Googleshng:
With all the computer RPGs based on AD&D out there, this is a handy thing to know. THAC0 stands for To Hit Armor Class 0. Which means, quite frankly, that whatever your THAC0 is is what you need to roll on a d20 to hit something with an AC of 0. Since AD&D has this weird thing with lower armor classes being better, you can get the number you need to hit something by subtracting its AC from your THAC0. So, if something has an AC of 7 and you have an AC of 20, you need a 13 or better. Then of course a roll of a 20 is a guarrenteed hit no matter what.

Googleshng:
I don't recall saying that, but if I did, it was a verbal slip. I'm not sure if there will be a Grandia 3 or Lunar 3 on the DC, but there WILL be a Shenmue 2 and presumably 3, PSO2, and almost definately a Skies of Arcadia 2. So many great games with great sequel potential... yum. Oh, and as for me knowing more about SoA2 than you, well, I work for a proffessional gaming news site. Don't you think I'd have at least a couple inside sources?

Googleshng:
I wouldn't say anything in SoA really LOOKS like anything from Zelda in an artistic sense, but between the really great dungeon designs camera control, and huge detailed map screen characters, it does give off that same vibe pretty often. A very good thing.

Googleshng:
Hmm. I suppose your first question depends on your mood. Shenmue is the most immersive game ever, but unless you get hooked on Space Harrier or Outrun, the pacing can be a turn off. While the 3rd disc has some really fun fights and such, the first disc is pretty much just talk to person A who says to talk to person B who says to talk to person C... PSO on the other hand is EXTREMELY addictive, and honestly pretty fun solo, but eventually you WILL want to play online. Of course, if you can find Shenmue used for $20, you don't have to pick just one! Today's just another day for me, I've never had a girlfriend. Or a boyfriend. Saves tons of time and stress you know. As for the Smash Pack, well, at this point it's only in the bundle, but Sega would be crazy not to release it on its own. Then again, Sega IS crazy in some respects, so we'll have to wait and see.

Googleshng:
This of course requires you to assume I am a slime. If that worked, I could just divide and do the column AND play PSO.

Googleshng:
Uh... I don't recall ever bashing FF8, nor have I been praising it lately. Really I don't have very strong felings on it either way, but it's fun to play devil's advocate, so yu may hear me bash or defend it if provoked. As for controller ports, well, it doesn't cost anything to add them, and everyone else has them, so there's no excuse not to have them! Plus, have you ever played a 4 player game? Massive chaotic fun!

The Last Laugh:

Note from Mistress Nightshadow:

Just a quick reminder from my end, all editorials for the contest where you can win any RPG of your choice and a guest host with Cheshire Catalyst or other prizes are due in by midnight the 15th American PST (which is today), so you have about 23 hours left to send in a submission. If you haven't heard from me about a submission was sent, you better resend it cause I probably didn't get it. If you haven't sent one, here's your last chance. Just make sure you read the rules first before you send.

Now back to your regular program... well, lack of one anyway. ^^;