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89 of 93 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A nearly perfect port of Sonic's classic adventures
Though Sonic's original Genesis adventures have been packaged together numerous times in the past, this is the first time that these classic platformers have all been in the same place on a handheld system. With Sonic the Hedgehog 4 launching later this year, no doubt many Sonic fans will be wanting to revisit the original games, and Sonic Classic Collection provides a...
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3.0 out of 5 stars Sanic
My only nit-pick with this goes to the game itself and not the seller. However, the seller was great, shipped fast and the game arrived in great condition with a clean like-new box. But the game requires you to beat each of the Sonic collection in order to unlock any of the other games staring our favorite Blue Hedgehog... to me that just feels time-consuming.... but to...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A nearly perfect port of Sonic's classic adventures,
K. Frisch (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sonic Classic Collection (Video Game)
Though Sonic's original Genesis adventures have been packaged together numerous times in the past, this is the first time that these classic platformers have all been in the same place on a handheld system. With Sonic the Hedgehog 4 launching later this year, no doubt many Sonic fans will be wanting to revisit the original games, and Sonic Classic Collection provides a fantastic way to do so on the go.
Included in the collection are Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles. In addition, the two lock-on versions of Sonic 2 and 3 are included, so one can play as Knuckles in those games as well, which is a welcome inclusion. Sadly, the multiplayer player modes have been stripped out of all the games. Admittedly, multiplayer was never a major focus in the original Sonic games, but not even being able to have someone jump in as Tails in Sonic 2 is a bit disappointing.
Another frequently asked question is whether or not the original level select codes work. The answer, sadly, is no. It would seem that, while the codes can in fact still be activated, there is no way to access the level select menus themselves after doing so. This might be a deal breaker for certain fans, but it's an omission that many likely won't care about.
As for the classic games themselves, things are fairly solid. It must be said that the ports are not perfect. Framerate issues are present. It has to be said because they are there. However, they are very slight and after playing for a minute or two, they become nearly unnoticeable. Sonic 1 seems to chug the most for some reason. Overall, the games run fast and smooth, which is a vast improvement over the disaster that was Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis.
[UPDATE] Having recently had an opportunity to play this game on a DS lite and a 3DS, I have observed that the framerate issues vary depending on the system. This review was originally written based on the experience of playing the game on a DSi, where framerate issues are present but not prominent. On a DS lite, however, the framerate dips were more frequent and significantly more noticeable. By comparison, when played on a 3DS, the game runs nearly flawlessly, with only slight lag appearing, mostly in places where it occurred on the original Genesis. So if you're thinking about picking this one up off the bargain rack or whatever, take into account which console you'll be playing it on, as it will effect your playing experience.
In order to make the games fit on the screen, SEGA had to mess with the graphics. They use two solutions in game. First, the view has been cropped in a little, allowing it to scroll side to side slightly to frame a good view. Second, similar to the Classic NES series on the GBA, every few lines of pixels have been removed, causing all the graphics to appear slightly shorter. It's subtle, and a few distortions are visible, but when running at full speed, the compromises are nearly unnoticeable.
The sounds and music made the jump to DS just fine. Music sounds nearly spot on to the original Genesis titles, with only slight subtle differences appearing in a couple of songs. Sound effects are quiet faithful as well, but like the music, tiny oddities sometimes occur. Occasionally a sound effect will loop in an odd way that doesn't quite match the original. Overall, the games still sound like themselves, and only the pickiest of fans will notice the changes.
Beyond the actual games, Sonic Classic Collection is a bit sparse on extra features. It features a small photo gallery where artwork of Sonic characters can be viewed. This is somewhat interesting, but really is only worth looking at once. Beyond that, it's just the classic games and that's all. All the games have now been fitted with individual save functions, which is very handy. Oddly, all the menu buttons are mapped to the touch screen alone, so pausing and saving must done there, and the start button does nothing. This is not a big issue, but it takes a little getting used to, since the start button is nearly universally used for pausing.
Overall, Sonic's original adventures are lengthy and diverse, and having them all on one cart means getting some serious bang for your buck. Are they absolutely perfect representations? No. However, the problems are so slight that many likely won't even notice or care. If you're a classic Sonic fan looking for a portable fix, or if you've never had a chance to play these games and see why Sonic is so famous today, Sonic Classic Collection could not be more highly recommended.
24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Four classic games, a few small flaws,
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Sonic Classic Collection has Sonic The Hedgehog 1-3, Sonic and Knuckles, the lock-on versions of Sonic 2 and 3 featuring Knuckles, and a small gallery of illustrations. All four games look and play really well, and are for the most part really good ports of the Genesis games.
The games do have a few small flaws:
-A few of the sound effects seemed to have suffered in quality, and in a couple places they overlap and sound rather strange.
-There are a few frame rate issues, particularly in the Metropolis Zone of Sonic 2. However, the Genesis games had some slow down too, so it could be from that rather than from the port.
-There are also a few graphical glitches, most of them minor, such as a small section of pixels briefly changing colors when the screen scrolls up or down really fast. The worst thing I've seen so far is in the special stages of Sonic 3/Sonic and Knuckles, where the tiles on the floor will sometimes scroll in a jerky fashion
- To pause, you have to tap a button on the touch screen. Start doesn't seem to do anything. This isn't so much a flaw, but it is a bit annoying when you want to pause and forget that start doesn't work anymore.
Overall, I don't think these flaws really hurt any of the games, and I'd recommend this collection to anyone who wants to play Sonic on the go!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Needs Sonic Spinball instead of Sonic 3 Without Knuckles,
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Sonic Classic Collection (Video Game)
After the failed attempt to bring The Sega Genesis Sonic classic in 2006 on Game Boy Advance with Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis, Sega finally got it right with Sonic classics collection for the DS.
Unlike Sonic the Hedgehog Genesis, The graphics stay unmodified and stay true to the original game. However there are 2 modifications, which aren't that big of a deal.
A. In the originals, When you got the Running Sneaker prize box, The music would play at a faster speed. Now, it's also at a higher pitch.
B. No 2 player options in Sonic 2 or sonic 3
AT least with this release, the game play and graphics stay true to their original Format
1. Sonic 2 and 3 with Knuckles come pre-unlocked, where as in Sonic Mega Collection Plus, you have to unlock them.
2. Save feature. Save, Exit out and start back up again
3. Unmodified game play and graphics
1. Sonic 3 without Knuckles - Here's my issue. Sonic Spinball should have taken it's place. On Sonic 3 without Knuckles, You can play as Sonic, Tails or Sonic With Tails. With Knuckles, these 3 options are still there. Knuckles is an additional 4th option. So Putting The standard Sonic 3 was a waste of space when Sonic Spinball could have easily taken place
2. Genesis Sonic titles only. Unlike Sonic Mega Collection Plus, That has Dr Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine and Sega Master System titles, which were eventually re-issued as Sega Game gear titles. Considering a Disc probably holds more than a DS cartridge, this is an understandable con, but a con nonetheless.
3. No 2 player options in Sonic 2 or sonic 3. They could have made it possible via DS download play
4. Only the touch screen pauses the game - Kinda hard to get used to not pushing Start to pause.
5. Save feature requires you to start the entire stage over. Sonic Mega Collection Plus allows you start back up at the specific spot you saved at
With that being said, 4 Classic Sonic games on The DS, What more can you ask for?
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars About time!,
= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Sonic Classic Collection (Video Game)
It's finally nice to see these games released on a handheld that replicates the original SEGA Genesis perfectly. This collection includes the games Sonic 1, 2, 3, Sonic & Knuckles with their respective lock-on games as well. The original music is retained.
They did make a few changes which did tick me off:
1. The original multiplayer feature in Sonic 2, 3 and in the lock-on have been disabled.
2. In order to pause the game, you must select pause on the touch screen (can't use debug or cheats).
3. You cannot custom configure the buttons.
Aside from these problems, this is a great port for a portable system (much better than that Sonic The Hedgehog Genesis for Gameboy Advance, which was horrible!). If you wanna take classic Sonic on the go, this game won't let you down.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Sanic,
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My only nit-pick with this goes to the game itself and not the seller. However, the seller was great, shipped fast and the game arrived in great condition with a clean like-new box. But the game requires you to beat each of the Sonic collection in order to unlock any of the other games staring our favorite Blue Hedgehog... to me that just feels time-consuming.... but to each their own.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars At blazing Sonic speed!!!,
jdealy999 (Carson City, Nevada) - See all my reviews
= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars
This review is from: Sonic Classic Collection (Video Game)
Most of you gamers probably know these Sonic titles by heart when you take notice of this Nintendo DS "greatest hits" collection. It's a slightly different feel on another platform, yet the added bonus is that you can use your stylus to do a "quicksave". (On Sonic 3, you still have the autosave feature so you really don't need the stylus to access that particular game.)
Sonic 1 is what started the whole Sega Genesis craze. I love each of the 6 zones that you can blaze through (yes, pun intended). My favorite soundtracks are the Green Hill Zone, Spring Hill Zone, and Star Light Zone. This game isn't particularly hard to beat; you just need to be able to collect at least 50 rings before clearing a level so that you can try your hand at getting all of the 6 Chaos Emeralds (or else you won't get the best ending).
Sonic 2 was a step up. Tails was introduced, and he hopped and bopped along with Sonic (although, you can also choose to go through the game WITHOUT him). The Chaos Emeralds were much easier to gain, although there were 7 this time around. The soundtrack was even better (with the ingratiating exception of the Mystic Cave Zone -- aaargh!!). My favorite zones on here are Emerald Hill Zone, Aqua Hill Zone, Oil Ocean Zone, and Metropolis Zone. This is also one of the few Sonic titles where Dr. Robotnik is VERY HARD to beat. Once you reach the Death Egg Zone, you have to defeat Metal Sonic, then Robotnik's final giant robot creation. And, you have to do all of that WITHOUT ANY RINGS!! It took me several tries to pull it off, but the best ending is worth it!!
Sonic 3 grew by leaps and bounds, graphically and musically. The level layout was much meatier, and gaining the Chaos Emeralds was even easier (you have to collect a certain amount of Blue Spheres in 3-D mode). But, the hard part is actually locating the giant rings hidden throughout each level (Hint: you can find 4 of them in Angel Island Zone alone). Sonic 3 was also the introduction of Sonic's short time rival, Knuckles. My favorite zones here are Angel Island Zone, Hydrocity Zone, and Ice Cap Zone (great music on that one!!!). Dr. Robotnik is much easier to beat at the end of this game, although his final robotic creation is quite ugly (but the boss battle music more than makes up for that).
On Sonic & Knuckles, you could play as either character. However, if you want the FULL experience, then you need to use Sonic. You can't go through the Sky Sanctuary Zone or the Death Egg Zone without him!! Getting the Chaos Emeralds is trickier this time around, and you still have to find the giant rings hidden throughout each zone (the Blue Sphere game still applies here). On the Sandopolis Zone, you can find 3 giant rings, but the locations are very well hidden. My favorite zones here are the Flying Battery Zone (you can't go wrong with the music!), Lava Reef Zone, and of course the Death Egg Zone (best music ever!). Dr. Robotnik is much harder on this game to beat. You can work through the entire level and still have rings left over, but if you lose a life, then you will have a real struggle trying to defeat him. If you've collected all of the Chaos Emeralds, you will also have one final battle with Robotnik as "Super" Sonic! And it IS a doozy.
So if you've already played the Sonic series on other platforms, then you might want to save your $20. There are some slight technical/cosmetic glitches on this particular DS version (hence the 4 star rating instead of the 5 that it truly deserves). But for anyone who HASN'T experienced Sonic at blazing speed, then you won't have a problem with Sonic Classic Collection. However, it may also be helpful to all of you to try THESE Sonic series as well:
Sonic Mega Collection (Gamecube)
Sonic Mega Collection Plus (Playstation 2)
Sonic Adventure DX -- Director's Cut (Gamecube -- features 12 unlockable Sonic titles from the Sega Game Gear series)
Sonic Gems Collection (Gamecube)
Sonic Genesis Ultimate Collection (Playstation 3/Xbox 360)
Of course, the alternative option is to download the Sonic titles on your Wii if you want to play each one at a time.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sonic's Genesis Days: The DS Way,
Michael Kerner "Michael Kerner" (Brooklyn, New York U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
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There is no doubt about Sonic The Hedgehog, and the joy that Sega has given him all throughout his lifetime. It has honestly been nearly 20 years since we've seen the bluest blur and the speed demon he has made himself show. While his days in the 3-D world haven't been as honestly strong on the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 on his games like Sonic & The Black Knight, Sonic Adventure from the Gamecube and Sega's Dreamcast days, and other titles. Still, when it comes down to his classics from the Sega Genesis days, they always have a great home with the hard core gamer. That has been shown so many times, and it is right here again for the DS whenever you deeply need a little taste of the original blue speed.
Sonic Classic Collection for the Nintendo DS, brings in Sonic from his original Sega Genesis days, now into a full light on the Nintendo DS. The game features the first 4 great Sonic speed titles, Sonic 1, Sonic 2, the dynamic Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (which hard to believe the late Michael Jackson a.k.a King Of Pop, had composed the music for but chose not to want credit for it,) and Sonic & Knuckles. The gameplay also features the excitement of Tails, as he makes his way through the action on Sonic 2 & Sonic 3, as well as Knuckles the Echidna with the hidden gameplay when you play him during Sonic 2 and Sonic 3 & Knuckles. The graphics are not bad, but try to being back the classic gameplay that was showcased well from Sonic Genesis era, but the gameplay from all of the classic levels of the game from the circus-themed Carnival Night Zone of Sonic 3, to the very first time you've played with Knuckles in the Mushroom Hill Zone. The control is very simple and easy to master through each of the challenging levels of gameplay, even when you go through the clever and quick-witted bonus levels like the 3-D sphere zones from Sonic & Knuckles & Sonic 3. But overall, you definitely get that classic feeling overall of why Sonic has been here to bring in that need for speed against Dr. Robotnik that has been 20 years of madness.
All in all, if you've never even played any of the classic games from Sonic's original era than Sonic Classic Collection would be a great buy for the Nintendo DS. If you don't own the Wii or have anyway of downloading those great games online, it would be a great addition for your DS library. I loved these games years ago when I owned the classic Sega Genesis, and I know as a hard core gamer that Sonic's beginnings are definitely always worth the money.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought for my son,
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My son loves this collection. It's great that all his favorite games are packed together. I grew up playing sonic, and it's fun to see my kids play too.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Great games, sloppy ports,
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So, I'm a pretty big fan of the classic Sonic games. Some of my earliest and fondest gaming memories come from enjoying Sonic 1-3& Knuckles on the Sega Genesis as a kid. Needless to say, I was pretty excited to hear about this collection. In one portable cartridge you get all three original Sonic games and their lock-on counterparts; what's not to love? The infamous Sonic 1 port for the Game Boy Advance had left me a bit wary, however this one seemed to be getting very positive reviews on this site so I went ahead and bought it anyway. Everybody makes mistakes, after all.
Simply put, these...are not the games I grew up with. The graphics have taken a huge hit in these ports. The games lag like crazy every few seconds, which is less than ideal for games like these that require quick reflexes and timely button presses. There's nothing more frustrating than getting hit or even dying because the game decides you were going too fast and slows to a crawl. I've noticed a lot of sprites and graphics flickering and going out of sync with the sound effects. Even the sound is glitchy; while playing Sonic 2, the game volume would go up and down automatically for no reason. All of these bugs would perhaps be easy enough to ignore on their own, but they all add up to take the fun out of the experience.
It's a real shame. These games are still classics that hold up well, but Sega has managed to turn them into something completely unplayable. As a result, it's hard to recommend this collection over any other (Ultimate Genesis Collection or Sonic Mega Collection, for example), portable or not.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent game collection,
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The Sonic Classic Collection is a very good port of the Sega games. It runs smoothly, and allows you to play the games as Knuckles as well. It's also possible to save at the beginning of each level in Sonic 2. I'd definitely recommend it to newcomers to the Sonic franchise and old fans as well.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Lady Luck's reign as the face of the Virginia Lottery is over.
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports (http://bit.ly/13vOjEG ) that Otto announced the switch at a Retail Merchants Association meeting Friday.
The Lady Luck image of a disheveled, wry fairy princess has been linked to the lottery since 1990. Otto says Lady Luck was never intended to be a continuing character, but she lasted so long because of her popularity and MacQueen's acting talent.
The Game Guy is played by actor Jason Kypros. He's the central character in the lottery's "We're Game" ad campaign, which is based on the notion that Virginians will make a game out of anything.
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Review of chapter "chapter 20" from
So both Andorra and Willow returned thanks to being related to the Oldies one?. Nice, and kinda opens the door for other histories!.
I really liked the Andorra vs Ilirya fight, veery cool!.
Cool series dude, congratulations =)!.
See ya!!.
PS: Merry Christmas to you too dude
Comments from author:
Thanks Man. Now the Predators have something to hunt that is worthy of their skills. Of course the Old Ones on the Big Playground may hunt them back. Dora the explorer and Buffy are in the can. Gonna see what I can mess with next.
See Ya!
PS: Merry Christmas!
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Review of chapter "chapter 20" from
An intriguing method of ending a great story.
Comments from author:
Thanks! Endings are hard. You never tie up all the loose ends and you never know if you hit the right tone or not. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Bravo, sir. It could have been longer, more in-depth, but this is a good strong finish for a good story. Too bad there was no cameo appearance by Cthulhu, or any of the other Great Old Ones, that would have gotten a standing ovation.
Well Done Sir.
PS: Got a Star Wars series going, just none of the Star Wars characters or the Star Wars verse but definitely some Star Wars elements, like for example Dawn and Willow turning to the Dark Side and wiping out the Slayers, then plotting a global power grab, check it out if you like, even got some fanart there..
Comments from author:
Thank You! I was temped to stretch this out to thirty chapters or more but a while back I got suckered into spending two years writing "The Slayers of Dune" series. I get gun shy with anything over twenty chapters. It would have been fun to have Cthulhu rise out of the arctic ocean just before Mesektet blasted the place to hell. Ah well. Gonna see what I'm going to write next. I think I have an old Buffy/Star Trek outline somewhere around here.
Merry Christmas!
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Review of chapter "chapter 19" from
What? That's it?! Huge chunks of the Earth burn and there's not evenhanded death toll? @
There must be something coming...
Comments from author:
Not much of a death toll since the arctic was hit.. Perhaps a few burned fishing boats. However I can't guarantee the weather patterns aren't gonna be pretty messed up.
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Review of chapter "chapter 19" from
Wow, Willow's back, how did that happened?. The magical energies were strong to bring her back via Hive's power?.
Ah, nothing like the primal power of the Sun to ruin the oldies one day, ooh yeah!.
By the way, I think one of the WR &H science guys read EE Smith "Lensman" series and got the inspiration to use the sunbeam. It's like they say, Nothing beat the classics xD!.
Cool chapter, see ya!!.
Comments from author:
Yep, the classics are the best. Nothing shines like the sun. Willow will be addressed next chapter but everything is there in chapter 19.
See Ya!
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Review of chapter "chapter 18" from
Naa, this time, I don't think a big BOOM is the answer.
This time, I think the magical equivalent of a well placed .50 cal. bullet is gonna do the trick.
Better place your shot right on target Buffy, place it right.
Cool chapter, see ya!!!.
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That my friend is why it takes billions of computers weaving a spell of razor sharp precision. Think of it as burning a tick off a dog...from Mars.
Next chapter soon.
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Review of chapter "chapter 18" from
Shit, what is the Buffmeister becoming?
And just what is Messiah, that it can essentially cremate everything from the North Pole to the 80th Parallel in only the space of a few hours?
The Old Ones are rising now, may the Bright Lady protect our defenders ....
Comments from author:
"Of course, I would be more concerned about pushing the Earth out of orbit. We are dealing with some hellish energies here." Yeah, we're pulling out the big guns here.
See ya!
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Review of chapter "chapter 17" from
Rest in peace Andorra, may you have good game in the great hunting ground of the After life =(.
Son, it's time for the End game, let's see how do they stop the Big M... wonder who will in a fight: Chutluhu or Godzilla??.
Cool chapter, see ya!!!.
Comments from author:
Chutluhu of course. Don't be so eager for the end yet. More surprises to come.
Next chapter soon.
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Review of chapter "chapter 17" from
Ohhhhhhhh shit.....
Now that's more like it! The perfect buildup to a perfect cliffhanger ending to this chapter...you've done your homework!
And to throw a dog a bone, as it were, Angel becomes a reluctant villian, boy is he gonna hate himself later for this....but there are times, and circumstances, where villians end up becoming the most unlikely heroes. Just take Vegeta or Darth Vader, as examples of what I mean...
Well done so far, keep that level of tension and anxiety built up for as long as you can! Just be careful you don't keep it built up for too long or people get used to it, basic psychology...
Comments from author:
Thanks! It took me a while to get a grip in the story. Hang on tight. It's going to be a bumpy ride. : )
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Ah, nothing like a snow day in hell to help form a bond with friends, and hurt some deadly enemies.
Fun in the snow, heell yeah!!.
Cool chapter, see ya!!!.
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Good times for Thelma and Louise. Too bad global warming has melted half of the polar caps. : )
More fun ahead.
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Review of chapter "chapter 15" from
Cordelia, I truly never understood why such an arrogant person is so beloved in the Fandom, I know she had a loot of growing up as a character later, but weell, to each her own I guess.
At least Ilirya teach her a lesson and feed her a nicee knuckle sandwich xD!.
Cool chapter, see ya!!!.
Comments from author:
Boobs! Cordelia has boobs! Everybody loves boobs. : )
The Children of the Shadow are no joke. Clearly, they are ready to take on the Powers That Be.
Gonna blow up more stuff soon. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Review of chapter "chapter 15" from
Ahh, revelations are wonderful things...
Cordelia...is Messiah.
Still....sigh....too soon, too sudden, had they no hints, no clues to piece together? Revealing her identity to the readership before the good guys can figure it out for themselves kinda ruins the surprise and disinterests the readers. Basically, it kills the terror of the thing before the moment can strike in all its mind numbing glory.
And also remember the Xenomorphs, they have the innate ability to be all over that ass before the victims has a chance to form a rational thought. These monsters represent primal unthinking terror, the nameless dread that keeps children afraid of the dark. You turn your head, slowly, and IT IS ALREADY UPON YOU!!!
The Predator represents the unknown threat of an advanced belligerent culture whose sole focus is hunting human prey, and it has a vast array of incomprehensible apparatus with which it can carry out the ghastly deed; you could be killed without ever knowing your enemy. One instant you're alive and the next you're ...not.
When these two terrible adversaries combine with the supernatural world, does humanity really stand a chance of beating back the tides of death and destruction, or are we basically buggered?
Comments from author:
Not quite. She is one of the Powers That Be but she's not the big guy. Messiah still sleeps in the cold waste of Kadath.
But she is a snob.
PS: Totally agree. Both the Alien and the Predator are bad asses. But there are things in the dark that are worst than them. A direct confrontation between the Great Old Ones and The Powers That Be would reduce the Earth to a smoking hole in space. Alien,Predator,Old Ones,PTB's nobody get's a turkey leg for Thanksgiving.
Good thing we've got little miss "I am the law" Summers to keep the slackers in line.
Next chapter soon.
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Review of chapter "chapter 14" from
Damn, poor Willow =(.
And off to the Pole the gals go, to kick Unicron's younger brother butt. Good luck girls, you're gonna need it.
One question, do the Yaujta drink their beer cold or warm?. Curious minds want to know xD.
Cool chapter, see ya!!
Comments from author:
Cold my man. Beer is always best cold. : )
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Review of chapter "Chapter 13" from
Sometimes a chapter is filled with fluff, sometimes there's a good side plot, and sometimes, just sometimes, there comes along a chapter that grabs hold and does not let go...the latter would certainly deem the case with this latest addition to the story...
And yes, I caught the references to characters from "Aliens", LT Gorman and Warrant Officer Ripley working shamanistic magicks? They seemed the type to kill first and to hell with the spells...that is to say if Gorman didn't choke this time like he did in the APC on LV426, friggin cherry LT...
So did that take us one mile or several with the capture and rendition of Messy Mesektet? Loved the terror in her true form, whatever that was.
PS: At least there was some humanity in Gwen, as she could still feel the influence of the Voice as that Reverend Mother was trying to use it on...who exactly? How would Messy have fared against.a Kwisatz Haderach? That poor Rrverend Momma...
Comments from author:
Thanks! Glad you liked it. Just thought I'd throw in some "easter eggs" for the hardcore. Mesektet is very important when it comes to dealing with Messiah. For now Buffy and Andorra are going on a very weird and terrifying road trip.
See ya!
PS: I think a Kwisatz Haderach in it's true form could take Mesektet. See "The Prince of Arrakis"
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Review of chapter "Chapter 13" from
Though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil cosmic brats, because I have a an electrifying lady, lots of Dakka, Close Air Support and a Killer Satellite with me xD!!!.
Cool battle, see ya!!!.
Comments from author:
You know most supernatural beings aren't so scary if you can get your hands on a 500 terawatt laser and a gang of mercenaries with there own gunships. : )
Up next Buffy and Andorra hit the road in a really weird buddy movie. Think Thelma and Louise and the fiery swirling vortex of death.
Good times!
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"We're not sure if that is going to be related to this case or if it's going to be unrelated," he said.
The resulting fire from the blast did not spread to nearby buildings. The office is part of a cluster of government offices in downtown Medford.
Police cleared a large area around the office out of fears there might be other explosive devices, but tightened the closed area after none was found. The district attorney's office was closed for the morning.
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WASHINGTON - There could be a break for drivers who use the Dulles Toll Road. The tolls may not be going up as much as projected.
Money collected from tolls will be used to finance the second phase of the Metrorail extension that is set to begin construction later this year.
But all five construction bids to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, which is building the rail line, came in between $1.17 billion and $1.37 billion.
That's less than the original $1.5 billion projected cost.
And that could save the state $300 million, says Virginia State Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton. Combined with $300 million allocated by the Virginia General Assembly, it will keep the tolls down, Connaughton says.
"We think it will allow the airports authority to essentially keep the tolls level for several years and then really have a much lower projected increase in the tolls in the out years," he says.
The bids came in lower that expected due to a lower cost for concrete and other building materials, and the refusal by the state to mandate the use of union labor, according to Connaughton.
Phase One of the Dulles Rail Silver Line -- with five new stations -- is 90 percent completed and could open by the end of this year.
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In the fall of 1899 the first train made its way up the canyon from Provo, Utah to a little settlement called Heber. For decades the railroad served the people of this tiny community hauling freight into the valley and livestock out. In the late 1930s and early 1940s more
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CHICAGO (AP) - The grueling teachers strike is over. Now comes the hard part for Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
As he pushes ahead on his promise to reform the city's underperforming classrooms, he faces several daunting tasks: slashing an estimated $1 billion budget deficit, confronting a woefully underfunded employee pension system and finding money for the pay raises that settled the first teacher walkout in a generation. He hasn't ruled out school closings and tax increases, both of which would be hugely unpopular.
Waiting in the wings are other unions, including police and firefighters, whose labor contracts have expired and who no doubt took notes as the teachers stood up to the former White House chief of staff with the fearsome reputation.
The strike, which idled more than 350,000 children for more than a week, was the first time Emanuel was forced to make serious concessions since leaving Washington last year. But the challenges he faces aren't unlike those confronting mayors in New York, Baltimore and elsewhere as they grapple with financial fallout from the Great Recession and urgent demands to improve public education.
"Union concessions won't get him there," said Ralph Martire, executive director of the Chicago-based Center for Tax and Budget Accountability. "And they can't cut their way to a better education system."
As he welcomed children back to school, Emanuel nodded at the difficulties ahead: "We have other tough things to do."
The mayor said he's made a good start by cutting $500 million from the district's central office and crafting a three-year teacher contract that will cost $75 million a year compared with $130 million a year for the last contract. But he would not elaborate on reports that the city may be pressured to raise taxes on cigarettes and amusements, and close dozens of schools and move more rapidly toward cheaper charter schools.
The day after schools reopened, he appeared in a privately funded TV ad emphasizing the achievements in the deal with the union: a longer school day and year, the ability for principals to hire their own teachers and a new teacher-evaluation system based in part on student test scores.
But Martire said the financial troubles are more deeply rooted. Many were inherited from former Mayor Richard M. Daley, who avoided a strike in his more than two decades in office but at a price. When City Hall took control over Chicago's schools in 1995, the pension system was almost fully funded.
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Many districts around the country are feeling similarly squeezed because for years they avoided cutting per-pupil spending and ignored pension obligations, said Eric Hanushek, a senior fellow in education at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University.
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Just last week in New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg asked the schools and all other agencies to cut their spending to deal with the city's budget deficit after a plan to raise money by selling more taxi permits stalled.
Bloomberg, who gained control of the 1.1 million-student system a decade ago, is implementing a reform program that has closed more than 140 struggling schools and opened scores of new ones, including charter schools.
Meanwhile, districts also are struggling to implement the new teacher-evaluation system Chicago just adopted. Los Angeles schools are under a court order to come up with a plan after an education reform group sued. Baltimore's system has spawned complaints that too many teachers ended up with unfavorable reviews, and test cheating scandals have erupted in some schools.
As he looks forward, Emanuel also faces questions about his aggressive style, which seemed to galvanize the teachers.
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Seen the sloth video? See them for yourself! Seems like everyone is sharing the preview video of the upcoming Animal Planet show "Too Cute! Baby Sloths". Well it was filmed just north of our home in Puerto Viejo and we'd definitely recommended seeing sloths when you visit!
Get to see the Tortuguero canals and a banana plantation in just one day! See the Tortuguero Canals by boat and learn more about bananas on an authentic fruit plantation.
- Shared Ride Shuttles - door to door scheduled service for many popular destinations in Costa Rica
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- Adventure Connections - Combine your trip from one destination to the other with a fun tour on the way!
- Domestic Flights - several airlines operate scheduled turboprop service to small airports in Costa Rica and some nearby locations in Panama and Nicaragua. You can get from San Jose to any of these locations in about half an hour!
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Day Trips from Caribbean Coast
Caribbean Local Activities
- Spanish Lessons in Puerto Viejo
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Things to do in San Jose/Day trips from San Jose
- San Jose City Tour
- Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
- Adventure Combo (Canopy & Rafting)
- Canopy and Zipline Tour
- Poas Volcano Half Day Tour
- Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Tour and La Paz Waterfalls
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- Horseback Ride in Arenal
- Sky Trek and Sky Tram Arenal
- Sky River Drift
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- Mountain Bike Tour between Arenal and Monteverde
- Sky Trek and Sky Tram Monteverde
- Arenal to Monteverde Horseback Ride
- Arenal to Monteverde Boat+Shuttle Crossing
- Arenal Hanging Bridges
- Hike to the Santa Elena Reserve
- Rio Celeste Full Day Tour
- Monteverde Twilight Tour
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
- Crocodile Boat Tour to Manuel Antonio
- Carara National Park to Manuel Antonio
- Hike to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Monteverde Horseback Riding Tours
- Monteverde Coffee Tour
Activities in Manuel Antonio
Activities in Nicoya Pennisula
Full vacation itineraries
Gecko Trail Adventures can plan your entire trip for you! Check out some of our most popular itineraries below, see the trip reports of some of our past clients for ideas or let us design something just for you.
Coast-to-Coast Package: Pacific & Caribbean plus Mountains - Coast-to-Coast Package: Pacific & Caribbean plus Mountains – Experience the best that Costa Rica has to offer including time spent in the capital, San José, sailing and snorkeling at Manuel Antonio beach in the Pacific, relaxing in hot springs and viewing a stunning volcano in Arenal, whitewater rafting down the Pacuare River, and spending time lounging on the jungle-lined beaches of Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean. Prices from $877 including all taxes and round-trip transportation from San José. More Info
Costa Rica Full On Adventure - This is a variation of our Coast-to-Coast package more catered for those seeking lots of active adventure on their vacation. If you don't like to sit still for too long, this is the package for you! You'll get loads of adrenaline pumping activities, even on the way from one destination to the other. At the same time you can enjoy the diverse landscapes of Costa Rica — the funky laid-back atmosphere of the Caribbean Sea, the other-worldly Tortuguero Canals, the spectacular Arenal Volcano, the renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest and the long sandy beaches of Samara on the Nicoya Peninsula. Prices start at just $1426 per person for a 15-day / 14-night package including taxes and return transport from San José. More InfoMore Info More Info
Caribbean Wet & Wild - Experience the best of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast with this 3 or more night package. Day 1 starts early with an all day whitewater rafting adventure on the world class Pacuare River. By dinnertime you're relaxing at your hotel in Puerto Viejo or Cahuita where you'll spend 2 or more nights. A zipline tour through the jungle canopy or a snorkel and hike tour of Cahuita National Park is included. Then you'll head to the magical Tortuguero National Park where you'll spend 2 days and 1 night there exploring the canals and nature. Prices start at just $432 per person including all taxes and round-trip transport from San Jose. More Info
Volcano, Jungle and Beach - 4 nights or more with 2 nights at Arenal Volcano, see the volcano erupt while relaxing in the world famous hot springs. Then do a river rafting trip on the Pacuare river, view unspoilt nature while navigating exciting class III-IV rapids. Then 2 or more nights on the beaches of the Caribbean in Puerto Viejo or Cahuita. A zipline tour through the jungle canopy or a snorkel and hike tour of Cahuita National Park is included. You can also add on Tortuguero to this package. Prices start at just $634 per person including all taxes and round-trip transport from San Jose. More Info
Romance & Adventure - Want a romantic getaway to the Caribbean beaches with some adventure thrown in? You start with an all day whitewater rafting adventure on the world class Pacuare River. By dinnertime you're relaxing at your hotel in Puerto Viejo or Cahuita where you'll spend 3 or more nights. One afternoon you're off to the Pure Jungle Spa where you'll enjoy a couples massage and then dinner for two at Stashu's Con Fusion. A zipline tour through the jungle canopy or a visit to the Jaguar animal rescue center is also included. Prices start at just $432 per person including all taxes and round-trip transport from San Jose. More Info
Gay and Lesbian Packages
Costa Rica is Central America's most gay and lesbian friendly destination and we have put together several packages specifically tailored to Gay and Lesbian clients such as The Bi-Coastal and Caribbean Fire and Water. Check out Gecko Trail Adventures specialized services to the Gay and Lesbian community on our gay travel page.
Destination Packages
Put together your own trip by combining your time at the beach with these action packed itineraries for seeing some of Costa Rica's most spectacular sights in 1 or more night packages.
Arenal Volcano with Monteverde Option - Hike to a waterfall, learn about the most recent volcanic eruption or go horseback riding with a 2 or 3 night package to Arenal Volcano! Relax in the hot springs nearby after a full day of adventures. There are numerous other fun activities as well. You can add nights in the tiny, lush town of Monteverde to your package complete with a boat ride across Lake Arenal to reach Monteverde.
Tortuguero National Park Overnight - Tortuguero National Park is an isolated area on the northern part of the Caribbean coast reachable only by boat or airplane. Pure and untouched nature, turtle watching and jungle canals await you.
Tortuguero/Pacuare Combo - Combine two of the Caribbean's best activities in this three day/two night trip. A 2 day/1 night visit to Tortuguero National Park and an overnight in the Lodge in the park, an overnight off the beaten path near Siquirres at Finca Moulinsart and a whitewater rafting trip on the world famous Pacuare River.
Osa - Adventure in Nature - Experience the beauty of the South Pacific Coast - pristine beaches, amazing wildlife and stunning nature. Enjoy your stay on the Osa Peninsula in this exclusive jungle lodge off the beaten track.
Bocas del Toro, Panama - Just over the border from Puerto Viejo are these islands in Panama with a laid-back Caribbean vibe and some great snorkeling and diving. Take a couple days to explore with transport options from Puerto Viejo, Cahuita or San Jose.
Explore Granada - Three-day Nicaragua Package - Discover the colonial jewel of Granada and its beautiful surroundings on this 3-day package!
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Vapor Narrow Skydiving Helmet$567.00
The Vapor Narrow by SkySystems USA is the smaller version of the Vapor Wes Pro. It is designed to fit a single video camera on top and room for a front mounted still camera. Design features include the removable liner for easy sizing and camera installation, interior audible pocket, minimal exposure of hardware to reduce snag points, stainless steel hardware and optional quick release option. Flat Top dimensions are 4" x 8" (approx. 10cm x 20cm).Learn More | Add to Wishlist | Add to Compare