tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post1674218601810551422..comments2024-03-28T18:43:06.423+11:00Comments on The Adventurers Guild: Game 30: Manhunter 2 - How the West Was WonThe Tricksterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-27712442335468028402015-11-07T22:18:01.005+11:002015-11-07T22:18:01.005+11:00@Aperama
Haters gona hate. Your statement about Ai...@Aperama<br />Haters gona hate. Your statement about AitD graphics is a "dirty, filthy lie". It had a wow factor when it has been released. You could not find such a 3D environment (ok, mainly assets) anywhere else. The Title was very innovative for the time being starting the new genre. And your comparison to Mario is... I have no words. Yeah, the gameplay at the beginning is trial and error (like some games on this blog) but many obstacles (enemies) can be managed in clever ways. In general your whining has no sense.qwertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07109760850797939451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-64380122641107912152015-07-12T14:49:17.975+10:002015-07-12T14:49:17.975+10:00Oy.Oy.DialMforMarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991827182885226471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-5938377529616370422015-07-12T14:48:03.288+10:002015-07-12T14:48:03.288+10:00The formatting guidelines say what the margins sho...The formatting guidelines say what the margins should be in both cm and inches, but the two values don't match. If you work out the cm one, they took 0.75 inch margins, rounded to 2.5 cm/inch and then used that value to convert to cm, then rounded the result again.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-52698682953894578602015-07-12T13:51:01.775+10:002015-07-12T13:51:01.775+10:00How is that something they don't institutional...How is that something they don't institutionally know?DialMforMarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991827182885226471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-61776722482120440632015-07-12T13:48:22.749+10:002015-07-12T13:48:22.749+10:00And an inch is 2.54 cm, something NSERC doesn'...And an inch is 2.54 cm, something NSERC doesn't know.Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-67169836449807649822015-07-12T06:19:02.237+10:002015-07-12T06:19:02.237+10:00Approximately speaking: a gallon is slightly less ...Approximately speaking: a gallon is slightly less than four liters, and a mile is a little more than one and a half kilometers.DialMforMarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05991827182885226471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-9822381617415351372013-04-08T01:05:06.593+10:002013-04-08T01:05:06.593+10:00I followed the development of that game on AGS for...I followed the development of that game on AGS forums. I haven't had the time to play it yet, but reading about it gives me a feeling that it's probably very well written. And probably a very good game.Lascahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06569076959192305289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-9927248129246227362013-04-06T03:08:54.476+11:002013-04-06T03:08:54.476+11:00Lars-Erik: I never got into Tie Fighter vs. X-Wing...Lars-Erik: I never got into Tie Fighter vs. X-Wing, just the original single-player games. <br /><br />I view the Jedi Knight sequels to Dark Forces as the beginning of the end, as after that it was all Jedi, no rogues, no smugglers, no brave freedom fighters, just more and more Jedi.<br /><br />1313 was a great idea, but it looked like Uncharted in space :(Canageekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03770924810559440307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-19650393430044232492013-04-05T12:28:08.875+11:002013-04-05T12:28:08.875+11:00Well, the trailer may not be a good representation...Well, the trailer may not be a good representation of the game, so hopefully it doesn't turn out that bad when Trickster sits down to play it.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-3295797796849692692013-04-05T07:49:38.186+11:002013-04-05T07:49:38.186+11:00We'll cross this bridge when we get there. :)We'll cross this bridge when we get there. :)The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-33396166443625895152013-04-05T06:09:51.085+11:002013-04-05T06:09:51.085+11:00Lars-Erik: Yes, I misunderstood your intentions, s...Lars-Erik: Yes, I misunderstood your intentions, sorry about that.<br /><br />Trickster: It is a bit surprising that Alone in the Dark is not listed as an adventure game on Moby. Still, I don't think it's the general opinion, because, for instance, such quality site as Hardcore Gaming classifies it as an adventure: http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/aitd/aitd.htmIlmari Jauhiainenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01655841880034965950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-10645733011720979802013-04-05T04:36:37.593+11:002013-04-05T04:36:37.593+11:00Funny, the game got a very good review at Adventur...Funny, the game got a very good review at Adventure Gamers: http://www.adventuregamers.com/articles/view/23373Laukkuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258625692586860655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-3054064450012054522013-04-05T02:23:28.588+11:002013-04-05T02:23:28.588+11:00wow, yeah, I don't have much hope for that one...wow, yeah, I don't have much hope for that one. At least it'll be a few years before you get to that point.Zenic Reveriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441583549326102945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-1715982429823500972013-04-04T22:27:35.625+11:002013-04-04T22:27:35.625+11:00There's a new modern point and click adventure...There's a new modern point and click adventure game on GOG called The Cat Lady.<br /><br />The trailer is...well...absolutely terrible! Reminds me of David Firth without the genius.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-22830720081558456442013-04-04T22:20:48.393+11:002013-04-04T22:20:48.393+11:00That's fantastic Dave! I'll do something w...That's fantastic Dave! I'll do something with them as soon as I get a few hours to tinker. Thank you very much! CAPs will follow as promised.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-20498888962228112662013-04-04T18:05:01.099+11:002013-04-04T18:05:01.099+11:00I skipped all non-adventure games from the list du...I skipped all non-adventure games from the list due to the audience, but yes Canageek, you're absolutely right. I was actually a member of the Emperor's Hammer many years ago where you enlisted in a huge "military organization" that did custom TIE Fighter missions. You got assigned to a wing under a squadron commander, had to report in at regular intervals with mission results, and where you could rise in rank depending on performance, get your own command, assign missions etc. Those were my nerdy days, and it was awesome. *sniff*<br /><br />The Dark Forces/Jedi Knight series was fantastic, I loved KotOR (including the second one), and the flight games (X-Wing, TIE Fighter, X-Wing vs TIE Fighter) were outstanding.<br /><br />I always had hope LucasArts would find a semblance of past glory again, and 1313 gave me hope. Unfortuantely that's cancelled as well. But as you say, hopefully other developers can do the old games justice, and not just let them be forgotten. I'm not sure though, as Disney hasn't made any big name games at all these last years, but focused squarely on casual gaming. In my mind that does not bode well.Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-26143230273828061502013-04-04T17:08:45.860+11:002013-04-04T17:08:45.860+11:00I definitely would have got stuck there if I hadn&...I definitely would have got stuck there if I hadn't learnt from my experience in game one. It was the names that screwed me up there, so I'm constantly on the lookout for them in the sequel.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-70371130073538982362013-04-04T17:02:40.340+11:002013-04-04T17:02:40.340+11:00I should clarify my comment that no game has misse...I should clarify my comment that no game has missed out on even getting a Disregarded status. Of course, I've not spent too long looking into every game I've come across. The only ones I've really looked into are those given multiple genres on Moby.<br /><br />If it's considered Adventure and Adventure alone on Moby, then I've accepted that in the majority of instances.<br /><br />We can discuss my decisions when we reach each year anyway.The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-47736837930129687702013-04-04T16:58:07.149+11:002013-04-04T16:58:07.149+11:00At the end of the day, I'm making a subjective...At the end of the day, I'm making a subjective call as to whether or not a game is UNDENIABLY an adventure game. When I'm not certain, I ask you guys for your thoughts, but it's still my personal call in the end.<br /><br />I think in instances where there is significant discussion about whether a game should or shouldn't be considered part of the genre (Penumbra seems a good case), that automatically rules it out as UNDENIABLY an adventure game. To me, that doesn't mean hybrids will all be ruled out. All the Quest for Glory games I've played are adventure games for sure.<br /><br />I think the reason I like the system (if I do say so myself) is that even games given a No for this criteria can still be added to the list if there's enough demand. Ilmari mentioned that it's possible for a Potential game (ie. a game marked as Adventure on Moby Games that has 10 or more votes) to not even receive a Disregarded status if it fails the genre criteria, has less than 20 votes, and isn't on the Wiki list. But after listing all the current game statuses from 1990 through to 2010, this hasn't happened to a single game.<br /><br />The Alone in the Dark series is however a surprise exclusion, since it's not on the Wiki list and isn't even considered an adventure game on Moby (it's listed as purely Action). It's therefore not even a Potential game. I grew up seeing these games listed as adventure games regularly, but somewhere along the line that label was adjusted. I haven't played them so can't comment either way.<br /><br />I always assumed that someone would make me play them, but if I follow the rules strictly, no-one can. I don't have to follow the rules strictly though. ;)The Tricksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419316208187255801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-90824627794954613102013-04-04T16:30:02.113+11:002013-04-04T16:30:02.113+11:00Eh, I read undeniable as a subjective term. Are yo...Eh, I read undeniable as a subjective term. Are you convinced it's an adventure game? Then it fulfills this requirement. The only problem is the rules doesn't state whose opinion it is that determines this, but I'd guess that's why Trickster is asking these questions in the first place, as he isn't sure if it's adventure games himself and thus won't know if it matches the requirements or not.<br /><br />The point is; if you feel it's an adventure game, then it is, regardless of any strict definitions.Lars-Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853818944579785754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-32583933705342266032013-04-04T15:23:26.198+11:002013-04-04T15:23:26.198+11:00Heya Trickster!
I'm finally finished! http://...Heya Trickster!<br /><br />I'm finally finished! http://atomicvege.deviantart.com/gallery/<br /><br />I created a few more than 10. :)<br /><br />All are about 600 pixels wide. If you need larger versions, let me know. Pick what you want and I hope you enjoy.<br /><br />Again, sorry for the delay!Dave_the_Turniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10936724545186944875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-22250135787932456962013-04-04T15:11:43.980+11:002013-04-04T15:11:43.980+11:00Speaking of Back to the Future (Produced by Tellta...Speaking of Back to the Future (Produced by Telltale Games) Telltale has now confirmed that their King's Quest game is canceled and the rights once more fully in the hands of Activision (who may or may not have actual nebulous plans for it)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-77977893712513019022013-04-04T13:44:12.417+11:002013-04-04T13:44:12.417+11:00It's a tough time in the industry in general. ...It's a tough time in the industry in general. We are waiting for next gen consoles, consoles which people fear the public may not want. Mobile/tablet gaming is on the rise, free to play (for good or for bad) is becoming more of a thing. I guess the good out of all of this is that PC gaming is strengthening again. Some would say it's never gone away, but at least we're hearing a lot less "PC gaming is dying/dead". All of this is giving a lot of gaming companies out there pause.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11144175998840696959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-77747875641183871692013-04-04T10:26:07.157+11:002013-04-04T10:26:07.157+11:00I'm honestly waiting for an Indy remake/sequel...I'm honestly waiting for an Indy remake/sequel/what have you. You'd get people buying for the name alone (it worked for Back to the Future, which was disappointing despite having a couple of well thought out moments). The star wars games will not end, even though part of me says they really should have long ago. Aperamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669724908141286435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3387495443226852794.post-43946482271699997252013-04-04T09:40:14.627+11:002013-04-04T09:40:14.627+11:00Not to mention Old Republic and the Lego Star Wars...Not to mention Old Republic and the Lego Star Wars and Indy games also being handled by outside developers (Bioware and Traveler's Tales). This does offer a small gleam of hope for adventure gamers though, in that maybe they'll now be much more inclined to license out those classic adventure game properties than previously to folks who actually want to do something with them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com