Shelly's Blog

A new to-do for my to-do list.

Compile Shelly's photographs and update the blog dedicated to her. ...ermm.. though we did have a lot.  :)

For those who doesn't know yet, Shelly is (was?) a cat.  She had been with us for like about 19-20 years, and left us on 8.7.2006.

In her final years, she suffered bone cancer, she endured the pain and didn't complain.  During the final half year, she probably had cat dementia as well.  But she was happy.

Let's leave the other story-telling for the Shelly website. :D

This is one of the pictures we took in 2006, few months before she left.  She still look good!  And we had one framed up nicely, hanging on our wall.  Just like those other people hang their Ah Gong and Ah Mah photo on their wall.  We hang our Shelly. Meow...

Shelly

R.I.P. 08.07.2006

Things To Do?

Everyday I come up with so many things to do, and after awhile.... it (they) slips my mind!

Maybe I should just create a To-Do List on here? Haha.. Then I can create a new post every time there is something that I think I should do. And when I complete it, I come here and mark it 'D.O.N.E.'.

What a brilliant idea!! Haha.... My blogs are getting more and more random. Hohoho.... Not saying that it was themed in the first place. It just had been a bunch/heap/load of boh liao yakking. :)

Nom Nom

Today, we got this from a Japanese client. So nice and cute.


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Patapon 2 - The Grey Rainbow, and the Other Face

This is the final boss that is revealed by the Grey Rainbow that dropped by the Dettankarmen when it is around level 3.

They look the same but this one has more attacks. Dodge when necessary and breaking fever is ok as it saves your life.

When it try to use it's lower jaw to 'scoop' your patapons, jumping is a better way than retreat to avoid.

When it's defeated, it drops the Zuttankarmen Egg Lv 1.

We are done!!! Waiting for Patapon 3.

Now, I'm going back to play Patapon 1, get lots of materials and equipment and load into Patapon 2. :)

Army: Tatepon Hero, Megapons, Yumipons, Mahopons
Time taken: 00:06:25


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Patapon 2 - The Downfall of the Patapons

Let's go let's go!!

This seems to the the last stage already.

It's boss fight again. It's like the last boss of Patapon 1. It changes form!! Sometimes it's like an animal (4 legs). Then it changes to another form standing on 2 legs.

Be careful of it's attacks! Some are deadly!!! One of the ways to avoid the patapon being picked up, is to break fever and start the retreat song.

Let's go! And be careful.

After it is defeated it drops the Dettankarmen Egg Lv 1.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Megapons, Yumipons, Mahopons
Time taken: 00:08:48

According to the guide, this is not the end! But why us there the closing song and credits list?? Maybe the developers want to make us happy.

We'll now have to fight this boss until it's around lv 3. It'll drop the Grey Rainbow, that is suppose to reveal the final boss stage.


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Patapon 2 - Once Upon A Time

We are going to fight the thing with the mask. We've seen it previously in another stage but didn't had the chance to fight.

Let's get ready for this one.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Megapons, Yumipons, Mahopons
Time taken: 00:09:32

It dropped a Cook's Hat. What is that for???


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Patapon 2 - Fighting the Living Fortress

This stage is originally hidden. It can be revealed by obtaining the Soft Lithograph from the previous stage.

The boss in this stage is similar to one that we had fought previously. Let's go.

It's drops lots of alloy and the Ganodias Egg Lv 1.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Megapons, Yumipons, Mahopons
Time taken: abt 7 minutes

Going for this stage again! At around Lv 3, it'll drop the Earthquake Miracle.


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Patapon 2 - Black Hoshipon Eternal

According to the guide, we just need to use brute force for this stage.

The tank we are going to fight is called Zugagan.

After it's defeated, the black star will run away.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Megapons, Yumipons, Mahopons
Time taken: about 9 min

Let's go fight Zugagang again for the Underworld Egg Lv 1. But the stage kind of disappeared in my game. I went back to fight the alloy boss and when I come back, it's there again. Just in front of the 'Once Upon A Time' stage.

At around Lv 3, the tank will also drop a Soft Lithograph that will reveal a boss stage.

Let's carry on with this stage for the time being.

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Patapon 2 - The Underworld's Newest Weapon

We are going for boss fight in this stage. Here's the boss. Relatively easy to defeat.

It drops the Kanogias Egg Lv 1. Have fun!



Army:


Time taken: 00:06:31


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Patapon 2 - A Promise?! Meden's Capture!!

Now it's time to save Meden. Remember to bring the Rain Miracle.

In Patapon 1, we were not suppose to bring weapons that will set fire to the cart that has Meden in it. Fire will burn and kill Meden. Not sure whether it's the case here. I'll give it a try. Hehehe.. And see if Meden screams lime in Patapon 1.

Ok! Confirm no fire or thunder weapons that will burn things. Meden will be burnt to death before we can save her.

Army: Kibapon Hero, Tatepons, Yumipons, Mahopons and NO fire weapons!!
Time Taken: 00:09:13


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Patapon 2 - Terrible Fang at Guguchoppa Ruins

We are still not going to care about Meden's call for help!

Let's go to this stage for a boss fight. This boss is the one that looks like a giant crab.

Also in this stage we'll learn the 'wake up' song. That's what I'd like to call it. Pata Pon Don Chaka. It'll wake your patapons up is they are sleepy.

This stage will drop the Ciokina Egg Lv 1.

Army:


Time taken: 00:06:51

Next, we'll have to carry in with this dreadful stage until around Level 5 when the boss will drop Cioking Egg Lv 5.

It's not that easy to fight till lv 5 with my army. I tried many failed missions and finally, I used the following to go through it.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Tatepons, Yaripons, Mahopons.

The main purpose for the tatepons is to keep Ciokinna away from our flag.

When it try to spray sleeping fluid, u can start the wake up song so that your army won't fall asleep. After that look carefully and either use the jump or run or defend function.

Jump: when it bend down to catch your patapons

Run: when it's ready to slice you or blow deadly bubble at you.

Defend: if you think you cannot run fast enough when it's going to slice you.

Hope this works. Also, bring stews!!!

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Patapon 2 - Parabola of Hope Lv 2

After we finished the previous stage, when we go back to Patapolis, Meden was missing.

When we go back in to Obelik, the stage Meden is Captured appears in front of our eyes. Let's not bother about Meden yet. We should do this Parabola of Hope Lv 2.

This round we'll still go with our catapult, but there won't be additional help from anyone like the last stage.

We'll get the Karmen Gate Egg Lv 1.

It's a really tough stage, I'm still trying!! I think I'll have to upgrade my army a bit more for now.

Will post my army photo when I succeed in this.

Army:


Time taken: 00:40:42!!!! It's true!!


Maybe my army was not stri g enough. Anyway this was what I did. I start tailwind whenever one wave of enemy has been defeated just to make sure no arrows hit my catapult.

Just before the big tower, I stay far away and keep using tailwind after I finish one wave of enemies. There is not enough time to make tailwind if you have enemies attacking you. Have fun and be very patient. As you can see, this is a very long stage.

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Patapon 2 - Parabola of Hope

In this stage, we get to bring the catapult along and USE IT!!

Bring the Tailwind Miracle and use it throughout the stage. Thus will help prevent some damage to the catapult by the enemy's arrows and spears.

We'll get an Unopenable Scroll in this stage. Make sure you get it as it reveals yet another boss stage.

Army:


Time taken: 00:12:40

Woooh.. It was a long fight!


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Patapon 2 - Defenders of Kunekunel

We should clear thus stage first before moving on.

This is a boss fight stage. The boss is the bigger cousin of Zaknel. It is the one that looks like the giant snake.

When it's defeated, it drops the Dokaknel Egg Lv 1.

At around Level 3, it'll also drop the Storm Miracle. So, be prepared to get it.

Army:


Time taken: 00:06:34

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Patapon 2 - Hukmen the Staffbearer

This stage is similar to the previous again! Arghhh.. Looks like these 3 stages are the 3 Generals in the earlier stage.

In this stage, just use force and keep fighting keep moving forward.

We'll get the hidden map for a boss and then the Storm Miracle.

Let's go then.

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:06:25


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Patapon 2 - Kimen the Spearbearer

This stage seems similar with the previous stage. Meden will follow us to bring the catapult across the desert.

Desert!! = Bring Rain Miracle

Have fun!

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:07:13


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Patapon 2 - Nomen the Shieldbearer

Remember we obtained the catapult in the previous stage?

Now we are going the 'deliver' it. Meden will be going with us and we won't be able rouse the catapult in this stage.

Just make sure you fight and kill quickly what comes in your way and make sure the catapult won't be crashed.

Have fun.

Army:


Time taken: pressed button too fast, didn't see my timing.

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Patapon 2 - Recovering the Zigoton Catapult

Now we are suppose to go get the catapult back.

Have you been following? If you haven't, you might miss out certain things.

While taking the catapult back from the enemy, be careful not to destroy the catapult or your mission will fail.

The guide says to bring along the tailwind miracle so that the enemies cannot deal so much damage on the catapult.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Kibapons, Megapon, Yumipon
Time taken: 00:06:29


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Patapon 2 - Great Despair

This stage is important for you to do this. Quit the game upon entering the stage. Do not complete it. If you want to give it a try, go ahead. Just don't complete the stage.

When you return to Patapolis, Meden will tell you the story.

Then when you go back into Obelik, you'll be brought to a stage called 'Recovering the Zigoton Catapult'.

Let's go read the next post.

Info for current stage.
Army: Any, as there's no fighting.
Time taken: less than a minute. Just need to fail the mission.


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Patapon 2 - Big Battle at Ekkora Oasis Lv 2

This stage appears again. Let's go do this stage one more time and get the Oasis Battle Egg Lv 1.

Army: same as previous. Using some Kibapons here could actually be better but I was lazy to change.
Time taken: 00:05:32


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Patapon 2 - Raging Jungle Guardian

Let's go! This stage is a boss stage.

The boss is a giant plant that jumps a lot. I'm going to use the jump command to avoid it too.

Here's how it looks like. And it'll catch your patapons and eat them up. Be sure to run away before it's too late.

It will drop the Shookle Egg Lv 1 after it's defeated.






Army:





Time taken: 00:04:00

After this, go clear this stage until around Lv 5 and the boss will drop another egg. Be sure to get this, then you can go to Paraget to get more seeds. Seeds can help level up our Mahapons. I love them. They are mini magicians.
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Patapon 2 - Masked Country and Three Generals

It was an easy win in the previous stage. Let's move on.

For this stage, you need to march slowly forward when you start. Do not go into fever mode or your enemies will 'discover' you. You can try for fun to see what happens if they discover you.

Let's say you have not been discovered, stay near where the tower is and you'll see the Karmens talking.

You can start attacking them after they finish talking.

Don't worry about the masked thing that keep throwing fire balls at you. Just keep going forward and you'll soon reach the end if the stage. There's no need to defeat the masked guy.

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:07:44


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Patapon 2 - Battle at Ekkora Oasis

For thus stage, we'll need to bring the Tailwind Miracle that we obtain from the previous.

Activate the miracle as soon as you feel that there is strong wind blowing at you and affecting your arrows and spears! This is because there is a giant windmill blowing wind at your direction.

Other than that, this stage is not that tough.

Army:





Time taken: I've forgotten to record. It was quite fast. Maybe 3-4 min. And got lots of weapons too.

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Patapon 2 - The Mystery of Smokestorms in the Desert

Let's move towards our left a bit and we'll find this stage.

We can get the Tailwind Miracle in this stage. Remember to bring the Rain Miracle as there is a hot path to walk. It's also good to use rain to wash off the sand to see clearer.

The Tailwind Miracle will be dropped by the Totem Pole when you perform it's command in front of it.

Let's go now.

Army: Same as before
Time taken: 00:08:40


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Patapon 2 - Beast of the Korakan Desert

This stage, we are going to face a boss again.

This one looks like a giant snake. Some of it's attacks are rather lethal. One of which is it slams it's head onto our patapons. Another one is when it lies on the ground. You better start running away or jump up as it's going to 'wriggle'. It's not a soft wriggle. More like kids throwing their tantrums.

I find that the best way to avoid it's attacks is to use the jump command.

After it's defeated, it drops Zaknel Egg Lv 1.

Army: Toripon Hero, Yaripons, Megapons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:04:11


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Patapon 2 - Crossing the Korakan Desert

This stage, we need to cross the desert.

Bring along the rain miracle and everything should be fine. Try to kill more of the preys and get some special items.

I started the rain miracle at the beginning. Before we reach the desert, the signboard will warn us. So, be sure to start rain miracle here again. You might need to do 2 times of rain miracle, so keep track of the balance time and start one before it's too late.

Army: Toripon Hero, Yaripons, Megapons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:08:59

Patapon 2 - Undying Bird at Melala Volcano

Actually this stage appear right after we complete the Goruru boss, although I decided to play until Level 5 for the Garuru Egg.

Let's go for this big bird. It looks like it's on fire. But actually, it's not that difficult to kill. It drops a lot of bones and the Fenicchi Egg Lv 1.

According to the guide I'm reading, this bird drops the Gashapon Cap around Level 3. This will unlock the chef minigame!! Let's go for it without waiting too much. Chef minigame gives out stews which will make your army STRONG!!!

You can see that my army is still very basic. :) Though I've already made one of the Tree Yumipons Level 10.

Army:


Time taken: 00:06:38

Patapon 2 - Underworld Servant Garuru Lv 2

After defeating Goruru, the stage turns into Lv 2. We have to carry on the fight until around Level 5 and will be able to get the Garuru Egg Lv 1.

Let's go... And this is how the boss looks like.



I'll be using the same army as before.

Army: same as before

For the later stages, I used the Toripon Hero, Yaripons, Megapons and Yumipons. To make the army stronger, I use the minigame unlocked by the next level and made some stews. Stews are really good and they make the army strong. :)

Patapon 2 - Evil at the World Core

After we clear the tough guy in the previous stage, next stage is going to be a boss fight.

This boss looks like the last boss in Patapon 1. This is a higher level one. Have fun!

We'll learn the Jump song at the beginning. Be careful as this boss has an attack that is like a big laser. Jump fast or you'll be toasted in no time.

After the boss is defeated, it'll drop the Goruru Egg Lv 1.

Army:





Time taken: 00:07:27


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Patapon 2 - At Ground Zero

This is a very tough stage. I tried many times before succeeding.

The main tough is this beetle head. It's hammer can kill with 1 blow.


I brought in the strong strong guy to take care of him.

In order to 'handle' him, we gotta use the dodge command. Pon Pata Pon Pata.

When beetle head start laughing or every time he says 'Let's Go Let's Go...', you'll have to start your dodge command and dodge it for 3 times, before attacking again.

Army: Dekapon Hero, Kibapons, Megapons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:10:01


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Patapon 2 - Memories Opened by the Underworld Gate

This stage is a fighting stage. No bosses. Just fight all the way.

We'll be fighting this gate. It didn't take me too long though.








Army: Tatepon Hero, Tatepon, Megapon, Yumipon
Time taken: 00:07:12

We can fight this stage again to get more equipment. First, we need to go to the next stage 'At Ground Zero', before the level 2 or current will appear again.

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Patapon 2 - Primordial Fangs in Manbo Ruins

This stage is the one being revealed by the Black Star.

The boss is like the giant mammoth.

At the start of the stage, we learn the Charge song. Pon Pon Chaka Chaka.

After we defeat the boss, we get Mamboross Egg Lv 1.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Tatepons, Megapons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:19:58

Patapon 2 - Shining Star and Black Star

This is a very easy stage.

Upon going into the stage, there is a tower. Hoshipon will be released once we bring down the tower.

The Hoshipon in the stage will drop a Black Star and it'll reveal a hidden boss stage beside the Manboth stage.

Remember to stop your commands when the star is talking. If not, it'll run away without giving you the black star.

I thought it will have the golden mochichi like the stage in Patapon 1. Haha.. So, I didn't bring any Tatepons.

Army: Yaripon Hero, Yaripon, Yumipon
Time taken: 00:02:52

Patapon 2 - Defeat Frozen Life Form Manboth

Next stage is boss fight.

We'll face a big big boss that's a frozen mammoth.

Let's go and have some fun.

After the boss is defeated, it'll drop Mamboth Egg Lv 1.

Army: Tatepon Hero, Yaripons, Megapons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:06:40

After this, we'll carry on until around Level 3. We can get the Tsukupon Cap for a new minigame.


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Patapon 2 - Through the Wall of Ice

For this stage, Yaripons and Yumipons are rather useless.

The whole stage is full of ice caves and snow. Very cold. Brrrr...

Army: Toripon Hero, Tatepons, Kibapons, Megapons
Time taken: 00:10:08

Toripon is the Birdie patapon. :)

After that, we have to go clear the next stage, and then this stage will re-appear as Lv 2. We then go for it one more time again to get the Ice Fortress Egg Lv 1.

My new army for Lv 2 of this stage: Dekapon Hero, Tatepons, Kibapons, Megapons.
Time taken: 00:06:23


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Patapon 2 - Awakening in Neogaeen Ruins

This is the stage is reveal after getting the Unopenable Box is the previous stage.

We are going to fight the Dogaeen Boss. It looks like a big robot.

I've leveled up one of my Tree Yumipon to Lv 10! Yippee.. Let's go.

We'll learn the dodge song here. Also be careful of one of the boss' attack. He will slam his whole body on the ground and will kill many patapons at one go. Be prepared to DODGE!

Get the Gaeen Egg Lv 1 after defeating the boss.

After that, we'll have to carry on until Lv 5 and the boss will drop the Dogaeen Egg Lv 1.

Army:



Time taken: 00:08:31

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Patapon 2 - Lost Sheet at Bryun Snowfield

I seem to have played this stage before... Errrmmm.. Maybe I replayed too many times until I've forgotten.

Anyway, this is a hunting stage. We gotta kill a miniboss that looks like a lamb. It'll drop the 'Unopenable box' that will reveal hidden stages later.

It's quite an easy stage, and easy to clear.

Army: Yaripon Hero, Yaripon, Megapon, Yumipon
Time taken: 00:03:49

Patapon 2 - Two Karmens

No bosses in this stage. Just fight. And you'll get the Blizzard Miracle at the end.

There's a lot of snow that freezes my patapons and very strong wind.

The rain miracle will change the snow into rain and thus less freezing. As the wind is strong, I'm bringing my Tatepons to help knock down the fortresses.

After you knock down the ice castle, there'll be this this shoot spears at you from the sky. Ignore it and march forward. I wastes a good few minutes fighting it to find out I could have just march forward and complete the game.

Army:


Time taken: 00:14:19

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Patapon 2 - Sky Castle of the Gods

Someone called me when I was typing this half way in my iPhone. Now I gotta retype!!

Ok, so for this stage we had to go fight this monster with an eye. It doesn't move.





What I did was just attack all the way. It finished pretty fast and it drops the Yakpon Cap which unlocks the Dancing Minigame. Use this minigame to earn kachings and give away extra materials.

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:06:41


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Patapon 2 - Pharamatara, Defender of the Sky

I've decided to try out my Megapons on this boss.

It's got a finger that 'dua' you away. Haha.. So make sure Hero Tatepon is there to protect.

After the boss is defeated, it will drop the Pharamatara Egg Lv 1.

This is how the boss look like.



Army:



Time taken: 00:06:48

Some of the Karmens also drop Thunder weapons. If you didn't get any, you might want to replay this stage.

I replayed the stage (Lv 1) a few times, and gotten Thunder Spear, Thunder Helm and Thunder Bow. Finally, I decided to save the one with the Thunder Bow. I'm not sure if my decision is the best one, but I like my Yumipons to be powerful.

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Patapon 2 - Fortress at Ejiji Cliff

Ok, I managed to create my Megapon army, but am not going to use it yet.

Let's go get some weapons from this stage. According to the guide, this stage drops some steel weapons. Time to do a little bit of 'upgrade'? Haha..

Army:





Time taken: 00:09:58

I was playing it while in the way to work. It finish just nice when I reach my destination.

We'll carry on tonight. Should I go hunting to collect more weapons and materials to level up my army? We'll decide later.

FYI, my Tree Yumipon is Level 7 now.

Just found out that if I go for this stage again, I'll get the Lv 1. So, what am I waiting for? Let's go!

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Patapon 2 - Paraget

Good Morning!! Have you been playing?

I've been busy playing and updating here that I even dreamt of Patapon last night!

Dreamt that I'd news to introduce to you what the Paraget is all about.

It is the little 'cave' at the extreme right end of Patapolis.

It's where the Heros fight the bosses and level up the eggs.

At the end of every fight, the is like a minigame. Play it well and you'll be rewarded with more kaching. I seldom play it.

Will come and play when I've the need to level up my Hero.

What I want to do today is to play the vegetable minigame and get materials for making Megapons. I love their damage and use them a lot in Patapon 1.


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Patapon 2 - Guardian of Unexplored Dachara Ruins

This stage is boss stage.

The name of the boss is Darantula, it is the higher level of Centura. Be prepared for a stronger enemy. It drops a lot of fangs too.

Remember to bring along the Rain Miracle.

After Dachara is defeated, it will drop the Darantula Egg Lv.1

Army: Tatepon Hero, Tatepons, Yaripons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:11:55

Now, let's go kill it a 2nd time, and we'll get the Defend Miracle. Chiong ah...

Patapon 2 - Mist Over Rocky Mountain

Ok.. I'm going to move on to this stage.

In this stage, on foggy days, there will be bat-like preys and after killing it, it will drop 'Mud-stained Map', some guides call it 'Dirty Map'. Should be the different words used by the US version, or EU version of the game.

This map will reveal hidden stages.

As it is a hunting stage, leave out Tatepons.

Let's go. :)

Army: Yaripon Hero, Yaripons, Yumipons
Time taken: 00:04:06

Patapon 2 - Battle at Mt. Gonrok

I've spent the last few hours leveling up my Yumipon. Now I've 1 Tree Yumipon that is Level 5. Let's go test it out. :)

In this stage, we are going to fight!! Lots of Karmens army and stone walls. Let's get ready for a long fight.

Army:

Time taken: 00:07:09

Patapon 2 - Wicked Acts

Boss stage again!

We are going to fight the Centura Boss. It drops lot of fangs.

Remember to bring the Rain Miracle. This boss hides behind the fog. Use rain to 'wash' away the fog and start fighting.

Centura drops the Centura Egg Lv 1 after it's defeated.

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:04:05

Let's play this stage again until Centura is level 3. It'll drop the Zakpon cap around level 3. Let's hope I get it soon. It is for the vegetable minigame.


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Patapon 2 - Gong's Trial

For this stage, we must bring along the Rain Miracle. If you forget to bring it along, Gong will end your mission prematurely.

In the stage, we'll learn the Miracle command - Don Dondon Dondon.

Here goes!

Actually for this stage, there is no fighting nor preys. We only go in to learn the song. That's all.

Army: same as previous
Time taken: 00:04:08

Took a bit longer as I had sone problem with fever.


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Patapon 2 - Mocchichi's Counterattack

Ok.. Boss fight again. Mocchichi is the giant bird. I'm going to bring the Yaripon Hero since I need that extra little help to deal more damage to the bird.

Will just have to remember to defend before it attacks.

When defeated, the bird drops the Mochicchichi Egg Lv 1.

Army: same as before
Time taken: 00:05:01

Patapon 2 - Dodonga at Dongara Ruins Lv. 7

Now that I've a full army, I decided to go back to Dodonga at Dongara Ruins to fight Dodonga again.

What's the purpose? To get the Attack Miracle. According to the guide, it says that Dodonga start dropping the Attack Miracle at Lv. 5.

I managed to get it at Lv. 7.

Army: Yaripon Hero, Tatepons, Yaripons, Yumipons.

Time taken: 00:04:44

So far, I do not level up my basic patapons. They are all Level 1 Patapons. I'll start leveling my Yumipons when I start to have materials like Fangs.

My friend once told me to make the Yaripon that looks like a Tree, they call it the Tree-pon. I'm not sure why. But the last time I played, it seems to be good.

So, make 1 Yumipon (Tree) and then try to level it up to 10, then make a 2nd one.

Have fun! But I'm sure will need to go a few more maps before we meet with the boss that drops fangs. Alternatively, you can go to Juju Jungle or the other hunting stage to try you luck for some. The Tree minigame also drops fangs, but will use up your kachings pretty fast if you don't have a lot.

Patapon 2 - Karmen Fortress in Usso Forest Lv. 2

If you thought you had done this stage before, you are right.

This time we are going back to this stage to obtain the Egg.

I'll be bringing my full army with Yaripon Hero so as to bring down the fortresses faster. Wish me luck!

Note: Till now, I've not unlocked the memories of any other patapon classes.

We can also come back again as this stage seems to drop quite a bit of equipment.

Army: Yaripon Hero, Tatepons, Yaripons, Yumipons.
Time taken: 00:05:04

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Patapon 2 - Mushrooms in Nyokiri Beach

This is a hunting stage, so leave our Tatepons at home.

There is a totem pole some where in the middle of the game. Do not go too near as it might disappear. Upon reaching, press the command and it'll start to 'wep'. I got the Rain Miracle here.


Army: Yaripon Hero, Yaripons and Yumipons
Time taken: 00:05:04

Took a bit more time including taking the photo of the totem pole.

Patapon 2 - A Noble Death

According to the guide, we are going through a series of enemies.

Just remember to 'defend' often, and also bring Tatepon Hero.

For the first few obstacles, Gong actually helps to demolish them.

Army: I only had enough materials for 3 Yaripons and didn't want to hunt yet. Let's see if it's good enough to fight this stage.





Time taken: 00:06:15

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Patapon 2 - Karmen Fortress in Usso Forest

We are suppose to be able to find the Yumipon memory from this stage. Let's go!

Yes! I've gotten the Yumipon memory. Now I can start building a full army. :)

Army: Same as previous.
Time taken: 00:04:17


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Patapon 2 - Dodonga at Dongara Ruins

Let's go back to fight Dodonga again.

I've now created a full army of basic Tatepons and Yaripons.

We'll have to fight till Level 5 to get the Attack Miracle. Let's fight till Level 5 before moving on.

Army:





Time taken: from 3.5 to 10 min each.

I managed to finish Level 6, but no Attack Miracle yet like the guide said. I'll move on and come back later with a stronger army later.


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Patapon 2 - Training: Nanjaro Hill Course

Let's try the Nanjaro Hill course now. It is made up of 3 cannons for us to practise Attack and Defence.

Stage 1 will give us the Kimpon Cap for the Mountain minigame. The other 2 gives lots of kaching , equipment and materials. We can come back for more with a stronger army later.

First, I want the minigame.

The 3 cannons will have a lot to say in the beginning. After they finish talking, I'd have to fight the first cannon. Upon defeating the cannon, it allowed me to go through to open a box which contains the Kimpon cap. The game ends here.

I can come back again for level 2 and 3 later. Now, I would want to go and clear other maps first.

Army: same as previous stage.
Time taken: 00:05:12

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Patapon 2 - Training: Juju Jungle Course

Let's move back a little and go back to the Juju Jungle. If I can pass the 2nd obstacle, I can get the Pakapon cap for the tree minigame. Let's go!

Army: Lazy already to type. See picture. If you do not have enough materials to make, can hunt for more. Nonetheless, let's try to see if we can get the Pakapon cap. We can get lots of materials from the tree minigame too.





Time taken: 00:02:00

Yes, and I got the Pakapon cap.

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Patapon 2 - Defenders of the Mater Sprout

Now, we are going to really fight Dodonga. It's going to drop the Mater Sprout!

There it is! Pata Pata Pata Pon!






Army: Hero Yaripon, 3 basic yaripons
Time taken: 00:01:04

That was fast! Haha..

After returning to Patapolis, the Mater Sprout is revived. Now we can start making more Tatepons and Yaripons.






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Patapon 2 - Destiny on Nanjaro Hill

We are going for our first boss fight. Not really one, but u get to see a boss.

At the start of the stage, bring down the tombstone and obtain the Chaka drum. I learnt the defend command - Chaka Chaka Pata Pon.

Moving further, I see this Hero patapon under a stone. It reminds me of the Monkey God - Sun Wukong. Haha..





Go ahead to try to bring down the stone, and Dodonga will appear. Remember to use the 'defend' song. Very soon, the big stone will be eliminated and Hero will help to kill Dodonga.

I just found out that, even if your 3 patapons die, it doesn't matter. You actually don't even need to fight when Dodonga comes out.

The stone will be destroyed by Dodonga, and Hero will throw a stone at it. Dodonga then retreats and the stage ends.

Dodonga will drop Dodonga Egg Lv 1.

After we return to Patapolis, we are asked to name our Hero. I called him Hiro. My Hero!

Army: 3 basic Yaripons
Time taken: 00:03:49

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Patapon 2 - Exploring the Juju Jungle

This stage is also relatively easy.

Go through it and I found the Chaka song and the Tatepan memory. What I need to do next will be to get the Mater Bud from Dodonga.

Army: 3 basic Yaripons
Time taken: 00:04:13


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Patapon 2 - Hunting on Tochira Beach

~到多奇拉海岸狩猎吧~

This stage is very easy. Just go hunting with the 3 basic Yaripons.

Time taken: 2:17 min


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Patapon 2 - Next Steps

After I sign the Oath, I've to tell them my name. I'm going to call it "Meoo".






After which the whole lot of prelude shit will start. I'm not going to take picture of it. Just follow the instructions and I receive the Pata drum from a Patapon that had protected it with his life.

Then I was taught to move forward using the Pata Pata Pata Pon command, and find Meden along the way.

Meden brought me to a place called Patapolis, and show me the Obelisk where we'll be doing most of our fighting and quests.

I'm also using the Patapon 2 Walkthrough by deathfisaro to guide me along. You can find his guide by googling it.

I do not copy word for word from his guide. Every word in here will be typed by me as I play the stages. And at times, I'd mention verbal advise from my friends, which I do not know where they got the information from. Thus, I'd be unable to credit the original author for it.

Let's start! Pata Pata Pata Pon!

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Patapon 2 - Before You Start

I'm starting Patapon 2 again, without the Patapon 1 game data.

Like the first game, I'd have to sign an oath first before starting the game.

Here it goes.... Kekekeke...

Patapon Oath
------------------

I hereby pledge to honour and keep my promise to be the Great Leader of the Patapons and help them reach Earthend.

I will not stray from my goal, even in face of death or great perill. Even at moments of weakness, I will keep the beat and feel the rhythm of the earth.

From this point forward, I promise to keep my pledge and take this drum of courage and be the Mighty Leader I was meant to be...

"This is my oath."


Hahaha... Just like others have knit-a-long and quilt-a-long sessions. Shall we have a play-a-long? Let me know where you are updating your gameplay 'diary'. Haha.. This is going to be fun.

写华文的好吗？ 哈哈哈哈。。。

神明的契约书

－－－－－－

唔以抵达世界的尽头为目标

立誓成为PATAPON的神明

即便 对节奏没有自信

或是 在途中 想要半途而废时

亦会绝对坚持到底

唔保证遵守此契约

化身PATAPON的神明

手执勇气之太鼓

。。。特此立誓。。。

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Patapon

I have to say Patapon has been my favourite game on PSP.

I had completed or replayed Patapon 1 for at least 3 times. And I managed to load the Patapon 1 game data into Patapon 2. Recently, I purchased the Chinese version of the game too.

Although, I've not completed Patapon 2 yet. I had restarted it umpteen times. Now, a friend is asking me to start over again without the Patapon 1 game data!

Should I? And then I can start to blog about it at every stage. And let it be kind of a mini guide.

But it's not going to be a very good one as I most probably will not be utilizing the most effective army.

If you do not mind reading crap guides, you might want to stay tuned for mine.


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Bicycle

I bought a bicycle last week. I was at the bicycle shop with my brother and sister in law. They wanted to buy a bike for cycling around with the baby. So after they had chosen their bike and the shop owner was helping them to fix the baby chair on, I also looked around and saw this bike.




And in the end I bought it. It's a cheap bike. After discount, it's only $120.

I cycled it from Yishun to Bishan yesterday and was exhausted. Guess because I didn't exercise for too long a time.

This morning I went out cycling with my friends, using the Park Connector from Bishan all the way to somewhere in Kallang. As the overhead bridge there did not have the bike friendly slope beside the staircase (and cheap bikes are HEAVY!), I had to forgo the thought of going up the bridge. So, we turned and go to a coffee shop at Potong Pasir for a drink instead. After which, we used Braddell Road and headed back to Bishan.

It was raining this morning!! I think I should sell away this bike before it turns rusty. Hahaha..

Nafi says a $300-400 bike should be good enough. Hmmm.. Sounds good. That's the budget I've in my mind. Not more than $400. Hehe...

We'll use this bike for awhile first and see how. At least a better bike won't become rusty if I don't use it for a long time.


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Random Thoughts

奴隶，努力！读音只差那么一点而已。


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Redang Trip 25-28 April 2010

♥ 25 April 2010 ♥

Finally, the planned Redang trip!!

We left Singapore at 10pm on 25 Apr. The coach ride was for 10 hours. We do get toilet breaks in between but I've decided not to use the toilets after I went to the one at the Singapore Custom. I just super hate public toilets!! They stink big time!

So, for majority of the night trip, we were all fast asleep. Ocassionally, hearing the horn and coaches that travel on the other lane in opposite direction.

♥ 26 April 2010 ♥

We arrived at the jetty at about 8am in the morning. The boat to Redang will arrive at 930am. Woah! We had 1.5 hours more and there was no canteen in sight. It soon started to rain. What a way to start our trip.


The boat ride took slightly more than an hour. I had myself prepared, and took a motion sickness tablet before boarding the boat. Majority of the time, I had my eyes closed so as to reduce the effects of motion sickness. My friends all closed their eyes too!! The boat was rocking left and right!! When we open our eyes, it really look sooo scary. It's because of the rain, it caused the sea to be rougher!

Then we heard some aunties and uncles....oooooiiiiirrrrrrrkkkk.. Hahaha.. Did you guess it right? They were holding plastic bags in their hands and their faces were buried in the bags. Better close my eyes and don't look so much!

In the middle of the sea, we had to change to another boat... hmm.. so troublesome one?? Anyway, we reached the island safely and the rain has already stopped.

At the Welcome Room at Laguna Redang Resort, we had to attend a briefing. The presenter was rather funny. After which, we proceeded to the resort lobby for our Welcome Drink, and check-in.

Immediately after check-in, the first thing we do is.....EAT!! Lunch buffet is served. The food was really good.

After that, it's about 2.30pm, we decided to join the 3pm snorkelling trip. Went to rent our snorkelling gear at RM30 for each person, which consists of 1 life jacket, and 1 snorkelling goggle.

First snorkelling trip after so many years. The last time I went snorkelling was at Phuket and I didn't really enjoy myself due to the sea-sickness!! Was vomiting until my face turned green.

It is so fun!! We fed fish with bread. They'll keep swimming to us as long as we have bread. We saw many colourful fish, which I dunno how to recognize any of them.

Soon, it was time to go back. We headed to the swimming pool first to wash away the salt water on our body. Just to make sure that we were cleaner before we step into our rooms again.

We bathed and rested for awhile only!! And it's DINNER time. Buffet again..... I tried to be healthy and had a big plate of salad in front of me, so that I can keep munching on vegetables while I nom nom on other irresistable food.

After dinner, we decided to go for a walk. Lassie's brother was saying there are other resorts along the beach and we can take a long walk and take a look at the other resorts. We were happy to know that Laguna Redang Resort is one of the busier resorts. The other resorts were like so quiet.

Of course we didn't forget to take some photographs when we see anything interesting.

After the walk, we headed to the little house where 夏日摸摸茶(starring Sammi Cheng and Richie Ren) was filmed, to take some photographes. It is now a gift shop, selling many cutie stuff, toys and souvenirs.

We then called it a night as we'd have to wake up early the next morning to go for breakfast and then the 9.30am snorkelling trip.


♥ 27 April 2010 ♥

We woke up at 7.30am to get ready to go for breakfast at 8am. Arrghhh.. do we have to wake up sooo early? We are on holiday! Yes... you have to..as you need to go for the snorkelling trip at 9.30am.

As usual, it's BUFFET!

Then we were off to the jetty for the briefing. Today, we are going to the Marine Park. Again... feeding fishes. We can also take underwater photographs if we want to. Instead of getting the staff of the resort to take for us, and buying the photographs from them. We decided to rent our own underwater camera to take some underwater photographs. It costs RM100 for a day. At the end of the day, they will burn the images into a CD for us.

Ok... here we are at Marine Park. We alighted at the jetty and walked to the beach. Left our things at a table.. and off we went into the water to feed the fishes. This time, I didn't wear my life jacket, just brought it into the water with me, and used it to keep my bread above the water. Hahahaha...

I tried feeding the fish while holding on the the bread so that the fish will come nearer and eat from my hands. They were soooo fast, and one of them accidentaly bit my finger. OUCH!! Bloooood... Will sharks come? Hahahahaha..

We then swam further out and went under the jetty. The current was rather strong at times, but we managed well. It's so much better with the life jacket! We were able to quickly dive into the water and take some quick shots. We had a great time here as the water is much more clearer and less salty than the place yesterday.

Soon, it was time to go back again... for LUNCH! Oh... again.. it's buffet. Every meal is buffet, we are growing fat. But we said to ourselves, don't worry, we are burning all the calories from the snorkelling trips. Hahaha..

After lunch, what did we do again? Rest... and then of course it's another snorkelling trip. This time, the place is pretty nearby. It only took 15 minutes to arrive.

Again, we fed fish... and it's getting a little bit boring. While we were swimming, we felt like we kicked on something... YeeekS!!! I got a scare. When I took a look, I realise that the corals were there! The water is too shallow or what? For the rest of the time, I had my feet close to my body, except when I was sure the water was deep enough for me to let go of my legs.

Before the staff told us that it's 'time's up', we decided to go back up on the boat to rest. And took a little nap before everyone else came back up on the boat.. and we are all going back to the resort.. for what? Getting ready for Dinner of course!! We are having BBQ Dinner tonight. So exciting~~~

However, we were rather disappointed. The BBQ didn't have any prawns, mussels...etc. We were expecting seafood!!! Like lobsters, prawns, crabs, mussels. But what we had were beef, lamb, chicken wings....

OK.. so, after we had our dinner, we went to have a walk around.. bought some titbits and went back to our rooms to pack up for the next morning. We are coming back to Singapore!!!

♥ 28 April 2010 ♥

Next morning, after the buffet breakfast, we cleared the room and checked out. The boat ride back was very smooth, and there was no need to change boats in the middle of the sea. When we reached the jetty, the coach is already waiting for us.

We then said Good Bye to Redang and Terengganu and on the way back to Singapore.

I would said the trip was rather fun. Our coaches were very comfortable. Even with those 10-hour rides, we didn't feel too tired at all.

[Photos will be uploaded later. Sorry for the delay].

Updates sooooon

I'll be updating this blog soon! What - Redang Trip 25-28 April. Stay tuned.

Will also download GIMP and learn to use it to do editing to the photo. Cropping, watermarks, brighten up, tiling them, etc.

Is all this actually necessary? Anyway.... Just want to try it out and see how. Here's a preview of Redang!



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Why is eating fruits better?

Eating fruits is better because it's healthier? That's what everyone tell us. I tell u...., eating fruits is better because it is more worth it.

See photo.. $2 worth of starfruit compared to $1.10 worth of Tic Tac! Hahaha...


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Catch of the Day

Everyone likes to wake me up early in the morning, including Silver.

I was sleeping soundly when I hear her meow and meow. She was walking around the room. Looks like there's a 'prize'.





I switched on the lights and see her biting something in her mouth. Occasionally, putting it on the floor and chase it around. Ah... Catch you again! Haha.. Then let go, then catch again. Seems like a lot of fun.



After a few rounds of catching, the prey seems to be dead. And it's time to feast on it. Chomp chomp chomp. Not bad.. Fresh sashimi.









That's what's left over. Hehe.. Slurp!


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