I hope this is on-topic.

Is it in any way a good idea to buy musical instruments online? Specifically, I'm thinking of buying a new guitar and amp, but due to... circumstances, I wish to avoid going to the store if possible.

So is it a good idea to make a purchase online without first having a feel for the wood and material, checking the tone, sustain, etc? Will reading online reviews alone be a good enough basis to make an informed decision?

>>39003

I buy all my instruments online and have never had a problem. Usually I'll just check out a few youtube videos of the product I'm interested in, and look up a couple of forum threads to see if there are any outstanding quality control issues.

I'm usually very happy with my purchases, but then again I'm not particularly picky about my instruments. In a couple of years' time I plan to order myself a custom-made bass guitar and that'll be online-only as well.

>>39003
If possible, I would suggest on trying out the instrument at a local store before ordering it online.

It is very important to be able to try an instrument before deciding on a purchase. Buying online is fine but only if there is a flexible return policy.

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>>38830
I'm guessing Zun sheds a tear each time he sees a shitty western Touhou cosplayer.

>>38883

Sounds sweet, where can I join?

>>38886
maybe it's a drinking game for him

>>38934
But he's still alive.

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>>38381
I actually agreed with your points a few weeks ago, but after re-watching the series in anticipation for the finale, I've since changed my mind. The whole progression of the show in a fairy tale like sense puts the weird pacing into perspective imo. And far from "overstaying her welcome", there are only 4 really important characters in the show and Ringo is one of them. Understanding her, and her interactions with the Takakuras is pretty important to understanding the message of the show.

As for the point on symbolism, I am not going defend it and say "Well that's just how Ikuhara is". However I really don't think it was all that overblown. People can read into the show as much as they want and probably find evidence of anything. But with the exception of a few episodes, the presentation was very straightforward, and the symbolism wasn't terribly important, at least not until the end.

Anyway, I haven't slept for quite a while now and I'm just rambling, so if any of this sounds off to you please forgive (｀・ω・´)

>>38389
Because autism.

So, I finally finished Pingdrum. I think it's my favourite show that's aired since Tatami Galaxy. As some have pointed out, the symbolism got a little overwhelming at times, but it's all good. I enjoy tearing up shows and poke about the inside. And it's more fun to find too much than nothing at all. Other than that the 90's throwback style was pretty cool, it had excellent scene composition and art and also something close to flawless foreshadowing.

Im@s was alright I guess. A little disappointed the last episode was just a giant sakuga-splurge. But kudos for well-executed drama in a slice-of-life. In retrospective, I wish the series had been darker. Oh well.

I wanted more symbolism in Penguindrum. Something like Utena.

Bet I am gonna get flamed for it but I wasn't impressed with penguindrum. I actually love the first part of it when we were slowly given their tiny backstory bits by bits with flashback. Especiallynthe episode about sergeant frog.
The second part, not so much. Too magical for my taste. Symbolism for the sake of symbolism when he should have just kept it simple.
It was still a solid 6/10 though.

>>38295
I know it's not Shakespeare or anything, but I don't think you're giving the story enough credit. I was highly sceptical of the whole 'story-driven' angle they were going for, but have been surprised by how well it works. It really feels like you're playing a new KOTOR game rather than some generic WoW-clone; little things like how all of the KILL X MOBS quests are now bonus missions rather than NPC-given quests, the way they've handled companions and the implementation of the dialogue wheel make the game feel far less like an MMO than I thought possible.

>>38298
I'm not saying it is bad or anything, don't get me wrong, I am enjoying it. But I mean, WoW is a 7 year old game, maybe I'm being naive, but I was hoping for a little more evolution on the genre.

>>38309
MMOs evolve in the same way as genres such as fighters, racers, VNs and sports games. That is to say, they don't.

>>38309
If you want evolution, hold out for GW2. In the meantime, TERA might come out so we can all be elin lolis with uguu baraka.

>>38312
MMORPGs have devolved so that every casual can have fun without putting in the effort of an actual person.

>>38321
I must be pretty casual then, because I'm loving the shit out of TOR.

>>38012
There are actually a lot of votes in this thread.
I counted them up:

Unique votes Cheating votes
Suika 7
Okuu 5 2
Tenshi 1
Aya 1

I'll start working on the flash now. I'll give a link to it here when it's done. I hope it'll turn out well.

For now, bye bye~!

>Suika won anyway.

My plan to distract people with hats was a failure. Ain't that a kick in the head.

favorite bishoujos.

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>>37962
You're not being serious, right?

>>37969
I'm always serious when dealing with people like you, since none of you can take a joke.

>>37966
It was pretty cool but only /b/ used it.
The rest of your post makes me want to laugh, but again, you're probably not joking.

That, my friend, is the question of the century.

http://www.4chan.org/blog/2005/11/09/in-response-to-anonymity/

Read this, it's pretty much the best essay out there on BBS anonymity. If you disagree with it you're just new.

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I've always considered this one of the best Touhou piano albums. This song in particular is just wonderful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0325YkV-X0

I could use some denpa.

Believe it or not it makes great workout music... or just music I like. I wish I read more in to the denpa thread from old bun. I hope that denpa guy is still around, and maybe he might help me out?

>>37342
Here I am (OP from denpa thread). If you need good albums, check >>36945. Also anything from MOSAIC.WAV, ave;new project, etc. Is there any denpa artist or album you like?

>>37380
Another good album is Nanahira's ゴキゲン77ﾟ↑.

http://www.mediafire.com/?95ca496fnl6a9

I uploaded this for someone the other day, might as well share it here too since it seems to be rare.

More information for anyone interested.
http://sound.jp/ankimo/fuyumikadvd.xhtm

>>37224 I hear you. That is also why I loved Evangelion, all of that mecha was cool too, but the real deal was that they were all struggling with their identities. Even though I prefer animes with older characters evangelion had them younger but mature, or in the process of maturing.

>>37243, >>37232 I hope you did good with the interview. One step at a time. Also, what drove you into it?

>>37244
The interview went fine, the problem was I don't have any experience in the field I was applying for (retail sales). It's also a shop at an upscale mall, so I'd have to deal with rich people all the time, and I've never done that either. But honestly I just need the money while I look for a real job. A lot of stores are currently hiring seasonal temp workers to stay on the next two months.

>>37245
Good for you!
I might get a job soon if I'm lucky, also in retail. The human resources dude said he would check if anybody needed help, probably a good sign, hopefully they're not fully staffed...

>>37229
I'm actually kind of like this with my sister.

oh no the board is gone