Last KOTH of the Month

Wao, it feels like only yesterday when this event started. I was able to watch the first KOTH in Strife but, unfortunately, I had to miss the other schedules. Good thing my brother, Inkslinger, was able to cover the event per server or we'll see tomatoes flying over and towards us. >__<

A few issues seemed to have mushroomed after the KOTH in Kalayaan...with players accusing us of setting up the tournament. It's sad because those who participated in the KOTH really gave their best to the tournament; thinking that the event was "luto" is like throwing away these players' and the Game Masters' efforts to make this event happen.

The GMs explained the rules of the tournament before it started so every participant knows how the game works, the dos and don'ts, and the tournament limitations. Unfortunately, even the pinakamamaw RANatics are susceptible to lag and even disconnection. But let's not allow these setbacks take away the credit from the players who deserve it. Although everyone has a bet CAP player, let's all show sportsmanship. These tournaments are supposed to make the RANatic bond stronger, not severe it.

The last leg of the KOTH will be today. Let's give the CAP players our support and pray for their Internet connection to be smooth and safe. And most of all, let's be one with them as they enjoy the tournament.

To all Wrath CAP players, best of luck! To non-participants, have fun! ^__^V *mwuah*

New Loading Screens for RAN Online PH

I can't remember when it was when RAN Online got new loading screens. For me, it has always been like that, gray and cold...prompting me to remember my distant noob days. When I started with my tulisan brother, Inkslinger, I was only working in the background...making tulis my in-game crushes secretly. Haha, well...those were the days. I try not to think about it so much because well, I just don't. Except when I log into the game and see the same class and campus pictures.

A few months back, after the RAN Team released the three or so most recent patches, I was releived to see new colored loading screens; they were refreshing and most welcome sight. I immediately went to Baclaran and Quiapo to offer my novena, hoping to see more of them.

Thank God, the RAN Team has recently decided to maximize the use of loading screens by putting on tips and reminders for RANatics to benefit from. After this project is done, everyone will see cute, lively and colored anime-like RAN characters up there, inspiring everyone to do their best in-game. Puppy-eyed Giant Hawk, anyone?

Oh yeah, you guys will see us more often now that Kuya Inkslinger and I will be part of the new loading screen! ~wooot! I've already seen the first few drafts and I'm sure you'll love them. This is something we can look forward to.

Sorry because I don't have the exact release date and I'm not allowed to post them here; not yet anyway. Stay tuned for more updates! They might allow me to upload a few samples soon.

^__^V

My Favorite Pet ~kweh!

I've had several pets in the past...kittens, chicken, ducks, cubs, dragons, fairy, evil spirits, huskies, tigers, angels, turtles, and a lot others...but none of them can beat my all-time favorite, Chocobo.

A trademark character of Final Fantasy series, it has debuted as a main character in a Final Fantasy spin off titled Chocobo's Mysterious Dungeon (Chocobo no Fushigina Dungeon) in December 23, 1997. Now, after a decade of waiting, Square-Enix feels that this adorable Chocobo baby is ready to make a smashing come back. Check out this game trailer and fall in love again with the cutest bird to ever land on the planet.







References:

A Chocobo (チョコボ, Chokobo) is a fictional large, normally flightless galliforme/ratite bird capable of being ridden and is a staple of the Final Fantasy series. While ordinary Chocobos are yellow, certain rare breeds are of different colors and have special abilities, such as crossing mountains or flight. An even rarer, more extreme variant is the Fat Chocobo (or Chubby Chocobo), which resembles a morbidly obese yellow or white chocobo and can humorously stock the party's items in its stomach or appear randomly when summoning a chocobo in battle. The sound characteristic of a Chocobo is "Wark" or "Kweh." Chocobos have occasionally been sighted as lightly armored war mounts in which case they can assist their riders with beak and claw. Overall, the species is a very versatile and useful bird, which comes in handy as horses are untamed or non-existent in Final Fantasy games. The onomatopoeia for a chocobo's call is "Kweh" (クエ, Kue) and is sometimes replaced with "Wark" in the English translation.

Chocobos first appeared in Final Fantasy II, and have been featured in almost all subsequent Final Fantasy games, as well as making cameo appearances in numerous non-Final Fantasy Square Enix games. Chocobos also have a spin-off series dedicated to them.


(Based on the Wikipedia entry, Chocobo)