWS!

wait

wait

What the gently caress is this LP format?!

# ? Sep 2, 2017 11:27

BDA: Dec 10, 2007; Extremely grim and evil.

Fish Noise posted:

wait

wait

What the gently caress is this LP format?!

It's the audiobook version of a screenshot LP.

# ? Sep 2, 2017 16:42

goatface: Dec 5, 2007; I had a video of that when I was about 6.

I remember it being shit.; Grimey Drawer

Fish Noise posted:

wait

wait

What the gently caress is this LP format?!

It's an experimental direction in an attempt to expand the artform.

# ? Sep 2, 2017 18:04

poorlywrittennovel: Oct 9, 2012

Fish Noise posted:

wait

wait

What the gently caress is this LP format?!

It's Sally hiring some LP scabs because he's too lazy to actually produce the content on his own.

# ? Sep 2, 2017 18:41

Jobbo_Fett: Mar 7, 2014; Slava Ukrayini; Clapping Larry

Blind Sally has contracted Crowism, sometimes known as PoP-itus after a semi-famous LP'er who had trouble producing content for extended periods of time.

# ? Sep 3, 2017 00:20