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Monday, June 6, 2011

It's All Fun & Games Blogfest!!

It's great to finally be back to blogging. I took some time off because hubby, the boys, and I went on vacation. I'll give more details about that tomorrow as well as catching up on my blog tour and starting to award prizes for various contests. But for today, it's all about fun and games.

I'm big time into RPGs. Love them! I haven't had much time to play lately (read: no time at all) but that's what I would play.

1. Shining Force - Awesome, awesome game! I played this when I was in grade school and I can't tell you the number of times I've beaten it. To replay an RPG really says something although this game doesn't take as long to beat as most of the others.

2. Diablo - You pick your class - warrior, archer, or mage. I was always a warrior. You travel through a church, catacombs, even Hell to destroy vermin and filth and the devil, to try to rid the world of them. Very addicting, there are more games in this series, and the graphics become ridiculous.


3. FF7 - Who doesn't love the Final Fantasy games if you love RPGs? Although I must confess, I've never beaten this one. I bought the PC version, and there was a glitch and it always froze at one spot. Nearly broke my heart. But the characters are wonderful, the storyline amazing, and I just plain love this game. Out of the series, I've beaten 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, and 10. I also really enjoyed 9.

If I had to pick a game that isn't an RPG, I would add Parchessi to the list. My mom taught me the game when I was little, and I've played it with her and my siblings countless times. Game of chance and yet strategy.

Thanks, Alex, for a really fun blogfest!
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52 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJune 6, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Diablo rocks!!
    Thanks for participating in the blogfest.

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  2. Karen M. PetersonJune 6, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    My roommate has been freaking out waiting for Diablo III for YEARS. I've never played it, but I imagine I probably will once the new one comes out.

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  3. Christine RainsJune 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Shining Force was the very first video game RPG I played. I love it! :) I love the Final Fantasy series, too. The stories are amazing.

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  4. Jeff BeeslerJune 6, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    What a coincidence! I also put parcheesi on my list! And I'm a fan of RPG's, though as of late I haven't really played a whole lot of them.

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  5. Timothy S. BrannanJune 6, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Love the design of your site! Very nice. I am going to have to check it out in detail now.

    Came by from the Fun and Games Blogfest!

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  6. Tiger85June 6, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    These games sound fun. Love your blog. =)

    Poetry, Quotes and Book Reviews.

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  7. Donea LeeJune 6, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    I'm not a RPG-er. These always look fun... I tend to stick to card and board games ~ :)

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  8. CiaraJune 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I'll have to check out Diablo. Funny. I already thought I was a follower but didn't see that I was listed. I am now. :)

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  9. Charity BradfordJune 6, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Love Diablo! I used to play it all the time with my brother. He would be a mage and I was a warrior or archer, depending on my mood.

    This was our strategy--I go in punching and kicking at everything in sight, Brother stands back and casts spells in an effort to keep me alive. :D

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  10. Golden EagleJune 6, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I've never played a RPG--a lot of people seem to have fun with them, though. :D

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  11. M PaxJune 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Those look like fun. I'll have to look into acquiring Diablo.

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  12. Susan Gourley/KelleyJune 6, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    I've never done RPG games but everyone I know who does them encourages me to give them a try. You're the first writer I visited for the fest today who didn't say scrabble. LOL

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  13. AnonymousJune 6, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Don't know why I've never gotten into RPGs. Go figure, coming from a pseudonym. But your list, these sound COOL! Hummmmm.

    BTW, GREAT looking blog. Love it.

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  14. LiJune 6, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    I haven't played an RPG since D & D...and I'm afraid to start, because I'm pretty sure I'd become an addict eventually!

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  15. UnknownJune 6, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    It's sad to say that I've not done any of these... I feel like I lost out in game world. What are you gonna do! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Donna K. WeaverJune 6, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    My boys were crazy about FF, but my hubby and prefer ones like Gauntlet, Baldurs Gate, and Champions of Norrath.

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  17. Francine HowarthJune 7, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Hi,

    Thanks ever so for dropping by my blog.

    I'm not familiar with any of these games, but they look like fun.:)

    best
    F

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  18. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Can't say I know anything about these games, but it is nice to meet you!

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  19. The Words CrafterJune 7, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    If I played RPG's, Final Fantasy would be one of them. And maybe Diablo. They both just look so cool!

    I've wanted to learn how to play parcheesi forever, too. Maybe one day....

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  20. UnknownJune 7, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I have not played any of those games but they look like fun.

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  21. Susan FieldsJune 7, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Don't you hate when you buy something with a glitch like that? So frustrating!

    These sound like fun games!

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  22. Sarah AhiersJune 7, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    omg omg! OMG!!
    I saw that first picture and FREAKED THE HELL OUT!!!
    We have played Shining Force so many times we have literally lost count. We STILL play it to this day, and have conversations about epic battles and the time when two of our characters made it past the lazer eye when everyone else died and saved the whole game.
    oh man, i totally need to go play it right now!

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  23. Simon KewinJune 7, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Yes, loved Diablo and the FFs. Never played Shining Force though. Thanks for educating me!

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  24. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I haven't played any of these games because I don't have an X Box or Playstation or Wii. I know I know, I need to get one. Its on my To Do List. But these games sound like a lot of fun to play!

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  25. Ellie GarrattJune 7, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Mr. G loved the FF film. I wonder if I could tempt him into playing the games?

    Great choices!

    Ellie Garratt

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  26. K.C. WoolfJune 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Diablo (well, Diablo II) is in my top 3 as well. :-)

    I'm not really playing games at the moment, but when Diablo III comes out, I know I'll be there! :-)

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  27. LeoviJune 7, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Very funny and interesting, but I like more traditional games where movement and movement is essential. Greetings.

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  28. Theresa MilsteinJune 7, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I don't know any of these. I avoid video games as a general rule. Too addicting!

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  29. L. Diane WolfeJune 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Never played Final Fantasy - I was stuck with just an Atari until 1991!

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  30. CherylJune 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    OK I clearly have to get into RPGs now and I'm also starting to take an interest in sci-fi/fantasy fiction. Not sure where I found Alex J Cavanaugh but he's leading me to interesting places! Good to connect.

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  31. Lynda R Young as Elle CardyJune 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    I LOVE diablo. I'm so looking forward to the release of Diablo 3

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  32. Arlee BirdJune 7, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    I've never played any RPG games and have never heard of any of these. Must be fun though.


    Lee
    Tossing It Out

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  33. AnonymousJune 7, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    All these games are alien to me...he he he...:)

    But it is nice knowing all these games Nicole through Alex' fun games!

    Happy bloghopping!

    And thanks for coming by!

    Amity

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  34. SuzeJune 7, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    'Game of chance, and yet strategy.'

    I really like that.

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  35. vic caswell June 7, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    never played any of these, but jiminey! all these rpgs sound crazy fun! :)

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  36. T.D. McFrostJune 8, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I love and have played all those games! YOU ARE MY KINDA GAL! Consider me a new acolyte!

    So very nice to meet you. And, yes, Aion and League of Legends are games you would ABSOLUTELY adore! :D

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  37. Kittie HowardJune 8, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I have friends who have a happy addiction to Diablo. I'm afraid to play - I can while away the hours at the computer!

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  38. Rosalind AdamJune 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I've never played any of these games. They sound great fun but if I'm honest I prefer those old retro 'when I was a kid' games that I blogged about.

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  39. Christopher HudsonJune 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Yeah, these are foreign to me as well ... the only computer game I'm familiar with involves a little dot bouncing back and forth on my tv screen ... but what you play as a kid stays with you!

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  40. Reid KemperJune 8, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Yes! Somebody else picked Final Fantasy VII. It's a great game and has a good ending. you should try to get a working version, but the game is pricey nowadays.

    Shining Force also is and excellent RPG. Although I don't have time to play them anymore, too, I love RPG video games over others because of their stories.

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  41. Talli RolandJune 8, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I don't know these games, but they look fun! Hope you had a good vacation!

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  42. BethJune 8, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    You won Delirium. Please send me your address to bethfred08 (at) gmail.com

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  43. katsrusJune 8, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    My son is more into RPG's. I love watching him play. I am more of a puzzle type or funny games like Raving Rabbids from Wii. They sure have out done games since I was little and they came out with ping pong for your tv. LOL.
    Sue B

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  44. Julie MusilJune 8, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Those games sound like a lot of fun! It's nice that your sons aren't old enough to torture you with endless games of "Tiny Wings" or "Angry Birds." My sons are obsessed!

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  45. Heather HenryJune 9, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I've never played RPG's, unless Donkey Kong Country counts. But I've watched plenty of them, my boys and hubby love them. They also love to play D&D and other Role Playing games. I love listening to them. It sounds like you have a fun list. I've only played Parcheesi once, it was great, I should get that one, I think it would be a fun family game. Gorgeous blog, by the way.

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  46. Nicki ElsonJune 9, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Hey, I'm going to shove several things off my plate this summer and FINALLY get started on my first ever RPG. :) KOTOR, so not quite fantasy, but perhaps this is just the beginning...

    It was fun to get to see what you enjoy, and I'm so happy to be back looking at your beatiful, beautiful graphics here. Still the most gorgeous blog I've come across.

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  47. Kelly PolarkJune 9, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I actually don't play any of these fantasy games but they sound fun! My hubby played some war computer RPG for a while but gave it up becase it took up too much time! It started with an E! I can't remember the name.

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  48. Powdered Toast ManJune 12, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Nice pics. I know what it's like to have no time for blogging. I had full time classes and work. Real life gets in the way of blogging.

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  49. taioJune 14, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    divertido

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  50. Pierre BOYERJune 14, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I think you'll love to discover my pics there :
    http://pierre-boyer.blogspot.com/2011/04/trolls-legendes-2eme-partie.html
    Greetings from France,

    Pierre

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  51. AubrieJune 15, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Wow, look at all your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!

    I got really into Starcraft: a sci fi war game. But my all time favorite is Scrabble.

    I think I played Parcheesi a few times.

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  52. chibiaionAugust 3, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Great list there! FF7 and Diablo do really eat up my time making me play ungodly hours. :-) buy aion accounts

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