Late, Alone, and Leaving
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March 20, 2009
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Ethan Pipher - 09:27 EST
Oh man. I was so sick last weekend. I know it's a typical excuse, but you would not like me to describe the manner in which I was sick, it would be absolutely not appropriate and I would be hunted down if I tried.
So that's the bad news, so what's the worse news? Oh right, that even on my last week as your amazing QnA co-host, I get no letters! Oliver the Morontok took all the letters last time, and I suppose his departure made you all depressed enough to not write in. Pssh. Fine! At least I still got one from JuMeSyn, and an intro from your new host. I will answer them with as much gusto as a deflated man can. Onwards!
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In Which JuMeSyn Sends His Last Letter to Methos
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Valorous, dedicated, steadfast Ethos, I understand your time as a staff member is ending. Whence go you now?
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Ethan
I'm loving the introduction! Everybody should address me that way. But yes, you understand correctly, I had a great time here but it is ending the moment I post this column.
But I'm not really going anywhere. I'm still on Twitter and posting a short weekly editorial at Lusipurr.com, but I've got a bunch of personal projects on the go, so I had to make some decisions. I will miss everybody, however!
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What renowned actors would you most like to hear utter lines in RPGs, or any type of game?
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Ethan
Hrm, this question isn't too far off from "who are your favourite actors?" Still not a bad question. Edward Norton and Robert Downey Jr. are the two immediate choices that come to mind. Ooo! And Christopher Lloyd. He does voice work already so it's a natural transition!
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Does your ego suffer at never having produced a frenzy like Adriaan's last review?
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Ethan
Well yes of course. All I ever wanted was to stir some controversy. Then again, I did review games that weren't really the centre of any innate controversy, so I suppose I'm not surprised either.
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What animals do you think are most under-represented in RPGs?
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Ethan
Cheetahs. No question.
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Can Square-Enix ever justify its surcharge on DS games?
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Ethan
Nope. But suckers like me will keep on buying their games, so they won't stop. Talk to Glenn (SeventhCircle) if you want to hear a rant about that.
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Is my life complete without ever having been to Toronto?
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Ethan
Absolutely not. Although Montréal, Vancouver, and Halifax are all decent alternative choices of Canadian cities to visit. Until then, your life will remain akin to a black hole.
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What advice do you have for JCServant, drafted by Macstorm to review Dokapon Journey?
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Ethan
BAH-HA HA HA HA HA HA HA. What advice could I give to a man doomed to die?
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When do you think Final Fantasy V will receive a DS redo as its two predecessors have?
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Ethan
Oh jeez. No idea. Doesn't really matter to me. The graphical style of those remakes really doesn't appeal to me. I really enjoy what I've played of Final Fantasy V on the PSX, and that's enough for me. But they have to be careful. If they make V and then VI the outcries for an unnecessary Final Fantasy VII remake will rise again. Hell, you know my love of FF9, but even I don't want that game remade. Leave well enough alone.
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If you had a Saturn, what would you play on it?
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Ethan
Crapped if I know! What even came out for that system? I have enough to catch up on. I'm sure there's good stuff, but I highly doubt I will ever ever own that system.
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That's... it. Hopefully the ailment you spoke of on IRC is gone. Good tidings go with you.
JuMeSyn
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Ethan
Yes, it appeared to be a 24 hour or so bug, Jumes. But it came at the absolute worst time. In either case, your quickfire letters were my favourite by far, and I hope it brings in a new era of QnA when someone else takes over. Who might be doing that? READ ON MY WAYWARD SONS!
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In Which The Torch is Passed
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Hey Ethos,
Hope you’ve enjoyed your time as a Q&A host, you’ve been awesome! It’s a shame to be losing both yourself and Oliver in one go, but it’s been good reading both of your opinions on things.
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Ethan
Well thank you! It's always nice to hear encouragement...even if it comes for the first time...ironically on my last column...from the guy who is taking over...
Either way, Danny, introduce yourself! The platform is yours to speak from!
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Just to let everyone know, I’m Danny (pleasure to meet you all!) and I’ll be taking over here from next week onwards (I finally get my own dark corner of the internet! Global domination, here I come!). It’d be great to hear from you guys so get writing! My e-mail address is adoboros@rpgamer.com.
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Ethan
An adequate introduction, I'd say! You'll do a fine job! Just remember to NOT CUT YOUR READER MINIONS ANY SLACK!.
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Have fun with whatever you decide to do next Ethos,
Adoboros/Danny
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Ethan
Thanks, dood. I will have fun. It is one of life's better goals. Why strive to be miserable like so many? Good luck with the column, it is a blast to host.
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In Which Ethos Continues to Prove His Own Idiocy
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Hey good-looking guy named Ethos,
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Ethan
That would be my exact description!
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WOW you have done a bang-up job as co-host of QnA! You were witty, took no guff, and tried to push the column forward with brilliant moves like Rapid Fire: The IRCorner. I'm perpetually impressed by you!
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Ethan
As you bloody well should be! Sometimes hard work and forward thinking isn't appreciated by its readership!
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BUT, you were sometimes lazy, often rude, and annoyingly narcissistic, so on those notes, I say GOOD RIDDANCE!
_ethos
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Ethan
Oh...well then...ouch. Sometimes I can't even get a full complimentary letter from myself...
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Well on that RIDICULOUS note, I'm outta here. Treat Danny well. He seems soft and fragile like a beautiful flower. On that note, go download Flower for PS3! It's the best game since Shadow of the Colossus. Feel free to e-mail me with words of love! I'll still be able to check my e-mail for a bit. Take care! I'll miss you all!
_ethos
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