User:Element Knight 375

My name is Element Knight 375, the creator of pages such as Super Mario Heroes, Nintendo Sports Mix, and The Element Chronicles (from which I got my name).

It was an odd way that I came to be here. I happened upon this wiki long before I joined and found that you didn't have to create an account to edit or even start a page. In the same day I created Super Mario Heroes and The Element Chronicles, and soon Ouroburos and GeniusGuy445 commented on my page, with GeniusGuy saying that the author of the page had talent. I thanked them very much, and GG asked if I would commemorate the event by creating an account. Despite attempts to convince me, I managed to turn them down, as I was worried with some of the security issues such as cookies.

Despite that, I continued to contribute and even started Element Knight 375's Gaming Forum, a wiki page that anyone, anonymous or not, could edit and contribute to by answering gaming questions. I began to gain friendly relations with the executives, but because of that I felt that it might be prudent to join the wiki, now that I thought about it. So, I figured out exactly what I wanted and did some research on joining the wiki, and also the security issues. I had some back-and-forth conversation with GG and found out soon enough that there are no real security issues under the proper conditions.

Since then I have joined Game Ideas Wiki and continue to anticipate the co-operation and conversation between myself and the creative members of this community.

Gaming
I've been gaming ever since I was little, having gotten my start in classics like Oddworld and Super Mario World. Soon I began to progress into third party games like ones based on TV shows and then moved into Nintendo when a dear friend of mine introduced me to The Legend of Zelda and taught me the ins and outs of Super Mario. My collection of games is very diverse, but I am an especially big fan of Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, and Nintendo titles.

On RPGs
It seemed resonable to give my opinion on these since they're so prevalent in the gaming world. I've never been much of a fan of RPGs, but that's mainly with open-ended ones. More often than not, I get completely lost and confused without some sort of guidance.

However, I do enjoy Paper Mario from what I've played of it, and if Zelda can be considered one, well then I guess I'm a fan of those to a degree.

Consoles and my experience with them
I'm one of the most staunch ever believers in consoles. Although computer games are all the rage, you just can't beat slapping a disc into a beautiful console, picking up a controller, and playing your heart out. My experience with consoles is rather unique because of its diversity. I'll start with my younger years.

When I was little and first started gaming, I had the first PlayStation, a Super Nintendo, and a Nintendo 64. My family and I were avid fans of Oddworld games for the PlayStation and my mom and I played it constantly (in fact, my dad once commented on how funny it was that while other kids my age were playing soft little games, I was playing one where people constantly got shot and/or torn up by meat saws. Memories). My dad and I were into the 64 to the extent that we would often play 007: Goldeneye on it, where he would control and I would work the trigger.

Later on, a few years later, I suppose, my half-sister took the PlayStation (I believe it was hers), but it was around that time that I got the PlayStation 2. This was a big break for me because the backwars compatibility allowed us to play our favorite PlayStation games. This was also the period when I got Star Wars Bounty Hunter, which may be my dad's favorite game of all time. I accumulated all sorts of superhero and third-party games, and got in a bit more Mario experience after getting the Game Boy Advance.

Another revolution came when my half-sister showed me the third Oddworld title on her Xbox, and I began to want it very much. I soon got my wish and had some of the most cutting-edge consoles of the day. I obviously got Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee for the Xbox, but by far the best experience I had with it was the Star Wars experience. I ended up with four main games of the franchise, but the best was Star Wars Battlefront. My dad actually hated it at first, but he became so in love with it that to this day, it's the only game he'll ever actually turn on and play.

A matter of years later, I inexplicably lost the Game Boy Advance, but then my next and best big phase was coming: the Wii. I'd first played one when my grandmother saw one in a shop window one day and just bought it for the extended family to enjoy. My dad and I helped to hook it up and I spent hours enjoying the bowling on Wii Sports. It was immediate love. My following birthday, I got my Wii, and it was the beginning of a beautiful relationship. My forays into the wondrous world of Nintendo began and now I'm proficient at Mario and Zelda games alike.

To recap, I now have a Nintendo 64, an SNES (both of which are still in fantastic condition), a PS2, an Xbox, and a Wii. If I could get another one that's actually on the market, it would be a 3DS, but my Wii collection is constantly expanding.

Top 10 Favorite Video Games
This is hard. I've been gaming all my life and now I have to choose my top 10 list? Gee. Well, if I had to guess, here they are: There you have it. My top 10 favorites. In case you're wondering how I decided, I went with what I call "Exigency Potential." What this means is, I determine favorites based on which games I would immediately play, under any circumstances, and enjoy it. For example, even if I were always playing a Star Wars title, I wouldn't hesitate to play SSBB if I had to. Here's a list of some other favorites that aren't in the top 10, but are close to my heart. That's the verdict. Some of you may now know me better than many other people since you've seen my top 20 favorite games. If you share some of my favorites, join me in a conversation whenever! I'd love to bounce back opinions.
 * 1) Super Smash Bros. Brawl
 * 2) Mario Kart Wii
 * 3) Star Wars Battlefront
 * 4) New Super Mario Bros. Wii
 * 5) Boom Blox Bash Party
 * 6) The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
 * 7) Super Mario Galaxy
 * 8) De Blob
 * 9) Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * 10) LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
 * 1) Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves
 * 2) Sly 2: Band of Thieves
 * 3) Star Wars Battlefront II
 * 4) Star Wars Bounty Hunter
 * 5) LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
 * 6) The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
 * 7) Boom Blox
 * 8) Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
 * 9) Wii Sports Resort
 * 10) Spider Man 2

Favorite Pokemon
Togepi Some people will probably find it lame that I like Togepi, but those same people will probably find it difficult to dislike Togepi for his cute looks. Also, he is not without powers of his own. He has an interesting Charm ability that allows him to affect his environment and the poeple in it to a certain extent. This is the power he would use in Super Smash Bros. Brawl when he emerged from a Poke Ball.

Latios

Latios is a dragon psychic Pokemon who is able to move at the speed of a jet, refract light to alter forms, and is the only known Pokemon to be capable of Luster Purge, an ability that is lost even to his sister Latias. Luster Purge is a powerful move that shoots a pink beam of light at Latios's opponents, causing extreme damage. He will also make himself quite free of heart to a compassionate soul.

One of the big reasons I like Latios is his unparalleled speed and protective nature, as well as his wisdom and reluctance to fight unless necessary.

Articuno

Articuno is a legendary flying ice Pokemon capable of chilling the air around it and thusly creating snow. it is a passive Pokemon, one that dislikes battling due to isolation in the mountains, which makes it different from some of its relatives. This passiveness in one of my favorite qualities about Articuno, as well as its solemn demeanor.



Raichu

Raichu is the evolved form of Pikachu, and it is far more aggressive than Pikachu as shown by its need to periodically release its stored electricity either into objects or into the Earth, as shown by faded patches around its nest (boy can we all identify with this one or what?). Despite its aggressive capabilites, Raichu has also been known to have timid tendencies. Nevertheless, Raichu is a fun and powerful Pokemon who deserves a place in my favorites.

Upcoming projects
Since I'm not always quite active on the wiki, I thought it might be a good idea to make a list of some of the things I'm going to do in the future, whether soon, or not for a while because I'm still thinking about how to do it. This list will constantly be updated, as you can well imagine, because sooner or later I'll probably get done some of the projects (or start them), meaning I'll be able to take it off the list.

I have a couple of blog ideas going, so I'll just list both pages and blog ideas.

Pokemon Journeys
This is a new Pokemon RPG idea in which the player will create their own Pokemon Trainer and start out with a completely custom Pokemon, being able to collect more and more as you move throughout the regions, one of which you'll choose to start out in. Along the way, you'll be able to join gyms, battle, and even join some wandering Pokemon teams who you can trade Pokemon with and get useful information from.

I'm still putting together bits and pieces with this, but ones I finish off my next blog and my newest SSBT article, I'll probably make this one.

Super Smash Flash Genesis
I'm beginning to be a big fan of the Super Smash Flash series, a production of mainly McLeod Games. As such, I think it might be a fun project and challenge for me to synthesize an article that's expansive enough to be a good sequel, but limited enough to be a convenient flash game.

Kirby X Pokemon
This one came into my mind a while ago, as I wanted to do a new crossover title, and I also wanted to do a Kirby article, so I thought Pokemon would be a good opening for those conditions.

I'm kind of still working out the complexities for this idea, but the basic plot will be that Kirby, because of a prank by King Dedede, ends up being carried to the world of Pokemon by a haywire teleportation star. There, Kirby is mistaken for a Pokemon, and he has to find some way to get back to Dreamland.

Blog: Why Video Games Are Not EVIL!
This will probably be the next thing I do, as I managed to put it together about a week ago, but I unknowingly logged out when I tried to publish it, and so ended up losing it. However, I think I remember how to put it together, and I just have to roll back around to it.

The blog will be about something that this wiki desperately needs: a source of credit for video games. Most people, especially adults who work quite a lot, do not appreciate the value of video games as a potential health benefit, as long as they're under the right conditions. In this blog, I will cover all of the health benefits of video games, reveal the most potent health risks, and tell you what you can do to lessen them. Hopefully, this will show people why video games are so likeable and provide a renewed value to the cause around here.