Xard Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Sorry, but if you think that gender doesn't play a factor in role playing then you are one sad role player. That's not what I ment. What I mean you still have near-unlimited opportunities to roleplay even within one gender How can it be a no ob build. It has PROVEN effective. I dare you to show your builds and I will tear you apart in an arugment about how these builds will won them. - OverPowered Godzilla (OPG) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Don't forget the destructible terrain, either. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) Did I read Sand confessing that it's not a simple matter of aesthetics, but that he actually prefers to roleplay as women? awkward Edited March 11, 2008 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 Did I read Sand confessing that it's not a simple matter of aesthetics, but that he actually prefers to roleplay as women? awkward I used to want to kill you, but you're in my good books now. The former still applies, though. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoma Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Why can't we RP as a black? A Hispanic? An Asian? What about fat ugly women? Why must they always be so unrealistically sexy? Where iz the role play!?!111?!? Geez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgoth Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 PC? Checked. Single Player? Checked. Obsidian? Checked. Yep, it's on my must-have list. Rain makes everything better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Why can't we RP as a black? A Hispanic? An Asian? What about fat ugly women? Why must they always be so unrealistically sexy? Where iz the role play!?!111?!? Geez. If I cant play a half black, half hispanic, half asia hermaphroditic fatty it will be ALPHA PROTOCAL in name only! "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Did I read Sand confessing that it's not a simple matter of aesthetics, but that he actually prefers to roleplay as women? awkward At least on the PC and console. In PnP I tend to play males. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 If I cant play a half black, half hispanic, half asia hermaphroditic fatty it will be ALPHA PROTOCAL in name only! That doesn't even make any sense since the game is not a sequel. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gfted1 Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yes, it doesnt. And three halves make 1.5! "I'm your biggest fan, Ill follow you until you love me, Papa" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Yes, it doesnt. And three halves make 1.5! Not if you are Seamus Harper. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Why can't we RP as a black? A Hispanic? An Asian? What about fat ugly women? Why must they always be so unrealistically sexy? Where iz the role play!?!111?!? Geez. That's actually a legimite point IMO. I would really like to hear on why you have to play as a Sean Connary/Roger Moore-alpha-male. Why can't i be a 5ft 3" italian with a Rocky-complex? Or a 6ft 6" blonde dyke who hates men? Or a black "Leeeeeeeeroy Jennnnnnnnnnkins"? "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Why can't we RP as a black? A Hispanic? An Asian? What about fat ugly women? Why must they always be so unrealistically sexy? Where iz the role play!?!111?!? Geez. That's actually a legimite point IMO. I would really like to hear on why you have to play as a Sean Connary/Roger Moore-alpha-male. Why can't i be a 5ft 3" italian with a Rocky-complex? Or a 6ft 6" blonde dyke who hates men? Or a black "Leeeeeeeeroy Jennnnnnnnnnkins"? Even Mass Effect had a Leroy Jenkins. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_i_am Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Barbie dress up princess is a roleplaying game because you can choose what barbie looks like. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Barbie dress up princess is a roleplaying game because you can choose what barbie looks like. Come on now. I will not say that Alpha Protocol isn't an RPG because of a set main character, since it's just a trait of an RPG, not the very definition of one. I am however, interested on why Obsidian has constrained it to one character. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirottu Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Barbie dress up princess is a roleplaying game because you can choose what barbie looks like. Come on now. I will not say that Alpha Protocol isn't an RPG because of a set main character, since it's just a trait of an RPG, not the very definition of one. I am however, interested on why Obsidian has constrained it to one character. Probably because of lots of voice acting. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) I am however, interested on why Obsidian has constrained it to one character. My guess is they're using voice acting and having the voice actors constantly refer to the PC as "superspy," "hey you," or "that person" just doesn't have the feeling they'll be going for. Spy villain: AH HA! Mr or Ms. FILLERNAME, I have you in my trap! Edited March 11, 2008 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hey Joseph and Mr. Sawyer! Stop lurking and start posting, pretty please? "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_i_am Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I hate Mass Effect because I can't chose my characters girth or voice like I can in NWN2. This makes NWN2 the superior game, for no other reason. Girth and voice matter to me. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meshugger Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I am however, interested on why Obsidian has constrained it to one character. My guess is they're using voice acting and having the voice actors constantly refer to the PC as "superspy," "hey you," or "that person" just doesn't have the feeling they'll be going for. Spy villain: AH HA! Mr or Ms. FILLERNAME, I have you in my trap! There is a point in that, yes. But considering the amount of games that has handled that issue pretty well in the past, then no, i am not convinced. "Some men see things as they are and say why?""I dream things that never were and say why not?"- George Bernard Shaw"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man."- Friedrich Nietzsche "The amount of energy necessary to refute bull**** is an order of magnitude bigger than to produce it." - Some guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagon Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 We know the name is fixed but still there is possibility that we will be able to choose the appearance, don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tale Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 (edited) There is a point in that, yes. But considering the amount of games that has handled that issue pretty well in the past, then no, i am not convinced. If your argument rests on "well, others got away with it," then you'll never be convinced. Not saying my argument applies, but you could at least try opening your perspective. There are a billion other possibilities. Including that they actually do allow some level of customization. At the end of the day it comes down to: 1) Does it fit what they're doing? 2) Do they feel it is worth it to implement? Either could have many valid reasons to respond with no. Edited March 11, 2008 by Tale "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I hate Mass Effect because I can't chose my characters girth or voice like I can in NWN2. This makes NWN2 the superior game, for no other reason. Girth and voice matter to me. If that is what matters to you then that matters to you. I see no reason to dis it. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Probably because of lots of voice acting. Mass Effect was able to pull it off quite well. Murphy's Law of Computer Gaming: The listed minimum specifications written on the box by the publisher are not the minimum specifications of the game set by the developer. @\NightandtheShape/@ - "Because you're a bizzare strange deranged human?" Walsingham- "Sand - always rushing around, stirring up apathy." Joseph Bulock - "Another headache, courtesy of Sand" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveThaiBinh Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 We know the name is fixed but still there is possibility that we will be able to choose the appearance, don't you think? Most likely. I can't think of a good reason why you wouldn't be able to change appearance. I can see that with Planescape: Torment it was the way the graphics and animations were handled, but things are different now. "An electric puddle is not what I need right now." (Nina Kalenkov) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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