24 June 2012

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift Extend 01

Let the happy training Begin!
Ragna the Bloodedge:
Will not be careful at all, because his Dark Edge needs dinner!
A combination of 8 hits so far, achieved mostly by his blade edge slash attacks...
Likes to attack from above; pierce attacks from the air, or slashes down his thick magic edge.
Rarely jumps, unless needs to close-in, then he accelerates forward...
The edge's shark darkness attack resembles a shark, which can be called from below, to appear from the ground, or the usual snack from above.
Can release the power of his Special Arm, although it doesn't do much; until the Arm changes into a Giant Red Claw, which feeds on the opponents life, if successfully attached; Ragna holds the opponent with his Red Claw; the injuries from drain attacks, make 70 hits combined, thus his biggest combination yet!
The Red Claw disappears, after the drain attack; Ragna immediately begins slashing with his edge though, with his favourite double-slash: either two from above, with the second slash being stronger, or slash down, then up!
The Scissors Special, isn't used for combinations, as it has the power to push away opponents from Ragna.
Ragna does not like to wait; he also has eyes of different colours: right eye is red, and the left eye is green.
Relius Clover:
A man with a mask...
His cape flutters, as if the wind constantly blows against it.
He is very technical, and the damage he does, is staggering!
12 hit combination, easy; when he is afar, uses his Guardian Doll, to spin like a saw wheel, and pass through opponents.
The Doll uses a blast charge, to finish off Relius's combinations; the charge, is a black ball, with yellow energy lines surrounding it; the Doll's charge attack, does more damage than Relius's combination...
Starts off his combinations, by launching mechanical arm punches, and finishing on the huge mechanical fist from the ground; the huge fist comes out from under Relius, and into the opponent.
34 hits, achieved by not letting the opponent land, always from throwing the opponent into the air by his huge mechanical fist; better to be used in corners...
When the Doll tires, she enters into the Repair Mode; the Doll plays a supporting role for Relius, as he can easily execute huge combinations with his cogs and gears alone.
And his weakness, is that without his Doll, Relius rarely does any noticeable Specials, and this makes Relius weak against Specials, when his Doll is in Repair Mode.
A little spar then, with Taokaka - the Cat Girl, and Rachel Alucard - the Vampire Princess:
A Black Cat, versus a Pink-White Princess; odd...
Seems they have a nice relation, ah?
The Cat is quite fast, and the Princess though, likes to place her electric rods everywhere!
Taokaka received a shocking finish, with an electric strike!
Taokaka can only rely on her sharp claws, to win the next round; Princess's electric chair, which shocks anyone who is close-by, poses a challenge to stay near her; Rachel's lively umbrella, with a feline face, transforms into a nice electric sofa, on which the Princess enjoys sitting upon.
What a large Pumpkin; and a spooky one too; Rachel unleashes a barrage of Pumpkins, they fly far, though do little damage.
The Cat Girl also likes to throw balls, big and small...
And now, from the Princess's cannon, came out a cow...
Well, the Cat's forward push attack, which sends Rachel farther away, and hurts too; even a better combination, by following with a flying rush.
Claws, and electric chair, do match...
The Cat Girl usually rushes forward, can't wait; and the Princess, usually plans her attacks, a very fast in battle planning!
A roundabout, the turn for the Epic is next, the Story of the Shift:
Jin Kisaragi's record...
Jin always keeping his dreams hidden, even from himself...
Sometimes, a good sleep, can make the darkness go away...
The room, in which Jin awakes, is filled with equipment, and he questions, where; where is he?
Threw the shiny white sheets to the side, as Jin's desire to lift himself from the bed, dropped, as he saw a certain object...
Yukianesa; it reminds Jin of the past; he fought his brother, not so long ago.
Jin's brother, and how the fight ended; these questions will wait, as Jin is about to get out of this bed, even though his injuries, won't let him go so easily!
A Female Officer opens the door, immediately notices that Major Kisaragi tries to step of the bed; and says it's too early to push himself, with excess movements.
Jin asks, who is she, and where is he?!
The Warrant Officer introduces herself, as Ellen Nelson from the Third Thaumaturgist Squad, and that they are on board of the NOL Ars Magus ship, and that this is a medical part of the vessel.
Jin is surprised by the answer; wants to know what date it is.
"It's January third, sir" replies the Female Officer.
In bed for three days...
Jin was brought into the medical bay, to recuperate from his injuries; explains the Female Officer, briefly.
Jin wants to know, who is responsible, for bringing him on board the ship.
The Female Officer knows naught, because to take care of the Major, became her assignment only yesterday; and the assignment will last, until the Major is completely healed.
From Whom were the orders, Kisaragi asks; how curious...
By Captain Hazama's orders, sir.
Jin became uneasy, when he heard that orders were from Captain Hazama; Jin asks Nelson to leave, because he is not feeling well...
Please leave; Jin kindly asks, and the Female Officer agrees, though...
And...
A great honor to look out for the Major; if anything troubles the Major, she will gladly help; hesitation to ask for help, isn't too healthy for injured...
And by excusing herself, the Female Officer closes the door and leaves.
Now, Jin figures out, that the ship is airborne, and its purpose, is to protect; a boat and a plane, have different feelings to them, most noticeably, no seasickness on a plane; there is a gravity from fast speeds, that are required for most flights; hm, very interesting, does the pressure builds up in the stomach on a ship; and in the head, when in the air?
Actually, the pressure goes anywhere on a plane; though usually, it slightly drops, or increases; sudden!
Jin pushes the signal; the Female Officer receives the sound; and the call...
Jin asks for a glass of water.
The Female Officer leaves her post, to bring a glass of water to the Major.
Major Kisaragi prepares...
The door opens, and a Female Officer tries to speak with Jin...
Jin hits the Officer once, and she falls unconscious; she wasn't expecting such behavior...
Looking at the Officer's keycard, for the level of clearance...
Only level A; the lowest?
No escape Pod for Jin; the next option...
Jin thinks, that this trip could be a set-up, because there are too few guards; it's just like Captain Hazama, to make a trap.
Circle, and then another; this airplane isn't flying off anywhere, from the skies of Kagutsuchi!
A trip to Headquarters would have normally been taken; Jin has a feeling, that this isn't right...
Doesn't matter for Jin, if it's a trap; the only thing he cares about right now, is to find his brother!
A jump; seems Jin took a Parachute of sorts; unless he has some special power, that would allow him to jump from any height.
And all this time, Hazama has been watching...
The Hero of Ikaruga, is Jin's Title; yet, it doesn't allow him to disobey orders, Hazama implies, by talking to the magician in full robe, and a long hat...
A heroic death for Jin, is a sweet fantasy for Hazama; Killed in Action, and it requires an immediate, unavoidable danger, otherwise...
Hazama calls the magician as phantom, and requests, that he should arrange the hit mission, and let Tsubaki Yayoi accomplish the goal; and it certainly shouldn't be Ragna, Hazama warns.
The Phantom listened silently, to Hazama's request.
Jin lands safely into the forest, though his wounds, really do hurt from the impact.
Jin didn't land where he has planned, because of the wind, which took him away from Kagutsuchi.
The Parachute will be left in the forest; because there is a city nearby, and Jin doesn't want any extra things to slow him down.
And as Jin prepares to leave, he notices someone, and commands to stop hiding.
The unknown voice, asks the Hero of Ikaruga, what's brought him to this place.
Jin wants to know, who is talking there; unknown voice reacts positively, on how Jin is being able to keep up with him, while he is hiding; although he also blames his old body, for not being as stealthy as before.
And then he shows up; a cat, a Beastkin?
Jin eyes the cat man's legendary defense...
A while has passed; the cat hadn't seen Jin, for a very long time.
Unhappy impression on Jin's face, because he hasn't met this cat before; well, not every occurrence is remembered...
The cat totally understands Jin's confusion, and says that's all right; calmly and patiently, the cat introduces himself, and gives a name Jubei.
Jin knows the name Jubei, which belongs to one of the Six Heroes.
It was in the past; Jubei of the Six Heroes legacy...
Jin asks, if it's true; is he really is Jubei of the Six Heroes?
Jubei points out, that if Jin wants to learn anything by force, then he doesn't mind, although Jin's condition would worsen even further, by an attempt.
Jin is confident; the cat Jubei, isn't in the best conditions either.
Jubei confirms Jin's suspicions; The Hero of Ikaruga, to remember...
Jin was still little, when Jubei seen him the last time...
What does the cat mean by; not much, although Jubei tells Jin, that he should concentrate on the next task.
Jin prefers to keep it, to himself; the things he wishes to do.
The cat already knows, that Jin's destination, is Kagutsuchi; and he won't gonna stop him; Jubei even tells, that it is better for Jin to fight...
Jubei advises Jin to remember: that this fight, is his alone.
Do not repeat his mistakes, Jubei adds; that Jin should do it right, where he got it wrong; if possible...
Jin hasn't got a clue, to Jubei's past mistakes; no answers then?
Jubei had an unsurpassed strength, for a cat; and now, he can only watch; and give advice then, because he is still good as a teacher, and he doesn't mention it.
No more time to waste; the talk has prolonged, for more than Jin would've liked.
Jubei still has a message to give, to Jin; a dear friend of Jubei's left a message for Jin...
The message states: for the world to have equality, something new should be born, to challenge any rising powers, that leave gaps; these are the principles for our order.
The Balance of Nature...
The newly created powers, need to be bigger, than the previously risen power, to return it; of course these powers diminish afterwards...
The power created for balance, nor good, nor evil; and thus Jubei concludes the message, and that Jin should give a thought to these powers, long and hard; that's the comrade's message; hard, to make it count, overthinking though...
Jin is silent; some thoughts already crossed his mind, though he does ignore them.
Jubei tells, to visit him, when prepared to face the self inside; Jin has some problems buried inside, well...
It all sounds pointless to Jin; even thinks, that the cat doesn't know him.
Jin leaves...
How much has he grown...
Noel welcomes back Mister Jubei, who came back with a smile!
Noel asks what happened...
And of course Jubei tells it's nothing, just had a chat with an old friend; he will keep the meeting a secret...
Noel didn't get it; do not think about it; okay...
Yes, of course, Noel responds.
Continue, on what?

23 June 2012

Dynasty Warriors Next 01

Everything goes, until the Wu falls, and the Kingdoms unified, under the banner of the Jin Dynasty!
The year 184, the Yellow Turban Rebellion...
The Yellow Turban leader Zhang Jiao, should be put to rest, to stop the rebellion from spreading across the lands.
Zhang Jiao's Way of Peace, has turned into a War; the Way of Peace popularity rose, to put an end, to the corrupt government.
Zhang Jiao was the man, who could perform miracles; or so they say...
And going after the rebellion's leader, would be the task of Liu Bei, of the Shu Dynasty!
The Revolt brings suffering, to the people who want naught of it; and so Liu Bei, will be protecting the people, as well as putting an end to the lawlessness.
The Han grew weak, and so the Revolt gained strength...
Guan Yu, a mighty warrior, who likes his very long beard; and Zhang Fei, who is loyally supporting Liu Bei; will be close as brothers, in each battle they fight!
Zhang Fei has the biggest strength, and as powerful, as ten thousand men!
The Crescent Blade, is Guan Yu's weapon, it's made for defence; a very thick Blade...
Liu Bei will be fighting with Twin Swords, which are good for combinations, and quick turns, to react to surprises...
We start from the province of Puyang, and make our way through Pingyuan Province, which will be guarded by Zhang Bao's Militia.
And the strategy will be, to hold nothing back; this strategy, won't ever work in a maze...
The invasion of the Yellow Turban territory, will be lead by Zhang Fei; his pike, has two tips, on two sides...
Supply Depots; these aren't guarded well, and could be our first targets; the targets of choice!
Three Officers at their Main Camp; great, that's where the challenge would be!
Hm, have a Dragon Amulet to spare; thus Zhang Fei, will equip it.
And let the battle begin!
The Yellow Turbans, are nicely dressed in yellow.
Well; a successful capture of their Dispatch Wagon...
A Supply Depot is nearby, will move there next!
Gao Sheng, a leader with a bow, will be facing Zhang Fei's angry moves...
150 Turbans defeated, and a Musou is set!
Gao Sheng was defeated by one Musou attack; and the battle disappoints Zhang Fei, as it leaves him waiting for a real challenge, which Gao Sheng certainly hasn't provided.
The most important thing, is to advance steadily, and not leave the leader, to fight the small packs of militia, which are dispersed after their Officer is defeated.
An Ambush; which was thwarted, by Zhang Fei's quick reflexes!
200 defeated, yet their NE Sanctum still stands; will pay a visit, to the Yellow Turban NE Sanctum...
The Sanctum provides a great way, to guard the surrounding Supply Depots, and other key areas.
The Sanctum's walls are impressive, and its gate is wide open, and proceed through it we will!
These Dynasty Gates, are a work of Art; these gates, with these little pieces, all formed in a line, and these long thin open spaces, that generously not touch each other; the construction takes long, so why not make it more, than a humble entry?
Anyway, with the NE Sanctum captured, only the Main Camp remains.
Yes, yes, blocking is a wise choice, if the opponent is too strong to beat; although, running would be much better, in a hopeless fight like this.
300 Yellow Turbans defeated; the battle is nearly concluded though...
The Main Camp, has no Officers left; soon, the calm...
Rank went up to two!
Acquired the Speed Scroll, which of course, increases speed.
Bronze Pikes with various boosts were picked up.
Helping others, even if endangering oneself; Liu Bei's devotion...
Just like that, the Pingyuan fell, and is no longer rebelling.

09 June 2012

Uncharted: Golden Abyss 02

Nice view, on the greenish Mountains...
Drake and his accomplice Chase, will be fighting their way through, till they reach the escape point!
Chase, is a young woman, who was working with Dante; and now, she is working with Drake; and so far, only danger persists, on their joined trails of discoveries.
No life-threatening situations, in our gun fight; we do hide well...
And of course, Chase won't be using a weapon; maybe she has some bad memories about guns...
These two will fall easily!
That was a long jump; a run is required, to make a long jump.
The two gunmen had handguns, and Drake already has his; Drake needs a more powerful gun, like a rifle...
Hanging on a ledge, and firing; no time for this!
And this time, a rope; Swaying from one side, to the other; these pink buds greet on the landing...
A Photo with the Barrels missed, somewhere up high in the distance; poisoning the fauna, in this case, the Trees.
A log crossing; could be dangerous, unless handled right, without the excessive flinching; the most important, is to turn to the opposite side of the fall.
This log didn't hold any dangers, phew.
Climbed higher, and ended up near a big waterfall, and the squeaky bridge...
The squeaky sound accelerated, and the bridge, got loose; its old, ancient ropes didn't hold.
Chase was ahead of Drake, so she got across; as for Drake, he slided with the other half of the bridge, which nearly fell into the river below.
With only a few bruises, Drake begins his climb back, to the top, to find the way round the bridge; to do that, he needs to make his way higher up the waterfall.
Some treasure, just right from the hanging bridge; what's left of the bridge...
A Turquoise Glyph, that represent the Aspect of Temopichlitec; it symbolises an eagle, and the wonders of flight.
And of course the waterfall, has lots of vapour; the faster it goes, the smaller it gets, most time...
The jungle vines are plentiful here; now, to move across...
And Drake got across the waterfall, by finding the thinnest stream possible.
Jumping from a higher edge, to the lower, to increase the reach.
Drake found a Sniper Rifle; and just in time too, as Chase is being shot at, by the gunmen!
Drake waved hands, to warn Chase about the gunmen, that were standing right behind her; luckily the gunmen, did not notice Chase right away, so Drake had time to get the message across...
And the battle with the gunmen, has just begun; using the Sniper Rifle!
So far so good; one of the gunmen tried to make it higher and closer to Chase, and that made him wide-open, for a sniper shot.
The other two gunmen were hiding; no problem, when the Sniper Rifle is set on maximum Zoom!
A small walk, a narrow path...
There is some Bamboo to cut, on the right side; maybe something is hidden there...
After Bamboo, a climb, and then more Bamboo; and there is a stone engraving there, to copy.
The Picture obtained, is the Graffiti: Nueva Galicia; it is a sixteenth century mark, that could have been left by the conquistadors.
The Odessa Land Deed was found laying around, just after a very long jump from above...
The Deed was torn into pieces, and to put the paper back, need to start from the sides...
The Land Deed shows a map, it reads "Concesion de Sierras" and was an official form, which approved the use of the Land, by the Odessa Mining Company; the Panama's government took charge of the deal; though the Deed became useless, once IOA came.
We nearly made it; a little more to the Jeep...
A climb down the wall, to the camp; grab tight, and find the footing!
This Gunman was unlucky, and fell from a cliff; looking around can help, avoid surprises.
Four gunmen with handguns, are no match, for a Sniper Rifle; the one that was swinging on the rope, did close up on Drake, and Drake already had a handgun reloaded and ready for him!
Quite uncomfortable, to aim through the grass; yet sometimes, there is just not much choice.
Chase runs somewhere fast...
Right, Dante's Jeep is gone; Chase has her own Ride though, although we need to reach it first.
More gunmen, taken care of.
The Sniper Rifle, is nearly out of bullets; should save up, unless in danger.
This gunman, had a Moss 12 Shotgun; with little ammo.
We are near the camp; and it's too quiet...
And just before the camp, there are crates with equipment; Drake needs to take a photo of those!
This equipment belonged to the mining company; it was hard to bring all this equipment, this high onto the Mountain, and it's all for nothing now, since the mining company doesn't operate here anymore; the IOA took everything...
There were trucks parked at the camp; Chase's Ride wasn't there.
As we entered the camp, Dante showed up, with his hands up; Drake said calm down, to Dante, and then...
Dante says, he is not saying take it easy to Drake, rather; three men show up behind Dante, Guerro and two of his henchmen.
General Guerro is not pleased, that Dante did not tell him about Drake, nor about Chase.
Suddenly it's Drake who is taken hostage, and now he joins Dante and Chase...
Gunman searched Chase, and found a medallion; it was hidden, even from Dante's eyes.
Guerro turns away for a second, to look more closely at the medallion; he wasn't pleased about Drake taking the Glyphs, and this...
Drake got his chance, and quickly arm-wrestled the two henchmen; while Dante shouted, and complained loudly, what is Drake doing?!
Guerro sneaked up on Drake, while Drake was being busy with the henchmen, and knocked him at the back; Drake fell unconscious...
And when Drake woke up, he found his bag taken, and a heavy smell of smoke surround him.
It's the building, it is burning; Drake needs to get out of the burning building, and fast, or it may collapse!
How was the building set on fire though?
And the music plays...