Sunday, October 23, 2016

Trying Sake (Japanese Rice Wine) [Alcoholic Beverage] (for me, the non-drinker)

Why try sake? Well there a hard cider that mix in some sake elements in it and thought I want to see the difference. The closest thing I have try for a "rice wine" and sake is a type of "rice wine" are "cooking rice wine". I uses the cooking rice wine for cooking and not drinking. I did smell it and it smell a bit sour (talking about the cooking rice wine). Any who here I try some sake and see the tastes. Another reasons is that it low in ABV. White rice in itself have no flavor but of course there are different type of rices that does.

Here some links I found that helpful:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sake
http://boutiquejapan.com/sake101/
http://www.nymtc.com/Japanese-Sake/Learning-About-Sake_What-is-SMV.html#.WA0mwSQnpNo
http://www.sake-talk.com/is-this-sake-sweet-or-dry/
http://www.sake-talk.com/read-sake-label/
http://www.sake-talk.com/how-to-buy-sake/
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Afterthought (After Tasting #1-12) [10/25/16]: Personally after trying "sake", it not my cup of tea. sometime it bitter while other time it taste like "rubbing alcohol". All in all I expect it to be bland taste because it uses "rice" but it end up the alcohol or the yeast taking over the flavor. This is just my personal taste opinion and have nothing to do with other people.  
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Ozeki Sake
Dry
Alcohol 14.5% By Volume
180ml
[Product of U.S.A]

Taste #1:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell like rubbing alcohol and it taste like almost one. The taste is a blend between water and "rubbing alcohol" like taste. The flavor doesn't last long and the flavor doesn't stick to the tongue. Most of the flavor I got it from my throat and not from my tongue.   
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Sho Chiku Bai
Premium Ginjo Sake
Alcohol 15% By Volume
300 ml (10.2 fl. oz.)
[Product of U.S.A]

Taste #2:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This one also smell like rubbing alcohol but with a hint of ginger. This flavor is still "rubbing alcohol" like taste but more well mix and last longer unlike "Taste #1".  
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Kuromatsu-Hakushika
Nigori Sake
Snow Beauty
300 ml (10.15 fl.oz)
Alcohol Content 14% to 15% By Volume
[Product of Japan]

Taste #3:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This smell like the previous two taste test and it taste about the same but with an add flavor that best describe as spiking the flavor.
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Hakushika
Fresh and Light
Sake
180 ml (6.1 fl oz)
Alcohol Content: 13% to 14% By Volume
[Product of Japan]

Taste #4:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This has a thicker rubbing alcohol like smell and tastes.
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Hakutsuru
Draft Sake
Junmai
300 ml
14% alc/vol
[Product of Japan]

Taste #5:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This has the less rubbing alcohol like smell and taste compare to the previous taste tests and this is somewhat smooth going down the throat.
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Hakutsuru
Superior
Junmai Ginjo
300ml
ALC 14.5% BY VOL
[Product of Japan]

Taste #6:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell and taste the same like all the previous taste test; the difference is that it "warm"-like effect on the throat and it has a deep flavor.
  • Note: Bought it "Online".
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Gekkeikan
Suzaku
Junmai Ginjo; Premium Sake
300 ML
15.5% ALC/VOL
[Product of Japan]

Taste #7:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This has barely has any smell to it while having similar taste like the previous taste test. The only difference is that this sake have a very deep flavor close to bitterness.
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Manotsuru 
Lucky
Toki Junmai
300 ML
ALC 15-16% By Vol
[Product of Japan]

Taste #8:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell and taste the same like all the previous taste test; the difference is that has a strong bitter taste.
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Ozeki Sake
Karatamba
Dry Wave
Alcohol Contents: 15.5% By Volume
300 ML (10.1 FL OZ)
[Product of Japan]

Taste #9:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell and taste the same like all the previous taste test; the difference is that has a strong bitter taste.
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Yoshinogawa
Echigo Junmai Sake
13.7% ALC/VOL
300 ML
[Product of Japan]

Taste #10:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell and taste the same like all the previous taste test; the difference is that has a bitter taste.
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Sho Chiku Bai Shirakabe Gura
MIO
Sparkling Sake
5% ALC/VOL
10.1 FL OZ (300 ML)
[Product of Japan]

Taste #11:
  • First and/or Only Impression: This taste like carbonated fruit juice or soda.
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Ban Ryu
Eiko Fuji
Glorious Mt. Fuji
720 ml
15.3% ALC/VOL
[Product of Japan]
[Japanese Sake]

Taste #12:
  • First and/or Only Impression: It smell and taste the same like all the previous taste test; the difference is that has a minor bitter taste.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Gal*Gun: Double Peace: [Data Gatherer] Trophy Questions and Answers (plus links)

Here are the some links to the question about this Trophy that already been asks and even being answers.
what info is required for the data gatherer trophy?
Easy to use Guide to platinum ​Gal*Gun Double peace 

Now if you're wondering what and who the last two empty profile are for? They are Patako (Ekoro's Angel senpai) when you get her True Ending and the "Ghost" when you hunt her down (shoot her with love/charm shot) on the Unseen Destiny Route when doing request on this route. I'm not sure if you need all of them but I guess you need the majority of them because I did all of them once (10) but I restart from last save (9) and chose another girl but she still show up as a choices.

I also like to notes that the above link Easy to use Guide to platinum ​Gal*Gun Double peace  explain and follow where the ghost will appear on the Unseen Destiny Route. However I like to add a new info on that on "Episode 1-2". The ghost will appear twice or at least 2 location on this "Episode 1-2".

Yes it appear [When you look up to the overhead passage, she's in the window to the left.] (the first overhead passage). The 2nd time the ghost will appear is when a girl jump down from a tree after you walk under that passage. The ghost is behind the "girl who jump down from the tree" on the left of her (from player pov).

Monday, October 3, 2016

Gal*Gun: Double Peace: True Ending (How To)

Here are some links that quite helpful in telling you how:
Gal*Gun: Double Peace Trophy Guide and Road Map
Quick True Ending Choices route guide
Easy to use Guide to platinum ​Gal*Gun Double peace

Now you maybe asking why bother writing some more if you're going put up some links. I will tell you why; the reason is that I don't have to repeat what already stated on those link and only mention what not mention on those links. Another reason is that I purposely have look for these guide to find the final True Ending for myself. I got all the true ending trophy but one so I have look it up and while I'm at it might as well write how to get it in a simple form.

Here some quick Facts (from my personal gameplay experiences) like a per-requirement for True Ending:
  • 51% (or higher) Affection will get you Good Ending route but can change to True Ending based on what you do during the final chapter and get 100% in the end. (You get the True Ending if you have the other requirement listed below
  • You need to get Rank A before any interaction or final event stage for the final chapter for any heroine route for a True Ending (One of the link above stated you need Rank S, which is not true because I personally confirm this with Rank B and Rank A on several route. Rank A will get you True Ending if the other requirement are met, Rank B will get you Good Ending even if the other requirement are met.)
  • If the Heroine Route you chosen have a [Final Doki-Doki], make sure you get a [Double Peace] (max gauge) to get True Ending. (you will get Good Ending if you push the "finish" button on the [Final Doki-Doki] before the "max gauge" even if met all the above requirement)  
You can read the above links and follow what they stated or do your own thing and solve things on your owns (which what I mostly did). I will list based what game states as True Ending and its trophies. Don't forget the quick fact I mention that will apply on the True Ending.

This should already being mention in the game but the choices of dialogue your character can chose  is based on your character's parameter (this apply to all route expect the True Love Route). On the Unseen Destiny (True Love Route) your character's parameter will affect what type of female will come out and attack you.

[The dialogue uses for each routed is based on the above links walkthough and restated here (FYI, this route is heavy on Lewdness checks)]   
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I love Shinobu (Shinobu Route)
  • Shinobu's True Ending
    • Teach her body directly 
    • Try to be more captivating
    • *strokes*
    • I'd swipe the panties if they were yours
    • I love you
    • You're beautiful like a Goddess
    • Go right in!
    • I'll not pass off Shinobu to you!
    • I was worried about you
    • Show me your smile
    • I can't do that!
    • Maya-chan isn't weak!
I love Maya (Maya Route)
  • Maya's True Ending
    • I was just looking at you
    • I'm good at using the ol' noodle
    • Your cute face is a mess...
    • *hug her tightly*
    • Show me where you're injured
    • Talk about what goes with rice.
    • *stroke her*
    • I'll do whatver I can!
    • *keep quiet*
    • Here, let's rehydrate!
    • Thanks for telling me
    • Maya-chan is the stupid one!
I love both (Sisters Route)
  • Sisters Route's True Ending
    • You two look great in your uniforms
    • The seal has been broken
    • You don't have to do it if it's bad
    • You got some nice air on that jump
    • You must be good at sports
    • How does this work?
    • That swimsuit looks good on you.
    • You must be really motivated now
    • I'll back you guys up!
    • Let them go!
    • Did you see how brave I was?
    • I want the three of us to be happy
I have no idea (Angel and Devil Route)
  • Ekoro's True Ending
    • You activated my trap card!
    • Shout real loud! Scream "dumbass!"
    • Gotta stop them, even by force
    • You're not a doll
    • Ekora is right, help Kurona first (Route Split)
    • I'm a man! I can't help it!
    • I wanna get more physical...
    • *shout in the 2nd controller's mic!*
    • Should I get you some medicine?
    • Will she really return to normal?
  • Kurona's True Ending
    • You activated my trap card!
    • Shout real loud! Scream "dumbass!"
    • Gotta stop them, even by force
    • You're not a doll
    • [Place holder]
    • We gotta go help!
    • It's a battle of wits!
    • Let's carry them to the infirmary!
    • Well done, Kurona-chan!
    • What's wrong with a make-up lesson? (100% by now if you follow this)
    • [Place holder]
    • [Place holder]
  • Patako's True Ending
    • Required you to already gone through all the other True Ending
    • Follow Kurona (devil) route until the last part (read link for more info)
      • Help me, Ekoro! (Route Split)
      • I need to find a girlfriend...today 
Unseen Destiny (True Love Route)
  • True Love Route's True Ending (any other female) 
    •  No dialogue required, just your scores and level of affection
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Any Time on any Route
  • Aoi's Ending 
    • The girl at the Academy Shop, just "Donate LOVEHEARTS" until the last payment (9999). At this point you be ask if you want to join her band to America as their band manager. Chose the one where you go with her to America.   

Gal*Gun: Double Peace: Heroine Routes

These are all the route that the game allow you to choose if and when available, depending on your action and "Ending" on some other route.

Let states this first, this game genre is a hybrid of FPS and Dating Sim. The route mention on this blog is about capturing a heroine heart/affection like a dating sim.

BTW, these are all the type of Ending in this game: Bad Ending, Good Ending, and True Ending.

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I love Shinobu (Shinobu Route)
  • Available at the start of the game
I love Maya (Maya Route)
  • Available at the start of the game
I love both (Sisters Route)
  • Required you to at least gain Shinobu (Good or True) Ending and Maya (Good or True) Ending to unlock this route. 
I have no idea (Angel and Devil Route)
  • Required you to at least gain Shinobu (Good or True) Ending or Maya (Good or True) Ending to unlock this route.
  • This route is to capture the heart/affection of the Angel(s) or the Devil, depending on which one you choose.
Unseen Destiny (True Love Route)
  • Required you to gain Sisters Route (Good or True) Ending to unlock this route.
  • This route is to capture the heart/affection of all the other available female beside the female in the other route. 

Thursday, September 22, 2016

7th Dragon III Code VFD: EX Skill (How to Get it)

Here the Link How to get all EX Skills for 7th Dragon III Code VFD | Technobubble that explain in detail on how to get the EX Skill and when you get it (scroll down the page if you can't find it). I on the other hand will simplify it and added a few stuff the link did not states that might be helpful from the link above. I'm too lazy to do otherwise.

Like stated above (the link), the opportunity to get EX Skill will become available on Chapter 5.1. However here the thing I like to add that not mention in the above link; the next Chapters (Chapter 6) will NOT be available until Chapter 7 (Final Chapter). So you better either get it on Chapter 5.1 or on Chapter 7. This also apply on "Construction" but that not the main topic here.

Here a simple version to the above link, detail is on the above link:

This requirement apply to all class:
  • Level 50 or above
  • The class you trying to get the EX skill must be the leader of Team 1
Samurai: Sword
  • Talk to Yoritomo at the Medical Room
  • Go to 7th Encount and enter the game as Solo
  • You only get 2 turn (battle turn) to defeat the Dark Rabi or else you fail and need to retry.
Samurai: Dual Blade
  • Talk to Yoritomo at the Medical Room
  • Go to Rest Floor and go talk to Yoritomo out in the Terrace and answer his question correctly (follow the direction from the above link).
God Hand
  • Talk to Blaster Raven at the Main Plaza
  • Go to 7th Encount and enter the game
  • Go to the top floor of the game and fight Blaster Raven (solo battle) and win
Agent
  • Go to the Development Floor and hack a computer (follow the direction from the above link) and answer correctly.
  • Go to Skylounge and speak with the man behind the bar (follow the direction from the above link) and answer correctly.
Duelist
  • Go to the Conference Floor and uses 1,000 AZ (per try) on the vending machine (far left of this floor) until you get the EX Skill. 
Rune Knight
  • Talk to Eigur at the Atlantis Evacuation Ward
  • Head toward Berg Sea Palace (Palace Gate) to meet up with Eigur at the front of the door.
  • Fight Eigur (solo battle) and win
    • I recommend you win this battle in 2 turn (battle turn) because on the 3rd turn Eigur will uses a skill that can cause a damage of 800+ HP against you, so be warn. 
Fortuner
  • Rescued all the cat (30 cats total)
  • Head toward the Medical Floor and enter the Cat Cafe/Meawden.
  • Uses Cat Food to spend time with the cat
    • You should be able to rescued all the cat by now in this Chapter 5.1 if you have been doing all the quests and regular mission and exploring every floors in all the dungeon. The last of the cat are in the Vermilion Tower if you been doing what I being saying above. Vermilion Tower is unlock by receiving one of the quest on this Chapter 5.1.
Banisher
  • Talk to Brijilt at the Eden Evacuation Ward
  • Go to The Kazan Republic (191m High) and continue to head toward the top
  • Fight and kill the Dragon (team battle) and receive the drop item
  • Talk to Brijit again at the Eden Evacuation Ward.
Mage
  • Go to the Reference Room and talk to the person in the front desk and then look for the book here on this floor.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Valhalla Knights 3 - Races (And How To Unlock Them)

There are Seven different races in this game where some are unavailable until later in the game.

Human (Male/Female):
  • Available at the start of the game
Elf (Male/Female):
  • Available at the start of the game
Halfling (Male/Female):
  • Available at the start of the game
Dwarf (Male/Female):
  • Available at the start of the game
Beast (Male/Female):
  • Available after Veronica Bartess join your party (clear the MAIN QUEST: FORM A TEAM!)
Nightmare (Male/Female):
  • Available after Carlos and Paul leave your party (around the time where you receive the MAIN QUEST: STOP THE RIOT)
Machine (Gender-less):
  • Require you to buy "machine part" every so often after you finish the MAIN QUEST from "Tana" in the "Lower Slums Shops" in the "Lower Slums". (Cost per part: 5000g)
  • Require seven "machine part"
  • If you did the above method the whole time, it be available after you receive the MAIN QUEST: MEET BALERIO getting the last machine part during this time.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Valhalla Knights 3 - Getting Job Card

I have not finish the game but I know enough from searching online and my personal playing experiences to know what, what.

Here are some basic information about class that you (the player) should already know if you play long enough and/or read the note when the game load.:
  • A Character can have one "Main Classes" and two "Sub-Class".
  • "Main Classes" will effect the [Equipment][Status] and [Skill]
  • "Sub-Classes" will only effect [Skill]
  • Only the "Main Classes" will gain "experiences point" and will only allow to add skills point in that "main classes" skill bar even if you have "sub-classes" activated in your "sub-class".
  • Some Class can only be uses by either by gender or by races.
  • All Character (except Machine) will have these classes available to them: Prisoner, Fighter, Mage, Priest, Thief, Akatoki, and Archer.
  • Automaton class is for machine race only. (machine only class, they will not and cannot learn other class)
  • The following classes are classes that you will need to found them as a job card: Soldier, Samurai, Ninja, Shaman (Male only class), Merchant, Amazon (Female only class), and Bunny Girl (Female only class)
  • The following classes are DLC classes that you will need to purchase (real money) and download (online) before you go found them as a job card: Night Fever, Hero of Legend, Freeman, Alchemist, and Berserker.
  • Job Card can only be uses (if found or gain) on one character and will not unlock for all character.
Now onward to how to get class card:
Web Links:

Now there three possible way of getting "job card" with two of the method on the above link. But out of all three method only one of them you can get it multi-time if you are patience enough for doing lot of level grinding and if you are lucky enough it might drop. I will list the method in order of which one you can get as earliest as possible in the game even if some map or area are still lock out of for your character to walk through because you not there yet on the main story.

Method #1:
  • Befriend a clerk and have her join your "party/team"
  • The above link about the clerk is 90% correct with 10% which I discover need to be updated on a few of them about the area where you can "rub" to have the maximum impact because it wrong.
  • I have not got all the clerk but I know enough from experience on a few of them to state the above statement.
  • You don't need to uses their full services such as buying items or changing classes to go into "sexy time" to rub their body to increase the heart meter. Just give them "present" they like can also increase their heart meter slowly without sexy time rub; however you still need to pay them to be able to give them their present.
  • When their heart meter max out, that clerk will ask you on a date which turn into a quest that require you (the main character only) and the clerk (your only other party member) to fight or kill an "x" amount of enemy (depending on the clerk). Be sure that your main character is well prepare such as level, HP, and/or equipment because it is only you (main character) and the clerk on those quest, all other party member (if have any) will not be on these quest. Please note that the higher the cost for a certain clerk service, the higher the level the enemy you need to beat in these quest. 
  • If you die during these quest, you fail and one heart fall and you have to max it out again to redo it as the date quest.
  • If you complete the quest, that clerk will join your party/team and give you one certain "job card" depending on which clerk (after the cut scene and stuff).
Method #2:
  • Hunt down/Farm the target enemy that drop "Job Card" (above link)
  • Job Card are not common drop and will not drop every time.
  • If drop, they will usually be in a  treasure chest and not on the dead enemy themselves. 
Method #3:
  • Sliver and/or Gold Treasure Chest on the map.
  • I'm not sure if these job card in these are random or not but I do occasionally find job card of all sort in treasure chest.