Nepenthe Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Haters(+ trolls) vs moderates vs fanboys? We are vastly outnumbered, but of course we can always ban people if they get the better of us. In regards to the topic - I just discovered the now dead Beyond The Red Line (Battlestar Galatica) mod for Freespace and it was actually pretty frakking sweet. Even though you only get 2 missions. Then I found out that most of the team has moved on to a similar project called Diaspora. I'm looking forward to this! Also, saw the trailer for Prototype 2 - looks pretty sweet. *cough* moderates, not moderators. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Purkake Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 What Nepenthe said. Do get something for that cough, though.
Raithe Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 On a slightly different rail, some extra details from one of the developers on the Power Trailer for Saints Row the Third.. Saints Row Power Trailer - Developer Commentary "Cuius testiculos habeas, habeas cardia et cerebellum."
Tigranes Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Bastion Trailer. ARPG. Coming to consoles this week, PC 'soon' I note that (1) first trailer in oodles that is actually cool and not boring, (2) disgusting pastely cartoon look but manages to look pretty decent in places, (3) Impressions sound interesting[. Mmm. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
Labadal Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 ^I like Kasavin, so I'll at least give it a try (when it hits PC).
Oner Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I was never on your side You don't need to be to further my cause. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Purkake Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I was never on your side You don't need to be to further my cause. NOOOOOOOooooooooo!
Oner Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I was never on your side You don't need to be to further my cause. NOOOOOOOooooooooo! Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Malcador Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Ah, that was such a good show. Gaming snobs make Carmack sad Edited July 19, 2011 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
WorstUsernameEver Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Master of the Broken Worlds revealed, to be formally announced at GamesCom. It's a turn-based strategy/RPG btw.
Lexx Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Can't be. It must be a real time first person shooter or it will not sell. "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
HoonDing Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Crazy Russians with their thousand-and-one turn-based games. The few games that make it into western market due to 1C are just the tip of the iceberg. Most recently there was Disciples 3: Renaissance. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Slowtrain Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 It's a turn-based strategy/RPG btw. what is that? some new-fangled kid's invention, I'll bet. Notice how I can belittle your beliefs without calling you names. It's a useful skill to have particularly where you aren't allowed to call people names. It's a mistake to get too drawn in/worked up. I mean it's not life or death, it's just two guys posting their thoughts on a message board. If it were personal or face to face all the usual restraints would be in place, and we would never have reached this place in the first place. Try to remember that.
HoonDing Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 It's a turn-based strategy/RPG btw. what is that? some new-fangled kid's invention, I'll bet. Yeah, it's not like HoMM VI is going to get released in a few months. The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Slowtrain Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 It's a turn-based strategy/RPG btw. what is that? some new-fangled kid's invention, I'll bet. Yeah, it's not like HoMM VI is going to get released in a few months. I though HoMM VI had all ready been released and everybody hated it. huh. Must have dreamed that. Notice how I can belittle your beliefs without calling you names. It's a useful skill to have particularly where you aren't allowed to call people names. It's a mistake to get too drawn in/worked up. I mean it's not life or death, it's just two guys posting their thoughts on a message board. If it were personal or face to face all the usual restraints would be in place, and we would never have reached this place in the first place. Try to remember that.
Morgoth Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Jon Chey leaves Irrational, forms new indie studio Blue Manchu Jon Chey? That guy was the project director on System Shock 2 if I'm not mistaken. Now he makes this: How the mighty have fallen... What is it with this exodus of top staff from AAA studios into these non-games nowadays? Rain makes everything better.
Morgoth Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Are AAA games too long? A game needs to be as long as the story demands it. If this is 5 hours, 10 hours or 20 hours doesn't really matter to me. Rain makes everything better.
Tale Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Jon Chey leaves Irrational, forms new indie studio Blue Manchu Jon Chey? That guy was the project director on System Shock 2 if I'm not mistaken. Now he makes this: How the mighty have fallen... What is it with this exodus of top staff from AAA studios into these non-games nowadays? That picture made me interested. Then I read that they use cards to move them around and stuff. Which made it sound less interesting. And the MMO comparison. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Purkake Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Are AAA games too long? Nope, AAA games suffer from ever-rising budgets and fixed price points.
Morgoth Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Not sure if it is an ever-rising budget endeavour for the current systems, but it sure as hell will when the Next-Gen systems come around. How are they going to tackle those finances then? Edited July 19, 2011 by Morgoth Rain makes everything better.
Purkake Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Some will happily sail that ship all the way to the bottom. Other than that you need more reiteration, proven IPs and as little innovation as possible.
Malcador Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 How the mighty have fallen... What is it with this exodus of top staff from AAA studios into these non-games nowadays? Maybe tired of BS/stress ? Urge to try something new ? Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Tale Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Some will happily sail that ship all the way to the bottom. Other than that you need more reiteration, proven IPs and as little innovation as possible. There could always be another collapse! Out of which rises the casual/microtran empire! Which is terrible in a couple ways. Not the least of which are all those people who lose their jobs. "Show me a man who "plays fair" and I'll show you a very talented cheater."
Morgoth Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 How the mighty have fallen... What is it with this exodus of top staff from AAA studios into these non-games nowadays? Maybe tired of BS/stress ? Urge to try something new ? Maybe, but at some point you have a billion indie games for all sort systems out there and then you reach a point where you can't make a buck anymore. Rain makes everything better.
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