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Skate 2: landed it like Chesley Sullenberger!
I can't deny the masochistic delight that is Skate 2's tough challenges. If they weren't so hard, they wouldn't be so gratifying when I finally beat them. For instance, I finally pegged the "Ramp to Footplant to Ramp" challenge that I thought I'd gotten here. Turns out I'd missed the first ramp by jumping too early.
So ten to twenty tries later, I finally pulled it off. I got that rush that comes only from a videogame with a steep learning curve or a multiplayer win against someone who's better than you. There I am up there in my moment of glory, and also wearing more appropriate clothing for a skater. Check out my form and my flannel. Awesome. I expect a ticker tape parade will follow tomorrow.
In the meantime, I'm on to a whole new level of masochism. BLAOW, for instance, and trying to get 7500 points for a pro demo. Could this be where I plateau forever?
By bravebaker at 11:17 AM ON 01/28/09
Keep at it! It took me a while to get that 7500. As you might expect, the skating demonstration missions get more and more demanding. Those demo missions also made me much better at making longer lines.
By Marcin at 12:31 PM ON 01/28/09
What, no footy of your success? :)
Prompted by these diaries, I finally fired up the first game and tried the Big Black challenge 40 times or so. I'm pretty sure I can do it in another 40, but I'm not certain I have the will. I know what I have to do, but my fingers just won't execute the sequence in time to plant the FS Crooked.
If I could only eke out a few more points then I could retire honorably and move to skate2. However, this brick wall is making me hesitate still.
Still enjoying these write-ups!
By washn41247 at 2:24 AM ON 01/29/09
if u can beat BLOAW!!! then i beg of u please bost how u did this feat in vivid detail. that would be highly appreciated. thx
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