2012-06-10, 10:35 AM
Finally gathered the money for Tales of Graces F through leftovers from budgets... but my price conscientiousness kicked in again.
Yay Finances
While doing some research on the cheapest place to get it, I found a few things at reasonably distanced Gamestops that could be resold higher than I pay under the worst conditions. Therefore with the money intended for Tales of Graces F, I wound up purchasing the following;
(NEW) Atelier Rorona: Special Edition (Paid $21.50; My trade-in site offers $35.00; EBay new $80.00)
(NEW) Atelier Totori: Special Edition (Paid $28.00; My trade-in site offers $34.00; EBay new Varies it would seem)
(Used) 3D Dot Game Heroes (Just wanted it, only a $1 loss for trade in too which is ok)
I had thought about just getting one of the atelier games along with 3DDGH and White Knight Chronicles 2, but White Knight seemed common among stores as well, so it wasn't going to be something I could potentially miss. I also then considered getting a couple DS games that were rare; but then was informed of the company wide policy change to throw away all DS cases and instructions at time of trade-in from gamestops. That sickens me a little bit. Then again, I have two full boxes in the garage just full of empty game boxes (going back to my original N64 system box); so it might just be me who's the odd one.
Anyway, the reason I ended up with those games was 1. The obvious profit, and
2. I had really enjoyed the Atelier Iris sub-series. I only realized later that is was a departure from the standard style of the games primarily due to the male protagonists. These games were genuinely geared towards girl gamers (at first) from what I understand, but that departure made it possible to bring over to the states. I was initially hesitant to continue with these thanks to this and after my attempt to get into Ar Tonelico (outside of the music), but seeing the recent interests here, I thought I'd give it a shot. NOTE: I am not trying to be sexists here, and I might be wrong about things, but this is just what I inferred from the artbook (Yeah, I own the Atelier Chronicles artbook. I said I enjoyed the Iris games, didn't I? Only other book I have is Okami.).
(NEW) Atelier Rorona: Special Edition (Paid $21.50; My trade-in site offers $35.00; EBay new $80.00)
(NEW) Atelier Totori: Special Edition (Paid $28.00; My trade-in site offers $34.00; EBay new Varies it would seem)
(Used) 3D Dot Game Heroes (Just wanted it, only a $1 loss for trade in too which is ok)
I had thought about just getting one of the atelier games along with 3DDGH and White Knight Chronicles 2, but White Knight seemed common among stores as well, so it wasn't going to be something I could potentially miss. I also then considered getting a couple DS games that were rare; but then was informed of the company wide policy change to throw away all DS cases and instructions at time of trade-in from gamestops. That sickens me a little bit. Then again, I have two full boxes in the garage just full of empty game boxes (going back to my original N64 system box); so it might just be me who's the odd one.
Anyway, the reason I ended up with those games was 1. The obvious profit, and
2. I had really enjoyed the Atelier Iris sub-series. I only realized later that is was a departure from the standard style of the games primarily due to the male protagonists. These games were genuinely geared towards girl gamers (at first) from what I understand, but that departure made it possible to bring over to the states. I was initially hesitant to continue with these thanks to this and after my attempt to get into Ar Tonelico (outside of the music), but seeing the recent interests here, I thought I'd give it a shot. NOTE: I am not trying to be sexists here, and I might be wrong about things, but this is just what I inferred from the artbook (Yeah, I own the Atelier Chronicles artbook. I said I enjoyed the Iris games, didn't I? Only other book I have is Okami.).
Playing Now!
3D Dot:Just starting this, but I don't take it you can change sprites mid-game, can you? Assuming that's the case, how long is the game? I'd like to playthrough several times to at the very least see all the classes if it is short enough.
Not going to touch the Atelier games for a while despite the purchase. I still have the DS one, and both Mana variants to get through anyway. First will be the step back to PS1 games, since I'm going to NEED to trade them in shortly.
Star Ocean 4
R&C: Crack in Time: Beat hard playthrough; one trophy to plat.
Just finished Aeos revisit. Really grateful for the Charge skill I found there.
3D Dot:Just starting this, but I don't take it you can change sprites mid-game, can you? Assuming that's the case, how long is the game? I'd like to playthrough several times to at the very least see all the classes if it is short enough.
Not going to touch the Atelier games for a while despite the purchase. I still have the DS one, and both Mana variants to get through anyway. First will be the step back to PS1 games, since I'm going to NEED to trade them in shortly.
Planned Purchase Order
As of now, this is my priority list for games to buy.
Tales of Graces f
FFXIII & FFXIII-2 (Yay price drop!)
White Knight Chronicles II
Disgaea 4
DLC as needed
Sly Collection
Jak Collection
DLC & PS1 Classics
Most recent Professor Layton
XBOX 360 (Not for personal ownership, but to pay off a debt)
Blue Dragon
Tales of Vesperia
PSP 3001
And by this point Ni No Kuni should be out, so that.
Tales of Graces f
FFXIII & FFXIII-2 (Yay price drop!)
White Knight Chronicles II
Disgaea 4
DLC as needed
Sly Collection
Jak Collection
DLC & PS1 Classics
Most recent Professor Layton
XBOX 360 (Not for personal ownership, but to pay off a debt)
Blue Dragon
Tales of Vesperia
PSP 3001
And by this point Ni No Kuni should be out, so that.