Cjiadon
Blueberry
Hello, everyone. I have been listening to the podcast for about half a year now. I am not sure how I came across it, but it was probably just from searching for things to watch/listen to on YouTube while I am at work. My job is not very mind engaging 90% of the time, so I listen to LPs and stuff like that a lot.
Anyway, the guys and gals on the podcast are always saying that listeners should come join the forums so here I am. Even though I have listened to the podcast for a while, I always hesitate to join new communities just because I am nervous meeting people (in person too). But, I really like Final Fantasy (okay I really like most JRPGs), and I would really like to be able to talk about it more.
My first experience with Final Fantasy was when I was 11. I don't have a good memory for my teen and younger years, but I remember this quite clearly. I had experience with games before because my dad bought a NES and SNES when I was younger. But they divorced and I lost access to those systems. By the time I was 11, it had been a few years since I played anything. My best friend back then has this super cool step dad and he bought a Playstation and Final Fantasy VII right when it came out. I was at her house when he set it all up and started playing. I was completely mesmerized by that opening. I ended up spending all my free time there (and we lived in the same building, so it was a lot of time) watching him play. When he beat it, I begged my mom relentlessly to buy a PS and FFVII for me so I could play it too. She gave in eventually and an addiction was born.
By now, I am much older than 11 and I have beaten every main Final Fantasy title that isn't an MMO (I already play WoW and one sub-based game is enough for me). Video games and reading are by two biggest hobbies so I devote most of my free time to those things (or activities related to them).
So, that is a bit about me. I really love the podcast and am excited to get to know everyone here as well as I feel like I am getting to know the podcast crew. Also, Lex (if you read this), I am sorry your trip to America was not super fantastic. We can kinda suck here a lot. I hope the next time you come, you can visit a better area than upstate New York (I have never been there, but what I've heard falls in line with your experience). Minneapolis is a great city and I believe we have the city's biggest Pride festival among many other great activity and entertainment choices.
Anyway, the guys and gals on the podcast are always saying that listeners should come join the forums so here I am. Even though I have listened to the podcast for a while, I always hesitate to join new communities just because I am nervous meeting people (in person too). But, I really like Final Fantasy (okay I really like most JRPGs), and I would really like to be able to talk about it more.
My first experience with Final Fantasy was when I was 11. I don't have a good memory for my teen and younger years, but I remember this quite clearly. I had experience with games before because my dad bought a NES and SNES when I was younger. But they divorced and I lost access to those systems. By the time I was 11, it had been a few years since I played anything. My best friend back then has this super cool step dad and he bought a Playstation and Final Fantasy VII right when it came out. I was at her house when he set it all up and started playing. I was completely mesmerized by that opening. I ended up spending all my free time there (and we lived in the same building, so it was a lot of time) watching him play. When he beat it, I begged my mom relentlessly to buy a PS and FFVII for me so I could play it too. She gave in eventually and an addiction was born.
By now, I am much older than 11 and I have beaten every main Final Fantasy title that isn't an MMO (I already play WoW and one sub-based game is enough for me). Video games and reading are by two biggest hobbies so I devote most of my free time to those things (or activities related to them).
So, that is a bit about me. I really love the podcast and am excited to get to know everyone here as well as I feel like I am getting to know the podcast crew. Also, Lex (if you read this), I am sorry your trip to America was not super fantastic. We can kinda suck here a lot. I hope the next time you come, you can visit a better area than upstate New York (I have never been there, but what I've heard falls in line with your experience). Minneapolis is a great city and I believe we have the city's biggest Pride festival among many other great activity and entertainment choices.
so if that says something, it says this place is a friendly, fun and insightful place to be.
Hope you enjoy yourself here!
