I’ve been out of it for the last few days.
I haven’t noticed the email saying that the discovery-draft needed to be paired together with the progress report though I probably should’ve done that anyways.
I can’t think anymore.
I’m not sure if I even did anything on this paper.
I have to say, this may be my best discovery draft yet. And that’s saying something. I used the critical review paper to aid me in writing the paper.
I anticipate many flaws though. Like I think I got carried away after the first paragraph and went into my informative tone again.
Thank you for pointing them out in advance.
Now, back to Mabinogi.
DADADADUNNN! You got: Mario’s Hat. It kind of smells inside.
Mario: HEY! GIVE ME THAT!
Mario snatched the hat from Link’s hands.
Kirby: That was a pretty fun fight. And we even got your hat back.
Mario: Thank you so much you guys. You’ve all been very helpful, unlike my useless brother of mines. He’s always there snuggling with that girlfriend with his and not paying attention to anything else.
Link felt mentally stabbed but nodded to Mario along with Kirby.
Link: Pleased to help.
Kirby: Ditto. Also, who is your brother?
Mario: His name is Luigi.
Kirby and Link jumped at that name.
Link: Luigi? You mean the man in green?
Kirby: I’ve heard great stories back in my homeplanet about him. I can’t believe you’re his brother!
Mario collapses to the ground in a similar fashion that people fall over in anime.
What?! Mario thought to himself. Luigi is more popular to them?
Kirby: Mario, are you OK?
Link: I bet the wind blew him over.
Kirby: Can’t be. He’s way too chubby for the wind.
Kirby and Link snicker at the comment.
Mario caught this and jumps up very high into the air towards Kirby.
Kirby and Link stare in disbelief.
Mario: HOW DARE YOU CALL ME FAT?!
Mario was approaching Kirby rather quickly. Kirby had a huge sweatdrop on his head as he tried to get away, but with no success.
CENSORS CENSORS CENSORS CENSORS
Too violent for all of you.
Just imagine a violent scene from Higurashi, only without the dying and blood, and you get the idea.
UNCENSOR UNCENSOR UNCENSOR UNCENSOR
Kirby is lying on the ground covered in bruises and bandages (don’t ever bother asking how they got there in the first place) with his mouth wide-open, as if Mario actually murdered him.
Link looked at Mario in amazement.
Link: Wow, I never knew you could pull a Chuck Norris.
Mario: Luigi tells me whenever I am angry, I magically gain the ability to channel my anger and do his copyrighted roundhouse kick and other such awesome copyrighted moves.
Link: Awesome!
Mario and Link walk out into the distance talking about how awesome Chuck Norris was and other random things, like pasta.
The scene pans out to reveal an almost-dead Kirby waking up from his daze and just realized that Mario and Link were gone from the area.
One of Kirby’s veins nearly popped out in anger.
Kirby: HEY, AREN’T YOU FORGETTING SOMEONE?!
He ran after the two.
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End of part 17
Shall we go for a test run?
Mabinogi: Fantasy Life.
Although this game is already four years old, it has recently gotten a release in all of North America. Even though this game is not up to date with the foreign versions that have been out for years already, it is still a masterpiece, originally developed in Korea, now available to most of the world. This game breaks the common stereotypes of most Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG for short) and hopes to suck all gamers, casual and hardcore, into its world.
With its growing userbase, it is obvious that the game is very successful.
At first glance, the game looks like a typical Korean MMORPG.
Clicking the mouse to move to desired areas.
The repetitious killing of monsters to level up and get stronger with simple pointing and clicking.
It is free to play and download.
Special items are offered in-game in exchange for real world currency.
Chances are, you may be playing one of these games right now if you are one of those types looking for a free gaming fix to interact with other people online.
For the people that don’t play videogames but are looking for a game that isn’t too hard to get into for them, Mabinogi is a good start.
While Mabinogi seemingly meets the common stereotype of a Korean-developed MMORPG, it’s a good idea to take a very common but popular phrase in mind.
“Don’t judge a book by its cover.”
Just because the game looks boring or unappealing when you’re watching it, it is usually never the same feeling you feel when you are actually playing a game.
Watching something is one thing.
Experiencing it is another.
Don’t go get those two confused.
Let’s look at one of the aspects that make this game unique to others.
Customization.
In this game, you are allowed to make your own character. Although the options are limited, the user has the choice whether or not they would like to pay for extra services and have a wider variety of options to choose from. You may adjust the character’s skin color, hair color, gender, eye color, eye shape, and whatever else makes a person.
You’re in control. This character will represent you in the world of Mabinogi.
Did I also mention that there is a huge variety of clothes out there to adorn your character with? Headbands, skirts, armor, and so on. With the addition of dies, and different color variations of clothes, you can be sure that your character will stand out in the world of Mabinogi!
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How is this so far?
I’m trying my best to appeal to all audiences this time.
Mario watched Linkand Kirby argue for just about an hour now. They finally agreed to call each other stupid for at least one week. Link and Kirby didn’t notice how many times they shoved the Goomba out of the way during their argument.
The Goomba was outraged at how many times he was shoved and showed a sign of calming down when Link and Kirby stared at him with Mario.
Link: Hey, why are you so angry?
Smart move. The Goomba got angry again.
Kirby: Oh right, let’s kill this dumb moron thing already.
The Goomba was too angry now to say anything and rushed the trio with all its might.
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BATTLE ENGAGE — VIDEO GAME-TYPE NARRATION
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BATTLE SOUNDTRACK – TALES OF DESTINY 2 – THEME OF BATTLE
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Link evades the tackle by the Goomba! Goomba misses its tackle!
Mario is chanting a spell.
Kirby charges the recovering Goomba. He takes out his hidden cutter knife and slashes Goomba for 4 points of damage!
Goomba retiliates by attempting a tackle towards Kirby but is intercepted by a bullseye shot placed by Link and his bow! Critical hit! Goomba takes 8 points of damage!
Goomba goes into Berserk mode! He loses control over his actions but his offensive power is multiplied by twofold!
However, Goomba’s berserk mode is intercepted by Mario’s spell! Mario forms a fireball in his palm and throws it!
Mario: HADOK-
Mario’s attempt at copyright infringement fails! You know better than that!
The fireball hits the Goomba square in the forehead! Or whatever you call that middle part of its mushroomish head. The Goomba takes 12 points of damage!
Mario starts chanting another spell.
Goomba, in its enraged fury, charges Mario at full speed. Link jumps in front of Mario and deflects the charge with his shield, causing the Goomba to be momentarily stunned!
Kirby’s cutter weapon temporarily turns into a star shaped rod! Kirby runs behind the Goomba and lightly taps the Goomba on the head with the star rod! A small starry explosion forms and hurts the Goomba for 7 points of damage! The Goomba flys a bit into the air! — TECHNIQUE: STAR TAP.
Link, while the Goomba is still stunned in the air, does a fancy two-hit slash with his sword, in the shape of an X! The Goomba takes 15 points of damage from two clean hits and flies a bit more higher! — TECHNIQUE: CROSS-SLASH.
The well coordination of Link and Kirby’s techniques causes an extra 3 points of damage to the Goomba!
Mario casts a spell at just the right moment to coordinate with Link and Kirby’s techniques! A small fireball forms from the air and lands on the Goomba as it lands, causing the Goomba to fly a bit more longer for 20 points of damage! This well-placed spell causes an extra 5 points of damage to the Goomba, finishing it off and making it faint to drop Mario’s hat!
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BATTLE END
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VICTORY
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EXP gained: 5.
ITEMS FOUND: Mario’s Hat.
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End of part 16.
The Goomba, in its rage, charges the group.
Link unshealthed his sword, while Mario put on his fighting gloves. They were mostly white. No, not that kind, you racist people.
However, the Goomba charged Kirby and jumped towards him at full speed.
Link: Kirby, watch out!
Mario started to charge up a fireball in his hand to throw but it was taking far too long to be able to help Kirby.
Kirby had a glint in his eye. He took out a blade hidden somewhere in his body and slashes the Goomba, knocking him out of the air and forcing him to land on the ground hard.
Mario and Link started at Kirby’s feat amazingly.
Link: Woah…Kirby. I never knew you had a knife hidden in you. How do you manage to hid it in that weird body of yours?
Kirby (speaking with a wink): Well Link, I am NOT from this planet, remember that. We have many secrets on how we work.
Mario: Wait, you’re from a different planet?
Kirby and Link facepalmed.
Link: Was the pink skin, round body, not a hint to you at all?
Kirby: Yeah, Mario, you’re almost as stupid as Link.
Link: HEY!
Kirby: Just kidding.
Link: Hmm…I wonder Kirby…
Mario: Err, the Goomba is charging us again.
Kirby: You wonder what?
Link: Why would you think I am stupid?
Kirby: Let’s see. How about all those times where you nearly impaled me with your sword?
Link: Not my fault you were standing where all my attacks are going.
Kirby: So you’re calling ME stupid?
Mario: Um…guys.
Link: Yeah. It’s common sense to not stand where I swing my sword.
Kirby: You swing your sword recklessly dude.
Link: But it’s for good reason!
Mario: Uhh, guys…
Kirby: Yes, the tree you cut down that fell on me. Yeah, good reason.
Link: THAT WAS AN ACCIDENT!
Mario: GUYS!
Goomba: DIE!!!
The Goomba charged both Link and Kirby but was met by a Link shoving the Goomba out of the way and knocking him into the ground while both Kirby and Link continued their argument.
Mario: *sigh* How did I meet such idiots in the first place? Well, at least they’re helping me inadvertedly.
Mario watches as Link smacks the Goomba again as it attempted to rush the bickering pair and just chuckles to himself.
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END OF PART 15
Original, etc.
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Mario: Now that was the best food I’ve ever had in a long time.
Link: That was an interesting display of eating talent as well. Why, you eat just as fast as Kirby!
Kirby: Excuse me Link. JUST as fast? I actually eat MUCH faster than you think. I’m more capable than that. MARIO!
Kirby points at Mario.
Mario: Erm, yes?
Kirby: I CHALLENGE YOU! TO AN EATING CONTEST!
Mario: YOU’RE ON! SET A TIME!
Kirby: RIGHT NOW!
Link walks up to Kirby and smacks him.
Kirby: LINK! WHAT WAS THAT FOR?!
Link: Aren’t you two forgetting something? Your hat, Mario.
Mario: Ooooh. Righttt. Totally forgot.
Link: Are you two food-obsessed or something?
“YES!” was the united response from Kirby and Mario. Link just face-palmed.
Link: Well we can have that eating contest anytime after we get your hat back, Mario.
Mario: OK! Hear that Kirby!?
Kirby: YES! BE PREPARED TO LOSE WHEN WE START!
Mario: YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH!
Kirby and Mario stared at each other with a fiery passion. Basically, fire in their eyes.
Kirby: OH MY GOD, MY EYES ARE ON FIRE!
Mario: MINE TOO!!!
Link just sighed.
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Kirby and Link were being led by Mario to where he suspects (and knows) where the Goomba is hiding. They were having a lively conversation and laughing to themselves.
Mario: …I used to eat with a baby fork. When I was a baby!
They all laughed hard at the thought.
Gee. I wonder what they are talking about.
Kirby: Hey Mario. I see a hat sticking out of the bushes. Is that where it’s hiding?
Link: Seems like it. What do you call those things?
Mario: Um…let’s see…what were they called. Hmm.
The bush rustled a little.
Mario: Dumbos? No wait..
The bush rustled a bit more.
Mario: Gummie ball machines? No wait.
The bush rustled more violently.
Mario: Oh, I got it! Doomed morons!
The creature jumped out of the bush with Mario’s head.
Creature: IT’S GOOMBA! GOOMBA YOU MORON!
Kirby: Good thinking Mario. You lured it out, so now we can kill this doomed moron and get your hat back.
Goomba: IT’S GOOMBA! G-O-O-
Link: Yeah Mario, let’s take out this Googoogaga thingie and get your hat back.
Goomba: WHY YOU-
Mario: Well that wasn’t intentional. I was trying to remember his name. Now let’s take out that doomed moron!
Goomba: UGH, DIE ALL OF YOU!
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End of part 14
Now that I look back on the review after watching the movie, Chris was right.
That ending was way too abrupt to be good.
As discussed in class, it should not be considered an ending at all.
Also, as Chris described, every event up to the ending felt very rushed.
Regardless, this movie is still well done if you did not consider the not-so-great-ending.
Let’s take a look together with Chris.
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Kirby: By the way, shouldn’t you be trying to get back your hat?
Mario: Yes, that is true-a.
Link: Me and Kirby will help you, it was partly our fault anyways.
Kirby: Yes, we shall!
Mario: Thank you-a, you guys are truly nice-a.
Link: What’s with the -a’s at the end of your sentences?
Mario: My Italian accent-a.
Kirby: But the author has no idea how to implement it.
Yes, that is true.
Link: How about we pretend you’re speaking in your Italian accent, just to make it easier?
Mario: That might work-a.
Kirby: First thing to do. Ditch that -a.
Mario: Fine-a.
Link: NOW.
Mario: OKOK!
Kirby: Let’s go! Off in that direction! That’s where I saw it go last!
Link: That’s because I told you it went that way after Mario knocked you over.
Kirby: *ignoring Link* Let’s go, let’s go!
Mario’s stomach grumbles.
Kirby: Gah! What was that?
Link: There must be some evil demon around here.
Link draws out his sword, which narrowly misses Kirby again.
Kirby: Darn it Link! Stop trying to kill me!
Link: Sorry Kirby. It’s just that you always happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Mario: Guys, stop fighting. That was my stomach. I haven’t eaten anything at all.
Kirby: So that’s what a human stomach sounds like when it wants food.
Link: Is there anything you prefer to eat, Mario?
Mario: I want mushrooms.
Link and Kirby stared at each other.
Mario: What?
Kirby: Nothing.
Link: Nothing at all.
Mario: Can we get some food to eat, please?
Link: Actually. I have some mushroom take-out with me right now.
Kirby: Link, how’d you manage to have that?
Link: Oh, the lady gave it to me after I woke up for a bit to thank her, then went back to sleep. Anyways, here Mario.
Link handed Mario the small takeout box, whom gratefully accepted it.
Mario: THIS IS THE LEGENDARY FOOD OF THAT INN WE’RE STANDING NEXT TO! THANK YOU!
Link: You’re welcome. It’s on me. I’m not a big fan of mushrooms.
Kirby: Ditto!
Mario: Thank you very much!
Link: We should get going. You can eat while we’re running towards where that creature went. Or you can eat while we beat on the creature-
Link froze in mid-sentence. Kirby stared in shock.
Mario just threw the box in the air and ate the whole thing in one gulp.
Kirby’s look of shock slowly turned into a look of amazement.
Kirby: Wow. And I thought I was the only one that could eat food that fast.
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End of part 13
All of a sudden, as Kirby leaned over to make out what the voice was saying, Link jumps out of the window with his sword drawn towards the ground.
Link: NO WORRIES! LINK IS HERE! HAVE AT YE, VILE VILLAINS! Man, I always wanted to do that. It wasn’t smart of me to jump out like that but I am sure glad the sword cushioned my fall!
Link looked around.
Link: Uhh…Kirby?
Link felt a shaking under him.
Kirby: MMPH! (GET OFF ME YOU MORON!)
Kirby shoved Link off him as he said that.
Kirby: YOU NEARLY KILLED ME WITH YOUR SWORD AGAIN!
Link: Sorry, sorry!
Kirby: It’s fine. You never seem to kill me anyways.
Link: So what was that commotion about?
Kirby: I have no idea. All I could make out was that the voice was talking about some hat.
Suddenly, a small mushroom like creature ran past Kirby and Link at blazing speed, wearing a hat. Kirby attempted to observe the creature, but then a small chubby man ran into Kirby and knocked him over.
Kirby: Um. OW!
Kirby dusted himself.
The chubby man apologized dearly for running into Kirby. Kirby and Link excused him of this.
Kirby: Now, was that thing carrying your hat?
Man: Yes, yes it was. It stole it from me while I was napping.
Link: How exactly did it break into your house and steal it?
Man: Oh, I was napping outside in one of those lawn chairs in the town.
Kirby: Don’t you have your own backyard where you can do that and the whole place is barricaded by a fence?
Man: Yeah…I got sleepy halfway as I was taking my morning walk.
Link: And it did not occur to you that you might’ve gotten robbed if you went to sleep in a public place?
Man: Yeah…that’s abou- HEY! ARE YOU CALLING ME STUPID?!
Link: Took you that long to realize.
Kirby: LINK!
Man: Meh, it’s fine. I get this a lot.
Kirby: This seems strangely familiar.
Kirby stares at Link.
Link: What’s with the funny look Kirby?
Kirby: Oh nothing. Nothing at all.
The chubby man cleared his throat.
Man: Pardon me, but I do believe we have not introduced ourselves yet.
Kirby: Ahh yes, forgive our rudeness. My name is Kirby.
Link: And I am Link. Pleased to meet you.
Man: You may know me as…MARIO, THE LEGENDARY JUMPER!
Mario posed with all those fancy explosion effects around him.
Link: Nope.
Kirby: No idea, never heard of you.
Mario collapsed on the ground.
Mario: Aww man, and I thought I was famous too…
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End of part 12
