thepixiesrock Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Sign up fo what? Lou Gutman, P.I.- It's like I'm not even trying anymore!http://theatomicdanger.iforumer.com/index....theatomicdangerOne billion b-balls dribbling simultaneously throughout the galaxy. One trillion b-balls being slam dunked through a hoop throughout the galaxy. I can feel every single b-ball that has ever existed at my fingertips. I can feel their collective knowledge channeling through my viens. Every jumpshot, every rebound and three-pointer, every layup, dunk, and free throw. I am there.
Darque Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Console drive the gaming market Consoles <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, there must be lots of western RPGs on consoles since they've taken over. Give me a list and I'll sign up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> RPGs are a niche market :ph34r:
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 That's becoming less and less of an issue I think. True, because more and more gamers invoke a dozen definitions of immersive every new day until developers have to conform to their tastes. In this case there's some consensus that voice acting is immersive and required for a larger number of games and game genres, hence devs follow the trend. I think the time of text gaming is over <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Looking at how much text is still used in games - and oftentimes needs to be used - I don't think you're terribly accurate there.
Gabrielle Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Console drive the gaming market Consoles <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, there must be lots of western RPGs on consoles since they've taken over. Give me a list and I'll sign up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> RPGs are a niche market :ph34r: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes they are. Everybody buys at least one of them.
Darque Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Looking at how much text is still used in games - and oftentimes needs to be used - I don't think you're terribly accurate there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Low budget games don't count
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Low budget games don't count <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Self-serving mindsets don't count. Unless you want to state that games like Final Fantasy, which use extensive text in the larger part of dialogues and story presentation, are low budget. The same applies to pretty much all other RPGs, console or computer-wise.
Haitoku Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 Final fantasy sucks and thus doesn't count. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which explains why the series is stronger then any CRPG.
Darque Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Final fantasy sucks and thus doesn't count. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which explains why the series is stronger then any CRPG. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Depends on your country. Also note: Square got absorbed by Enix... so much for strength
Haitoku Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Not really. You say RPG, and I'd say 80% of people will instantly think Final Fantasy. Besides, sure... maybe it did get absorbed, but. Final Fantasy is still the flagship of the company despite that.
Lyric Suite Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Which explains why the series is stronger then any CRPG. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I beg to differ...
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 It's not much different that it's always been. The only thing that has really changed is your seeing more imported JRPGs. There never were a great deal of western RPGs , although the recent crop have been pretty dire compared to the earlier ones on the PC. I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Final fantasy sucks and thus doesn't count. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice dodge. Herve would be proud of you.
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Hey Paladin, back already? How's that game sales going?
Foamhead Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Where's a volcano when you need one... " That's ok, I used to feel as you do... then I actually got a console and some games... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shoot didn't you get the memo? If you interface with a game using anything other then a mouse and keyboard, that makes the game inferior regardless of the quality of the actual game. In order to be allowed to call yourself an rpg fan you have to only like Fallout, Planescape and old school rpgs like Ultima. You must also bash and dislike the Baldurs Gate series, KotOR and it's sequel then act like you saw all the plot twists coming a mile away. That is unless you are on the Obsidian or Bioware baords, then they are the best ever.
Epiphany Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 It seems like Bioware seems to have completely sold out, especially now that they joined up with Pandemic. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bioware hasn't sold out.
Haitoku Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Where's a volcano when you need one... " That's ok, I used to feel as you do... then I actually got a console and some games... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Shoot didn't you get the memo? If you interface with a game using anything other then a mouse and keyboard, that makes the game inferior regardless of the quality of the actual game. In order to be allowed to call yourself an rpg fan you have to only like Fallout, Planescape and old school rpgs like Ultima. You must also bash and dislike the Baldurs Gate series, KotOR and it's sequel then act like you saw all the plot twists coming a mile away. That is unless you are on the Obsidian or Bioware baords, then they are the best ever. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The essence of CRPGs indeed. =(
ShadowPaladin V1.0 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 Final fantasy sucks and thus doesn't count. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice dodge. Herve would be proud of you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nice comeback. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There are so many Final Fantasies I dont see how anyone could say they universally suck. " I have to agree with Volourn. Bioware is pretty much dead now. Deals like this kills development studios. 478327[/snapback]
Gabrielle Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 It seems like Bioware seems to have completely sold out, especially now that they joined up with Pandemic. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bioware hasn't sold out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Of course they have. They make games for those damned consoles, instead of concentrating on pcs.
Darque Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 There are so many Final Fantasies I dont see how anyone could say they universally suck. " <{POST_SNAPBACK}> that's true, I reaaaaaaally loved 8 and X-2
Diogo Ribeiro Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Didn't they, like, suck and all that jazz?
metadigital Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Chicobos are coprophagic. OBSCVRVM PER OBSCVRIVS ET IGNOTVM PER IGNOTIVS OPVS ARTIFICEM PROBAT
Gabrielle Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 Chicobos are coprophagic. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Translation please.
Calax Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 its chucobo.. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off.
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