DDR: Hottest Party for Wii

Some information has been released on the new DDR game for the Wii. It looks really interesting. It seems you use the GameCube pads combined with the Wiimote and Nunchuck. The pads record the arrows and there will be symbols for when to shake either the nunchuk or remote. This reminds me of the Rayman "dance" modes and is reminiscent of what they wanted you to do with the EyeToy camera with Extreme on for PS2. I hope this doesn't get too confusing but I'm excited. Plus, you can have up to 4 players at once. Something the Xbox version had on the PS2. It's going to be weird to buy DDR pads again. I haven't done that since 2003. One thing is for sure, you are going to need one large room to fit 4 pads comfortably but it's still freakin' sweet.

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Where Have I Been?

OK, recap. This could get as long as a Jodie post but I feel the need to catch up on what's been going on.

Game Day and V for Vendetta
On November 4 the Sci-Fi Club had our Game Day. It was a lot of fun. I rented LEGO Star Wars II and DDR Extreme 2. I also played some Risk and we watched a bunch of movies. We had a good turnout but they kicked us out at 9. We're going to do it again for our Christmas Party and we'll ask to stay longer like at WillyCon. The next day we played V for Vendetta for the campus in Ramsey. There was some confusion about whether or not it was public and if it was illegal. We decided it is illegal but no one cares. We had a decent turnout but it gave us ideas for other movies. I then played LEGO Star Wars II and beat the first one.

My Brother's Wedding
Last weekend my brother got married. I guess they both got really sick with the flu before the wedding. I got down to Beatrice in record time and we went to the rehearsal. It went well and then we had the prenup at Valentino's. My cousin brought up Guitar Hero and I watched him play it. I went over to Wal-Mart at about 11:00pm and was really tempted to get it.

The next day I helped set up the video for the reception. We wanted to get it connected to the overhead speakers without putting a microphone next to the speaker. I went over to RadioShack and picked up a microphone extension cord and a minijack adapter. It worked well. The Holiday Inn lady didn't even know that was possible. The tuxedos were nice but very restricting. I drove over to the church outside of Plymouth for the pictures. They had good weather so some were taken outside. The wedding went well. They had trouble getting a CD to play so me and her brother Caleb went over to look at it when they fixed it. So we had to run back downstairs to get back in our cubby at the front. It was a really neat wedding. The flowers had some sort of fruit in them and a feather. They also threw lavender at the couple as left left the church. Her family is so crafty. After the ceremony I was to take my cousins, the guest book attendants to the reception. I went to my car and found out I locked myself out. Stupid Wayne habits! My spare was also inside because I didn't want bulky pockets during the wedding. My uncle, my dad, and I worked on getting in but those Pontiacs are built air tight. So we left it and went to the reception. The food was fantastic and the video worked well. I basically winged my speech off the top of my head. But people liked it. That made me fell good considering this senior in college can be a total idiot at times. My uncle manages Sid Dillon in Fremont and he had them make up a key. We had another spare at home so we decided that I would ride back with my uncle to Fremont, stay the night, and drive back with him to unlock the car.

We got the car open and drove back to the hotel to load up my stuff. I felt so bad and my confidence was shot so that was fun. I helped my parents load up and they gave me gasoline and I began my 3 hour drive to Wayne. I stopped at home to get some things and let the animals in. I got back here at a reasonable time but I enjoyed the wedding for the most part. I'm so excited now.

Last Night
Yesterday Rachel, Steph, Faye, Daniele and I went into Norfolk for stuff and things. I guess the comic book store is gone now so we went to Target. I picked up The DaVinci Code on DVD along with Batman Begins UNO. We then went to Sonic to confuse the carhop. After the food we went to Hastings where I got a used copy of V for Vendetta. We then went to Wal-Mart and I picked up an external hard drive. My current one had only 2 GB out of 120 GB. So now this gynormous one is for videos only. I like it.

I am getting angry

After the ACM speaker that didn't show a group of us went back to my room and played Star Wars Risk and Tina played DDR. That wasn't making me angry. After they left I kept playing DDR until my lens popped out. I got my glasses back today and the place in Fremont didn't even send the right screw for my glasses. The tape I held initally held better. The loaner pair that had my lenses in "by a breath of air" held better. But when I get them back from the place that's supposed to fix them, they break in a matter of hours. Thanks. I'm going back to my tape.

Another DDR

Every year there has been a new DDR for me to enjoy:
Freshman = DDRMAX2
Sophomore = DDR Extreme
Junior = DDR Extreme 2

Chris Miller Funday 2005

Yesterday, the Class of 2003 went down to Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun. OK, let me see if I can get everybody: Me, Chris, Max, Kyle, Brandon, Zach, Eric, Ashley, Megan, Angie, Kayla, Steph, Kelly, and Sara B. were going. It started off well. Zach showed up with a hangover so that was fun to watch. Kyle drove the Millers' van, Brandon drove himself because he had to get to Des Moines afterwards, Steph drove her car, and Chris drove his car. I rode in the van with Kyle, Zach, Ashley, Megan, and Angie. We didn't get far into Iowa when Zach had to puke. He puked again in Missouri, then again outside the park. Good thing he was going on rides. In Missouri, we were going about 100 mph and suddenly a cop pulled out behind us. We're all thinking seatbelts when the cop passes us and goes for the car inbetween us and Steph. We were freaked. But it was fun.

We got outside the park and we decided to eat, I think, beforehand so we turned around and went to Wendy's. Our van couldn't find everyone else because Zach was puking. We called and found out they went in anyways. We got our tickets after selling a few extras to some people. They said "Chris Miller Funday" hence the title of the post (and probably future gatherings). They went on the Boomerang while a few of us waited. Most of the group went to Oceans of Fun while Ashley, Megan, Angela, Eric, and I went to more rides. They went on the Mamba because I'm not too keen on rides overall. They make me yak. But I love being there. We then went on the Monsoon, one of the rides I actually go on. They then went on the Detonator and then we wondered around for a while until we got to the Spinning Dragons. The line was long so I took off toward the sugar. They had Wonka bars! You don't find those anywhere. We then went on the Viking Voyager, another I like, and then we chilled out. We got bored and went to Oceans of Fun. Megan and I didn't have suits so we just waited in the oppressive heat.

After a while, the whole group was ready to try Worlds of Fun. They wanted to go on Mamba but it was broke. They went on Detonator while I had my own thrill ride. I visited the Detonator gift shop and was looking at the glassware when one of the glass shelves above me broke shattering crap everywhere. I was so embarrassed. Luckily, they said it was OK as I said that I think I will leave the store now. Not my best moment. They then went on the ThunderHawk and hated it while I found a DDR Extreme game. They really wanted me to go on it so I played some chick from the park. That was fun and exhausting. It's been a while! They went on Spinning Dragons again and most of the group got tired. Some headed back to the cars while the others went on Boomerang again. We cranked the A/C and waited and navigated the most poorly designed lot ever. We then left and went to eat. They wanted Perkins but we brought them down to CiCi's. Brandon left for the army and we were off. Unfortunately, Kayla's car was off in the wrong direction. Glad I wasn't.

The drive back was fun and reminiscent. Zach was going about 80 mph and the group wanted to stop constantly but we kept going. They wanted us to stop for 30 minutes to catch up but we didn't. Almost into Nebraska, Zach has the great idea of passing a guy in a disappearing lane and then suddenly having to slow up to not hit a truck. In Omaha, Kyle wanted Zach to take I-680 North and cut the median to get to Center faster. He wasn't going to do that in the Millers' van so we took that to Pacific and got back to Center. We tried to get gas at Fantasy's but they were closed. The other called us at about the Platte River saying that they were at 160th and Center. No way. We went to Cubby's for gas and then headed back to Mead. We left gas money I had to get gas in may car. Christ showed up not too long after wanting to know how long we've been back. They must've totally sped bad. Oh well, that's the whole of it! I can't wait for the next one.

www.flickr.com swfanatic_2000's Worlds of Fun 2005 photoset

3 Short Stories from the Weekend

Into the Dragon's Lair
I started with the plan of getting both the Rebel Storm and Clone Strike starter sets for Miniatures before they are removed from shelves, preferably Rebel Storm. I went to Hastings after school on Friday to see if they had any miniatures...one box...in the back...overpriced. So then the next day I went over to Walmart because I needed to kill time and they had none. They did have the Revenge of the Sith starter for miniatures and TCG. Ironic because they don't sell expansions to either. I then went to Toys 'R' Us and they had none but I did see their display. They had a huge Vader helmet and had free LEGO Mini TIE Interceptors with a purchase of $15 or more. No, I didn't get one. They also had a bunch of other cool crap that I wouldn't mind having at some point. I went to Oakview Mall and Waldenbooks had the new ones and GameStop had a few Clone Strike boosters overpriced. I tried Barnes and Noble only to find the new ones as well. I decided to take a chance, I went to the Dragon's Lair Comics shop in Millard. That place is like a mini-WillyCon (if that's possible). There was some gaming and a ton of crap to get. They had all starters and boosters and sold individual miniatures. Paradise. They also had all expansion boosters of TCG and some Star Trek CCG. Let's just say I got a punch card.

Let's Never Go to Sleep
My high school wanted my to bring DDR for post prom again. I borrowed Extreme from Brenner and set it up they way I wanted it. I got a big screen and this was the first time I used an S-Video cable so it looked sweet. While I was playing I played High-def Battlefront. Most of the people played it and Morgan wants to buy it now. There's always someone who plays it for the first time and wants to get it, myself included. I was happy too because the Karaoke was moved across the room so it was at least possible to play over it. I also played some Rhythm and Police to give them hope. The post prom ended at around 4:15 am and I was asleep at 5. Fun. So I was happy this was better than last year. They probably request it again next year.

Westroads is a Motherlode
Today I went to Westroads Mall and I was pleasantly surprised. Waldenbooks had both old starters and Clone and new boosters, Suncoast had both old starters and Clone and new boosters, and Gamestop had overpriced Clone and new boosters. Where was I yesterday? I knew I wasn't getting the other starter yet because I need some more time but I picked up a Clone booster from Suncoast for no reason and then I got a Cinnabon. Oh, Cinnabon! The booster I got rocked. I got so many good ones. I then went to Target and found Star Wars Risk for 19 f-in dollars! I was really, really, really, tempted to get it. They also had a Puzz3D foam puzzle of Anakin's Jedi Starfighter. I never heard of this and never knew they still made those. Still not clean!

First day of semester

I am so tired of walking from Morey to Connell! I went to my first class, American History II, in Connell at 9, which went well because we got out early. I went back to Morey to see DS9. I then went back to Connell for Government with Mark Leeper. That was fun. Then I went to the gag with Rhea and back to the room for a while. I then went to Brandenburg for Intro to Ed and I was so happy because Nikki was there. I finally have a class with her.

I went to Mark's room and played some Halo 2 and some Battlefront. I've noticed something about the Xbox version: the blaster pistol is worth crap. It has no rapid fire. The PS2 version has a better trigger or something I like it. The individual button of the PS2 D-pad makes it easier to give commands, too. I went to dinner with Mark and Amie stopped me about DDR so now I'm in Niehardt playing and blogging.

Tomorrow, I'm off at 9:30 to Psych in Connell...

More Sux City

Today was fun. Amie, Patti, Rhea, Nicole and I went to Sioux City because I wanted a hat from Aeropostale and some stuff from Hot Topic. After trying to figure out how to fit 5 people in my Sunfire we we off. I picked up a couple wristbands and a couple pins from Hot Topic and got my hat, with Rhea's wonderful fashion sense. After FYE, we realized we were running out of time and we still had to go to the game store in the mall to see if there are any suitable replacements for Trivial Pursuit. We decided not to go and head over to the castle-shaped toy store I forgot the name of across from the mall.

I had a fun time and I think everyone else did. I leave you all with a quote from last night's DDR:
Bri: "Oh, it's kinda like Tetris!"

Eeeww, DDRMax2 on Heavy

Check out this video of somone playing "Dream a Dream" on Heavy on DDR with a picture-in-picture view of the feet. Makes you feel really crappy and useless.
http://www.smashsworld.com/ddrmax2/

DDR Extreme and Battlefront

OK, just got done playing the new DDR Extreme thanks to Erik w/a K. It's really fun with a lot of new modes. I have to practice the Party Mode mini-games better and Mission Mode is just evil. We unlocked a good amount of stuff today, but still no Endless Mode. Even though it sounds ridiculous, I want to at least try it once with the EyeToy. I do feel that the DDR games are getting progressively easier, but Extreme doesn't tell you when you've unlocked everything so it may yet have some challenging songs.

On another note, I finally got around to playing the Battlefront Xbox demo on my 4th Star Wars Trilogy disc. It's not bad, but they siad it's nothing like the real game. The controls were wierd but I fairly got the hang of it. This is why I'm still on Legacy on Halo. I really, really want to rent it for PlayStation 2 so I can figure out if it is as awesome as it was on the demo. I love killing Ewoks and want to kill some Gungans!

Yesterday

Wow, the weeks have been going by so fast, except for yesterday.
I never made my Counseling class and Theatre was minimal due to the play tonight. I overheard a story involving a squirrel. Jester and I watched some Futurama and then I ate and then saw Jester on a campus tour and took that until Rice and went to Web Design, she wasn't there. I listened to some crazy music of my roommate's and then went to Geography...I have no idea what he said, he just rambles on and on and on. The I went to the Library to have my paper due today workshopped, forgetting to sign in/sign out for theatre hours. Went back to the room...Witnessed some DDR with one on pad, one on controller down on 2nd. Played that for a while. Went to eat. Went over to Niehardt to go over then to Ramsey to see the play. Jester could've spit on me. Went over to Mr. Beavers room. Watched 15 minutes of Enterprise until Halo started up. After that, I helped Jester get falling Halos similar to the falling leaves on my page. They still don't work without doing a wax on/wax off thing to text. Went back to the room, finished editing my paper, due in 20 minutes and printed it and then slept.