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23 Oct, 2015
Nice chair for outdoor events
This chair is nice however the cup holders are small and do not hold anything larger than a small bottle of water.
The clasps and the strap on the back of the chair are a nice touch, they allow you to keep the cover at home.
23 Oct, 2015
it's what it says it is
I love this steno pad. It isn't too thick so I can carry it in my backpack or laptop bag and not have it get in the way. The cover and back are so firm I have no problems using them for support when I write. Other steno pads I have found may have a firm back, but they are so thick and bulky. The cover and the back have interesting facts and history that make this even more fun to use. Anything from Field Notes is a definite buy for me.
23 Oct, 2015
One of the best Ace combats in my opinion
The only other Ace Combat game I've ever played was the first one for the PlayStation. It was impressed with the look and feel of the game. Ace Combat 5 effectively helps me to relive the same enjoyment I had playing the first game.
AC5 does a fantastic job of putting you in the pilot's seat of a fighter jet. The realism is astounding. Plane models look just like real jets, with good detail and believable movement. There are multiple viewpoints available both inside the cockpit and out that can be adjusted. The landscapes in certain missions are stunning to see from 2000 feet in the air. Finally, instant replays with adjustable angles appear after the completion of a mission (or in the event of the player's untimely death). They're reminiscent of the cool-looking replays in Gran Turismo 3.
The music is movie-quality and suits whatever action is taking place. As for sound effects, I don't think they could have been any better. For example, the farther away you are from an enemy when it's destroyed the longer the sound from the explosion takes to reach your ears. If possible, use a 5.1 stereo system with AC5. It sounds awesome.
There's a nice variety of missions, and none are excessively long. Once the campaign mode is complete you can replay any mission from that mode singularly. With 50 models of jets to unlock and use there's plenty of reason to keep playing.
As if all these pros weren't enough, AC5's story isn't bad either. How rare to witness a well told, positive moral in a video game. Communication between pilots during missions adds character depth and makes the gameplay more involving. Some players have complained about the audio chatter being annoying but I didn't find it bothersome.
At it's core Ace Combat 5 is a game with heart. I wholly recommend it.