Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 02:24
After having looked around and questioned two mods, I've realized that there isn't a specific place to request Let's Play Threads. According to one mod this thread WILL NOT be stickied unless it becomes a "really popular thread that [ends] up being a great utility for LP." Either way, I can't be the only person who's wanted to request an LP thread, so let's give it a shot!
The rules are simple:
1. All normal forum rules apply! Duh!
2. Scan the MASTER LIST before making a request for a certain game. Thanks to Anaconda Rifle for pointing that out: Anaconda Rifle posted:
You might want to link the master list instead of the archive. It has ongoing LPs, abandoned ones, and LPs that were finished but not archived.
Oyster posted:
...it should probably be noted that in the master list you have to hit the submit button with an empty query box to see abandoned LPs. By default it only shows completed/ongoing/archived ones.
4. Please list a reason as to why you would like to see a game LP'd, as per slowbeef's request: slowbeef posted:
Please don't just list games like this. At least give a reason why you want to see it LPed or something.
I'll do my best to update completed requests in the OP when I can!
EDIT: Special thanks to slowbeef for righting my retardation and changing the thread tag to "request." (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
EDIT 2: If you answer an LP request and start a thread, pleases link to it here in a new post. Thanks to all of you who are accepting these requests!!
Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 02:28
UNFULFILLED REQUESTS:
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms | God of War I and/or II | "100% screen shot version of Sonic 2006 (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)" | Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne | Any Touhou game | Toy Commander | F.E.A.R. (semi-wacky take) | The Battler for Wesnoth | Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction | "Old Side Scroller Comic Book Games Megathread" | Metal Storm | Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat (or the sequel, Dark Omen) | Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem | Final Fantasy X | Sly Cooper trilogy (Thievius Raccoonus, Gang of Thieves, Honor Among Thieves) | Master of Orion 3 | Metal Gear Solid 3 | BURNING RANGERS! | Moon | Wizardry 8 (Game will be mailed to you). | Starcraft | Another Legend of the Mystical Ninja.
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Devastation | Robot Alchemic Drive | Neon Genesis Evangelion 64 | Fire Warrior | Might and Magic series | Tales of series | Cubivore | Tomba series | Valkyrie Profile 2 | Plok | Bioshock
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Donkey Kong 64 | Personal Nightmare | "Legend of Zelda: Wand of Gamelon | Zillion 1 & 2 | Maze Hunter 3-D | Blade Eagle 3-D | Gangster Town | Spy Vs. Spy series | Raid Over Moscow | Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus. | Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors/Orochi | System Shock 2 | CRUSADER No Remorse | Soldier of Fortune: Payback | The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind | "A better LP of Knights of the Republic" | Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon | Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri | Condemned: Criminal Origins | Sweet Home | Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem | Metal Gear Acid, 1 or 2
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Illbleed | Castlevania Bloodlines | Fatal Frame (the whole series) | Takeshi's Challenge | Jojo's Bizarre Adventure | Neutopia I or II | Weird Dreams
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Wizardry 6, 7, or 8 | Realms of Arkania I, II, or III | Skull Monkeys | Mega Man X: Command Mission | Neverhood | Escape from Monkey Island | Bart's Nightmare | Cool Spot | Dragon Warrior/Quest VII | Aerofighters 64 | Splinter Cell series
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Radiata Stories | Skies of Arcadia -or- Skies of Arcadia:Legends | Republic Commando | Spider-Man and the X-Men | D/Generation | Postal 2 | Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators | Starflight | EVE Online
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Limbo of the Lost | Azure Dreams | The Last Half of Darkness | Raystorm and Raycrisis | Segagaga | Folklore | X-Wing (Classic) | Starflight II | Phoenix Wright Trilogy | ]Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King | Rogue Galaxy
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Mean Streets and Martian Memorandum | Crimson Skies | Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire | Independence War (Called I-War outside of the US) | Deep Fear | Vandal Hearts | Metroid 2: The Return of Samus | Advance Wars Series | Time Splitters 3 | Voodoo Vince | Whiplash | Glover | Deadly Towers | Tomb Raider: 4, 5 and Angels of Darkness
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Streets of Sim City | Heavy Gear 2 | Mega Man Xtreme | Mega Man X7 | Trapt | Yoshi's Safari | Another Century's Episode 1, 2, and 3
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House M.D. Mobile Phone Game | Irritating Stick | Unreal | The Urbz: Sims in the City | Command and Conquer 3 | Silhouette Mirage | Perfect Dark | Baroque | Cyberia 1 and 2 | Metal Gear Solid 2 | Conker's Bad Fur Day
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Munch's Oddyssee; Video.
KGB, aka Conspiracy
Viva Pinata; Xbox 360/ PC, Screenshot.
Steel Battalion; Xbox, Video.
Gunvalkyrie; Xbox, Video due to gameplay.
Mother 3; GBA, Screenshot. Note: "with a made-up narrative like Travis did for the Earthbound thread. Videos of major battles and art of important scenes are not necessary, but preferable."
Ikaruga, Video.
Elite Battle Agents, Video.
Wings of Glory; PC, any style.
M.U.L.E.; NES, Video, 4 players. Note:"Informative screenshot LP if video not possible."
Alundra 1 & 2; PS1, Video.
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Eternal Sonata; 360, Screen shot.
Fallout 1 & 2; PC, any style.
Portal: Prelude; PC, Video.
LocoRoco; PSP, Video. Note: "preferably collecting all the fruits and MuiMuis on each level (no need to worry about the pickories though)"
Silent Hill Homecoming; PC, 360 or PS3, Screenshots. Note: "FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!" Other note: "Blind would be cool too."
Faria; NES, Note: "Screenshots for towns/world, video for dungeons because they're repetitive as hell."
Fear Effect 1 and/or 2, preferably 2; PS1, Screenshot mostly, with Videos for the more important cut scenes.
X3: Terran Conflict; PC, Screenshot, First Person Narrative.
Albion; DOS, any style.
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Red Dead Revolver; Ps2, Video.
Vagrant Story; PS1, Video.
Sonic Racing R;Sega Saturn, Video.
Tales of Symphonia; Gamecube, any style.
Army Men (series); N64/PS1, Video Megathread. NOTE: "Guest commentary would probably help."
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You Don't Know Jack; PC over UStream/Skype/Etcetera, NOTE: "Multiplayer online play VLP!"
Rise of Legends; PC, Any style but video a must for cut scenes.
Uncharted Waters; SNES, Screenshot.
Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete; PS, Videos for cut scenes and bosses.
Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior; PC/PS2, Video.
Homeworld, PC, Video.
Jet Force Gemini; N64, Video.
Eagle Eye Mysteries (in London); DOS, Screenshot.
Execution; PC, Video. NOTE: Blind!
Rising Zan; PSX, Video. NOTE: The intro.
Star Ocean: Till the End of Time; PS2, Hybrid. NOTE: " A run through on 4D mode by someone good at the game will be interesting, there's lots of room for audience participation, and I want to see the reactions of people who have never played the game to that plot twist."
Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders & KuF: Heroes; Xbox, Video or Hybrid. NOTE: "Semi-blind if whoever is playing is a complete badass."
Dead Rising; Xbox 360, Any Style.
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Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2; PSX, Video, with 100% completion. (Meaning completing the gap lists as well.)
Loco Roco; PSP, Video.
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing; Gamecube/Xbox/PS2, Video.
Chex Quest 2 and Chex Quest 3; Video.
Darkened Skye; PC/Gamecube, Any Style.
Silent Hill Origins; PSP/PS2, Screenshot.
Samurai Western; PS2, Video.
Operation: Weather Disaster; PC, Video. NOTE: Game Review.
Michigan: Report from Hell; PS2, Video.
Legend of Galactic Heroes RTS
Heretic II; PC, Video.
Yume Nikki; PC, Video with subtitles. NOTE: "I've only found one LP of the game, and the guy decided to turn the music off for it. Which is a shame, because the music plays such a large part. That's why subtitles would work the best, too."
Pathologic; PC, Screenshot. NOTE: "Grawl has given up his LP of it, saying that he's waiting for the unoffical English patch. Considering that it probably will never come out I was hoping that someone else would try braving the game."
Burn Cycle; CD-I, Video.
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Persona 3: FES
Return To Zork; PC, Macintosh, either Screenshot or Video.
Pamoja Mtaani; PC, Video. NOTE: "Find a way to obtain this, get some friends together for a LAN party, and play your AIDS away!"
Deus Ex: PC, Video with Voice commentary.
Xexyz: Nintendo, Video.
System Shock 1
Hong Kong 97
Painkiller
Battle out of Hell
The Penumbra series
Warcraft; PC - Windows, possibly DOS too, Video preferred.
Warcraft 2 + Beyond the Dark Portal; PC - Windows, Video.
Ultima VIII: Pagan; DOS, Screenshot.
Phantasmagoria: PC, Video with subtitles only. NOTE: "Yes, this was done before. But sadly it wasn't archived correct so some of the videos are missing. And after the great Phantasmagoria 2 LP I think the first one should be done with subtitles."
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 1; 360 preferable, Video with subtitles.
Killer7; any system, video with single-person commentary. NOTE: Screenshots just don't do the game any justice.
Seventh Cross Evolution; Dreamcast, Video.
Gex; Saturn/PSX/PC/3DO, Video.
Zelda Twilight Princess; Wii, Video.
Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, and (in April) Lego Batman.; Video best.
Resistance: Fall of Man; PS3, Video.
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Barkley Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden; PC, Screenshot with some videos to show off combat system.
King's Knight; NES, Video.
Okami; Wii or PS2, Video.
Colonization; PC, Screenshot?
Pryzm (chapter one-the dark unicorn), PS2, "Video, preferably so I can hear your suffering."
Sweet Home; NES.
Rock Band; Any system, Video or Hybrid.
Heavy Metal FAKK 2; PC, Video.
Perfect Dark; N64, Video.
Blue Force; PC, Video, "Either spoken commentary or subs."
Marvel Ultimate Alliance any system, Video.
The new console Fire Emblem games (Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn).; Gamecube, Wii, Hybrid.
Dark Earth; PC, Screenshot.
Growl(Known as Runark in Japan); Arcade-Emulated.
Steambot Chronicles; PS2, Screenshot with video for important battles, voiced conversations, and songs!
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Syndicate; PC?
50 Cent: Bulletproof and 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles; Gamecube, Video.
Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup; PC, Video "done in the same way Sartak's oddly excellent Nethack LP was done."
Mischief Makers; N64, Video.
Normality; PC, Video.
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Rescue Rangers; NES, no style specified.
Monster Hunter (any); PSP or PS2, Video or Screenshot.
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter; PS2, Screenshot or Video.
Everyday Shooter; PS3/PC, Video with caption.
9: The Last Resort; PC,
Shadow of the Beast; Master System, Video.
The Witcher (old or enhanced, doesn't matter); PC, Screenshot.
Beyond Good & Evil; "Anything but PC", Hybrid/Screenshot.
Chromehounds; Xbox 360, Video.
Kartia; PS1, "Hybrid - Full recordings of battles, SS for everything in-between."
Pizza Tycoon; PC.
Circuit's Edge; PC, Screentshot or Video.
Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries; PC, Video.
MegaMek Any Java-based Platform, Screenshot.
Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon and Zelda: The Faces of Evil
Skyblazer; SNES, Video.
Dark Side of the Moon; PC, Hybrid.
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Saints Row 1 Xbox and Saints Row 2Xbox 360, PS3, PC. Interactive Video with funny commentary.
A Doomed Purloiner @ Sep 6, 2008 03:24
Game Requested: Rez HD
System: XBLA
Style: Text
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 6, 2008 03:30
A Doomed Purloiner posted:
Game Requested: Rez HD
System: XBLA
Style: Text
Whether you're serious or not, I'll have this done by morning.
edit: It begins. I shall see you all on the other side.
ps am no frog @ Sep 6, 2008 03:30
Romance of the three kingdoms X
ps2
audio only, describe what is going on in great detail
Slowbeef @ Sep 6, 2008 03:42
A Doomed Purloiner posted:
Game Requested: Rez HD
System: XBLA
Style: Text
Please don't just list games like this. At least give a reason why you want to see it LPed or something.
Proteus4994 @ Sep 6, 2008 06:22
I'd like to see this combined with my irregularly used Recommendations thread to see some sort of big "I'd like to see more of this" type thread. I have no problems shutting that one down and redirecting it here if anyone thinks that's a good idea.
SUPERMAN'S GAL PAL @ Sep 6, 2008 06:50
Game Requested: God of War I and/or II
System: Playstation 2
Style: Up to the LP'er, but in my opinion it's better presented in video - even if only for the Hydra battle alone. I could see taking screenshots up until the final boss, but again, it's really up to what style suits the LP'er.
Extra notes: Early this year goon PatioFurniture started an LP of the first game and did an excellent job of explaining the play system while throwing in some fun information about the mythology the games are based on. We also learned all Spartans can double jump. He got very busy with work/school and was sick on top of everything, so unfortunately he couldn't finish the LP.
I've never played the games myself - just never gotten to them, or had the time to play. I love Greek mythology and get a chuckle out of the way God of War uses it. I also find the art of the game amazing. Watching Kratos take down the Hydra in the first couple levels is one of the few moments in any LP video that had me a little terrified by the monster. Just impressive, fun-looking stuff that to me would make a great thread. It's a badass, crazy Spartan killing gods and monsters - who doesn't love that?
If it's okay with PatioFurniture for someone else to pick this up, I'd appreciate seeing it done. Great idea for a thread, Darardusaki!
Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 07:03
SUPERMAN'S GAL PAL posted:
Game Requested: God of War I and/or II
Surprisingly I can play both of these games without a walk-through and on the hardest levels, but I utterly fail at any survival or action/fighting games. They're amazing games and I might second this, if only to help bring the experience to others in some way. Great way to let out a lot of stress!
I'm glad this seems to be of some use to other people, I was afraid it'd get buried right away but that doesn't seem to be the case.
joats @ Sep 6, 2008 07:12
I would like a serious 100% screen shot version of Sonic 2006 (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif).
Anaconda Rifle @ Sep 6, 2008 07:16
You might want to link the master list instead of the archive. It has ongoing LPs, abandoned ones, and LPs that were finished but not archived.
Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 07:24
Anaconda Rifle posted:
You might want to link the master list instead of the archive. It has ongoing LPs, abandoned ones, and LPs that were finished but not archived.
Thanks, I've added that to the OP.
SirSamVimes @ Sep 6, 2008 11:25
Game Requested: Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne
System: PC
Style: Screenshots (With videos for cutscenes preferably)
My personal favourite game, and I'd love to see a LP of it.
Konstantin @ Sep 6, 2008 11:52
Game Requested: Any Touhou game
System: PC
Style: Video
There was an LP of Imperishable Night, but the other Touhou games deserve LPs as well. Subtitles will be best for this, as the music in these games is really great and the general atmosphere is a big reason why these games are as good as they are. Also, these games really deserve a high resolution, it's painful to watch Touhou videos on YouTube, you can barely see what's going on.
Game Requested: Blast Corps
System: N64
Style: Video
A very unique game that really deserves an LP. It's very difficult to 100%, but I think it would be entertaining to see someone really good at the game try.
Roar @ Sep 6, 2008 13:58
Syrg posted:
Whether you're serious or not, I'll have this done by morning.
edit: It begins. I shall see you all on the other side.
Not that it matters, but wasn't this one already done by Rin?
It's in the archive, even.
Whatev though Rez is amazing.
edit: oh. never mind. serves me right.
furry drum circle @ Sep 6, 2008 14:17
Konstantin posted:
Game Requested: Blast Corps
System: N64
Style: Video
A very unique game that really deserves an LP. It's very difficult to 100%, but I think it would be entertaining to see someone really good at the game try.
By 100% do you mean all plats or all golds? All golds wouldn't be too bad. Against any better judgment for the sake of my blood pressure, I might just give this one a try.
Anyone can feel free to nab it first if they want, but I'm gonna see if I can't dig my cart out and get back into the swing of this game.
Kite Ryagara @ Sep 6, 2008 14:22
And now for something that won't happen.
Game Requested: Toy Commander
System: Dreamcast
Notes: 100% (Beating every mission once, beating enough times on missions to qualify for the boss fight of the room, doing the super secret level, Christmas special not needed though would be welcome)
Toy Commander was a great looking Dreamcast game about a bunch of old toys (Specifically a space man, pirate ship, RC car, transformer, rocking horse, ring toss, construction truck, and a teddy bear) revolting against a boy who has thrown them aside to play with his new cars. You go from room to room, taking on various different missions from blowing things up (with pencils), racing, mazes, exploring, surviving, et cetera. The idea is to get the best time on enough missions in a room to gain access to the boss fight of that room. Once you beat the boss, he joins your ranks and you can use him for the last stage.
I love the game, was pretty decent at it, but there were some things I just never could manage to do. Missions vary from "Put out the toy city that is on fire" to "sink the submarines in the flooded kitchen" to "destroy the bunny-suit-wearing Godzilla" to "lift a bucket off of a helicopter so that you can blow up a badger." The game is great, looks great, and is not at all repetitive. I just want to see someone who is able to record it do it some justice, to beat the harder missions of the latter parts of the game, to show off the environments, and to actually beat the times on the missions.
For reference, here is a review that came up on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9xVm4reE5k
BrooklynBruiser @ Sep 6, 2008 15:31
Game: F.E.A.R.
System: PC or 360
Notes: b00n is already doing a great serious LP of it, but I'd love to see a semi-wacky take on it.
RBA Starblade @ Sep 6, 2008 15:41
eighteenspikes posted:
By 100% do you mean all plats or all golds? All golds wouldn't be too bad. Against any better judgment for the sake of my blood pressure, I might just give this one a try.
Anyone can feel free to nab it first if they want, but I'm gonna see if I can't dig my cart out and get back into the swing of this game.
I can't imagine getting all plats in that game because of that goddamn dump truck. If you decide to go plats, God help you.
Snow Job @ Sep 6, 2008 15:51
Game: The Battle for Wesnoth
System: PC (It's Freeware)
Style: Screenshot
Notes: Play any campaign you want on normal difficulty using the latest release. I did it without restarting missions to get the best possible run, but you might want to consider resorting to that.
There was an LP of this game already. It was mine. I want someone else to make a better one so that thing up on the archives can be put out to pasture. The campaign I played is considered the best one so you might even want to go over those same levels (although people are going to bitch if you do this). Descent into Darkness is another good one. You will need to really love difficult turn-based strategy games because this shit is migraine-inducing. Wesnoth campaigns have minimal story and poor dialogue, so consider possibly making your own.
Here's the LP I'm trying to replace: http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2637286
Scalding Coffee @ Sep 6, 2008 16:08
Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
PS2 or Xbox
Make videos of all the side missions and comic book locations. Do it on hard mode with any of the unlockables. Videos are the only way to show the insane amounts of destruction, even if a few buildings can only be destroyed throughout the city and desert.
Chwoka @ Sep 6, 2008 16:13
Roller Coaster Tycoon
PC
I sucked too much to do it well, but I would like to see somebody do it with humor and stuff.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 6, 2008 16:17
Chwoka posted:
Roller Coaster Tycoon
PC
I sucked too much to do it well, but I would like to see somebody do it with humor and stuff.
I would like to add something to this, whoever does it should be good at designing rides if possible. I'm bored of the built in ones!
gypsyshred @ Sep 6, 2008 16:28
Any/all of the old side scrolling comic book games. Maximum Carnage, Death And Return Of Superman, Separation Anxiety, ect. Maybe a megathread?
RBA Starblade @ Sep 6, 2008 16:40
Chwoka posted:
Roller Coaster Tycoon
PC
I sucked too much to do it well, but I would like to see somebody do it with humor and stuff.
This, in screenshot/caption form. Someone attempted it awhile back, but abandoned it. I'd like to see someone who really knows what they're doing, instead of using a prebuilt park, use one of the largest spaces in the game they can, and really show us what the game is capable of.
EDIT: Oh wait Chowka said in that very quote he was the one who did so. Durr.
SkellingTon Loc @ Sep 6, 2008 17:17
I'd just like to see more first person shooter lp's and action games in general.
Krad @ Sep 6, 2008 17:22
Game: Space Channel Special Edition
System: PS2
Style: Video with text, maybe voiced commentary if you can make it work.
It's a fun game, the music's great and it's entertaining to just watch, like a Saturday morning cartoon of sorts.
mycophobia @ Sep 6, 2008 17:30
Game: Metal Storm
System: NES
Style: Video, preferably with live commentary instead of post
A fantastic yet underappreciated NES game that's tough as nails. A robot that can defy gravity runs around and shoots stuff while rocking out to some decent tunes. The graphics are great, you only have one hit point, and there's a hard mode. It's a great candidate for the masochist genre of LP.
NLJP @ Sep 6, 2008 17:35
Game Requested: Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat (or the sequel, Dark Omen)
System: PC
Style: Video or screenshot would both be fine depending on LPers preference.
Reason: A pair of very nice and tough tactics game which were released at a time when Games Workshop had only just started breaking into computer gaming. Now that several highly successful games based on Games Workshop IP have been released (with others soon to come), it is worth looking back on some of the more primitive efforts.
Personally, I always thought they were both a lot of fun. Struggling to keep enough troops alive while gathering enough money in dangerous side-tracks to keep the momentum of your campaign going was always a bit nerve-wracking. Also, I was too crap to ever finish either of them but had a blast playing as far as I could and then playing multiplayer with my brothers.
Here they are on the underdogs: Shadow of the Horned Rat and Dark Omen
Rooreelooo @ Sep 6, 2008 17:37
Game: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem!
System: Gamecube
Style: Screenshot would probably work best
I loved this game back in the day, and I was a pretty big fan of the whole story. I know it's not as great as it makes itself out to be, but nonetheless I reckon someone with a bit of writing talent could make it into an awesome narrative LP.
The Goog @ Sep 6, 2008 17:41
Game: Final Fantasy X
System: PS2
Style: SSLP
Final Fantasy LPs don't typically have a great completion percentage, but if someone could take a humorous look at FFX without just ripping it to shreds I'd be very interested in reading it. I think X is one of the more underrated Final Fantasies, and I'd love to see someone do an LP of it.
Game: Sly Cooper trilogy (Thievius Raccoonus, Gang of Thieves, Honor Among Thieves)
System: PS2
Style: VLP, with either audio or text commentary
The Sly Cooper games are some of my favorite PS2 games, and I don't feel that they get the respect they deserve. An LP in the style of Flare Elevar's Spyro LP would be incredible.
Jamesman @ Sep 6, 2008 18:09
The Goog posted:
Game: Final Fantasy X
System: PS2
Style: SSLP
Final Fantasy LPs don't typically have a great completion percentage, but if someone could take a humorous look at FFX without just ripping it to shreds I'd be very interested in reading it. I think X is one of the more underrated Final Fantasies, and I'd love to see someone do an LP of it.
Game: Sly Cooper trilogy (Thievius Raccoonus, Gang of Thieves, Honor Among Thieves)
System: PS2
Style: VLP, with either audio or text commentary
The Sly Cooper games are some of my favorite PS2 games, and I don't feel that they get the respect they deserve. An LP in the style of Flare Elevar's Spyro LP would be incredible.
In all seriousness, these are both on my list of "potentials." After I'm done with Dark Cloud, I was planning to do Sly 1, and then when I do another SSLP, I was planning to do FFX.
If someone beats me to them, so be it. But if they don't and you can wait, there you go.
GuavaMoment @ Sep 6, 2008 18:32
Game Requested: Master of Orion (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) 3 (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
Everyone and their dog bitches about how bad this game is, and I want to know just how horrible it actually is. If you look at GrandpaPants MOO2 LP you'll see that with a good story you barely have the play the game at all to make a good MOO LP.
James315 @ Sep 6, 2008 18:37
GuavaMoment posted:
Game Requested: Master of Orion (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) 3 (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
Everyone and their dog bitches about how bad this game is, and I want to know just how horrible it actually is. If you look at GrandpaPants MOO2 LP you'll see that with a good story you barely have the play the game at all to make a good MOO LP.
This has the making of a lovely train wreck, especially if the LPer doesn't make use of the community-provided fixes. I think they eventually made it so the enemy can actually invade your systems.
"And so, with the 'turn' button clicked one hundred times, our empire was elected as head of the council and the game was won."
Wandering Knitter @ Sep 6, 2008 18:44
I got a few.
Game Requested: Metal Gear Solid 3
System: PS2, I think
Style: Screen Shot might be the best, but we need a video for the ladder
When Metal Gear 4 came out I re-read the old LPs of the first two, only to find that no one's done the third! I'm missing out on all of the potential crazy shit that goes on in that game, and that's just not right.
Game Requested: BURNING RANGERS!
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Only video can show the world this brilliant game.
Extra notes: Must feature theme songs. Both of them.
This is the greatest game ever created. I would LP it if I knew how and if I could get past the first level. Which I can't.
Game Requested: Moon
System: PSX
Style: Screen shot. It is an RPG. Sort of.
Extra notes: This crazy-ass RPG was made by the Chrono Trigger team and is about how you really shouldn't play videogames. I'm sure they wouldn't want you to watch an LP about videogames either. What's wrong with you? Go outside!
The game is in Japanese, so one of our resident translators would have to do it. Since this is my own personal white whale of a game I've offered A Knitted Good to whoever completes an LP of this
Dr. Video Games 0031 @ Sep 6, 2008 18:47
GuavaMoment posted:
Game Requested: Master of Orion (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) 3 (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
Everyone and their dog bitches about how bad this game is, and I want to know just how horrible it actually is. If you look at GrandpaPants MOO2 LP you'll see that with a good story you barely have the play the game at all to make a good MOO LP.
MoO3 would actually make for a pretty bitchin' LP, in the right hands.
The problem is that it's so boring to play nobody wants to do it.
Ceciltron @ Sep 6, 2008 18:53
I've got one for you guys!
Game Requested: Wizardry 8
System:PC
Style: It's up to you, but I think either Video or Screenshot will do.
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)REASON AND BONUS(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
I was in a used bookstore the other day and happened to just snatch a practically unused copy of it for a measly 2$. I'm willing to mail it to you if you'll agree to toxx yourself for it's completion (I'd hate to waste money on shipping for a game that won't get done).
Anyway, it seems to be an interesting game and I'd love to see it done. It was also one of Sirtech's last games (they made Jagged Alliance, too).
FireSides @ Sep 6, 2008 19:43
Game : Starcraft
System : PC, no mods, vanilla
Style : Video, with screens of different units, etc.
Reason: Because even though I beat the game I suck at it and it would be nice to see someone GOOD actually play this and not have like 1 guy left at the end of the levels.
Comedy Option game : Legend of the Mystical Ninja
System : SNES
Style: Any style really, this game is a game that isn't serious.
Reason: Because it is one of the best bizzare 2 player games ever made and I bet you guys would have a blast with it in netplay.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 6, 2008 19:49
FireSides posted:
Comedy Option game : Legend of the Mystical Ninja
System : SNES
Style: Any style really, this game is a game that isn't serious.
Reason: Because it is one of the best bizzare 2 player games ever made and I bet you guys would have a blast with it in netplay.
The OP posted:
master list has ongoing LPs, abandoned ones, and LPs that were finished but not archived.
Nice job, newbie. Nice job.
FireSides @ Sep 6, 2008 19:52
Syrg posted:
Nice job, newbie. Nice job.
Could have swore I checked both lists. Must have missed it my bad. Back to lurk mode I go.
baldurk @ Sep 6, 2008 19:59
Just so you guys know the master list runs off the same database as the archives - all the entries in the master list that have status "archived" are the ones that appear on the archives front page - so searching the master list will find all LPs, archived or not.
Psychedelic Eyeball @ Sep 6, 2008 20:00
Game: Devastation
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Style: Video
Why should we listen to that jerk: More first-person shooters LPs would be nice. Also, I've never played this game, but from what I've heard of that game, it sounds both hilarious and painstakingly bad.
This review should help highlight why this game should be done. Some excerpts from it if you're lazy and can't click a link:
quote:
There are a few of those annoying twists where someone takes away all your weapons (Oh no, you've been captured!) and you begin the level with a 2-by-4 or a combat knife. But guns are soon brought to bear in these levels, so the whole 'use a bottle as a weapon' conceit is about as relevant to the gameplay as lens flare. One unintentionally hilarious level in an insane asylum has you armed with a plank squaring off against doctors trying to jab you with needles. The only thing funnier would have been a level in an office supply store in which you have rubber bands and paperclips and you're fighting store managers armed with manila folders.
quote:
The physics system does accomplish one thing: it serves to reinforce disbelief rather than suspend it. Sometimes you'll walk into a small room and inadvertently kick a folding chair. It'll shoot off your invisible leg and ricochet around the room like Flubber. There seems to be mysterious wind blowing through some of the levels. Maybe a stack of boxes will suddenly fall over for no apparent reason. Turn a corner and you'll discover a barrel spinning on its rim. You can almost see the numbers from the physics code not adding up right and creating all sorts of wacky effects. It's as if someone forgot to carry the two, making a cardboard box skitter down a hallway like a pinball. And all the while, you're constantly accompanied by the noises of someone shuffling through a trash-filled alley. The soundtrack to Devastation may as well be the effects of rattling cans and knocked over bottles. This is a physics system serves little purpose other than to pose a great big unanswered 'why?'.
quote:
No matter where you are, no matter what's happening, no matter how close you are to finishing your objectives, if one of your teammates dies, the mission will instantly end in failure. So when the bots start doing stupid things like shooting each other, which they'll gladly do when they're not busy shooting you, the mission will come to a screeching halt. When they're not busy shooting each other, they'll shoot at walls. They'll get in your way. They'll ignore your orders and do whatever they feel like doing, which generally involves shooting each other in a blind attempt to drill their bullets through any obstacles in the general direction of an enemy bot, who is simultaneously doing something just as stupid. Some missions begin with friendly and enemy units so close that as soon as the game loads, the firing begins and your teammates start dying. This is when you'd be hard-pressed to think of a game more aggravating than Devastation.
Jamesman @ Sep 6, 2008 20:05
Syrg posted:
Nice job, newbie. Nice job.
In his defense, there's nothing wrong with wanting to see ANOTHER LP of Mystical Ninja, or any game for that matter.
Kefit @ Sep 6, 2008 20:07
Konstantin posted:
Game Requested: Any Touhou game
System: PC
Style: Video
There was an LP of Imperishable Night, but the other Touhou games deserve LPs as well. Subtitles will be best for this, as the music in these games is really great and the general atmosphere is a big reason why these games are as good as they are. Also, these games really deserve a high resolution, it's painful to watch Touhou videos on YouTube, you can barely see what's going on.
You can start with my Embodiment of Scarlet Devil LP. If you don't have archives then you can find the videos on my Dailymotion account starting here.
I plan to LP the new game, Subterranean Animism, at some point in the near future. I'm also considering Mountain of Faith after that, but nothing definite on that as of right now.
goatface @ Sep 6, 2008 20:13
Dr. Video Games 0031 posted:
MoO3 would actually make for a pretty bitchin' LP, in the right hands.
The problem is that it's so boring to play nobody wants to do it.
If someone has the willpower and drive to do this, I will be amazed. I bought it the day it was released, I don't think I played a whole game through more than twice. Even with the availability of fan-patches I've never felt the desire to install it again.
My MoO2 CD is normally with my "active" games. I know the vague location of my MoO floppies. I have no idea where I put my copy of MoO3.
Serious Frolicking @ Sep 6, 2008 20:24
Game requested: Robot Alchemic Drive.
System: PS2.
Style: Mixed video and SS. Videos of the flashback stages would turn anyone off, much like actually playing them.
Reason: It is about fighting aliens with giant remote controlled robots in huge, fully destructable environments with a wide variety of weapons and super attacks. The story is elaborate and silly, the voice acting is terrible, and there are over 50 missions total (about 40 of which aren't flashbacks/tutorials/etc.).
The White Dragon @ Sep 6, 2008 20:31
The Goog posted:
Game: Final Fantasy X
I've been considering this for a while, and once I'm finished with my LP now, and eventually SO2, I would totally do this if nobody else has picked it up by then.
You could probably expect a lot of gay jokes about Wakka and Tidus, and Auron and Jecht.
Egomaniac @ Sep 6, 2008 20:35
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested: Moon
System: PSX
Style: Screen shot. It is an RPG. Sort of.
Extra notes: This crazy-ass RPG was made by the Chrono Trigger team and is about how you really shouldn't play videogames. I'm sure they wouldn't want you to watch an LP about videogames either. What's wrong with you? Go outside!
The game is in Japanese, so one of our resident translators would have to do it. Since this is my own personal white whale of a game I've offered A Knitted Good to whoever completes an LP of this
I actually have this, although I haven't actually gotten around to playing past the intro. From the looks of things so far though it would take a hell of a lot less work to translate than Siren 2 did so I'm considering it some time (probably long) down the road.
Bob Smith @ Sep 6, 2008 20:51
I've got a couple:
Game Requested: Neon Genesis Evangelion 64
System: N64
Style: Probably Video
Extra Notes: This game defies genre, and is best described as "a fighting rhythm action FMV game." You play through each episode of the anime's action action sequences in a series of different game styles (side-on beat-em-up, rhythm action game, sniper level &c) while watching dodgy cutscenes and listening to a midi of the Angel Attack music interspersed with Fly Me To The Moon and Cruel Angel's Thesis. The HUD is undecipherable but looks vaguely like the NERV one, and every so often Misato/Ritsuko/Gendo will appear and shout at you.
Imagine Dragon's Lair/Space Ace with an EVA licence. I tried to see about LP'ing it and failed due to insurmountable technical issues.
Game Requested: Fire Warrior
System: PC/PS2
Style: Video
Extra Notes: Fire Warrior is, as I understand, a horribly flawed generic FPS with two redeeming features - the Warhammer 40,000 IP and Tom Baker of Doctor Who fame. I'd just like to see it played through, because I always wanted it but could never run it.
Game Requested: Command and Conquer: Renegade
System: PC
Style: Video
Extra Notes: This game is fucking awesome. It's like an early next-gen FPS with wacky weapons and classic C&C95 units. The levels are hideously unbalanced (it has the worst escort missions in history) and the final boss can be cheesed with one weapon, but it allows you to use the Ion Cannon, drive a Mammoth Tank, go inside an Obelisk of Light and explore Kane's Temple of NOD from the last mission of the RTS. Someone tried to LP it and failed (the missions are bloody long, and they decided to do one stupidly long one on foot despite the availability of vehicles.) and I'd love to see it done well.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 6, 2008 21:15
Serious Frolicking posted:
Game requested: Robot Alchemic Drive.
System: PS2.
Style: Mixed video and SS. Videos of the flashback stages would turn anyone off, much like actually playing them.
Reason: It is about fighting aliens with giant remote controlled robots in huge, fully destructable environments with a wide variety of weapons and super attacks. The story is elaborate and silly, the voice acting is terrible, and there are over 50 missions total (about 40 of which aren't flashbacks/tutorials/etc.).
Once I have more experience under my belt I've planned on tackling this, if no one else has. The only thing stopping me is the fact that I'm worried about LPing a game that long and repetitive right off the bat with no experience. And yes, if I do get around to it I'll make sure to highlight the voice acting, especially the glory that is Mika Banhara.
Of course, I'll eagerly watch it if someone else decides to do an LP. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-unsmith.gif)
Camel Pimp @ Sep 6, 2008 21:25
Chwoka posted:
Roller Coaster Tycoon
PC
I sucked too much to do it well, but I would like to see somebody do it with humor and stuff.
I never saw your attempt at it, but how on earth would you LP that game? Just focus on one scenario and end the LP when you win (or lose, or kill everyone inside)? How could you do audience participation? I'm not saying I'd do it (still have to get the stupid Lunar LP off in any case) but I'm honestly curious.
Cryle @ Sep 6, 2008 21:27
SirSamVimes posted:
Game Requested: Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne
System: PC
Style: Screenshots (With videos for cutscenes preferably)
My personal favourite game, and I'd love to see a LP of it.
this is a great game, and the singleplayer campaigns have the rare combination of being well designed/balanced and having lots of ways to be cheesed.
*edit*
by the way, for some reason there is no warcraft 2 lp listed in the master archives or www.letsplayarchive.com. what gives?
Jamesman @ Sep 6, 2008 21:44
The White Dragon posted:
I've been considering this for a while, and once I'm finished with my LP now, and eventually SO2, I would totally do this if nobody else has picked it up by then.
You could probably expect a lot of gay jokes about Wakka and Tidus, and Auron and Jecht.
By all means, if you want to do it, go ahead. The earliest I could see myself getting to it would be February/March.
Just please don't go heavy on the gay jokes if you do. That kinda stuff gets played out fast.
Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 21:54
Konstantin posted:
Game Requested: Blast Corps
System: N64
Style: Video
A very unique game that really deserves an LP. It's very difficult to 100%, but I think it would be entertaining to see someone really good at the game try.
Oh my God. I second this so much. I miss that game.
Xenomrph @ Sep 6, 2008 21:58
Bob Smith posted:
Game Requested: Fire Warrior
System: PC/PS2
Style: Video
Extra Notes: Fire Warrior is, as I understand, a horribly flawed generic FPS with two redeeming features - the Warhammer 40,000 IP and Tom Baker of Doctor Who fame. I'd just like to see it played through, because I always wanted it but could never run it.
Fire Warrior is, like you said, really flawed. The novelization of it by Simon Spurrier is kickass, and the game doesn't hold a candle to the book in any regard. If you want to be REALLY disappointed with the game, go read the novelization before I get around to doing the LP. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif)
Darardusaki @ Sep 6, 2008 22:00
Now that I think about it I should also mention that if you do answer and LP and START A THREAD link to it in a post here so I can update it in the OP. Thanks guys!
The White Dragon @ Sep 6, 2008 22:04
Jamesman posted:
February/March.
See, that's exactly what I mean: I'm only two to three updates from finishing my current LP, but I've been working on it pretty much since I registered. I'm more current with SO2 so I'll probably be faster with that, but to be honest, February/March is probably undershooting my ETA by a few months, heh.
Also yeah even if I do catch it, not too many gay jokes; but how can you resist at such key points as when Wakka spanks Tidus off the cliff at the beginning of the game, or that Jecht's favorite part about Auron is that he's such a stiff?
(For anyone who does do an FFX LP, it is, however, of utmost importance that you make sure to get spoken-plot screenshots when the characters blink, as these make for some of the best expressions ever)
Kitfox88 @ Sep 6, 2008 22:36
Camel Pimp posted:
I never saw your attempt at it, but how on earth would you LP that game? Just focus on one scenario and end the LP when you win (or lose, or kill everyone inside)? How could you do audience participation? I'm not saying I'd do it (still have to get the stupid Lunar LP off in any case) but I'm honestly curious.
One way would be an informative type thing. Ideas on how to beat the scenarios, general game tips over the course of the LP, ride designing tips... that sort of stuff. And people with the game itself can always go in and design some rides, and then the LPer could use them ingame if they'd work. Just a thought.
Grilox @ Sep 6, 2008 22:49
Game Requested: Might and Magic series
System: PC or equivalent
Style: Either Screenshot or Video would be fine
Reason: Always wanted to see the series, even though I was never able to finish them.
DFlux @ Sep 6, 2008 23:05
Game Requested: Tales of series
System: PS/PS2
Style: Either Screenshot or Video would be fine
Reason: The Tales of series is a fun series that deserves to be LPed. I'm actually surprised none of the games have been LPed yet.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 6, 2008 23:10
Grilox posted:
Game Requested: Might and Magic series
System: PC or equivalent
Style: Either Screenshot or Video would be fine
Reason: Always wanted to see the series, even though I was never able to finish them.
Oh come on. You kids aren't even trying anymore.
(Unless you meant "Heroes of M&M" in which case you might wanna correct yourself.)
Vorless @ Sep 6, 2008 23:26
Game: Cubivore
System: Gamecube
Style: Either one would work, though you'd have to show at least one video
Reason: I've really wanted to see this done, it sounds like the perfect LP game, you could either VLP it and go along with the story or SSLP it and create a completely new one. Kinda like a precursor to Katamari Damashi
also
Game: Tomba series
System: PS1
Style: VLP
Reason: Another game I've always wanted to play but is impossible to find. It already has a lot of humor and would work well for LPing.
DFlux @ Sep 6, 2008 23:31
God yes, I second the Tomba series.
b00n @ Sep 6, 2008 23:41
Bob Smith posted:
Game Requested: Command and Conquer: Renegade
System: PC
Style: Video
Extra Notes: This game is fucking awesome. It's like an early next-gen FPS with wacky weapons and classic C&C95 units. The levels are hideously unbalanced (it has the worst escort missions in history) and the final boss can be cheesed with one weapon, but it allows you to use the Ion Cannon, drive a Mammoth Tank, go inside an Obelisk of Light and explore Kane's Temple of NOD from the last mission of the RTS. Someone tried to LP it and failed (the missions are bloody long, and they decided to do one stupidly long one on foot despite the availability of vehicles.) and I'd love to see it done well.
I've considered doing this one at some point, but I had my doubts about doing it for two reasons: One is the length of those missions, some of which can take an hour or even longer. Two was the language I have the game in, but considering how people kept reacting when I talked to them via skype I don't think this should be a problem. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Grilox @ Sep 6, 2008 23:52
Syrg posted:
Oh come on. You kids aren't even trying anymore.
(Unless you meant "Heroes of M&M" in which case you might wanna correct yourself.)
Let me rephrase that to "Every M&M above number II."
But I really didn't know about those other lps, I'll be sure to read through 'em now. Thanks!
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 6, 2008 23:53
DragonFlux posted:
God yes, I second the Tomba series.
I was actually planning on buying this recently because I found the long-lost demo on one of my PS1 Underground disc demos.
helloitsdan @ Sep 7, 2008 00:07
Vorless posted:
Game: Tomba series
System: PS1
Style: VLP
Reason: Another game I've always wanted to play but is impossible to find. It already has a lot of humor and would work well for LPing.
I was really, really hoping to do the tomba(i) games at some point but I seem to remember some guy having them on the reservations list when I had hoped to do it
Obviously he didn't go through with it though, so maybe after I've done Dead Rising I might take a shot at 'em. Or at least the first.
MeerkatHero @ Sep 7, 2008 00:40
Game: Valkyrie Profile 2
System: PS2
Style: Either would work. I prefer reading SSLP, but with this game you need at least one clip of Lezard Valeth's insane laughter. Except there are already a few clips of that floating around YouTube, so.
Reason: The LP of Valkyrie Profile was hilarious, and an LP of Valkyrie Profile 2 would surely be a thing of beauty. Also, this is just a really good game. Oh, and the bonus dungeon has a series of dogs cosplaying as the main characters (no, really), so the ideal LP should also include the bonus dungeon. At least the parts with the cosplaying dogs.
furry drum circle @ Sep 7, 2008 00:40
Alright, I'd like to dibs the request on Blast Corps. It might take me like a week to track down a cart and get used to it, if that's alright.
The White Dragon @ Sep 7, 2008 00:45
To the OP:
Instead of posting fulfilled requests, you ought to put the unfulfilled ones in the first post. This way seems a little backwards, at least to me.
Duet @ Sep 7, 2008 01:01
eighteenspikes posted:
Alright, I'd like to dibs the request on Blast Corps. It might take me like a week to track down a cart and get used to it, if that's alright.
Too late, I've already started recording footage for Blast Corps AS I TYPE.
Seriously though, it hasn't been mentioned enough that nobody is stopping you from doing an LP if someone else has it planned/is working on it right now/already LPed it. By all means go for it.
Kem Rixen @ Sep 7, 2008 01:08
There was one and I'm pretty sure it was finished too. I don't remember who did it but I do remember that it was a video lp.
SirSamVimes posted:
Game Requested: Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne
System: PC
Style: Screenshots (With videos for cutscenes preferably)
My personal favourite game, and I'd love to see a LP of it.
Camel Pimp @ Sep 7, 2008 01:11
Kitfox88 posted:
One way would be an informative type thing. Ideas on how to beat the scenarios, general game tips over the course of the LP, ride designing tips... that sort of stuff. And people with the game itself can always go in and design some rides, and then the LPer could use them ingame if they'd work. Just a thought.
I'm not so sure about the second idea. The reason I never really used pre-made coasters in my game is that coasters really, really needed to be designed with the actual land in mind. Trying to find a place for a pre-made coaster is pretty hard unless the scenario takes place in a flat field. Unless you post your actual save file and people design rides from the save file itself, but that has problems of its own.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 7, 2008 01:13
Camel Pimp posted:
I'm not so sure about the second idea. The reason I never really used pre-made coasters in my game is that coasters really, really needed to be designed with the actual land in mind. Trying to find a place for a pre-made coaster is pretty hard unless the scenario takes place in a flat field. Unless you post your actual save file and people design rides from the save file itself, but that has problems of its own.
That's kind of what I figured, you could turn on height markers and people could raise the land up to there if they really wanted to get serious. Otherwise they could just eyeball it and stuff. I admit, it does have its problems. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Rooreelooo @ Sep 7, 2008 01:17
The White Dragon posted:
To the OP:
Instead of posting fulfilled requests, you ought to put the unfulfilled ones in the first post. This way seems a little backwards, at least to me.
I agree with this, except it would be an absolute nightmare for every single request to get retyped into the first post.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 7, 2008 01:22
Grilox posted:
But I really didn't know about those other lps, I'll be sure to read through 'em now. Thanks!
It's cool. I know Thuryl's trying to go as far as possible into the series, but he's hit some personal stuff in the middle of II, which is why the current hiatus. I just figure that's something to keep an eye on until he officially abandons it.
mastajake @ Sep 7, 2008 01:35
Game Requested: Plok
System: SNES
Style: Video (I don't think you could capture the awesomeness of Plok in screen shots)
I'd really like to see someone start and finish this. It's an incredible game that's full of humor, and gets to be quite difficult. It was one of my favorite games as a kid.
Common Sensei @ Sep 7, 2008 01:47
Game: Bioshock
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Style: Video
Reason: Bioshock is an exceptional game with a great deal of depth. It has a multitude of different enemies and features to keep viewers interested as well as an immersive atmosphere and a lot to comment on if the LPer has knowledge of the meaning of the game and it's comment on objectivism, as well as a knowledge of the events preceding the player's arrival in Rapture and their meaning.
JustV @ Sep 7, 2008 01:47
Game Requested: Patapon
System: PSP
Reasoning: Any game where you play as God commanding an army of eyeballs with a magic drum to fight a giant crab demands Something Awful commentary. Also, there is a singing tree you entertain with trumpet music.
Style: VLP recommended.
flamedrake @ Sep 7, 2008 02:06
mastajake posted:
Game Requested: Plok
System: SNES
Style: Video (I don't think you could capture the awesomeness of Plok in screen shots)
I'd actually considered doing this, but then played it again and remembered how goddamn terrible I am at it. But I'd love to see someone do it.
raocow @ Sep 7, 2008 02:15
I want to request Donkey Kong 64 because I'm curious about that game since forever, and I want to know what is up with it except with it's reputation there's no way I'm playing it. The problem is that the game appears to be fairly un-lp-able, because of it's very nature.
I'm just throwing it out here in case someone has a flash of genius!
Oyster @ Sep 7, 2008 02:15
Bob Smith posted:
I've got a couple:
Game Requested: Neon Genesis Evangelion 64
System: N64
Style: Probably Video
Extra Notes: This game defies genre, and is best described as "a fighting rhythm action FMV game." You play through each episode of the anime's action action sequences in a series of different game styles (side-on beat-em-up, rhythm action game, sniper level &c) while watching dodgy cutscenes and listening to a midi of the Angel Attack music interspersed with Fly Me To The Moon and Cruel Angel's Thesis. The HUD is undecipherable but looks vaguely like the NERV one, and every so often Misato/Ritsuko/Gendo will appear and shout at you.
Imagine Dragon's Lair/Space Ace with an EVA licence. I tried to see about LP'ing it and failed due to insurmountable technical issues.
I generally strongly dislike anything related to anime, but I've played this game and the simple trainwreckness it exudes could make a decent LP. I can't promise it anytime soon (yes, I have a list of games I work through) but I can definitely start working on translating some of the more necessary parts. Probably subtitling the parts necessary, video format the whole way like I'm doing SAR now. It'll probably be up after the myself and Raar_I'm_a_Dinosaur collaborative MM5 LP, unless someone springs on it first.
Also, it should probably be noted that in the master list you have to hit the submit button with an empty query box to see abandoned LPs. By default it only shows completed/ongoing/archived ones.
AccountingNightmare @ Sep 7, 2008 02:28
raocow posted:
I want to request Donkey Kong 64 because I'm curious about that game since forever, and I want to know what is up with it except with it's reputation there's no way I'm playing it. The problem is that the game appears to be fairly un-lp-able, because of it's very nature.
I'm just throwing it out here in case someone has a flash of genius!
I would do this, as I'm one of the few who actually likes the game (finished it 100% several times when I was younger), but I really couldn't pull it off with my commentary style. It would be a very long LP, and I think it would need strong group commentary to make it work.
BrooklynBruiser @ Sep 7, 2008 02:30
SirSamVimes posted:
Game Requested: Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne
System: PC
Style: Screenshots (With videos for cutscenes preferably)
My personal favourite game, and I'd love to see a LP of it.
I've got all the equipment to do an LP of this, but I've never actually done one before, so I don't think I could do it justice.
Snake_in_a_box @ Sep 7, 2008 03:04
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested: Metal Gear Solid 3
System: PS2, I think
Style: Screen Shot might be the best, but we need a video for the ladder
When Metal Gear 4 came out I re-read the old LPs of the first two, only to find that no one's done the third! I'm missing out on all of the potential crazy shit that goes on in that game, and that's just not right.
I can do this one, but the first one isn't on the master list and I wanted to try my hand at that one first.
GuavaMoment @ Sep 7, 2008 03:18
Common Sensei posted:
Game: Bioshock
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Style: Video
This has been discussed before. Anyone who does this will need to have read Ayn Rand (uck) and be exceptionally good at making the LP. Anyone could make an okay Bioshock thread, but it would be almost impossible to make a good one.
Thompsons @ Sep 7, 2008 03:23
Game requested: Personal Nightmare
System: Amiga (Though DOS would work as well if that's all that's available; DOS version is slightly buggy and with worse graphics, though)
Style: Screen shot, either narrated in-character or explanatory, really doesn't matter which.
Extra note: Including death scenes a must (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
Personal Nightmare's by the same people who did Elvira 2: Jaws of Cerberus and Waxworks, and is about as creepy as you'd imagine (hellion kids, vampires, infernal hounds, that sort of thing). The atmosphere's pretty good and I tried getting through it myself, but it's such a "fuck you" kind of game even with a walkthrough. I'd love to see someone tackle it.
Wandering Knitter @ Sep 7, 2008 03:48
Snake_in_a_box posted:
I can do this one, but the first one isn't on the master list and I wanted to try my hand at that one first.
I could have sworn the first one's been done twice. Maybe I'm just crazy? (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-psyduck.gif)
GuavaMoment @ Sep 7, 2008 03:59
Game requested: Legend of Zelda: Wand of Gamelon or some shit
System: CD-I
Style: VLP
Why?
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/b1a3667b24d065d7d08c01612ee12de5ca7db0ab/1163302324783.gif)
That's why.
Extra note: Terror Van may have just promised to do this. oh God the excuses coming from this guy now. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
The General @ Sep 7, 2008 04:11
Ceciltron posted:
I've got one for you guys!
Game Requested: Wizardry 8
System:PC
Style: It's up to you, but I think either Video or Screenshot will do.
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)REASON AND BONUS(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
I was in a used bookstore the other day and happened to just snatch a practically unused copy of it for a measly 2$. I'm willing to mail it to you if you'll agree to toxx yourself for it's completion (I'd hate to waste money on shipping for a game that won't get done).
Anyway, it seems to be an interesting game and I'd love to see it done. It was also one of Sirtech's last games (they made Jagged Alliance, too).
I accept this offer! I used to love Wizardry games, and I've always wanted to do an LP. Let's play this!
mastajake @ Sep 7, 2008 04:13
GuavaMoment posted:
Game requested: Legend of Zelda: Wand of Gamelon or some shit
System: CD-I
Style: VLP
Why?
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/b1a3667b24d065d7d08c01612ee12de5ca7db0ab/1163302324783.gif)
That's why.
Extra note: Terror Van may have just promised to do this. oh God the excuses coming from this guy now. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I'm going to do this one (and Faces of Evil) if I can ever find the power cord and input cable for it. That's assuming by that time it hasn't already been done, because I too would like to see an LP of them.
Prowler2885 @ Sep 7, 2008 04:14
We need some classics. At least, I see them as classic.
I'll just list off a few games from...
System: Sega Master System
Reason: Not enough games from this system have been LP'ed. There's a good share I know should be.
Extra Note: Remembering how some of these games are, expect me to think up some Emasculation challenges for them.
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Game: Zillion 1 & 2
Style: VLP. I decided since the rooms get a bit repetitive, and wouldn't really fit too well for an SSLP.
Reason: These are pretty difficult games if I remember correctly, and I have yet to see anyone attempt to LP it.
Extra Note: When it comes to the codes, I don't usually refer to them by the "number" they represent, but by how they look. It makes for some interesting mini-statements for memorizing throughout. Like "'Y' '8' '<3' 'Bomb'?" or "'Y' 'U' '<3' '66'?" or "'U' 'Bomb' M' '8'.". Some added trivia, the gun that went with the original console was modeled after the Zillion blaster.
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Game: Maze Hunter 3-D
Style: VLP, and play through it with double-vision, none of that 2x frame speed crap to make the game easier. You know, "seeing with one eye".
Reason: I'd love to see how well anyone can play through this game sans 3-D Glasses.
Extra Note: Try not to die too often while having double-vision. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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While we have 3-D on mind.
Game: Blade Eagle 3-D
Style: VLP. See Maze Hunter 3-D's notes. You can SLP it as well, if you want. But provide some good story (even though it's an arcade shoot-em-up).
Reason: (Insert drunk flying joke here.)
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And since I mentioned the gun, one more game.
Game: Gangster Town
Style: SSLP or VLP, your choice.
Reason: I'd like to see what you goons can do with this game. Preferably with 2 player mode. And not to forget, it was a pretty nifty game at the time. Hell, you can shoot the gangsters' ghosts for extra points. Take that GTA! (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Extra Note: It wouldn't feel genuine unless you have a USB light gun. That is, if you can find one anymore. Mouse aiming is too darn easy. But I know you guys can make the best of it. Continuing is as simple as catching your hat with a bullet after it gets shot off.
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Game: Spy Vs. Spy Series
System: Sega Master System and/or Commodore 64
Style: VLP or SSLP
Reason: I particularly want to see if it's possible to watch deathmatches happen with these games. But also, I'd like to see how far the LPer can get before the other Spy starts cheating and knows where everything is long before he can figure it out.
Extra Note: SSLP-ing any Spy Vs. Spy game is fun for photoshopping/MSpainting stuff into it, seeing as the game is rather limited in traps. But watching any online 2 player battles happen would be amusing as well. VLP, of course.
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And one last game (for now), but this one from the Commodore 64 alone.
Game: Raid Over Moscow
System: Commodore 64
Style: SSLP. Somehow, having played through it before, SSLP would be appropriate for that game.
Reason: Look above. I know someone can write a good storyline alongside this game. Plus, it was a great game I used to play way back when. I'm amazed it hasn't been LP'ed yet.
EDIT: Oops, forgot to add reasons. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downs.gif)
Cotton B. Gross @ Sep 7, 2008 04:15
raocow posted:
I want to request Donkey Kong 64 because I'm curious about that game since forever, and I want to know what is up with it except with it's reputation there's no way I'm playing it. The problem is that the game appears to be fairly un-lp-able, because of it's very nature.
I'm just throwing it out here in case someone has a flash of genius!
Seconding this. I never got past beating the original Donkey Kong the second time, and I don't remember what I did play too well.
Chwoka @ Sep 7, 2008 04:32
Camel Pimp posted:
I never saw your attempt at it, but how on earth would you LP that game? Just focus on one scenario and end the LP when you win (or lose, or kill everyone inside)? How could you do audience participation? I'm not saying I'd do it (still have to get the stupid Lunar LP off in any case) but I'm honestly curious.
I just made it into Emoticon Theater.
(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downs.gif) I'M AN IDIOT HURRR also I own forest frontiers
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif) Hi! I'm the physical embodiment of the internet, used to carry out your requests!
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-monocle.gif) I'm the common sense foil to (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downs.gif) !
(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-ghost.gif) I'M A GHOOOST
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-geno.gif) I'm the manager and I set arbitrary goals for parkmakers
(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-buddy.gif) I'M THE OTHER PARK OWNER!
We didn't get past the 2nd level because I asked what to so next and never got an answer.
Ceciltron @ Sep 7, 2008 04:39
Horsepool posted:
I accept this offer! I used to love Wizardry games, and I've always wanted to do an LP. Let's play this!
You may have bought more than you bargained for! Good luck! (PM sent)
Terror Van @ Sep 7, 2008 04:48
GuavaMoment posted:
Game requested: Legend of Zelda: Wand of Gamelon or some shit
System: CD-I
Style: VLP
Why?
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/b1a3667b24d065d7d08c01612ee12de5ca7db0ab/1163302324783.gif)
That's why.
Extra note: Terror Van may have just promised to do this. oh God the excuses coming from this guy now. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif)
I'll show you, you bastard. I'll LP the hell out of this (assuming I can ever get my damn laptop back from the repair place.)
Lizard Wizard @ Sep 7, 2008 04:50
Game: Oddworld: Abe's Oddyssey and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus.
System: PS1 and PC.
Style: Video. Can't imagine the difficulty being conveyed in screenshots. Definitely over-analyze the weird shit.
Reason: It's like Prince of Persia on shrooms. Really fucking creepy setting, but it's also awesome. Also, it's damn hard.
Extra Notes: Bonus video of Mudokon deaths. Also, the PS1 version of the original has a co-op mode, alternating every death Mario-style. Not sure about Exoddus as I have the PC version of that.
uinfuirudo @ Sep 7, 2008 04:50
Game: Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors/Orochi
Platform: PS2
Reason: Well I wouldn't want to see someone play through all the characters because it would be completely boring. Just an overview of the game because I don't think any of us want to watch someone play every character, but a shorter run through 4-8 characters would be nice to watch.
WarpedLichen @ Sep 7, 2008 04:58
Game: System Shock 2 (Co-op if possible)
Platform: PC
Format: Video
Reason: I know Cooked-Auto already LPed this, but I think the game is atmospheric enough that another LP that manages to keep the sense of tension of the game in-tact with in character commentary or something would be great to watch. The lack of in game audio in particular is a great loss from Cooked-Auto's original LP.
Bonus points if it's a Co-Op and you get two or more LPers acting out a horror movie scenario.
The White Dragon @ Sep 7, 2008 05:02
uinfuirudo posted:
Game: Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors/Orochi
Platform: PS2
Reason: Well I wouldn't want to see someone play through all the characters because it would be completely boring. Just an overview of the game because I don't think any of us want to watch someone play every character, but a shorter run through 4-8 characters would be nice to watch.
I wanted to, but I just couldn't get that "AV in" thing to work, let alone the "transmit video over VLC for live commentary" part. Maybe one of these days, but at this point I don't even have enough room on my computer to fit the video if I could get in on there.
Genpei Turtle did that one game, the "Story of Hero Yoshitsune" or something to that effect, but it was entertaining and it was essentially cut of the same cloth.
virtual256 @ Sep 7, 2008 05:03
Game Requested: CRUSADER No Remorse
System: MS-Dos
Style: Video
Game Requested: CRUSADER No Regret
System: MS-Dos
Style: Video
I have fond memories of watching my brother play both of these games, yet I would die repeatedly anytime I played it myself. I want to relive my childhood through you and your commentary!
One point I love is that if you use the cheat codes from the first game in the second one, you get teleported to a level with 10 of the biggest enemies in the game who destroy you to the sounds of .MOD christmas music
Also, watching a covert operative walk into a site wearing a BRIGHT RED suit makes me happy.
timeandtide @ Sep 7, 2008 05:44
The game: Soldier of Fortune: Payback.
The "Why?"
There is only one good reason to play this game: to warn all whom read it not to rent or buy it, as it's basically budget game shovelware that happens to be a sequel to a successful franchise--oh, plus it serves as excellent unintentional comedy.
This is due to it's hilariously patriotic "story" (through the course of the game's 6-8 hours, you will fight Taliban/Muslims, Africans, Russians, and every other source of American fear in the past 50 years; and yes, you are a mercenary, but man, you're doing it to save America, not the money or even the payback like the title says; and yes, they really did kill off the main character of the first two games off-screen through a single-line mention by our new character; and yes, the game ends with the biggest kick to the player's balls that I could imagine it forgets to end, lacking both plot resolution and any sort of finale, literally feeling like the developers chopped off the game at the mid-point after a "cool" "plot twist" and a bunch of questions suddenly raised!), 1990s FPS sensibilities that even SoF2 didn't have (can't speak for 1, never played it) such as...a distinctive lack of cut scenes even at the beginning of the game (you start next to a blown up car in the Middle East, and a bit of dialogue tells the player you were ambushed; you are in the Middle East in that starting level to track down a Chinese man who knows about some terrorists/Russians/I don't know's plans to do stuff; levels are bridged by menus with voiced over text that fills in the story and outlines objectives for the next mission) or the way enemies either die or don't react to your gunfire at all, enemies that are difficult to see in later levels, escort missions, respawning enemies, over the top gore for the sake of gore (but that's not as detailed as SoF 1 or 2), and enemies with near-instanta-kill weapons placed so that they're crouched behind where the player enters a room forcing you to basically play the area then realize the guy is there then reload then go in making sure you get him first. Oh and did I mention the 20-50 second load times every time you die, quit, change a level, save, etc.?
It came out in November 2007, just a week before Call of Duty 4.
System: PS3, Xbox 360, or PC--pick your poison.
Format: Video. The audience must see every inept moment.
Extras: No easy mode for you. Play normal or higher, I don't care which, but am not inhumane enough to force someone to play hard mode unless they truly wish.
ZakAce @ Sep 7, 2008 05:56
Game Requested: The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind.
System: PC (or Xbox, but it's better on PC).
Style: Whatever works best.
Extra notes: Hopefully, someone with a talent for making good LPs will pick this up, as I've played this game to death and I would like to see it get a great treatment.
I'm nthing Final Fantasy X as well. I liked that game (although some parts of it were a biatch. Yunalesca, anyone?)
E: I'd also like someone to do Knights of the Old Republic properly. Yes, Darth Ronson did an LP of it, but it was shitty to the extreme, and KOTOR is not a shitty game - it deserves better.
Darardusaki @ Sep 7, 2008 06:31
The White Dragon posted:
To the OP:
Instead of posting fulfilled requests, you ought to put the unfulfilled ones in the first post. This way seems a little backwards, at least to me.
I was actually thinking about that today, and since the master list should show any LP Thread that's been started it would probably be a good idea to not bother with fulfilled requests since it's all right there. It would still definitely be nice for people to link to answered requests via a new post in this thread, though, since people waiting for their requests to be filled might be watching it.
I've never done a thread like this before, so thanks for all the input.
DontMockMySmock @ Sep 7, 2008 06:56
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video
Why: So this game is more or less a generic 3D platformer in terms of gameplay, but in terms of plot and writing, this is one of the funniest games I have ever played, in a really stupid way.
The plot is that a troupe of actors have acquired a "Peach-shaped UFO" with an "Instant Stage Beam" that they intend to use to turn all of Japan into a giant stage with which to subject the masses to their dance routines. If that doesn't sound like the most ridiculous and potentially hilarious plot you have ever heard, then just try and prove otherwise.
Pretty soon giant dancing robots are fighting each other and whole islands are flying into space and characters are lamenting their lost hentai magazines (changed to car magazines in the English version, unfortunately), and the whole time the dialog is full of bizzare fourth-wall breaking humor. The game has a laugh track, for crying out loud.
The game sadly has no voice acting, so it needs an video LP where the LP-er can supply hilarious voices for all the characters.
Axe Master @ Sep 7, 2008 07:09
ZakAce posted:
Game Requested: The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind.
System: PC (or Xbox, but it's better on PC).
Style: Whatever works best.
I-
ZakAce posted:
Extra notes: Hopefully, someone with a talent for making good LPs will pick this up,
oh (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-smith.gif)
edit: Although if I could get myself to accept that my voice is the worst thing ever (helllooo failed vectorman thread) and that I'm not the master of the microphone I think I miiiight be able to pull off as a SS LP, as a video LP that wasn't a group would be terribly boring, although I think I have an idea for a bonus video the game can be completed in under 10 minutes, the current record is around 8, this is with no cheating other than, of course, glitches).
The question would come down to mostly informative, narrative, or jokey? I know enough shit (and have access to the correct resources, UESP + TIL) to do any of them p well, playing the part as the nerevarine seriously would be fun (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Bob Smith posted:
the Warhammer 40,000 IP and Tom Baker of Doctor Who fame. I'd just like to see it played through, because I always wanted it but could never run it.
holy shit no wonder that voice was so familiar
WeaponBoy @ Sep 7, 2008 07:46
The White Dragon posted:
Tidus
I believe you mean Fiwer. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
Snake_in_a_box posted:
I can do this one, but the first one isn't on the master list and I wanted to try my hand at that one first.
I really have to wonder how MGS3 would even do as an LP. It can and probably would get very tedious in a lot of locations. It's very much a game that is fun to play but actually watching can be boring as hell (The End would be a good example of this). The best idea I've ever heard for MGS games is to overlay codec stuff over the game so watchers aren't forced to sit there like a lemon for twenty minutes while NPCs wax poetic about the Cold War and love on the battlefield.
Kalimar @ Sep 7, 2008 08:03
Game Requested: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
System: PC
Style: Pragmatic -- Anything that works for the LPer.
WarpedLichen @ Sep 7, 2008 08:18
Kalimar posted:
Game Requested: Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
System: PC
Style: Pragmatic -- Anything that works for the LPer.
Isn't there already a good LP of Alpha Centauri?
http://fromearth.net/LetsPlay/Alpha%20Centauri/
Filburt Shellbach @ Sep 7, 2008 09:11
This sure is a lot of requests in 24 hours. If you make a request, you should also fulfill a request!
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 7, 2008 09:29
Sartak posted:
This sure is a lot of requests in 24 hours. If you make a request, you should also fulfill a request!
Then we'd have LP overload! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-aaaaa.gif)
Nightskye @ Sep 7, 2008 10:37
Always room for more LPs of a game like AC, second the motion dammit.
Darardusaki @ Sep 7, 2008 10:39
Rooreelooo posted:
I agree with this, except it would be an absolute nightmare for every single request to get retyped into the first post.
Yeah, but I just spent the time doing it. I'll do my best to keep updating the pages as they come and removing requests that have been filled. ...My thumb feels weird though.
Sartak posted:
This sure is a lot of requests in 24 hours. If you make a request, you should also fulfill a request!
I wanted it mostly so that people would know what other people were wanting done, for instance, how several people have agreed on Blast Corps or FFX or whatever. Also, I guess, a little discussion.
SirSamVimes @ Sep 7, 2008 10:58
I second the Oddworld games. They are pure awesome.
(I'd also love another Alpha Centauri LP)
SirSamVimes @ Sep 7, 2008 10:58
I second the Oddworld games. They are pure awesome.
(I'd also love another Alpha Centauri LP)
Kifisonfire @ Sep 7, 2008 11:36
Game: Condemned: Criminal Origins
Genre: Horror/First-Person Melee
System: PC/360/PS3
Style: Video
Notes: Either 100% completion run from someone with experience, or someone playing it blind to experience it properly. I think the latter would work better, but I'm not fussy. I'd just love to see this game LP'd.
Terror Van @ Sep 7, 2008 12:15
Game: Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Genre: Horror/Third-Person Adventure
System: GameCube
Style: Video
Notes: There was an attempt according to the master list, but it was abandoned. Therefore there must be a second try to this great game that messes with your head bigtime. Also a display of all the game's effects would be nice.
Game: Sweet Home
Genre: Survival Horror
System: NES
Style: Video, but maybe screenshot will work
Notes: I don't know much about this game but I do know that it's supposed to be some sort of Horror game in the days of the NES, and it is said that this was the inspiration for the Resident Evil series. It was also abandoned before it was finished. Showing off this game's endings, deaths, etc would be neat as well.
WarpedLichen @ Sep 7, 2008 12:36
Nick at Nite posted:
Always room for more LPs of a game like AC, second the motion dammit.
The thing is, for a 4x game like AC, the LP really isn't showing off the game much. While AC certainly has more built in fluff than something like MoO2 or Civ, a successful LP depends far more on the writer's flair than the game itself.
I wouldn't mind seeing another AC LP, just like I don't mind the many Paradox LPs, but someone who could do a good LP for a 4x game would be great writing a strong narrative for any other 4x game. While I love to see someone romp around as Chairman Yang or Morgan, the background and such has already been shown off once and it might be harder to be original in the same setting.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, if there's a writer who can craft a good story from a 4x game, then he/she should get to it, because I would read it, game be damned.
Speedball @ Sep 7, 2008 12:40
Game: Metal Gear Acid, 1 or 2
System: PSP
Assuming you can set up your PSP to your computer to take screenshots, this should be a pretty easy one to LP as a screenshot LP. MGA2 is one of my most favorite PSP games, in particular, and there's no denying that they definitely capture the spirit of the MGS games, right down to the military industrial insanity. Also MGA2 has my favorite Metal Gear ever in it. Not a lot of people have played these, overall, so it'd be a good thing to show it off, just like the LP of Metal Gear Ghost Babel.
Bob Smith @ Sep 7, 2008 13:20
WarpedLichen posted:
I guess what I'm trying to say is, if there's a writer who can craft a good story from a 4x game, then he/she should get to it, because I would read it, game be damned.
I'm seriously thinking of doing a LP of the space mod for Civ 4, because it's really fun. It's like a more freeform Master of Orion, and although the combat is hellishly simplified even for a Civ game (Omega Battleships beat everything, even their counters most of the time) it's got enough interesting things to make a LP good.
Axe Master @ Sep 7, 2008 15:07
Kifisonfire posted:
Game: Condemned: Criminal Origins
Genre: Horror/First-Person Melee
System: PC/360/PS3
Style: Video
Notes: Either 100% completion run from someone with experience, or someone playing it blind to experience it properly. I think the latter would work better, but I'm not fussy. I'd just love to see this game LP'd.
I second this. I've only played the second one and I really want to play the first but don't know if I ever will.
Herr Roboto @ Sep 7, 2008 17:55
DontMockMySmock posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video
Sartak posted:
If you make a request, you should also fulfill a request!
Anyway, I wonder if it's ok to request LPs of games that have been LPed before. Just this time around they should be LPed in a good way.
Hydra Duke of Cola @ Sep 7, 2008 18:15
Terror Van posted:
Game: Sweet Home
Genre: Survival Horror
System: NES
Style: Video, but maybe screenshot will work
Notes: I don't know much about this game but I do know that it's supposed to be some sort of Horror game in the days of the NES, and it is said that this was the inspiration for the Resident Evil series. It was also abandoned before it was finished. Showing off this game's endings, deaths, etc would be neat as well.
This is one I plan on trying after I get the time to finish setting up the Deja Vu one I've been working on (which is another game that got abandoned that deserves to be finished). Of course I haven't even started that one yet (working on "extra" things to fill in since it's a shorter game) so who knows how long it'll take me to get to.
Cryle @ Sep 7, 2008 19:07
BklynBruzer posted:
I've got all the equipment to do an LP of this, but I've never actually done one before, so I don't think I could do it justice.
i don't have any video capture programs, and i'm not in a position to blow 300 on camtasia on the moment but if you want to get it started and you need commentary help or layout suggestions help i know a sad amount of minutae about this game. And i'm talking "what city the waterskins the footmen occasionally whip out is made" levels of trivial videogame knowledge, here. e-mail at ten6kirby at gmail period com
Darardusaki @ Sep 7, 2008 20:05
Herr Roboto posted:
I wonder if it's ok to request LPs of games that have been LPed before. Just this time around they should be LPed in a good way.
It's fine, as long as you note that you want a new one I will specify that when I add it to the first post.
Axe Master @ Sep 7, 2008 20:10
Cryle posted:
i don't have any video capture programs, and i'm not in a position to blow 300 on camtasia on the moment but if you want to get it started and you need commentary help or layout suggestions help i know a sad amount of minutae about this game. And i'm talking "what city the waterskins the footmen occasionally whip out is made" levels of trivial videogame knowledge, here. e-mail at ten6kirby at gmail period com
you could get the trial of camtasia, unless it's gimped in some way (aside from the 30 day limit).
Kifisonfire @ Sep 7, 2008 21:15
Herr Roboto posted:
Wow, that's a stupid idea.
DontMockMySmock @ Sep 7, 2008 21:36
Kifisonfire posted:
It's not that stupid. You should at least want to LP it, and request it for a reason out of control. The effort that goes into some LPs I've seen is ridiculous, I don't see the point in this thread if it's just lazy people asking for games they like to be LPd.
Some of us don't have the talent, the equipment, the technical know-how, and/or access to the games necessary to doing a good LP. I for one have zero knowledge of video capture and editing or else I might just LP Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon instead of requesting it. That's why this thread exists.
Duet @ Sep 7, 2008 21:41
DontMockMySmock posted:
Some of us don't have the talent, the equipment, the technical know-how, and/or access to the games necessary to doing a good LP. I for one have zero knowledge of video capture and editing or else I might just LP Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon instead of requesting it. That's why this thread exists.
Really it's just asking for more "LP superstar" pandering.
Honestly this thread is keeping the requests out of the Sandcastle, and that's good enough.
BrooklynBruiser @ Sep 7, 2008 22:02
Cryle posted:
i don't have any video capture programs, and i'm not in a position to blow 300 on camtasia on the moment but if you want to get it started and you need commentary help or layout suggestions help i know a sad amount of minutae about this game. And i'm talking "what city the waterskins the footmen occasionally whip out is made" levels of trivial videogame knowledge, here. e-mail at ten6kirby at gmail period com
I know plenty about the game and everything, and I can get good rips of the cutscenes, so I think I might do it. Give me some time to work on a test post and figure out how I'm gonna do it. Anyone have any suggestions? Should I do it in-character? Or screenshots with explanations or what?
RunningBuffet @ Sep 7, 2008 22:10
I was wondering if anyone out there wanted to do an LP of a game called Illbleed? It's a dreamcast game that I never had much luck getting, and I'd love to see it done in a video style, with commentary (vocal or just subtitles), possibly. I've always wanted to play it but now I doubt my old Dreamcast still works.
Anyway, uh, the stat blurb thing to make this a little more organized.
Game: Illbleed
Genre: Survival Horror
System: Dreamcast
Style: Video, with at least a little commentary, kind of like how the Siren/Siren 2 LP's did it? Or vocal commentary, if the LPer wants to.
Notes: Such a weird survival horror game deserves to be shown off, I think. Someone did a youtube walkthrough of it, but, ehh. That's all it is, just a walkthrough. It really doesn't have that... well, LP touch I guess? Ah, I'm rambling. Anyway, I hope this gets some interest. It could even be a part of a larger LP of some of the other weird horror games they had on Dreamcast, like D2, maybe?
ShadowWarriorLuke @ Sep 7, 2008 22:16
DontMockMySmock posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video
I've been considering this one and the sequel for a while. I'd probably need to sort out all the recording stuff first but I know what I want to do with the first game and I'd be adding in some of my own editing anyway for character intros, bosses and stuff like that.
quote:
The game sadly has no voice acting, so it needs an video LP where the LP-er can supply hilarious voices for all the characters.
Drawing the line at this though. It's not often that people adding their own voices into dialogue is funny. Evil Tim managed it with his Castlevania videos and it's likely there are others but I'd rather not do it.
Cryle @ Sep 7, 2008 22:42
BklynBruzer posted:
I know plenty about the game and everything, and I can get good rips of the cutscenes, so I think I might do it. Give me some time to work on a test post and figure out how I'm gonna do it. Anyone have any suggestions? Should I do it in-character? Or screenshots with explanations or what?
it's vlp or bust
save replays of your games, zoom in on interesting things, avoid boring shit like peasant micromanagement, long-winding troop movements, etc, and it can't not be good.
BrooklynBruiser @ Sep 7, 2008 22:53
Cryle posted:
it's vlp or bust
save replays of your games, zoom in on interesting things, avoid boring shit like peasant micromanagement, long-winding troop movements, etc, and it can't not be good.
Well I don't have the equipment for a VLP, I'd have to do an SSLP. Or someone else could do it. Dunno.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 8, 2008 00:58
ShadowWarriorLuke posted:
I've been considering this one and the sequel for a while. I'd probably need to sort out all the recording stuff first but I know what I want to do with the first game and I'd be adding in some of my own editing anyway for character intros, bosses and stuff like that.
Drawing the line at this though. It's not often that people adding their own voices into dialogue is funny. Evil Tim managed it with his Castlevania videos and it's likely there are others but I'd rather not do it.
I actually was currently planning a Goemon Megathread for quite a while of both N64 games and I for one have been supplying wacky voices(which are plentiful in my head).
edit: Only reason why I haven't yet is I haven't played/beaten the second one, I'm gonna work on it soon unless you guys really want me to start it up and do the second on the fly.
Volatile Penguin @ Sep 8, 2008 02:00
DontMockMySmock posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video
Normally, I'd be all over this, but I doubt people would want to see me failing at Sudden Impact Training for hours on end. It is a fucking awesome game, however, and one that deserves to be LPd.
ShadowWarriorLuke @ Sep 8, 2008 02:16
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
I actually was currently planning a Goemon Megathread for quite a while of both N64 games and I for one have been supplying wacky voices(which are plentiful in my head).
edit: Only reason why I haven't yet is I haven't played/beaten the second one, I'm gonna work on it soon unless you guys really want me to start it up and do the second on the fly.
Cool, saves me some hassle and a few gigs of hard drive space at least, looking forward to it.
May as well make a request while I'm at it.
Game: Castlevania Bloodlines
Genre: Platformer
System: Mega Drive/Genesis
Style: Video
Notes: I know there are two characters to choose from, and the levels are set across various areas of Europe alongside Dracula's castle. I'm not sure if the two characters play vastly differently, but it'd be cool to see them both in action even if it's just a bonus video or something.
I'd probably try it myself but it'd be a blind run and I'm generally not that good at the old style Castlevanias.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 8, 2008 02:24
Volatile Penguin posted:
Normally, I'd be all over this, but I doubt people would want to see me failing at Sudden Impact Training for hours on end. It is a fucking awesome game, however, and one that deserves to be LPd.
Yeah I'm actually pretty good at these. I find the SNES ones far more difficult overall, the games are so fucking frustrating, I got pretty freaking far in those too. I'm talking Battletoads frustration here.
Little_wh0re @ Sep 8, 2008 02:31
Title - Fatal Frame (The whole series)
Style - VLP
I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet
Kitfox88 @ Sep 8, 2008 03:16
ShadowWarriorLuke posted:
Cool, saves me some hassle and a few gigs of hard drive space at least, looking forward to it.
May as well make a request while I'm at it.
Game: Castlevania Bloodlines
Genre: Platformer
System: Mega Drive/Genesis
Style: Video
Notes: I know there are two characters to choose from, and the levels are set across various areas of Europe alongside Dracula's castle. I'm not sure if the two characters play vastly differently, but it'd be cool to see them both in action even if it's just a bonus video or something.
I'd probably try it myself but it'd be a blind run and I'm generally not that good at the old style Castlevanias.
I could swear there's a bloodlines thread going on right now by Evil Tim and Static Fiend.
Hydra Duke of Cola @ Sep 8, 2008 03:37
They're doing Rondo of Blood, not Bloodlines.
Axe Master @ Sep 8, 2008 04:44
Kitfox88 posted:
I could swear there's a bloodlines thread going on right now by Evil Tim and Static Fiend.
If you're confused, when it says "final stage-Bloodlines" in SotN, it's because that's the last level of Rondo.
CorvusMoore @ Sep 8, 2008 04:53
Dang wish I'd checked sooner, thrashed through Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on the N64 many times, only thing that would stop me doing an LP is not knowing where every fortune doll is. Thoroughly done the second one though and the co-op makes that a very fun title, works great on emulation.
Saw a request for Fire Warrior, I've beaten the game a few times on the PS2, not done the PC version before but could give it a whack, slightly hesitant because I have a spotty habit on picking up White Dwarfs so I'm not fully up on the Tau themselves. But sure I'd give it a whack, just no idea when.
If I could solve my Gamebridge woes would be all over Robot Alchemic Drive, but if someone else goes for it I'd love to get involved as a guest.
Manx Shearwater @ Sep 8, 2008 05:58
Little_wh0re posted:
Title - Fatal Frame (The whole series)
Style - VLP
I can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet
I don't think Fatal Frame (only played the first one) would make a very good VLP. It's mostly backtracking and solving puzzles, and that leaves a lot of airtime to fill with someone's yammering. That and somehow I can't help but see the great atmosphere, which is a ton of the game's appeal, ruined by a voiceover. I suppose subtitles might work, but if someone were to tackle it, I think it would work better as screenshots with supplemental video. That worked well for the Silent Hill LPs and, IMO, would keep things from getting too boring.
Mecheon @ Sep 8, 2008 07:05
AccountingNightmare posted:
I would do this, as I'm one of the few who actually likes the game (finished it 100% several times when I was younger), but I really couldn't pull it off with my commentary style. It would be a very long LP, and I think it would need strong group commentary to make it work.
I like the game as well, and completely agree about group commentary being what this game needs. I'd almost give it a shot on my own, but I never did finish it 100% and I wasn't THAT great at it, plus technical issues out the wazoo. There's a reason my only LP is of a Genesis game
Of course, I only liked it cause it was pretty BK-esque, so eh
I'd also like a Fatal Frame LP, because I suck at survival horror games but enjoy watching them being played, plus I've never been able to find the game in the first place
Oh, and for Kefit/Any unlucky person who wants it, Touhou Perfect Cherry Blossom. That gap between EoSD and IN annoys me, plus I want to know how to actually kill that damned stage 4 boss without dying. Horribly. And repetitively
Chucat @ Sep 8, 2008 07:48
Game: Takeshi's Challenge
System: NES
Genre: 'Platformer/Side Scrolling RPG'
Style: Screenshot or VLP, either would be cool.
Notes: No English version of the game exists to my knowledge, so whoever does it would have to be very well versed in the Japanese language. Also, a 'completionist' playthrough of the game would be best, though that might fall under being cruel.
NeonLitGhost @ Sep 8, 2008 08:17
I have an interest in doing Castlevania Bloodlines, but I would like to practice it first since it's been three years since I last played it, and I wish to do it on Expert, which I haven't played on before.
My request of the moment:
Game: Jojo's Bizarre Adventure
System: PSX
Genre: Mainly fighting
Style: Video
Notes: Story mode with all Secret Factors. Also demonstrate each fighter and all of his/her/its moves.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 8, 2008 08:25
Sartak posted:
If you make a request, you should also fulfill a request!
Then as the only one to fulfill jack shit thus far, I issue a challenge!
The Sega Genesis was home to a game known as The Ooze. It's been over a decade since a friend and I sat down to try and beat this, never making it farther than the second world. Your challenge, to anyone who has the balls to take shit from one of the laziest people on this board: finish this game. Just do it once. Because goddamn, if you can't clear it normally (and this will apply to many of you), you don't deserve to LP the game. And let me make this clear: it deserves an LP, or some sort of tribute. And this is why you will be racing me to complete it, so that you can speed ahead to show off those skills you possess.
And after that? You can try to earn the good ending.
I'm going to bed now. The files are all on my desktop. Think you can take the lead while I rest?
Egomaniac @ Sep 8, 2008 13:13
Manx Shearwater posted:
I don't think Fatal Frame (only played the first one) would make a very good VLP. It's mostly backtracking and solving puzzles, and that leaves a lot of airtime to fill with someone's yammering. That and somehow I can't help but see the great atmosphere, which is a ton of the game's appeal, ruined by a voiceover. I suppose subtitles might work, but if someone were to tackle it, I think it would work better as screenshots with supplemental video. That worked well for the Silent Hill LPs and, IMO, would keep things from getting too boring.
Screenshots never have any atmosphere (see the aforementioned Silent Hill LPs for an example of this), so I think it would have to be done as a subtitled VLP. It would just have to be heavily edited and either not 100%-ed or most of the side areas and photos would have to be covered in supplements instead of in the main videos.
greatn @ Sep 8, 2008 14:51
Neutopia or Neutopia II for the TG16, Video LP. They're great Zelda 1 clones that improve on the gameplay of that game with better graphics and a better overworld layout.
I never could finish these, but they were a hell of a lot of fun.
The White Dragon @ Sep 8, 2008 15:54
Chucat posted:
Game: Takeshi's Challenge
By what Wikipedia has to say about this game, I am deeply intrigued. I could never play it, of course, but I'm definitely seconding this.
raocow @ Sep 8, 2008 16:20
About Takeshi's Challenge: is it emulatable? The game required the famicom microphone I recall.
Chucat @ Sep 8, 2008 17:42
Apparently you can do something on the second NES controller in order to enable sound, actually I'll just let Strategy Wiki explain it.
quote:
On the original Japanese Famicom, the second controller contains a microphone. The microphone is needed to clear certain sections early on in the game. In the event that you cannot use your microphone, or you do not have a microphone available, you can alternately use the A button on the second control pad. However, to do this, you must first enable it by pressing Down + A (on the second control pad). Once you do this, pressing A will be the same as using the microphone.
Malorie @ Sep 8, 2008 18:26
I'd like to request a game called Weird Dreams for the Amiga!
I've not actually played it myself, but I've watched a 'longplay' of it on youtube, and it's like an incredibly surreal, cruel, short, yet totally awesome game.
I think the 'ideal' LP type of this game would be a video LP with vocal commentary, preferably highlighting the players frustrations while trying to play it.
Even better would be a LP from someone who has never played the game before, using savestates at the start of each scene, just for the novelty "... wha?" reactions and random deaths while they still make constant progress. If anyone has seen the Japanese LPs by Hacchi on NicoNicoDouga of games like The Immortal, it's totally suited to that kind of LP.
Here's a link to the longplay if anyone's curious about the game!
ranathari @ Sep 8, 2008 18:30
This is as good a place as any to ask - what happened to the Elite Force LP that Jerusalem was going to do? It's definitely a good game for a SSLP.
Manx Shearwater @ Sep 8, 2008 18:41
Egomaniac posted:
Screenshots never have any atmosphere (see the aforementioned Silent Hill LPs for an example of this), so I think it would have to be done as a subtitled VLP. It would just have to be heavily edited and either not 100%-ed or most of the side areas and photos would have to be covered in supplements instead of in the main videos.
That is a much better idea. Cool.
RBA Starblade @ Sep 8, 2008 18:46
Malorie posted:
I'd like to request a game called Weird Dreams for the Amiga!
I've not actually played it myself, but I've watched a 'longplay' of it on youtube, and it's like an incredibly surreal, cruel, short, yet totally awesome game.
I think the 'ideal' LP type of this game would be a video LP with vocal commentary, preferably highlighting the players frustrations while trying to play it.
Even better would be a LP from someone who has never played the game before, using savestates at the start of each scene, just for the novelty "... wha?" reactions and random deaths while they still make constant progress. If anyone has seen the Japanese LPs by Hacchi on NicoNicoDouga of games like The Immortal, it's totally suited to that kind of LP.
Here's a link to the longplay if anyone's curious about the game!
This is pretty awesome, but how does a longplay differ from just playing the whole game at once? Or is that what a longplay is?
Psion @ Sep 8, 2008 18:48
Egomaniac posted:
Screenshots never have any atmosphere (see the aforementioned Silent Hill LPs for an example of this), so I think it would have to be done as a subtitled VLP. It would just have to be heavily edited and either not 100%-ed or most of the side areas and photos would have to be covered in supplements instead of in the main videos.
I am of the opinion nobody in this thread can demand conditions beyond "LP a game please" because otherwise you ought to do it yourself if you're so specific on how it must be done. And if you don't have the equipment, time, skill, or whatever to do it at all, then I can't really see any justification for asking for it to be done in a specific, particular way, either.
This post isn't really demanding that, but I'm gonna use it as my soapbox anyway. Then again I have yet to see any use from this thread save Syrg's ... um ... thing. So perhaps I just find this thread to be as yet unproven in utility, say.
ranathari posted:
This is as good a place as any to ask - what happened to the Elite Force LP that Jerusalem was going to do? It's definitely a good game for a SSLP.
http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...1#post348342178
He gave up on it.
Manx Shearwater @ Sep 8, 2008 18:54
Psion posted:
I am of the opinion nobody in this thread can demand conditions beyond "LP a game please" because otherwise you ought to do it yourself if you're so specific on how it must be done. And if you don't have the equipment, time, skill, or whatever to do it at all, then I can't really see any justification for asking for it to be done in a specific, particular way, either.
Whatev. I was just offering my two cents, I assume Egomaniac was too. But you have a point. v:)v
Malorie @ Sep 8, 2008 19:03
RBA Starblade posted:
This is pretty awesome, but how does a longplay differ from just playing the whole game at once? Or is that what a longplay is?
That's basically what a longplay is. It's just a recording of the game from start to finish, with no commentary, or editing, or anything like that. To put it another way, there's a longplay of Final Fantasy 8 on youtube thats across 12 videos... each video being 2.5 hours long. (I have no idea how they avoid the video length limits!)
So yeah, Weird Dreams has a video of the game played from start to finish, but I'd really like to see it LP'd with, you know, a player attempting the game and potentially great commentary as a result of it, as opposed to just a walkthrough video.
Ryuujin @ Sep 8, 2008 20:16
Game: Wizardry 7, maybe Wizardry 6 and 8 as well.
System: PC.
Genre: PC RPG.
Style: Probably SS as video would likely grow boring rather quick.
Notes: I really like this game, and I think if someone with the skill and will got a hold of it they could make it pretty interesting. I think of LPs like CaptainGarlic's Icewind Dale II LP where the characters had no background, history or personality save the one created by audience participation and his own writing.
Wizardry 7, and I would assume the other two games as well, has a group of characters created from scratch by the player, and if I remember correctly one could switch characters out for others that were made. I could easily see audience participation as far as choosing race/class/gender and maybe even somewhat of a stat distribution for potential characters, possibly switching characters in and out as needed, or as some die with no means at the moment to ressurect.
I noticed that someone suggested 8, and someone else even offered to LP it, which is pretty cool, especially as the only one I have played is 7. I only suggest 6 and 8 along with 7 because they technically create a kind of trilogy.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 8, 2008 20:42
CorvusMoore posted:
Dang wish I'd checked sooner, thrashed through Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon on the N64 many times, only thing that would stop me doing an LP is not knowing where every fortune doll is. Thoroughly done the second one though and the co-op makes that a very fun title, works great on emulation.
I was just starting the second one today, I play it on an actual n64 so I could get someone else on there(but none of you guys unfortunately). Am I actually expected to find every fortune doll?...I thought it was just running through it for the core gameplay and fun dialogue. I think I only missed one though my first time.
CorvusMoore @ Sep 8, 2008 20:50
I doubt it, heck I wouldn't go finding all of them, the games more than easy enough to get through only getting around half, but theres always the chance of someone bitching, this is the Internet after all.
oneof3steves @ Sep 8, 2008 20:55
Game: Realms of Arkania I,II, or III
System: PC
Genre: RPG
Style: Probably Screenshot maybe with some video of the combat.
I played some of the third game in this series when I was young, but I never managed to get anywhere as it was too difficult/complicated. They have a reputation for being extremely complex, challenging and interesting and I'd love to see someone work their way through them. They also use an interesting rule-set that sets them somewhat apart from most rpgs from the time.
Fish Of Doom @ Sep 8, 2008 21:21
Game: Skull Monkeys
System: PS1
Genre: Platformer
Style: Video
One of those sleeper great games for the first Playstation. Created by the guy who did Earthworm Jim, it's the sequel to the Neverhood, but instead of an adventure/puzzle game, it's a platformer. It's animated entirely in claymation, and stylistically it's similar to the EWJ series, so it's absolutely beautiful to look at and has a weird sense of humor.
I'd do it, but there aren't any decent PS1 emulators for mac.
Psion @ Sep 8, 2008 21:23
Manx Shearwater posted:
Whatev. I was just offering my two cents, I assume Egomaniac was too. But you have a point. v:)v
You were, but it was too many pages in for me to quote the OP, where this error started. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Konstantin @ Sep 8, 2008 21:33
Fish Of Doom posted:
I'd do it, but there aren't any decent PS1 emulators for mac.
The are pretty much only 2 options, either get PCSX here, or, if you have an old PPC Mac, install OS 9 and get an old copy of Virtual Game Station (It does not work in the Classic environment). VGS was a thing of beauty, it's a pity Sony sued the guys who made it into oblivion.
The White Dragon @ Sep 8, 2008 21:46
Konstantin posted:
The are pretty much only 2 options, either get PCSX here, or, if you have an old PPC Mac, install OS 9 and get an old copy of Virtual Game Station (It does not work in the Classic environment). VGS was a thing of beauty, it's a pity Sony sued the guys who made it into oblivion.
VGS is good, but I don't think OS9 had a screencap app, and VGS didn't have a screencap feature (or even a windowed mode). But yeah, if you're looking for OSX emulators, you'll want PCSX or if you can get it to work (good fucking luck), Flarestorm hasn't had an update in years but it supports different games than PCSX.
If you're running an Intel Mac, though, I'd say just partition your drive and go the ePSXe route. You're playing a game, so it's not like you'll need to have all your OSX internet applications open anyway. On that note, PCSX is terrible in comparison to ePSXe; last semester, I'd brought Blazing Dragons with me and tried to play it on PCSX, and it doesn't even support the sound layers the voices play from. Considering how old Blazing Dragons is, and how badly even more popular games that Gil Pedersen debugged for specifically run, I wouldn't put any money on LPing it yourself short of a partition or buying VMWare/Parallels.
Still, though, if you really want to try it with PCSX, this is the version you'll be looking for if you have OS10.4 or above. In fact, if you do have 10.4+, get BOTH, since PCSX-beta runs really badly on 10.4 and above, and PCSX-non-beta doesn't change discs. Damn shame it was abandoned, PCSX was promising.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 8, 2008 21:52
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
I was just starting the second one today, I play it on an actual n64 so I could get someone else on there(but none of you guys unfortunately). Am I actually expected to find every fortune doll?...I thought it was just running through it for the core gameplay and fun dialogue. I think I only missed one though my first time.
Is it anything like the first N64 title, where croaking at a boss nets you a spare silver one? Or something like that. I recall spending a day farming my horrible deaths for upgraded life one summer.
Because what I'm saying, heading back to the point, is that maybe it is not such a vital thing, getting every fortune doll.
Contundere @ Sep 8, 2008 22:02
Fish Of Doom posted:
Skull Monkeys
I would love too see this game as well, and it would be cool if the person doing it did The Neverhood first, then Skullmonkeys, but really either would be amazing. The series is just so fantastic. Like Fish of Doom said, the game just looks amazing, and it has a great sense of humor. One of the bosses is the giant head of one of the developers.
Egomaniac @ Sep 9, 2008 00:02
Psion posted:
I am of the opinion nobody in this thread can demand conditions beyond "LP a game please" because otherwise you ought to do it yourself if you're so specific on how it must be done. And if you don't have the equipment, time, skill, or whatever to do it at all, then I can't really see any justification for asking for it to be done in a specific, particular way, either.
This post isn't really demanding that, but I'm gonna use it as my soapbox anyway. Then again I have yet to see any use from this thread save Syrg's ... um ... thing. So perhaps I just find this thread to be as yet unproven in utility, say.
I wholly agree on the lack of utility of the thread. But I guess I come to the opposite conclusion from you over what that means. What I come away with from that is that anything goes here, so we should feel free to post any inane requests that pop into our heads. It's not like anyone has an obligation to listen.
And please don't misconstrue my post as a request, because I don't have a particular desire to see Fatal Frame (or any other particular game, for that matter) LPed.
Malorie @ Sep 9, 2008 00:55
Although there's not much response from the thread right now in terms of created LPs, it's still a good place to see what people want.
For example, after seeing that people were actually interested in seeing games like Space Channel 5 and Dynasty Warriors on the front page, I immediately thought "hey I could do that!". Of course, that's not to say that I'm actually going to, as I'm already doing an LP right now... but still, this thread has pretty much given me some ideas for possible games to LP in the future.
I don't think that requesting a really specific type of LP is a bad thing, either. For example, not many people would decide by themselves to make a video LP of a game that already has a screenshot LP, because it would seem redundant. However, if they saw that people were interested in seeing a video version in this thread, then who knows? Maybe it'd spark some interest, both for LPers and people who may want to see a different LP approach to a game.
Back on topic though, I'd like to see someone play Neverhood/Skullmonkeys too. It's one of those games I keep hearing about (I even have an MP3 of the Skullmonkeys bonus room song, and I'm not even sure where I got it from...), but will probably never get around to playing. I hear it's pretty rare, too...
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 9, 2008 01:13
Syrg posted:
Is it anything like the first N64 title, where croaking at a boss nets you a spare silver one? Or something like that. I recall spending a day farming my horrible deaths for upgraded life one summer.
Because what I'm saying, heading back to the point, is that maybe it is not such a vital thing, getting every fortune doll.
Actually I'm playing it right now and it's like the Old School SNES ones. It's 3-d but has the sidescroller platforming. And two player options, it's actually harder then the first one (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-smith.gif) but I'll have to get a buddy in my dorm to team up with me to take it down. Though already this game wins the award for best game over screen ever.
Purefish @ Sep 9, 2008 02:51
I want to see a video LP of Mega Man X: Command Mission, preferably with the random encounters edited out, or at least a lot of talking over them. I am curious about the story line and cinematics, but don't like the menu-scrolling gameplay.
Game: Mega Man X: Command Mission
System: Gamecube or PS2
Genre: Menu-scrolling RPG
Style: Video
Kitfox88 @ Sep 9, 2008 02:56
Fish Of Doom posted:
Game: Skull Monkeys
System: PS1
Genre: Platformer
Style: Video
One of those sleeper great games for the first Playstation. Created by the guy who did Earthworm Jim, it's the sequel to the Neverhood, but instead of an adventure/puzzle game, it's a platformer. It's animated entirely in claymation, and stylistically it's similar to the EWJ series, so it's absolutely beautiful to look at and has a weird sense of humor.
I'd do it, but there aren't any decent PS1 emulators for mac.
Related to this
Game: Neverhood
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: VLP/SSLP
It's such an enjoyable, laid back game. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 9, 2008 03:04
Oh I got one now!
Game: Escape from Monkey Island(or any in the series but I'd like this one)
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: I'd really appreciate a VLP
Game: Grim Fandango
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: Again, a video LP would be cool if it suits the game.
I don't have a PC so I don't know a whole lot about these games except I wish I could play them, so watching them like I did with the Sam and Max thread would be so awesome.
Solar System Bus @ Sep 9, 2008 03:10
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
Game: Grim Fandango
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: Again, a video LP would be cool if it suits the game.
Already done.
EvilLemmy @ Sep 9, 2008 03:29
Kitfox88 posted:
Game: Neverhood
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: VLP/SSLP
I did an SSLP of this when the subforum was relatively new, but it wasn't that great. I wouldn't mind seeing someone else give it a shot, and I've never played Skullmonkeys so that'd be good to see as well.
More Brains @ Sep 9, 2008 03:52
EvilLemmy posted:
I did an SSLP of this when the subforum was relatively new, but it wasn't that great. I wouldn't mind seeing someone else give it a shot, and I've never played Skullmonkeys so that'd be good to see as well.
I would love a excuse to run through The Neverhood again, I think I still have Skullmonkeys and Boombots somewhere too.
sleep_is_awesome @ Sep 9, 2008 03:55
Game: Bart's Nightmare
System: SNES
Reason: I had it and I could never get past a D. I'd really like to see someone tear this apart.
Game: Cool Spot (official title? 7*up game)
System: SNES
Reason: I had this one too, and loved it. I'd like ot see someone revisit it.
EDIT: I forgot to say in video, I love VLP's where the player is talking/can be heard. Good examples are Chulip, Chakan, Little Samson, and Sunday School.
Unlucky7 @ Sep 9, 2008 04:38
Game: Dragon Warrior/Quest VII
System: Playstation
Format: Screenshots
Reason: Sheer morbid curiosity on how long they could go through it before burning out.
Seriously though, as a really god damn long RPG with a fair bit of repetition, I think it could work as a 'mega-LP', with several people taking turns.
Lache @ Sep 9, 2008 04:49
Game: Aerofighters 64
System: Take a wild guess
Format: Subtitled VLP
Reason: Never made it past the second level for whatever reason back in the day. With the couple of Ace Combat games being LPed right now, seems like a good time for it.
And the Ratchet & Clank series. I know Volcano Style attempted a run through of them but got burned out for whatever reason. The videos weren't particularly good in hindsight, so seeing someone with a wealth of knowledge for the franchise pick it up would be amazing. Hell, I'd do it myself if I had the time.
CorvusMoore @ Sep 9, 2008 05:18
Okay I got ahold of the PC version of Fire Warrior and still seem to be decent at it, not prepared to give it a whack yet, few things to get out of the way first... plus need to work out a good way to handle it, but if it stops other people experiancing it. It shall be done.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 9, 2008 05:57
Unlucky7 posted:
Game: Dragon Warrior/Quest VII
I actually have this on the (very, very far) back burner in terms of a project to take on. Unless you want another text-based masterpiece like Rez, though, it'll have to wait until I finish, uh... all the other stuff I'm doing.
(Anyone aware of my track record with RPGs and/or being funny may now crack the fuck up at the thought of me taking on a 200+ hour RPG.)
Whillenn @ Sep 9, 2008 06:11
I seriously want to do an LP, and one of the major hurdles was deciding what game to do. So this thread is a godsend to me. I've played Roller Coaster Tycoon, Warcraft 3 + Frozen Thrones, and Dragon Warrior 8, and I looked at doing that "The Ooze" game that was mentioned a page or two back. I think someone already grabbed WC3, I don't have a way to connect my PS2 to my computer to record DW8, and I don't know where my RCT CDs are (though if anyone can come up with a good idea on how to LP that game I'll start hunting for them).
So there'll hopefully be at least one LP out of this, and once it's around for a while I'm sure more LPs will come.
edit: Also I'd be more than willing to take a hack at any of the LucasArts adventure games. I've never played any of them, but I've heard a lot about their humor, their excellent writing, and that you can't die in them. That last point makes me think they'd be perfect for a blind run.
edit edit: I'd love an excuse to play DW8 again, if anyone feels like sending me a video capture thing. ( (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif) )
Psion @ Sep 9, 2008 06:24
Syrg posted:
(Anyone aware of my track record with RPGs and/or being funny may now crack the fuck up at the thought of me taking on a 200+ hour RPG.)
How many days has it been since your promised deadline for ATL2 again?
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 9, 2008 06:29
Psion posted:
How many days has it been since your promised deadline for ATL2 again?
I would totally be working on an update if I weren't, you know, doing the "survive 5 days without leaving the floor" quest in Etrian Odyssey.
Totally.
edit: awesome, it's done and I gained 6 levels! Now for bed.
Magnatux @ Sep 9, 2008 08:22
Game: The Splinter Cell Series
System: PC
Genre: Third Person
Style: Video with some wacky antics. (TM)
Darardusaki @ Sep 9, 2008 08:43
Honestly I just assumed that it would be assumed that specifying a style was really more for what would work best rather than being spoiled or whatever. Uh, if that made sense. In any case, I'll be happy to shorten the list even further by eliminating all but the titles and any unnecessary information if you all think that's best.
@_@ I didn't realize there were so many games that people wanted to see. I'm really surprised.
Whillenn posted:
So there'll hopefully be at least one LP out of this, and once it's around for a while I'm sure more LPs will come.
Thanks, it would be one I can erase from the list.
EDIT: Also, thank you Syrg for answering a request.
Clavius @ Sep 9, 2008 08:46
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
Game: Escape from Monkey Island(or any in the series but I'd like this one)
System: PC
Genre: Adventure
Style: I'd really appreciate a VLP
I'll probably get to that after COMI. It's bad by the way.
Axe Master @ Sep 9, 2008 10:22
Clavius posted:
I'll probably get to that after COMI. It's bad by the way.
was that the third one? I remember playing the second and third in the series at my friend's house a long time ago, but I don't remember 3 being bad.
Clavius @ Sep 9, 2008 11:09
It's the fourth one. The one that shat on everything the first three were.
SirSamVimes @ Sep 9, 2008 11:50
When I first played Escape from Monkey Island, I thought it was good. That was because it was the first MI game I had ever played, and had nothing to compare it to. Oh how wrong I was.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 9, 2008 12:44
Syrg posted:
I would totally be working on an update if I weren't, you know, doing the "survive 5 days without leaving the floor" quest in Etrian Odyssey.
Totally.
edit: awesome, it's done and I gained 6 levels! Now for bed.
I did that quest by entering the room where there was a healing fountain and no enemies ever attacked, then walking back and fourth till 5 days passed. Boring, but safe. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
BrooklynBruiser @ Sep 9, 2008 13:01
Whillenn posted:
I seriously want to do an LP, and one of the major hurdles was deciding what game to do. So this thread is a godsend to me. I've played Roller Coaster Tycoon, Warcraft 3 + Frozen Thrones, and Dragon Warrior 8, and I looked at doing that "The Ooze" game that was mentioned a page or two back. I think someone already grabbed WC3, I don't have a way to connect my PS2 to my computer to record DW8, and I don't know where my RCT CDs are (though if anyone can come up with a good idea on how to LP that game I'll start hunting for them).
So there'll hopefully be at least one LP out of this, and once it's around for a while I'm sure more LPs will come.
edit: Also I'd be more than willing to take a hack at any of the LucasArts adventure games. I've never played any of them, but I've heard a lot about their humor, their excellent writing, and that you can't die in them. That last point makes me think they'd be perfect for a blind run.
edit edit: I'd love an excuse to play DW8 again, if anyone feels like sending me a video capture thing. ( (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif) )
I've been thinking about doing WC3, maybe we could work together on it? PM me or e-mail me at BklynBruzer(at)gmail(dot)com
Psion @ Sep 9, 2008 15:20
Syrg posted:
I would totally be working on an update if I weren't, you know, doing the "survive 5 days without leaving the floor" quest in Etrian Odyssey.
Totally.
I'm pretty sure Data would be like "Captain, the believability index of this post is approximately zero point zero zero zero zero zero zer---" until Riker yelled at him to shut up and summarize.
Robert_Deadford @ Sep 9, 2008 16:45
Magnatux posted:
Game: The Splinter Cell Series
System: PC
Genre: Third Person
Style: Video with some wacky antics. (TM)
I've been thinking doing this for a little while now but there are a few issues with making Splinter Cell VLPs, the biggest being there's a huge risk of long parts of nothing happening. I'd be using my aging XBox for it too.
That being said, fucking with the guards is good clean fun and if 100% runs are not desired it becomes an appealing option.
Malorie @ Sep 9, 2008 17:13
Robert_Deadford posted:
I've been thinking doing this for a little while now but there are a few issues with making Splinter Cell VLPs, the biggest being there's a huge risk of long parts of nothing happening. I'd be using my aging XBox for it too.
That being said, fucking with the guards is good clean fun and if 100% runs are not desired it becomes an appealing option.
You could always just fastforward the parts where you're just sitting around waiting for a guard.
Even that probably wouldn't be necessary though, as long as the videos were seperated into seperate missions, because I'm sure that each individual level wouldn't have that much waiting that would bore the viewer.
Screwing around with the guards though is still another great option though. If it's possible for the player to be a little inventive in getting past guards alive, then why not showcase it? I'm not familiar enough to know what '100%'ing a Splinter Cell game involves, but I don't think anyone would mind as long as it didn't involve skipping half the mission objectives.
greatn @ Sep 9, 2008 17:27
100% is stealth. It involves getting through a mission without alerting any guards and without killing any you don't absolutely have to. I'm not sure if you're allowed to knock out as many as you want, but the idea is you go complete your mission and no one ever even knows you were there.
Kifisonfire @ Sep 9, 2008 17:42
Robert_Deadford posted:
I've been thinking doing this for a little while now but there are a few issues with making Splinter Cell VLPs, the biggest being there's a huge risk of long parts of nothing happening. I'd be using my aging XBox for it too.
That being said, fucking with the guards is good clean fun and if 100% runs are not desired it becomes an appealing option.
I'd love to see a Splinter Cell LP since I never played them, but the story seems very interesting to me.
Rollersnake @ Sep 9, 2008 17:56
I think there's a lot of potential in a Romance of the Three Kingdoms LP. I'm not particularly picky about which version, but anything before VI might be too dull. Maybe if two or more creative people who love the series collaborated on it, each vying for supremacy, with user input on what to do next. And maybe have a popular LPer who's not familiar with the series be Liu Yong or someone.
Also, I reserved Ironsword: Wizards & Warriors 2 ages ago on that one site, but I'm never going to find the time to actually do it. Deceased Crab wanted to do it—I would have notified him of this directly, but I haven't seen him around lately, and I don't remember his AIM name.
McFetusBurger @ Sep 9, 2008 18:25
Title: Radiata Stories
Platform: PS2
Genre: RPG
This is one of my favorite RPGs in terms of story and gameplay, plus there's plenty of room for audience participation due to the plot branches (well, the plot branch. It's a big one though).
Title: Skies of Arcadia (or Skies of Arcadia: Legends)
Platforms: Dreamcast/Gamecube
Genre: jRPG
This, on the other hand, is my absolute favorite to date (though I picked it up recently and haven't finished it yet). I'd love to see this in screenshots with boss and ship battles in video. I picked the game up used at Gamestop for 12 bucks, so it's pretty affordable and easy to find.
Edit: Forgot one more
Title: Republic Commando
Platform: PC (XBox?)
Genre: FPS
This is a great FPS to LP because it tells a story that doesn't suck, plus the squadmates are awesome and the squad AI is absolutely fantastic. Also a great looking game by most standards.
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 9, 2008 18:56
McFetusBurger posted:
Title: Skies of Arcadia (or Skies of Arcadia: Legends)
Platforms: Dreamcast/Gamecube
Genre: jRPG
This, on the other hand, is my absolute favorite to date (though I picked it up recently and haven't finished it yet). I'd love to see this in screenshots with boss and ship battles in video. I picked the game up used at Gamestop for 12 bucks, so it's pretty affordable and easy to find.
If I can find a cheapish gamebridge or some way of getting my gamecube to work with my computer, I would totally do this.
I've blasted through it at least 10 times, love the ship battles, and absolutely LOVE the exploration deal. I think your format would be a good throwback to it, screens here and there, boss battles in Videos, and kind of throwing in a picture for shit that gets discovered.
Edit: My card is S-Video compatible... so when I get off of work I'm going to find my S-Video cord and get crackin on a test post (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Double Edit: My card is S-Video OUT compatible... just ordered a gamebridge, managed to find one for 70 bucks shipped. Should arrive in a week so that'll give me time to sort out an opening post.
Axe Master @ Sep 9, 2008 19:59
Clavius posted:
It's the fourth one. The one that shat on everything the first three were.
no wonder then (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Evil Tim @ Sep 9, 2008 20:48
Kifisonfire posted:
To be fair, anyone watching a VLP on a stealth game and not expecting long breaks of gameplay should probably rethink what the fuck they're doing.
That's rather like saying 'anyone watching a VLP of a Final Fantasy game should expect a lot of random encounters.' Well no, since it's the LPer's job to make the game at least semi-watchable and having tons of deliberate empty air just makes your job a lot harder for no good reason.
'Here is the guard. Um...He walks backwards and forwards, like most of the other guards. I need to get out of sight. Right, now I wait for the right moment...'
<time passes>
'Erm...I'm just biding my time here. It was a good idea for me not to just edit the video after giving myself time to show what the guard does, or just SSLP this with video clips.'
<more time passes>
'ARGH GOTTA KEEP MOVING, GOTTA STAY LOW...' <volley of gunshots and police yelling off-camera>
Kitfox88 @ Sep 9, 2008 20:54
McFetusBurger posted:
Title: Radiata Stories
Platform: PS2
Genre: RPG
This is one of my favorite RPGs in terms of story and gameplay, plus there's plenty of room for audience participation due to the plot branches.
I also assume you'd be getting all friends and showing both the plot splits, right? (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
McFetusBurger posted:
Title: Skies of Arcadia (or Skies of Arcadia: Legends)
Platforms: Dreamcast/Gamecube
Genre: jRPG
This, on the other hand, is my absolute favorite to date (though I picked it up recently and haven't finished it yet). I'd love to see this in screenshots with boss and ship battles in video. I picked the game up used at Gamestop for 12 bucks, so it's pretty affordable and easy to find.
Boss and ship battles in video would be a wonderful idea if only for the fact that the music's dynamic and changes as you kick ass/get your ass kicked. God I fucking love this game.
Byzantine @ Sep 9, 2008 21:05
SUPERMAN'S GAL PAL posted:
Game Requested: God of War I and/or II
I wholeheartedly support this, especially if it stays with the "(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-eng101.gif) Greek Mythology (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-eng101.gif)" angle. If I can get a gamebridge or something, I'll do them myself.
Kite Ryagara @ Sep 9, 2008 21:31
McFetusBurger posted:
Title: Skies of Arcadia (or Skies of Arcadia: Legends)
Platforms: Dreamcast/Gamecube
Genre: jRPG
Man, had I the tech just a bit sooner, I'd be all over this. Skies remains one of my favorite games and one of the few that I can actually replay and still enjoy; I've pretty much got it memorized like the back of my hand.
Old Swerdlow @ Sep 9, 2008 22:10
I'd love to see a playthrough of IllBleed for the Sega Dreamcast.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKl2sgevpKE
The game just looks absolutely insane.
The White Dragon @ Sep 9, 2008 23:23
Rollersnake posted:
I think there's a lot of potential in a Romance of the Three Kingdoms LP. I'm not particularly picky about which version, but anything before VI might be too dull. Maybe if two or more creative people
Oh man, if some goons who are into the series and want to do a multiplayer ZSNES/SNES9k collab screenshot LP of either 3 or 4 (these are the only two I actually know how to play, the mechanics are so widely different between every game I'd be out for 1-2/5+, the part about me not even having them be damned), I would be all for this. Dibs on the Sun family, I want some Zhou Yu advisor action.
DeltaEdge @ Sep 10, 2008 00:32
Condemned 1 / 2 on XBOX 360
Fatal Frame 1 / 2 on PS2 or Xbox
I would want a video LP as both series are horror themed, and I'm very interested in them as I heard a lot of things about them. I would like an LP of them because I'm too much of a pussy to play though them to the end.
Why video? Because screenshots really do not work well with horror themed games, because you're just looking at pictures and captions instead video giving a degree of separation.
Scalding Coffee @ Sep 10, 2008 01:38
The White Dragon posted:
Oh man, if some goons who are into the series and want to do a multiplayer ZSNES/SNES9k collab screenshot LP of either 3 or 4 (these are the only two I actually know how to play, the mechanics are so widely different between every game I'd be out for 1-2/5+, the part about me not even having them be damned), I would be all for this. Dibs on the Sun family, I want some Zhou Yu advisor action.
wargames @ Sep 10, 2008 01:48
McFetusBurger posted:
Edit: Forgot one more
Title: Republic Commando
Platform: PC (XBox?)
Genre: FPS
Being done by next_tangent but will be awhile
The White Dragon @ Sep 10, 2008 01:53
t Scalding Coffee, if you know Nobunaga's Ambition at all (and by "at all" I mean "it doesn't matter if you got attacked before your first turn and died"), give 3 or 4 a try. They're kind of like NA-lite. They have about the same level of province management, and the only real added feature is "search for generals" and "bribe enemy generals," ("build boats," too, but that's only if you're going to attack Wu provinces from the east), and they're about a million times easier to survive in compared to their predecessor's easiest setting. It's hard to get a high winning rank, but not hard to win (tactical commands were still widely useless in those games), or even to get used to--even at thirteen, I got a good grasp of the game even though EB Games didn't provide me with an instruction manual.
Crackatastic @ Sep 10, 2008 02:04
Title: Painkiller
Genre: FPS
Platform: PC
Style: Video
Everyone talks about how good the game is, and aside from just sitting around and watching short, low-quality blurbs, I would rather see someone go through it (Where's Static Fiend when you need him?)
The only other Painkiller thread I saw was the Overdose Sequel/Expansion/Whatever, and I didn't see it complete or on the list.
CorvusMoore @ Sep 10, 2008 02:50
Crackatastic posted:
The only other Painkiller thread I saw was the Overdose Sequel/Expansion/Whatever, and I didn't see it complete or on the list.
You could've tried looking at the bloody forum, the threads an ongoing process that only recently started, fer fucks sake, let the guy have time to do it.
Wandering Knitter @ Sep 10, 2008 02:52
CorvusMoore posted:
You could've tried looking at the bloody forum, the threads an ongoing process that only recently started, fer fucks sake.
The LP is of the very bad squeal, not the original.
greatn @ Sep 10, 2008 03:13
Title:Spider-Man and the X-Men
Genre:Action platformer
Platform:SNES
Style:Video
Khad asked for a game to play over in his Treasure Master thread and a number of people suggested this, but he seems to have ultimately gone with Bubsy.
This game does need to be LP'd though. Why? It's a X-men(Cycops, Gambit, Wolverine, Storm) and Spider-Man game featuring all of them as playable characters with relatively faithful renditions, and it is unforgiving as fuck. It's about as painful as Battletoads, featuring all sorts of crazy gimmicks, like Storm being in a Saw-like underwater labaratory she has to swim out of, a giant ass-fuck wheel chasing Gambit in his level, and tons of blind jumps and swings for spidey.
I know not of anyone who has ever beaten this game, yet it remains fun while being frustrating. This would best be done by someone like a taxidermistpaste. Not pasta, paste. You heard me.
flamedrake @ Sep 10, 2008 03:19
greatn posted:
Title:Spider-Man and the X-Men
Genre:Action platformer
Platform:SNES
Style:Video
Do you mean Arcade's Revenge? Because I'd kind of like to see that one myself.
Oyster @ Sep 10, 2008 04:27
Purefish posted:
I want to see a video LP of Mega Man X: Command Mission, preferably with the random encounters edited out, or at least a lot of talking over them. I am curious about the story line and cinematics, but don't like the menu-scrolling gameplay.
Game: Mega Man X: Command Mission
System: Gamecube or PS2
Genre: Menu-scrolling RPG
Style: Video
I have no intention of ever doing this, someone else will probably have to grab it. Maybe Broken Loose if he ever finishes the EXE series.
Purefish @ Sep 10, 2008 04:42
Oyster posted:
I have no intention of ever doing this, someone else will probably have to grab it. Maybe Broken Loose if he ever finishes the EXE series.
Are you not doing it because of the gameplay? That is the reason I have not played it. Have you played through it before? How long is it?
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 10, 2008 05:24
Purefish posted:
Are you not doing it because of the gameplay? That is the reason I have not played it. Have you played through it before? How long is it?
It's very... different, even from a RPG standpoint. After I get my gamebridge I can post a combat video but I don't believe I'll be doing a LP of it.
Purefish @ Sep 10, 2008 05:30
FraudulentEconomics posted:
It's very... different, even from a RPG standpoint. After I get my gamebridge I can post a combat video but I don't believe I'll be doing a LP of it.
It's OK I saw some combat videos on YouTube; and it was enough to make me not want to play it.
Oyster @ Sep 10, 2008 05:55
Purefish posted:
Are you not doing it because of the gameplay? That is the reason I have not played it. Have you played through it before? How long is it?
Pretty much my standpoint is Mega doesn't belong in anything thats a platformer. I've played it, I've played all the BNs, but I don't particularly enjoy them. As much as I don't really like MM3, it at least was of the same style that I enjoy.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 10, 2008 05:59
Oyster posted:
Pretty much my standpoint is Mega doesn't belong in anything thats a platformer.
Funny, I think you've summed up my feelings right here.
Purefish @ Sep 10, 2008 06:11
Oyster posted:
Pretty much my standpoint is Mega doesn't belong in anything thats a platformer. I've played it, I've played all the BNs, but I don't particularly enjoy them. As much as I don't really like MM3, it at least was of the same style that I enjoy.
I have never touched a battle network game. The combat does not look like fun at all. And, Mega should always be a robot.
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 10, 2008 06:32
Megaman for NES was fucking awesome period. Some of the later versions were a bit "eh..." but they still worked out nicely.
Megaman X for SNES was a nice way to bring Mega into 16bit and do it with some new (and good) game mechanics.
Beyond that, well, it's a lot (and I mean a LOT) of hit and miss when it came to the blue bomber.
fixelbrumpf @ Sep 10, 2008 10:47
Title: D/Generation
Genre: Action Adventure, I guess?
Platform: PC/Amiga
Style: Video
I keep on hearing good things about this game and how it is kind of like System Shock in 2d with great puzzles and tried to emulate it a couple of times but never succeeded. Apparently, there's a remake out there but it looks a bit crappy.
cycomatix @ Sep 10, 2008 12:55
Robert_Deadford posted:
I've been thinking doing this for a little while now but there are a few issues with making Splinter Cell VLPs, the biggest being there's a huge risk of long parts of nothing happening. I'd be using my aging XBox for it too.
That being said, fucking with the guards is good clean fun and if 100% runs are not desired it becomes an appealing option.
One of my favorite things to do in splinter cell is a balls to the walls speed run with complete disregard for stealth. This is especially awesome in Chaos Theory with the knife. It'd be an interesting gimmick run idea at least.
particle409 @ Sep 10, 2008 22:37
Anybody interested in doing a Postal 2 LP? I don't even know if that's a decent game to LP or not, I've never played it. Maybe somebody that has played it can give some input into whether it's worth the time/effort of an LP.
A Curvy Goonette @ Sep 11, 2008 03:39
Title: Eternal Darkness
System: Gamecube
Style: Preferably video so the sanity effects can be seen in all their glory.
Robert_Deadford @ Sep 11, 2008 12:27
cycomatix posted:
One of my favorite things to do in splinter cell is a balls to the walls speed run with complete disregard for stealth. This is especially awesome in Chaos Theory with the knife. It'd be an interesting gimmick run idea at least.
It just so happens that I adore Chaos Theory and I'll try to work in all the gimmick kills. However, I hate the bath house mission with a passion and there's no way I'm screwing around with the knife in that one.
Okay, I think I accept the challenge. Be a little while before I can start.
RBA Starblade @ Sep 11, 2008 12:49
particle409 posted:
Anybody interested in doing a Postal 2 LP? I don't even know if that's a decent game to LP or not, I've never played it. Maybe somebody that has played it can give some input into whether it's worth the time/effort of an LP.
The Freelance Astronauts are trying to do this but keep forgetting to actually get the game installed.
CorvusMoore @ Sep 11, 2008 15:48
particle409 posted:
Anybody interested in doing a Postal 2 LP? I don't even know if that's a decent game to LP or not, I've never played it. Maybe somebody that has played it can give some input into whether it's worth the time/effort of an LP.
Its among a few FPSes I've got slated to do, with Goon participation and twin run-throughs!
Plus could then go through the lousy expansion and maybe a mod or such.
Malorie @ Sep 12, 2008 00:12
Krad posted:
Game: Space Channel Special Edition
System: PS2
Style: Video with text, maybe voiced commentary if you can make it work.
It's a fun game, the music's great and it's entertaining to just watch, like a Saturday morning cartoon of sorts.
As soon as I saw this request, I knew I had to do something about it.
I hereby present...
Chu Chu Rockin' - Let's Play Space Channel 5 Parts 1&2!
Agean90 @ Sep 12, 2008 00:36
Game: Space Rangers 2: Rise of the Dominators.
System: PC
Style: Any
Why? Space Rangers 2 is an open ended game thats has turned base space combat. You can get missions where you, a highly trained agent of war, get sent to do things like run ski-resorts in text-based format or liberate resort islands in an RTS game where you build robots to destroy robots. It would be intersting to see this done well in whatever format.
Note: The game is pretty damn long.
Gamedragon86 @ Sep 12, 2008 05:48
Game: Starflight
System:Genesis
Style: screenshot with videos for combat scenes.
starflight was a game i got addicted to as a child, you create a crew from the ground up, assign different positions to them, and go around mining and meeting/killing alien races. there's a lot of sci-fi coolness to be had on the genesis version, and Ive never seen anyone try it.
note: this game has the capability to turn into a user choice LP etc since it has a non-linear storyline (if you call it that) and would be amusing to me at least to see attempted.
Thank you in advance if your bored enough to try this.
furry drum circle @ Sep 12, 2008 19:53
Konstantin posted:
Game Requested: Blast Corps
System: N64
Style: Video
A very unique game that really deserves an LP. It's very difficult to 100%, but I think it would be entertaining to see someone really good at the game try.
In case anyone hasn't seen it, I've started this here, and it can be taken out of the OP. Thanks for requesting this, Konstantin, it's been a lot of fun so far (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-cheers.gif)
Nemo2342 @ Sep 12, 2008 21:07
Ryuujin posted:
Game: Wizardry 7, maybe Wizardry 6 and 8 as well.
System: PC.
Genre: PC RPG.
Style: Probably SS as video would likely grow boring rather quick.
Notes: I really like this game, and I think if someone with the skill and will got a hold of it they could make it pretty interesting. I think of LPs like CaptainGarlic's Icewind Dale II LP where the characters had no background, history or personality save the one created by audience participation and his own writing.
I would like to second (or third) this suggestion. Wizardry 8 is a fantastic game, especially with the way your player characters can react to one another. It would take a lot of work, but starting a party (or parties) in 6 and going all the way to the end of 8 would be really awesome.
Rollersnake posted:
I think there's a lot of potential in a Romance of the Three Kingdoms LP. I'm not particularly picky about which version, but anything before VI might be too dull. Maybe if two or more creative people who love the series collaborated on it, each vying for supremacy, with user input on what to do next. And maybe have a popular LPer who's not familiar with the series be Liu Yong or someone.
I would love to see a RoTK LP, preferably anything starting at 4 or higher. Whoever takes this task on will need to be able to fill in the "dead space" while waiting for events to unfold though. As a bonus, there would be plenty of potential for audience participation if goons were allowed to make characters for themselves at the start of the game.
Xerophyte @ Sep 12, 2008 22:37
Game: EVE Online.
Platform: PC
Genre: Evil timesink MMORPG
Style: SSLP. Creative narrative or simple gameplay, as prefered.
No, I'm not really expecting many volunteers for this one but I figured I'd throw the idea out there since, to my knowledge, no one has tried an MMOLP.
I've been musing on the topic for a while and I think MMOGs could potentially make for effective LPs. They're games with quite a lot of interesting, deep and unique gameplay, the access to which is usually hidden behind a lot of boring, shallow and repetitive gameplay we'd prefer not to suffer through. They require more time (and money, if not a lot of it) invested than most games, especially if you're aiming to be completionist. They're by their very nature games where most people interested in the game haven't seen all or even most the content of the game. All of these are things that an LP can benefit from or rectify.
On the drawback side, making an LP of one would be a months-long effort, the time consumed would - depending on update schedule - be pretty large and in order to make it interesting you'd have to be enough of a huge fan to know the mechanics of the game very well while still presenting them gradually enough to not overwhelm your readers. In short, LPing very large games takes a corresponding amount of work to LP and MMOs are about as large as games get.
I'm mentioning EVE specifically because it's something of an MMO white whale for me. The concept of a cutthroat, open ended and Elite-style MMO appeals in the abstract ... but, much though I liked reading things like the Guiding Hand Social Club heist story, I know that in reality I'd not really enjoy being an actual part of it. Obviously I'm not quite expecting that level of goings-on in any LP: what I would like to see is an experienced player start up a new character, with as little financial backing as is reasonable, and just introduce me to the game, its world and how to abuse it. You can spin it as a narrative (see: Ze Pollack's unfinished Sword of the Stars threads, for instance) or just gradually presenting gameplay and general metagaming (see: Johnny Law's Myth thread, or most any other LP), either way it could be an interesting read.
Psion @ Sep 12, 2008 22:40
Download the 15-day trial of Eve, play it, and get back to us on your idea.
I am about 100% certain you will agree it's simply a non-starter.
Xerophyte @ Sep 12, 2008 22:46
Psion posted:
Download the 15-day trial of Eve, play it, and get back to us on your idea.
I am about 100% certain you will agree it's simply a non-starter.
I have, actually, if a couple of years back now. I found it to be pretty much what I was expecting: glimmers of interesting things hidden behind one of the most obtuse UIs and slowest games I've ever seen. I'm entirely sure I'd not be able to enjoy playing EVE for any extended period but I've nevertheless occasionally enjoyed reading about it.
Obviously, someone who's played the game more than me is better able to judge what's possible to squeeze from it when it comes to writing, which was why I posted here.
Darardusaki @ Sep 12, 2008 22:55
eighteenspikes posted:
In case anyone hasn't seen it, I've started this here, and it can be taken out of the OP. Thanks for requesting this, Konstantin, it's been a lot of fun so far (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-cheers.gif)
Awesome, thanks! I've taken these two titles out of the OP (and I'll be watching Blast Corps (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-cheers.gif) ).
baldurk @ Sep 12, 2008 22:59
And like you say no-one has done an MMO LP. If they had, I'm sure they'd all be successful.
Xerophyte @ Sep 12, 2008 23:06
Well, colour me embarrassed on that count. I did check the LP Master List for the obvious culprits but missed that the abandoned category doesn't slot in under "any", apparently.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 12, 2008 23:10
Xerophyte posted:
Well, colour me embarrassed on that count. I did check the LP Master List for the obvious culprits but missed that the abandoned category doesn't slot in under "any", apparently.
You need to hit "sort" once when the page loads. It hides abandoned stuff by default.
Whillenn @ Sep 13, 2008 00:38
Xerophyte posted:
stuff about MMORPG LP
I can do that with WoW if you think anyone would be interested. I don't think it would work as well with WoW as with EVE, though, since so many people have already played WoW.
Edit: VV Yeah, no archives.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 13, 2008 00:49
Whillenn posted:
I can do that with WoW if you think anyone would be interested. I don't think it would work as well with WoW as with EVE, though, since so many people have already played WoW.
psst: you might want to check "No-one" and "MMO" in the above post.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Sep 13, 2008 00:52
Syrg posted:
psst: you might want to check "No-one" and "MMO" in the above post.
If they had Archives they could.
Cotton B. Gross @ Sep 13, 2008 00:55
Game: Limbo of the Lost
Platform: PC
Style: Hybrid Screenshot/Video
Yes, this is the game that stole backgrounds from lots of other games. There was actually a pretty good LP of it on some RPG message board (the only good non-SA LP I've ever seen), but it was almost entirely screenshots, and I wanted to hear more of the terrible voice acting. Also, I think that darkid was planning on doing it, but he disappeared or something.
Duet @ Sep 13, 2008 01:17
Xerophyte posted:
They're games with quite a lot of interesting, deep and unique gameplay, the access to which is usually hidden behind a lot of boring, shallow and repetitive gameplay
You kind of contradict yourself, but the bolded part is basically why MMO LPs don't work.
Seriously, there isn't a lack of worse games to LP, and this thread's got a running list of them.
Solar System Bus @ Sep 13, 2008 01:21
Duet posted:
You kind of contradict yourself, but the bolded part is basically why MMO LPs don't work.
Seriously, there isn't a lack of worse games to LP, and this thread's got a running list of them.
Not to mention you have to devote a large amount of time to do an LP of them. LPs and MMOs by themselves take up a lot of time already. You'd have to have a massive amount of freetime to get it to work, and even if you do, I really don't recommend trying it.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 13, 2008 01:25
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
If they had Archives they could.
Ah. I was going to suggest noticing that two seperate WoW attempts have failed (and for different reasons, before you go "welp lazy LPers, I'm different!") and that it's not the best, no.
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 14, 2008 05:34
Game: Azure Dreams
Platform: PSX
Style: Screenshot
This was a game I was never able to beat, and I'd love to see someone show off all the game has to offer. If someone did it like how Jamesman is doing Dark Cloud right now, it would probably come out very well.
Argon_Sloth @ Sep 14, 2008 05:40
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
Game: Azure Dreams
Platform: PSX
Style: Screenshot
This was a game I was never able to beat, and I'd love to see someone show off all the game has to offer. If someone did it like how Jamesman is doing Dark Cloud right now, it would probably come out very well.
Was that the one that was 3/4 turn based dungeon crawl, 1/8 dating sim, 1/8 Pokemon rip off?
If so, I kind of remember this game, and would probably be interested in seeing this too.
Bobinator @ Sep 14, 2008 06:22
Request: The Last Half Of Darkness
System: DOS
Style: Screenshot
It's a graphic adventure in the style of Shadowgate and Uninvited.
It's abandonware, so you can get it from Home of the Underdogs. Or Abandonia, if that site's OK with the mods. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 14, 2008 06:23
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
Game: Azure Dreams
Platform: PSX
Style: Screenshot
I once asked for shitty PS1 RPGs for a project, this was the very first thing three people suggested to me. So if nobody takes it, fuck, years from now when I finish things, maybe. (And yeah, Argon, it was that one.) I recommend doing the ass-ugly GBC port, though, because it's funnier and we all love suffering.
Prowler2885 @ Sep 14, 2008 06:36
I just thought up a good pair.
Game: Raystorm and Raycrisis
System: PSX and *PS2
Style: VLP preferably, it's an action-packed arcade game with it's share of "Oh Shit!" moments. SSLP wouldn't cut it unless you have a good method of delivery.
Reason: It's a pretty good arcade shoot-em-up, and pretty hard. Let's just say I had to savestate and use up all my continues in order to beat it once. It was a fine game in it's day. I still like it.
Extra Note: *I found in a wiki that Raystorm is found inside Taito Legends 2 for the PS2. Unfortunately, the sequel Raycrisis isn't included with it.
NeonLitGhost @ Sep 14, 2008 06:51
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
Game: Azure Dreams
Platform: PSX
Style: Screenshot
This was a game I was never able to beat, and I'd love to see someone show off all the game has to offer. If someone did it like how Jamesman is doing Dark Cloud right now, it would probably come out very well.
I'm actually going to attempt this one (currently taking screenshots of the beginning). I might as well because I've played through this one twice, and I'm willing to do it a third (and final) time.
AccountingNightmare @ Sep 14, 2008 08:20
I think it would be awesome to see a WoW LP done by a high-end raiding guild (or a member of one). They could focus on showing off each of the raid instances, explaining the enemies, bosses, and strategies involved in each.
I'd love to see what the Illidan fight is like, but I don't have the time to commit to get there. Would be nice to have someone walk viewers through stuff like that, taking time to explain it. Sure, we can watch videos of the fights on Youtube, but I find it too difficult to understand what's going on.
Feinne @ Sep 14, 2008 11:04
AccountingNightmare posted:
I think it would be awesome to see a WoW LP done by a high-end raiding guild (or a member of one). They could focus on showing off each of the raid instances, explaining the enemies, bosses, and strategies involved in each.
I'd love to see what the Illidan fight is like, but I don't have the time to commit to get there. Would be nice to have someone walk viewers through stuff like that, taking time to explain it. Sure, we can watch videos of the fights on Youtube, but I find it too difficult to understand what's going on.
I've got something we used to learn Illidan you might find interesting then:
http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=72645
The problem with trying to make an LP like that is you'd really need multiple contributors. For example I could probably record good videos for all of Black Temple, but we don't even run Tier 4, Tier 5, or Hyjal any more.
Swedish Nice Boy @ Sep 14, 2008 14:47
AccountingNightmare posted:
I think it would be awesome to see a WoW LP done by a high-end raiding guild (or a member of one). They could focus on showing off each of the raid instances, explaining the enemies, bosses, and strategies involved in each.
I'd love to see what the Illidan fight is like, but I don't have the time to commit to get there. Would be nice to have someone walk viewers through stuff like that, taking time to explain it. Sure, we can watch videos of the fights on Youtube, but I find it too difficult to understand what's going on.
I was toying with an idea like this at one point, but don't really have the time. If you want something similar,
Project Lore are planning on moving onto raid instances when they're done with heroic ones, but I doubt they'll get that far before the next expansion hits plus as much as I've seen they're all really bad at the game.
Maxwell Adams @ Sep 14, 2008 16:04
Game: Segagaga
Platform: Dreamcast
Style: Translation
Segagaga is a game made by Sega which is a simulation of running the Sega company. It contains vast amounts of Sega references and plenty of odd Japanese humor. Whoever did the LP would have to translate the game from Japanese.
Duplicate @ Sep 14, 2008 16:15
Game: Folklore
System: PS3
Style: Video
Folklore was a cool looking game for the PS3 that came out at least a year ago. It was an action RPG set in some kind of an Irish dreamworld filled with monsters. It had a interesting graphical style with cut scenes that played out like comic books. I'm really surprised I don't hear about it anymore.
I don't think I'll ever get a chance to play it myself because I don't really want to buy a PS3, but I would at least like to see it played through.
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 14, 2008 17:45
Argon_Sloth posted:
Was that the one that was 3/4 turn based dungeon crawl, 1/8 dating sim, 1/8 Pokemon rip off?
If so, I kind of remember this game, and would probably be interested in seeing this too.
yes it is and it's pretty awesome.
NeonLitGhost posted:
I'm actually going to attempt this one (currently taking screenshots of the beginning). I might as well because I've played through this one twice, and I'm willing to do it a third (and final) time.
That rules, I'll definitely check it out when you make the thread.
mycophobia @ Sep 14, 2008 19:01
Maxwell Adams posted:
Game: Segagaga
Platform: Dreamcast
Style: Translation
Segagaga is a game made by Sega which is a simulation of running the Sega company. It contains vast amounts of Sega references and plenty of odd Japanese humor. Whoever did the LP would have to translate the game from Japanese.
I remember seeing something about this in EGM long ago. I didn't think a game design could possibly be so pretentious.
Argon_Sloth @ Sep 14, 2008 19:04
Syrg posted:
I once asked for shitty PS1 RPGs for a project, this was the very first thing three people suggested to me. So if nobody takes it, fuck, years from now when I finish things, maybe. (And yeah, Argon, it was that one.) I recommend doing the ass-ugly GBC port, though, because it's funnier and we all love suffering.
I was hoping for more of a The Dark Id style of "This is why I can't believe people seriously enjoyed this game" LP. The only reason I remember finishing it, was that I played the game long before I realized that somethings just didn't deserve to be finished.
Malorie @ Sep 14, 2008 19:16
mycophobia posted:
I didn't think a game design could possibly be so pretentious.
I wouldn't consider it as pretentious.
It was a self-parody game of how bad Sega management was, how the dreamcast was pretty much about to die, and how Sega was full of tired old mascots past their prime. The idea of the game was to try and save Sega's reputation, and stop them from going bankrupt from all of their awful management decisions.
It's pretty much the perfect statement about Sega you could make, and it came from Sega themselves.
I have nothing but respect for that.
It'd be like the last big VirtualBoy game being about a Nintendo employee trying to find out what the hell Nintendo were smoking when they designed the console. It's a great way to go out with a bang, and Sega delivered.
Konstantin @ Sep 14, 2008 21:21
NeonLitGhost posted:
I'm actually going to attempt this one (currently taking screenshots of the beginning). I might as well because I've played through this one twice, and I'm willing to do it a third (and final) time.
I've thought about doing this, but in order to do it the way I want to I'd have to rewrite almost every line of dialogue. It will be a huge project no matter how you do it, and you should go for it since right now I'm at the "This will take months and be the biggest creative writing project I've ever done, should I really go through with it?" stage.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 14, 2008 22:09
Malorie posted:
I wouldn't consider it as pretentious.
It was a self-parody game of how bad Sega management was, how the dreamcast was pretty much about to die, and how Sega was full of tired old mascots past their prime. The idea of the game was to try and save Sega's reputation, and stop them from going bankrupt from all of their awful management decisions.
It's pretty much the perfect statement about Sega you could make, and it came from Sega themselves.
I have nothing but respect for that.
It'd be like the last big VirtualBoy game being about a Nintendo employee trying to find out what the hell Nintendo were smoking when they designed the console. It's a great way to go out with a bang, and Sega delivered.
That's why I like it too.
Plus the final boss sequence is just fuckloads of nostalgia and awesome. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-rock.gif)
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 15, 2008 00:21
speaking of Virtual Boy, I was toying with the idea of LPing Wario Land 2-4, since I fucking love Wario and I'm good at those games, and I would love to also LP Virtual Boy Wario Land, which is an amazing game, but I have no idea how Virtual Boy emulation would work. Is anyone here familiar with it and would know a way that it would work?
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 15, 2008 00:37
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
speaking of Virtual Boy, I was toying with the idea of LPing Wario Land 2-4, since I fucking love Wario and I'm good at those games, and I would love to also LP Virtual Boy Wario Land, which is an amazing game, but I have no idea how Virtual Boy emulation would work. Is anyone here familiar with it and would know a way that it would work?
Well, if you're still on a Mac like I recall, you're gonna have some fun getting things working without Windows emulation, the current crop of VB emulators is tiny, and I think there's been a total of ONE for the Macintosh platform as of yet.
That said, I'd go with either Red Dragon or Reality Boy, see whichever you can get the best results from.
Prowler2885 @ Sep 15, 2008 02:29
Got another, thanks to reading Rouge Squadron LP.
Game: X-Wing (Classic)
System: PC-DOS, The classic version, non CD.
Style: Your choice. But at least VLP the Death Star Trench Run.
Extra Note: Watch out for those damn minefields, and don't get caught by the Imperials. And get as many mission goals as possible, bonuses and whatnot.
Oh, and you may want to find a frontend that can emulate the joystick, unless you want to be a total badass and keyboard it through.
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To Syrg: I did that on purpose. I know it's spelled rogue. But that's also how the LP was titled. Don't worry, he was aware of it too.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 15, 2008 02:38
Prowler2885 posted:
Rouge Squadron
Unless I missed something wherein Luke and co. are in drag, I think you (and the dude who didn't spellcheck his thread title) mean "rogue".
Malorie @ Sep 15, 2008 02:40
Syrg posted:
Unless I missed something wherein Luke and co. are in drag, I think you (and the dude who didn't spellcheck his thread title) mean "rogue".
Check the thread; you missed something. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 15, 2008 02:50
Malorie posted:
Check the thread; you missed something. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Eh, it's why I mentioned this here instead of going into the thread. I don't give a shit about Star Wars games.
Tarquinn @ Sep 15, 2008 16:15
Gamedragon86 posted:
Game: Starflight
System:Genesis
Style: screenshot with videos for combat scenes.
starflight was a game i got addicted to as a child, you create a crew from the ground up, assign different positions to them, and go around mining and meeting/killing alien races. there's a lot of sci-fi coolness to be had on the genesis version, and Ive never seen anyone try it.
note: this game has the capability to turn into a user choice LP etc since it has a non-linear storyline (if you call it that) and would be amusing to me at least to see attempted.
Thank you in advance if your bored enough to try this.
Seconding this.
Also Starflight II, which was even better in my opinion.
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 15, 2008 17:12
Syrg posted:
Well, if you're still on a Mac like I recall, you're gonna have some fun getting things working without Windows emulation, the current crop of VB emulators is tiny, and I think there's been a total of ONE for the Macintosh platform as of yet.
That said, I'd go with either Red Dragon or Reality Boy, see whichever you can get the best results from.
nah I have a windows partition on my harddrive and it works perfectly fine (this is how I got the gamebridge to work) so I will check those out later, thanks.
Snow Job @ Sep 16, 2008 20:56
Tarquinn posted:
Seconding this.
Also Starflight II, which was even better in my opinion.
Thirding. Someone who can write well should tackle Starflight.
LightWarden @ Sep 16, 2008 22:30
I wonder if anyone would be able to run the Phoenix Wright trilogy as an LP. I'm not sure how it would be done, given the massive load of text and images that would probably result if it was done as an image LP, whereas a video LP would make it so you're pretty much reading a really charming and well-orchestrated book. Maybe a hybrid if you really wanted to make your life miserable.
But I still want to play the first game. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif) It's a fun series with lots of great characters and fun court speculation. The fact that you can save at any point might allow for the audience to help solve the case if you were truly crazy.
Alternatively, Level-5's Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King and Rogue Galaxy would make for fun LPs, screenshots in between videos of cutscenes/boss battles. They're classic RPGs with good voice acting and fun, if simple characters and plots. I had fun playing it with other people watching, if that means anything.
WarpedLichen @ Sep 16, 2008 22:38
I would be willing to try the original PW LP since it seems like it could just be done like one of the many CYOA book LPs during court, since there's typically enough content between during each phase before you have to present evidence.
I would have no idea how to continue to the later games though since the matagama scenes since some are interesting enough to ask for solutions but they're usually only a line long between each presentation.
cycomatix @ Sep 16, 2008 22:55
The Phoenix Wright games all have one set path to go down with little variation. It's loads of fun, yeah, but whats there to show off besides the story of the game?
Unless you go really out of your way to do something really different with the thread, essentially you might as well post a script and add pictures because that's about all I could see it being.
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 16, 2008 22:56
Slight update on the Skies of Arcadia Legends gig.
Got my gamebridge, doesn't work with my XP 64-bit system, I'm contemplating reinstalling normal XP onto my system again, but not sure if it'd be worth it or not.
Regardless, expect a test post in the sandcastle within the week.
LightWarden @ Sep 16, 2008 23:30
Well, you'd miss out on all the animations and great music if Phoenix Wright was just text and images. But I guess it would be just showing off the game story, unless there's a problem with that?
WarpedLichen @ Sep 16, 2008 23:54
cycomatix posted:
The Phoenix Wright games all have one set path to go down with little variation. It's loads of fun, yeah, but whats there to show off besides the story of the game?
Unless you go really out of your way to do something really different with the thread, essentially you might as well post a script and add pictures because that's about all I could see it being.
Isn't that like saying "What's there to show off besides the game?" I'm not really quite sure what you mean.
I do think that games with well told, linear stories can be LPed if the stories are compelling enough like Sanitarium.
I'll also agree that such games, if well known enough, should have something extra for the LP to do the game justice. Clavius did it well with Monkey Island 2.
You're right though, I won't start a Phoenix Wright LP unless I had a really good idea on how to present the series.
Malorie @ Sep 17, 2008 00:06
I'm of the opinion that Phoenix Wright is nothing without its music and the panicked animations of the witnesses. Without them, the game suddenly becomes lifeless and boring.
It's really counter-intuitive, but I honestly think PW would be best suited as a Video LP, even if it is a text-based game. Sure, it's 'possible' to just type the game up, but it wouldn't do the game justice at all.
PW is a game that relies around atmosphere, and you simply don't get that without the music and pacing of the game as it slowly unfolds, especially in terms of the many fake-out gameovers with sudden last-minute screams of "OBJECTION!"s.
WarpedLichen @ Sep 17, 2008 00:11
Malorie posted:
I'm of the opinion that Phoenix Wright is nothing without its music and the panicked animations of the witnesses. Without them, the game suddenly becomes lifeless and boring.
It's really counter-intuitive, but I honestly think PW would be best suited as a Video LP, even if it is a text-based game. Sure, it's 'possible' to just type the game up, but it wouldn't do the game justice at all.
PW is a game that relies around atmosphere, and you simply don't get that without the music and pacing of the game as it slowly unfolds, especially in terms of the many fake-out gameovers with sudden last-minute screams of "OBJECTION!"s.
I agree about the atmosphere, but I disagree about the video LP. Court Records has a large enough collection of animated GIFs for PW that even a screenshot LPs can do the the animations justice, and it avoids my biggest beef about video LPs of text based games, which is that everybody has a preferred reading speed and watching something that satisfies most people is like watching paint dry to me.
Kilonum @ Sep 17, 2008 00:16
McFetusBurger posted:
Edit: Forgot one more
Title: Republic Commando
Platform: PC (XBox?)
Genre: FPS
This is a great FPS to LP because it tells a story that doesn't suck, plus the squadmates are awesome and the squad AI is absolutely fantastic. Also a great looking game by most standards.
I have the PC version of this, and I think I'm going to put my Jane's Fighters Anthology LP on hold for a bit so I can resolve some technical issues with it so I will pick this up in the meantime.
Prowler2885 @ Sep 17, 2008 00:21
Anyone a fan of Tex Murphey?
Here's another dual-request.
Game: Mean Streets and Martian Memorandum
System: PC-DOS, of course.
Style: SSLP seems appropriate enough for these games.
Extra Note: Driving/Flying in Mean Streets may be a bit of a Guide-Dang-It issue.
Volatile Penguin @ Sep 17, 2008 00:44
LightWarden posted:
Alternatively, Level-5's Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King and Rogue Galaxy would make for fun LPs, screenshots in between videos of cutscenes/boss battles.
I've got DQ8, a GameBridge, and now a good excuse to play through it again. I'll have to keep it in mind.
Cholfo @ Sep 17, 2008 02:09
Crimson Skies. Preferably the PC version, if only to make a goon use a joystick.
I brought it up in the Ace Combat thread that's currently running some time ago. It's a dogfighting game, and has some fun(read: Hard) barnstorming sessions here and there, that a good LPer should at least attempt. The storyline is actually fairly interesting as well, if I recall correctly. The protagonist quips off some decent one-liners, and hints at generally humorous lady's-man-ness. The combat's pretty solid, the AI isn't terribly retarded, and the online play is actually somewhat fun as I recall.
It would need to be a video LP to be particularly interesting, I think.
TLDR:
Game: Crimson Skies
System: PC
Style: VLP
Reason: Challenging gameplay, fun dialog, explosions.
greatn @ Sep 17, 2008 02:12
Game: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
System: N64
Type: Video
Why: I was just watching the Rogue Squadron LP, and my brother just got Force Unleashed. Well, the badass music reminded me of the badass game, Shadows of the Empire. You play Rick Dengar or someone with an equally stupid name who is a bad-ass and rides around the Star Wars universe beating the shit out of everything. It's a combination of third person, first person action segments, and all sorts of vehicle battles, speeder races, boss battles, jetpack flying, and all sorts of hidden secrets and codes that let you do fun stuff.
Seriously, I'm just remembering this game. You fight Ig-88, Boba Fett, one of those underwater sewer monsters, fight in the battle of Hoth, and all sorts of other things. You can play as a Wampa with a code, and there are secrets in every level.
It was just a very ambitious N64 launch title that has a ton of great stuff in it and would be very entertaining to see someone play through.
Anonononomous @ Sep 17, 2008 02:23
Game Requested: Independence War (Called I-War outside of the US)
System: PC
Style: Video would be best in order to show off the excellent combat you get with the Newtonian physics system as opposed to the more airplane like system in other space sims.
The game is pretty old but I still have really fond memories of it. If I thought I could do it justice in an LP I would consider doing one. I don't think I can, though, so I would love to see someone else do it. There's nothing else out there like it, as far as I know, and it would be great for people to see one of the best examples of the space sim genre.
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 17, 2008 02:26
greatn posted:
Game: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
System: N64
Type: Video
Why: I was just watching the Rogue Squadron LP, and my brother just got Force Unleashed. Well, the badass music reminded me of the badass game, Shadows of the Empire. You play Rick Dengar or someone with an equally stupid name who is a bad-ass and rides around the Star Wars universe beating the shit out of everything. It's a combination of third person, first person action segments, and all sorts of vehicle battles, speeder races, boss battles, jetpack flying, and all sorts of hidden secrets and codes that let you do fun stuff.
Seriously, I'm just remembering this game. You fight Ig-88, Boba Fett, one of those underwater sewer monsters, fight in the battle of Hoth, and all sorts of other things. You can play as a Wampa with a code, and there are secrets in every level.
It was just a very ambitious N64 launch title that has a ton of great stuff in it and would be very entertaining to see someone play through.
Dash Rendar, not sure why I recall that.
I would also be interested in watching this, if the person is good enough to do it in first person mode that'd be awesome as well, lots of hidden shit and it's a solid 3rd person game regardless.
cycomatix @ Sep 17, 2008 06:29
WarpedLichen posted:
Isn't that like saying "What's there to show off besides the game?" I'm not really quite sure what you mean.
I do think that games with well told, linear stories can be LPed if the stories are compelling enough like Sanitarium.
I'll also agree that such games, if well known enough, should have something extra for the LP to do the game justice. Clavius did it well with Monkey Island 2.
You're right though, I won't start a Phoenix Wright LP unless I had a really good idea on how to present the series.
To clarify, I mean that I can't really see a way that a LP of Phoenix Wright could add anything to the game that the game itself doesn't already do. The interaction of the game is entirely a series of picking the one correct answer, or failing to pick the correct answer and getting a game over or trying again.
I'm not saying the game couldn't be LPed, I just don't see much room for the poster to contribute to the thread more than a player just picking up the game for themselves, at least in a vanilla playthrough. There just isn't really a lot of "Play" in this game to "Let's Play." It'd be more like a "Let's Read a Story and make comments about it."
If there was something you could add to the playthrough that would somehow enhance the game, then go for it. Proton Jon's Phoenix Wright Radio Drama idea I thought had some merit to it.
Son Ryo @ Sep 17, 2008 06:55
Game Requested: Deep Fear
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Video, to show off all the 'so bad it's great' cutscenes and voice acting.
Why: I've seen some of the cutscenes and voice acting of this game, and they're really of hilariously poor quality. I think it deserves LPing, but I have no means to do so myself.
Spikey @ Sep 17, 2008 08:42
Game Requested: Vandal Hearts
System: PS1
Genre: Strategy RPG
Format: Screenshot
Reason: The game plays sort of like a 3D Shining Force. It also has an over the top arterial spray whenever you kill something.
Antrodemus @ Sep 17, 2008 20:17
FraudulentEconomics posted:
Slight update on the Skies of Arcadia Legends gig.
Got my gamebridge, doesn't work with my XP 64-bit system, I'm contemplating reinstalling normal XP onto my system again, but not sure if it'd be worth it or not.
Regardless, expect a test post in the sandcastle within the week.
Just quoting this to say that Skies of Arcadia is my favorite game and here's hoping you are able to find a way to LP it as it is definitely worth the effort.
Purefish @ Sep 18, 2008 02:38
http://www.youtube.com/user/BlazeDragon132
http://www.youtube.com/user/SerenadeDS
It looks like there are people doing it on youtube, it is up to you wether you still want to add it to your list.
Original Post posted:
Game: Mega Man Xtreme
System: Game Boy Color
Style: Video
Game: Mega Man Xtreme 2
System: Game Boy Color
Style: Video
I tried playing one of these and couldn't put up with the heavily simplified Mega Man X controls, and I read that they have the same bosses as the SNES games. But I am still interested in seeing these games; maybe if someone with a lot of patience for GBC, could record themselves playing them.
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 18, 2008 02:47
Spikey posted:
Game Requested: Vandal Hearts
System: PS1
Genre: Strategy RPG
Format: Screenshot
Reason: The game plays sort of like a 3D Shining Force. It also has an over the top arterial spray whenever you kill something.
to clarify, the cartoon blood that sprays out when people die is so over the top, it earned the game an M rating.
I'd like to see someone do this and make Ash the best job class, I've never actually beaten the game. Hell, add Vandal Hearts II to that, cause I've never even seen it before.
EDIT: Rock Golem enemies spray rocks everywhere, it is the most ridiculous game ever.
Solar System Bus @ Sep 18, 2008 03:10
Purefish posted:
Game: Mega Man Xtreme
System: Game Boy Color
Style: Video
Game: Mega Man Xtreme 2
System: Game Boy Color
Style: Video
I tried playing one of these and couldn't put up with the heavily simplified Mega Man X controls, and I read that they have the same bosses as the SNES games. But I am still interested in seeing these games; maybe if someone with a lot of patience for GBC, could record themselves playing them.
I did a sort of mini-LP inside Vprisoner's Mega Man Game Boy Series thread a while back, but to be honest those videos were terrible with me doing wacky talking conditions that turned the videos into shit. I also never finished the second one, so I've been thinking about redoing both games in a separate thread.
Seriously, those old videos were terrible. Just ask Oyster, he'll give you a dissertation on the last one.
Argon_Sloth @ Sep 18, 2008 03:28
Spikey posted:
Game Requested: Vandal Hearts
System: PS1
Genre: Strategy RPG
Format: Screenshot
Reason: The game plays sort of like a 3D Shining Force. It also has an over the top arterial spray whenever you kill something.
If I can be arsed to get a PSX emulator that I can take screenshots from, I may end up doing this. I guess I could use the TV card/PS2 but I really don't want to bother with deinterlacing, and miss out on wonderful things like save states. But who needs save states with Vandal Hearts? It's not like it's Fire Emblem or something.
I'll see if I can get a few screenshots for a test post within the week.
I would definitely do the whole getting Ash to his final class. Which honestly breaks the rest of the game.
Zom Aur @ Sep 18, 2008 08:07
Game: Metroid 2: The return of Samus.
System: Game Boy.
Format: Video.
I never finished it, and now I lost it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Oyster @ Sep 18, 2008 08:28
Solar System Bus posted:
Seriously, those old videos were terrible. Just ask Oyster, he'll give you a dissertation on the last one.
Think the opposite of KingShiro's abominable MM5 thread. Yes, even the opposite is horrible.
Konstantin @ Sep 18, 2008 09:01
Game: Advance Wars Series
System: GBA/DS
Format: Video
I think this would work best as a video LP, even though they are turn based strategy games. Screenshot would be a heck of a lot more work since one mission could easily result in >100 screens to show everything. Just do the 'Hard' mode since most normal mode levels are too easy to be interesting.
Mesan @ Sep 18, 2008 09:16
Konstantin posted:
Game: Advance Wars Series
System: GBA/DS
Format: Video
I think this would work best as a video LP, even though they are turn based strategy games. Screenshot would be a heck of a lot more work since one mission could easily result in >100 screens to show everything. Just do the 'Hard' mode since most normal mode levels are too easy to be interesting.
I've wanted to do an Advance Wars LP for quite some time, but I've always been hamstrung by the fact that neither approach really works. Videos will have long stretches of nothing as units are shuffled around, and as you said there would be a metric fuckton of screens if I went that route. Perhaps if the less interesting parts were sped up, like raocow's chipmunk time...
Rooreelooo @ Sep 18, 2008 09:24
Mesan posted:
I've wanted to do an Advance Wars LP for quite some time, but I've always been hamstrung by the fact that neither approach really works. Videos will have long stretches of nothing as units are shuffled around, and as you said there would be a metric fuckton of screens if I went that route. Perhaps if the less interesting parts were sped up, like raocow's chipmunk time...
If you were ready for a lot of video editing you could just cut away the tedious parts, and you'd be left with a video which showed all the significant events of each level. As long as you made it obvious what had been removed it would work pretty well I think.
Mesan @ Sep 18, 2008 10:08
Rooreelooo posted:
If you were ready for a lot of video editing you could just cut away the tedious parts, and you'd be left with a video which showed all the significant events of each level. As long as you made it obvious what had been removed it would work pretty well I think.
I could go that way, yeah. I'll see if I can figure something concrete out. I did try doing something similar on the AW website I help run; pretty shitty, but it shows that it's at least doable.
mastajake @ Sep 18, 2008 17:51
Zom Aur posted:
Game: Metroid 2: The return of Samus.
System: Game Boy.
Format: Video.
I never finished it, and now I lost it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2630546
It hasn't been archived but it was done.
Cannot Find Server @ Sep 18, 2008 18:07
greatn posted:
Game: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
System: N64
Type: Video
Why: I was just watching the Rogue Squadron LP, and my brother just got Force Unleashed. Well, the badass music reminded me of the badass game, Shadows of the Empire. You play Rick Dengar or someone with an equally stupid name who is a bad-ass and rides around the Star Wars universe beating the shit out of everything. It's a combination of third person, first person action segments, and all sorts of vehicle battles, speeder races, boss battles, jetpack flying, and all sorts of hidden secrets and codes that let you do fun stuff.
Seriously, I'm just remembering this game. You fight Ig-88, Boba Fett, one of those underwater sewer monsters, fight in the battle of Hoth, and all sorts of other things. You can play as a Wampa with a code, and there are secrets in every level.
It was just a very ambitious N64 launch title that has a ton of great stuff in it and would be very entertaining to see someone play through.
I'm very much considering doing this game in the future, after I'm done with Rogue Leader and Rebel Strike. It's such an amazing game, and you're absolutely right, there's so much hidden shit to find, and every level is just awesome. I am just as knowledgeable about it as I am Rogue Leader as well. The attention to detail and just how much extra stuff in there is awesome. And then there's stuff like the Debug code, which can make things even more interesting.
The only complaint I ever had with it are that some levels are too goddamn long ((img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif)GALL MOTHERFUCKING SPACEPORT(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif) ).
Zom Aur @ Sep 18, 2008 18:11
Cool, don't have archives yet though. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
The White Dragon @ Sep 18, 2008 19:01
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
to clarify, the cartoon blood that sprays out when people die is so over the top, it earned the game an M rating.
Really? For some reason, I seem to recall that it had a T rating, if not only because my reaction was "are you serious they gave this game a T?"
Booga @ Sep 18, 2008 21:13
Game: Time Splitters 3
System: PS2, Xbox, Gamecube.
Style: Video
Notes: It's probably the most LP-able time splitters game, it's story mode having a coherent plot and all. Very funny as well as having solid gameplay. It wouldn't really matter if the person playing wasn't that great at it since it's bog-standard FPS stuff (mostly on purpose).
Zom Aur posted:
Cool, don't have archives yet though. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
http://hosted.filefront.com/SABobman/
Kite Ryagara @ Sep 19, 2008 00:03
Arooga posted:
Time Splitters 3
You had might as well toss the first two games in. The first one would work well as a "Hey, I'm speed running this." with co-op hard mode runs as well. I'd imagine TS2 would work similar to how Proteus handled Daikatana (Co-op, splicing in cutscenes), same with TS3. With Future Perfect, the other character's speech alone would make it worth it to run through single campaign as well, but regardless, co-op is a definite must. Unfortunately, as a whole, it's one of those backburner games I was considering when I finally save up 30 bucks.
Blackbelt Bobman @ Sep 19, 2008 00:29
Zom Aur posted:
Cool, don't have archives yet though. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
http://hosted.filefront.com/SABobman
they're at the bottom
EDIT: beaten, how did I miss that
Zom Aur @ Sep 19, 2008 00:56
Arooga posted:
Game: Time Splitters 3
System: PS2, Xbox, Gamecube.
Style: Video
Notes: It's probably the most LP-able time splitters game, it's story mode having a coherent plot and all. Very funny as well as having solid gameplay. It wouldn't really matter if the person playing wasn't that great at it since it's bog-standard FPS stuff (mostly on purpose).
http://hosted.filefront.com/SABobman/
Hrm, I actually got that. Just need to make sure my gamebridge is working first though. I'm not going to "reserve" it though, if anybody else wants to do it then I'm fine with it.
Jamesman @ Sep 22, 2008 15:46
I'll bite with a couple of odd requests, although I doubt anyone's ever played them, let alone will LP them. These are both games I've never played, but would like to see video LPs of.
Game Requested: Voodoo Vince
System: XBox
-A platformer where you play as a voodoo doll and use voodoo powers. Sounds fun enough and entertaining.
Game Requested: Whiplash
System: PS2, XBox
-Again, another platformer. This time you play as two test animals chained together; A psychotic weasel and an indestructable rabbit. Weasel uses rabbit as a weapon to destroy the lab and free other test animals.
Both these games could completely suck to play and watch. They sound interesting though and it's nice to see some more uncommon games LP'd once in a while.
Panic Restaurant @ Sep 22, 2008 23:23
I'm gonna pop in with a couple of requests for games from my childhood I could never come close to beating:
Game requested: Glover
System: N64
- A bizarre and difficult platformer starring a wizard's severed hand and the beach ball he loves so dearly. I remember liking it, but it's probably terrible. I think it'd make for an entertaining LP.
Game requested: Deadly Towers
System: NES
- One of the toughest and most nonsensical RPG's I've ever played. Imagine Zelda if Link shot knives out of his dick, walking into a corner could warp you into a random room miles away, and the entire soundtrack was done by a drunk guy playing an out-of-tune accordion.
I'd love to see if these are actually possible. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-kiddo.gif)
BloodDesk UnderHell @ Sep 24, 2008 13:03
Game: Tomb Raider 4/Tomb Raider 5/ Tomb Raider Angels of Darkness
System: PS/DC/PS2
Style: Screenshots, mocking text
Reason: I loved the original Tomb Raider, but the series kept getting worse. Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation would be fun to make fun of due to the Alexandria area where it's tough to figure out where to go next. Tomb Raider Chronicles is pointless and has a buggy last level. Tomb Raider: Angels of Darkness is one of the worst games ever.
Lasher @ Sep 24, 2008 16:15
I had an idea for BioShock the other day. I was going to set each video up like it was an old serial show. Set up some curtains, don my finest suit and have a smoke as I introduced each episode and made notes on what had gone on previously and what to expect.
Then I remembered my PC is fucking shit, I haven't smoked in years and skinheads wouldn't have been very popular in the 40's/50's whenever.
Plus I know a load of nerds would be all up in arms about the lack of Atlas Shrugged references.
Someone needs to hurry up and do Abes Odyssey though.
RBA Starblade @ Sep 24, 2008 17:17
Game: Streets of Sim City
System: PC
Style: Video
Reason: I loved this game. Sure it was buggy, but it was my first driving shooter game, and the customization of the vehicles and the missions were fun, and it was fun driving through the cities listening to game's radio just blowing up buildings. It'd be hilarious to see someone struggle to get this to work and then play through the game. Plus there's a mission creator so the LPer can play levels made by readers!
Lasher @ Sep 24, 2008 17:24
By the way if no one objects I have some pretty neat ideas for Time Splitters 3. I should be done with my test video by tonight.
Khurath @ Sep 24, 2008 18:26
I don't even know where to start since browsing this forum has easily become my favorite leisure activity. I love watching platformers in particular, so I'll pick a big one.
Game: Super Mario Galaxy
Format: Video with spoken or subtitled commentary
Other: 100% completion, preferably by someone good at the game who also knows a disturbing amount of Mario lore.
Why: It's an awesome game, and I think watching a skilled player tear it apart would be a ton of fun. There's also an incredible amount of content in a 100% run, and i suspect someone really into Nintendo history would have plenty to show everyone.
Kem Rixen @ Sep 24, 2008 19:12
RBA Starblade posted:
Game: Streets of Sim City
System: PC
Style: Video
Reason: I loved this game. Sure it was buggy, but it was my first driving shooter game, and the customization of the vehicles and the missions were fun, and it was fun driving through the cities listening to game's radio just blowing up buildings. It'd be hilarious to see someone struggle to get this to work and then play through the game. Plus there's a mission creator so the LPer can play levels made by readers!
http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2965831
You can take Rollercoaster Tycoon off the list, I've started a thread on it.
GuidoAnchovies @ Sep 24, 2008 19:47
Bobinator posted:
Request: The Last Half Of Darkness
System: DOS
Style: Screenshot
It's a graphic adventure in the style of Shadowgate and Uninvited.
It's abandonware, so you can get it from Home of the Underdogs. Or Abandonia, if that site's OK with the mods. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Haha, I almost LPed this during the middle of summer. I was really amazed with how shitty everything was and thought it would be perfect for an LP. I had better ideas floating around (that I still haven't gotten to) though, so I passed. I would really love a screenshot LP of this though, so that I could see the rest of the game I didn't have the patience to play to.
Also,
Cubivore; Gamecube, "any style with at least one video."
I have everything I'd need to just make one video to show off how the game plays, but I'm not sure I have the time/effort right now to commit to a full-blown LP. If nobody else wants to do this, I could try out a test video and see if I want to make an LP afterwords.
(I haven't played it in a long time, so it would either be a reactionary piece (with guests?), or I could bone up on everything about the game and give a full-blown encyclopedic LP)
edit: Ah, I thought from the synopsis of the request that it was they wanted to at least see it, not that if it was a SSLP it would need at least one video. I could still try a test vid anyways, and might later if I feel inclined.
Kurks @ Sep 24, 2008 20:57
Request: Heavy Gear 2
System: PC
Style: Video
HG2 is pretty cool game from year 1999 but I never got very far. I lost interest during the first stealth mission if I recall correctly.
The game is basically a tank simulator, but instead of tanks you've got kickass battle armors that can run, jump, crawl and blow shit up. Like Mech Warrior on smaller scale. Here's the intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlbJCwWsJEk
I'm quite sure there might be some difficulties running it on modern systems.
Lasher @ Sep 24, 2008 21:14
Zom Aur posted:
Thanks.
Hrm, I actually got that. Just need to make sure my gamebridge is working first though. I'm not going to "reserve" it though, if anybody else wants to do it then I'm fine with it.
Shit I totally missed this. Sorry dude. I can just go with my first idea and do Cold fear If you want.
Time Splitters
http://www.dailymotion.com/LennyLas...ters_videogames
Bob Smith @ Sep 24, 2008 21:27
Kurks posted:
Request: Heavy Gear 2
System: PC
Style: Video
HG2 is pretty cool game from year 1999 but I never got very far. I lost interest during the first stealth mission if I recall correctly.
The game is basically a tank simulator, but instead of tanks you've got kickass battle armors that can run, jump, crawl and blow shit up. Like Mech Warrior on smaller scale. Here's the intro video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlbJCwWsJEk
I'm quite sure there might be some difficulties running it on modern systems.
The difficulties of which you speak include random crashes, certain levels being impossible to complete and others where the screen blanks out but the game doesn't crash. It's near impossible to run on XP.
Kurks @ Sep 24, 2008 21:37
Bob Smith posted:
The difficulties of which you speak include random crashes, certain levels being impossible to complete and others where the screen blanks out but the game doesn't crash. It's near impossible to run on XP.
Damn... I had no idea it was THAT bad. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Zom Aur @ Sep 24, 2008 22:32
I'm perfectly fine with you doing timesplitters. If I really feel the urge to do it, and have the time, then I could do a fast co-op run with a friend sometime, record it and post it in the same thread. No promises though.
Anyhow, the video is too bright, seems like gamma is way up high. Also, please turn on the in-game subtitles. Other than that, I like it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Bob Smith @ Sep 24, 2008 22:50
Kurks posted:
Damn... I had no idea it was THAT bad. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
It's something to do with it only wanting to work with DirectX 6, which happens to work best with Windows 98.
Jamesman @ Sep 24, 2008 23:47
Khurath posted:
I don't even know where to start since browsing this forum has easily become my favorite leisure activity. I love watching platformers in particular, so I'll pick a big one.
Game: Super Mario Galaxy
Format: Video with spoken or subtitled commentary
Other: 100% completion, preferably by someone good at the game who also knows a disturbing amount of Mario lore.
Why: It's an awesome game, and I think watching a skilled player tear it apart would be a ton of fun. There's also an incredible amount of content in a 100% run, and i suspect someone really into Nintendo history would have plenty to show everyone.
Sartak's actually been working on this.
Filburt Shellbach @ Sep 25, 2008 00:51
I am. I think I'm also good enough at the game to LP it.
It's been on hold because I suck at commentary. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif) I'll get going eventually.
Thanatos Mazus @ Sep 25, 2008 01:23
uinfuirudo posted:
Game: Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors/Orochi
Platform: PS2
Reason: Well I wouldn't want to see someone play through all the characters because it would be completely boring. Just an overview of the game because I don't think any of us want to watch someone play every character, but a shorter run through 4-8 characters would be nice to watch.
I might be able to get a PS2/360 hooked up for making videos, but how would one keep this game interesting? Ideally, would it be a light-hearted LP with a lot of guest commentary, or focused on the actual historical events behind the game, Orochi excluded?
Would a fresh save be necessary, so that the player wouldn't just tear through the enemies with complete ease? Unlocking some characters like Lu Bu or Orochi require unlocking every other character, so I'm not sure what would be best for the thread.
I really enjoy those games, but I'm not really sure I could make it interesting for others simply by being good at mashing square. I don't want to commit to doing an LP of this yet, but I'm interested if I could get some guidance into making it watchable.
Malorie @ Sep 25, 2008 01:49
Thanatos Mazus posted:
I might be able to get a PS2/360 hooked up for making videos, but how would one keep this game interesting? Ideally, would it be a light-hearted LP with a lot of guest commentary, or focused on the actual historical events behind the game, Orochi excluded?
Would a fresh save be necessary, so that the player wouldn't just tear through the enemies with complete ease? Unlocking some characters like Lu Bu or Orochi require unlocking every other character, so I'm not sure what would be best for the thread.
I really enjoy those games, but I'm not really sure I could make it interesting for others simply by being good at mashing square. I don't want to commit to doing an LP of this yet, but I'm interested if I could get some guidance into making it watchable.
Coincidentally, I was just considering doing these too, and ran into exactly the same problems as you did!
I recorded a test video of the first level of DW2, and ran into a whole bunch of potential problems. Don't worry, I'm not planning to LP the game at the moment, so feel free to go ahead if you think you can do it! I still think it's possible to make a good LP of the game, you just need to be prepared. Here's a list of the many potential problems I encountered so you know in advance!
- The starting map screen, and more specifically, describing what you're planning to do. It's kinda hard to say "I'm that blue square thing and I'm going to go into the middle and beat up those four red square things and then finally the last red square thing at the top". You'll pretty much need to have visual aids for this, like some kind of drawing over the video, but I have no idea how to do this. A possible solution would be to use highlighted areas with camtasia callouts.
- Showing off the characters attacks. It sounds easy, just go up to an enemy and press square, then triangle, then square-triangle, square-square-triangle, etcetera. What's easy to forget, of course, is that it's pretty much impossible to single out a single enemy to demonstrate a juggling attack on, without 50 other enemies clubbing you over the head.
- Describing what the other officers are doing -whilst- you are playing the game. For example, say you're talking about what you're currently doing, and then suddenly an event springs up of a gate opening miles away (which happens a lot). You'd need to keep bouncing back and forth between what's going on in the battlefield, and what youre currently doing.
- Pausing the game constantly to check your map. It's not bad per say, as long as you say why you're doing it, but you'll need to do it a lot given the games terrible in-game map, and it can feel kinda awkward to interrupt the gameplay so often to bring it up.
I'm not sure guest commentary would be best for this kind of game to be honest, because even with guests, they wouldn't have much to say besides "oh I see, you killed that guy so you could open the gate" for every level.
I think the best approach to LPing a DW game, would be going into details of all the characters that you're facing, their roles in that battle, why they're there, and just basically expanding on the whole storyline, so it doesn't just seem like 'running forwards and mashing square'.
GreatRedSpirit @ Sep 25, 2008 02:19
I think the only way to do a DW/SW LP would be via post commentary. There is a lot of boring shit going on if you are just watching. Beating up the super charged generals like Lu Bu or commanders takes far too long in any game and considering the limited moveset available should probably be sped up. Things like "Well Lu Bu fucking combo'd me for 99% of my health so its time to find some" and running across the map breaking jars finding health should be cut entirely. The big maps have those 90 minute time limits for a reason.
I think a fresh start would help, but DW3 YTR on normal can take about 40 minutes if you're trying to clear out most of the enemies (don't even bother trying to get all the gates). I think playing on easy for the intention of speeding it up would help out a lot. Maybe get a saddle beforehand so you aren't stuck on those horribly slow generic general horses to help speed things along. I think doing each map twice, one on each side (Chibi with Wu/Shu are pretty much the same besides starting location and some general placement so just do one) would be good, although I'm not sure in what order they should be done. Doing He Fei as Wu and then right after as Wei would be pretty boring, but doing a Kingdom1->Kingdom2->Kingdom3 run would feel akward when it came to doing levels that the kingdoms are on the same side for(YTR, HLG). Would you redo the same level with a kingdom-appropriate character or say "Go look at this video for Hu Lao Gate that I did with Guan Yu even though I'm playing as Wei now". Playing the same level from a different DW game could work though, its the same except the gameplay. Hell, maybe doing a DW3-Wei DW4-Wu DW5-Shu would be a good way of doing it with bonus videos showing the missed content for levels you couldn't do as that kingdom.
And don't even try explaining whats going on in Samurai Warriors. It jumps all over the place and it makes no sense, even reading about what historically happened. I think Yukimaru's Musou mode stopped making sense after Nagashino since the next battle was after Honnoji Temple and Nobunaga just magically vanished and was replaced by Tokugawa as the villian (Hideyoshi just vanished in the meantime). Its just (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pcgaming.gif) (and fuck those inside castle parts, those are unbearable even when you're plaing)
It would take some serious work to make a LP of DW/SW watchable (but I also played the hell out of the games and I'm tired of them so I'm probably being overly harsh)
Scalding Coffee @ Sep 25, 2008 02:20
I was thinking you could pick the characters who show off the most varied stages without going through all the officers.
There is also Free Mode and showing off every stage with a different officer.
You would need to play through on hard or whatever to give off an impression of skill.
No need to show off every officer if you can since they all have different styles and should be experimented by yourself.
Thanatos Mazus @ Sep 25, 2008 03:38
Malorie and I were talking about doing a joint LP of Dynasty Warriors 6, in order to cut the workload from 4 groups of characters to 2 per person. A third person might round it out well so each player could represent a kingdom, and just leave the others up for grabs.
Since this is a request, I thought I would post the idea here to get some feedback from the people who want it. It would be a Video LP with post commentary and editing of excessively boring bits. Either voting after a stage gets posted for the next character to use or finishing a character's story mode, and then voting for stages as well once the main stories are over.
The issue of what difficulty level to play on, and whether or not to use a totally blank file is one that I'm not sure how to handle. Starting with only a handful of the characters on hard would be challenging, but unlocking all of the characters would probably be boring to watch/do again. Malorie and I think that perhaps starting fresh on Normal until we unlock more characters might be a way to start.
Again, this being a request, I'd like to hear what the potential viewers would like. An idea blatantly stolen from the Kaizo LPs would be to have volunteers submit videos of the other DW games, for contrast purposes, or just for fun. I'll work on making a test video tomorrow, and post it in the sandcastle.
Darardusaki @ Sep 25, 2008 06:56
Actually, that's up to you whether you feel that a higher quality LP should be done.
Fabulous, thank you. I wanted to see this one too, personally.
Purefish @ Sep 25, 2008 09:14
Darardusaki posted:
Actually, that's up to you whether you feel that a higher quality LP should be done.
Fabulous, thank you. I wanted to see this one too, personally.
Also add this one:
Game: Mega Man X7
System: PS2
Format: Video
Game: Mega Man Xtreme
System:Game Boy Color
Format:Video, don't do conditions just show the cutscenes and get this crap over with
Oyster @ Sep 25, 2008 09:49
Purefish posted:
Well it looks like the guy for Xtreme isn't too serious, since he isn't dashing. Not too convinced he will finish it. So add Xtreme but not Xtreme 2.
Also add this one:
Game: Mega Man X7
System: PS2
Format: Video
Game: Mega Man Xtreme
System:Game Boy Color
Format:Video, don't do conditions just show the cutscenes and get this crap over with
Xtreme has been done, and I have given Solar System Bus endless shit for how shitty his final videos were and he has redone them.
As for X7, I'll get around to it eventually, and as I've forsaken conditions for MM4 I doubt I'll have them for X7 of all things. However, KungFuJesus has expressed interest in doing it long before I would, and I would not stop him or anyone else.
Lasher @ Sep 25, 2008 14:08
Zom Aur posted:
I'm perfectly fine with you doing timesplitters. If I really feel the urge to do it, and have the time, then I could do a fast co-op run with a friend sometime, record it and post it in the same thread. No promises though.
Anyhow, the video is too bright, seems like gamma is way up high. Also, please turn on the in-game subtitles. Other than that, I like it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
It's been shot down in the sandcastle mate. The people spoke out and asked, nay, DEMANDED someone do the entire trilogy. Now personally I'm not a big fan of the first two games so I'm turning my attention elsewhere. So have at it!
Zom Aur @ Sep 25, 2008 17:41
Lasher posted:
It's been shot down in the sandcastle mate. The people spoke out and asked, nay, DEMANDED someone do the entire trilogy. Now personally I'm not a big fan of the first two games so I'm turning my attention elsewhere. So have at it!
Lasher @ Sep 25, 2008 17:42
Thinking about it I too would really like to see all three of the games done by someone competent.
Oh and Abes Odyssey too... Just in case anyone out there missed it being requested the first seven times.
Grilox @ Sep 25, 2008 19:25
I always thought Dynasty Warriors games would be really easy to LP, since you'd just have to explain the historical and ROTK background of the game as you do it.
But, then again, maybe not everyone has memorized that book. Hmm...
Purefish @ Sep 25, 2008 19:47
Oyster posted:
Xtreme has been done, and I have given Solar System Bus endless shit for how shitty his final videos were and he has redone them.
As for X7, I'll get around to it eventually, and as I've forsaken conditions for MM4 I doubt I'll have them for X7 of all things. However, KungFuJesus has expressed interest in doing it long before I would, and I would not stop him or anyone else.
Great, I hear X7 is a real hoot. I just hope that the people watching the X7 and X8 LPs, know that they are the worst in the series.
Khurath @ Sep 25, 2008 20:00
Sartak posted:
I am. I think I'm also good enough at the game to LP it.
It's been on hold because I suck at commentary. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif) I'll get going eventually.
Welp, I've got something to look forward to. You're way better at the game than I am, which is sort of what I was hoping for.
Jack Van Burace @ Sep 25, 2008 20:19
Game: Trapt
System: PS2
Format: Screenshots/Video
Reason: Mr. Swoon did all the other Deception games. I'd prefer it be him to finish out the series but I'd like to see it done no matter what.
Oyster @ Sep 25, 2008 20:49
Purefish posted:
Great, I hear X7 is a real hoot. I just hope that the people watching the X7 and X8 LPs, know that they are the worst in the series.
I wouldn't say X8 is anywhere near the bottom on the chain (X7 certainly is though) but people enjoyed the X8 LP, he'll be competent in X7.
Arcsech @ Sep 25, 2008 21:43
Going back to Phoenix Wright, you might be able to work it like Broken Loose did his "Let's Compress MMBN" thread, where all the dialog is heavily abridged. Of course, the charm of Phoenix Wright basically is the dialog, so it'd be hard to do well... I might do a test post in that style just to see how it goes... I don't think I'd do a full LP, though. That would be a helluva lot of work.
P.S. If you're reading this BL, we found you the bloody song, update your damn thread.
Kung-Fu Jesus @ Sep 25, 2008 22:48
An X7 LP would mean I'd need to play the game. Playing the game is painful. I cannot use my favorite computer keyboard control scheme. The game is the worst ever.
If I do LP it, I'm giving the game only what it deserves. I've already bought it but I'm on the fence about LPing it since sitting down with it for more than 15 minutes is unpleasant.
RBA Starblade @ Sep 25, 2008 22:54
Oh, another idea for a LP.
Game: Yoshi's Safari
System: SNES
Style: Video, two people LPing it, one playing as Mario, and one as Yoshi.
Reason: When I played this with my brother either Mario ended up shooting Yoshi in the back of the head, Yoshi ended up running away from the powerups, or we in generally fucked everything up. It'll be even better with two people doing their own thing online, even if you're using a mouse instead of a Super Scope so you're probably not shooting Yoshi in the head (unless you really want to. Poor Yoshi.).
Malorie @ Sep 25, 2008 23:12
Grilox posted:
I always thought Dynasty Warriors games would be really easy to LP, since you'd just have to explain the historical and ROTK background of the game as you do it.
But, then again, maybe not everyone has memorized that book. Hmm...
The main problem is the sheer speed that everything happens in-game. It seems easy enough, but the game involves rushing to Point X in about 20 seconds, Killing Person Y in about 20 seconds, then repeating as you dash to the next point.
It kinda ends up like "Here's Dong Zhuo, he's here becau-- oh, well, he's dead now, haha, well, I'll explain, he's here bec-- oh, we've just come across Lu Bu, he's-- well, we're going to run past him this time, so we can get to Sun Jian, where-- oh, we've defeated him and the mission is over. Well, I can assure you that the story is quite deep!"
Even though the levels are generally around 15 minutes long, they mostly involve dashing from place to place and killing at least a dozen generals along the way. Most of the time is taken up by mid-battle scenes, opening gates, enemy quotes, random cutscenes, and killing officers in less than a minute.
They're still possible to LP, but they require a lot more planning out than you'd initially expect. You'd have to play the game completely differently, loitering around important areas, and hope you don't lose in the process.
Gulping Again @ Sep 26, 2008 00:07
Game: Another Century's Episode 1, 2, and 3.
System: PS2
Style: Subtitle VLP
Reason: These games are basically what you get when you make an action game with a whole fucking load of giant robots from Gundam, Macross, and others. JP-Only, as you might expect, so whoever does it should be ready to translate a whole bunch of shit.
Scalding Coffee @ Sep 26, 2008 00:34
Malorie posted:
The main problem is the sheer speed that everything happens in-game. It seems easy enough, but the game involves rushing to Point X in about 20 seconds, Killing Person Y in about 20 seconds, then repeating as you dash to the next point.
It kinda ends up like "Here's Dong Zhuo, he's here becau-- oh, well, he's dead now, haha, well, I'll explain, he's here bec-- oh, we've just come across Lu Bu, he's-- well, we're going to run past him this time, so we can get to Sun Jian, where-- oh, we've defeated him and the mission is over. Well, I can assure you that the story is quite deep!"
Even though the levels are generally around 15 minutes long, they mostly involve dashing from place to place and killing at least a dozen generals along the way. Most of the time is taken up by mid-battle scenes, opening gates, enemy quotes, random cutscenes, and killing officers in less than a minute.
They're still possible to LP, but they require a lot more planning out than you'd initially expect. You'd have to play the game completely differently, loitering around important areas, and hope you don't lose in the process.
Purefish @ Sep 26, 2008 01:01
Oyster posted:
I wouldn't say X8 is anywhere near the bottom on the chain (X7 certainly is though) but people enjoyed the X8 LP, he'll be competent in X7.
X8 is the second worst X game because of: grinding, 2 3D levels (Yeti and Man-O-War), a few perspective changes in other levels, and the constantly switching characters to heal (which pauses the game for a bit). Some of the levels were a bit challenging, which was nice, but the bosses were pretty lame. That said, X8 is still a good game.
I think the X games on the PSOne were the best. I don't know why someone would complain about X4; and X5's only real crime is coming out right after X4.
Purefish @ Sep 26, 2008 01:37
Kung-Fu Jesus posted:
An X7 LP would mean I'd need to play the game. Playing the game is painful. I cannot use my favorite computer keyboard control scheme. The game is the worst ever.
If I do LP it, I'm giving the game only what it deserves. I've already bought it but I'm on the fence about LPing it since sitting down with it for more than 15 minutes is unpleasant.
Why would you want to use a keyboard to play it? You would be doing a great service to X fans if you recorded yourself playing it. With X7, trying to make the LP funny takes priority over 100%ing it.
From the first page of the thread.
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested: Moon
System: PSX
Style: Screen shot. It is an RPG. Sort of.
Extra notes: This crazy-ass RPG was made by the Chrono Trigger team and is about how you really shouldn't play videogames. I'm sure they wouldn't want you to watch an LP about videogames either. What's wrong with you? Go outside!
The game is in Japanese, so one of our resident translators would have to do it. Since this is my own personal white whale of a game I've offered A Knitted Good to whoever completes an LP of this
This game sounds really interesting. What is the gameplay like? It would be great if someone released a translation patch for it; though I would perfer a VLP over an SSLP.
Gulping Again @ Sep 26, 2008 01:55
Purefish posted:
X8 is the second worst X game because of: grinding, 2 3D levels (Yeti and Man-O-War), a few perspective changes in other levels, and the constantly switching characters to heal (which pauses the game for a bit). Some of the levels were a bit challenging, which was nice, but the bosses were pretty lame. That said, X8 is still a good game.
I think the X games on the PSOne were the best. I don't know why someone would complain about X4; and X5's only real crime is coming out right after X4.
The almost there is the fact that X6 has the best armor of any game in the series. This armor, the Shadow Armor, may, in fact, be the single best powerup in any megaman game ever made. It actually makes X6 not just playable, but FUN.
It actually is THAT FUCKING GOOD.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 26, 2008 01:58
Gulping Again posted:
It actually makes X6 not just playable, but FUN.
No. You're just delusional. X6 is the single worst Mega Man title of the entire 100+ game catalog.
This is not open for debate, the gamebreaking bugs say so.
Oyster @ Sep 26, 2008 02:00
Purefish posted:
I think the X games on the PSOne were the best. I don't know why someone would complain about X4; and X5's only real crime is coming out right after X4.
WHAT AM I FIGHTING FOOOOOOOOORRRRRR is a perfect example of whats wrong with X4, along with the fact that Zero is half-complete. Air dashing as a 'technique', along with turning the saber purple? At least in X5 the air dash actually does damage. X4 is goddamn broken, with terrible new characters that were just thrown in to die (no one played xtreme 2 don't even try to make that argument), horrendous voice acting, and a nonsensical plotline. Coupled with the incomplete gameplay simply made it a bad game. X6 is even worse, horrid stage design rushed out of development only compensated by making a broken armor that makes a broken game playable. The X games on the PS1 were the worst, if you swap X5 with X7.
But anyway. If KFJ doesn't want to do the X7 LP, I will eventually. It'll probably take a while, though.
Wandering Knitter @ Sep 26, 2008 02:18
Purefish posted:
This game sounds really interesting. What is the gameplay like? It would be great if someone released a translation patch for it; though I would perfer a VLP over an SSLP.
It's a lot like your normal Adventure Point-And-Click game where you get item A to give to person B to get item C and suchlike.
But that's not important. The important thing is that you should put down the controller and go hug your mother! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif)
And I just want to say that X6 is what ruined all of Mega Man for me. I used to be an Oyster-level fan before that day...
Kung-Fu Jesus @ Sep 26, 2008 02:45
Purefish posted:
Why would you want to use a keyboard to play it? You would be doing a great service to X fans if you recorded yourself playing it. With X7, trying to make the LP funny takes priority over 100%ing it.
2) How would I make it funny? Ragequit every video after like 15-20 minutes? Because that's what'd happen in real life. I don't even think I could find friends to watch me play and make fun of me.
3) I have other games that I have actually played before and want to either finish or show off correctly. They take supreme priority over that massive shitbucket and DON'T THINK it would be cool like Sonic 06 was (not), because from what I have experienced, I would die a million times more in a blind one-shot of X7 than Sonic.
X fans want to pretend this game doesn't exist. I AGREE WITH THEM! maybe I am an X fan?????
prismeclipser @ Sep 26, 2008 02:55
Man, people who have played X8 and claim it's one of the worse X games have evidently never played X7 or X6.
X6 was cranked out in less than 3 months, I think. I know I read somewhere that it wasn't in development for more then a year because Capcom was taken aback by the popularity of X5.
The "gimic" of the game was that zones changed like in the original X, but instead of being fun or interesting they just added blocks, raining fire, or made it dark. Zero, who was suppose to be dead came back for no damn reason, or if there was a reason the game was so poorly translated that you couldn't tell. They didn't even add English voice actors, instead leaving in the Japanese voice actors.
But the Ninja Armor made up for that piece of shit game so hard that it's hard to explain. The sticking on the ceiling was an interesting attack as well. Oh, and the fact the main villain was a throw-back to the disco days, and his music could have been porno music from the 70s eased the pain. Oh yeah baby.
X7 was a piece of shit. Oh my god. That's saying something since I bought X6 at it's original launch date and still was able to find something fun about it. Axl was that fucking 90s attitude of X-treme and emo in one package. He played like a shitty X, and his weapons were the same as X. Not that anyone knew, because you had to play through half the game and rescue half the reploids, which you only had once chance to do otherwise they were gone forever, or beat all 8 reploids, which meant X had shit for stats.
His ultimate armor was a goddamn joke. The controls were flaky, the 3d/2d shit was hard to see, and the graphics looked like ass. And if someone does do a LP of X7 they have to go try Flame Hyena first thing. It's torture of the finest caliber. The bosses take a good five minutes to kill, if you have the weapon they are weak against.
It's really that bad. X8 is actually fun compared to that monstrosity.
I'd like someone to LP Monster Rancher 3, to get back OT.
Monster Rancher 3 is the special child of the Monster Rancher series. By special, I mean it has wonderful things like animu, cell shading, a special main character, and my personal favorite, a bug that can kill your game. It is incredibly easy to beat however. I beat it in three days of playing, to give you an idea of how easy it is.
As a Monster Rancher game, you'd have to do it in screenshots so people won't know the true agony of scheduling or battling, although maybe one video just so people can see behind the scenes would be neat.
I wish Mr. Swoon would do it, but I can't blame him for skipping it.
Purefish @ Sep 26, 2008 04:32
It is silly to complain about X4's voice acting when it's cutscenes look so fantastic. The cutscenes in X4 are some of the best anime I have seen. The CGI cutscenes in X8 are godawful. X has his mouth open all the time and in the closeups it almost looks like he does not have a nose. X4 has a nonsensical plot? The plot in X4 is the best in the series. What about X8's plot. Something about a new generation of instantly shape-shifting Reploids having some Sigma DNA.
As for X6, it had some great bosses. The turtle and the guy who tosses the pink shells were some fun battles; and a lot of the other bosses were good too. So the stages were kind of annoying, especially Metal Shark Players, but even in Extreme mode they gave you infinite continues, so you could fight the boss as much as you wanted without having to go through the stage again. It also had the Playstation sprites which still look excellent. The biggest problem by far in X6 was how it handled upgrades and Zero, but that was not enough to make it worse than X8.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 26, 2008 04:55
Purefish posted:
...they gave you infinite continues, so you could fight the boss that you might be unable to kill because you reached the area without a required powerup as much as you wanted without having to go through the stage again. The biggest problem by far in X6 was how it handled upgrades and Zero the fact that it was entirely untested...
Seriously. We really need to stop debating this shit in the request thread, but Mega Man X6 is fundamentally broken.
Post a reply in the rules thread, that's the "derailed" around here.
Purefish @ Sep 26, 2008 05:09
Syrg posted:
Seriously. We really need to stop debating this shit in the request thread, but Mega Man X6 is fundamentally broken.
Post a reply in the rules thread, that's the "derailed" around here.
So you go back to the stage select screen get the power up.
I made a duplicate post in the rules thread.
Booga @ Sep 26, 2008 05:45
Grilox posted:
But, then again, maybe not everyone has memorized that book. Hmm...
Not a problem if you do the Empires series. The audience can practically make all the decisions (including making a new character) while you play the game, all you have to do is make it worth watching. A video with a screenshot review underneath would be perfect. Also I wouldn't care for a hard mode run, nobody would watch the videos because they'd be too long.
FraudulentEconomics @ Sep 26, 2008 19:44
Scalding Coffee posted:
They really ease up on that in DW5. Xtreme Legends and Empires can still be hectic if you didn't plan ahead.
I really need to pick a game, because right now I've got ideas for an Armored Core Megathread LP (And am trying to make a fake Ravens website for people to submit core designs through), trying to figure out how to take screenshots through VirtualDub instead of through the gamebridge for Skies of Arcadia, and now you mention that the only DW game I have left is also the one that lets you go through missions at a decent rate (which is entirely true, some missions take me forever because I skip cutscenes and run around like a moron).
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I think the DW5 LP would probably be the easiest since it would mostly be looking stuff up online, planning out the video, then just going through the missions with commentary.
I already asked in the tech support fort about screens in virtualdub but I only got one reply and it didn't help... any clue?
Malorie @ Sep 26, 2008 19:55
FraudulentEconomics posted:
I really need to pick a game, because right now I've got ideas for an Armored Core Megathread LP (And am trying to make a fake Ravens website for people to submit core designs through), trying to figure out how to take screenshots through VirtualDub instead of through the gamebridge for Skies of Arcadia, and now you mention that the only DW game I have left is also the one that lets you go through missions at a decent rate (which is entirely true, some missions take me forever because I skip cutscenes and run around like a moron).
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I think the DW5 LP would probably be the easiest since it would mostly be looking stuff up online, planning out the video, then just going through the missions with commentary.
I already asked in the tech support fort about screens in virtualdub but I only got one reply and it didn't help... any clue?
It seems like several people want to create DW LPs, but all have different ideas on how to go about it. I wouldn't be surprised if three completely different DW game LPs suddenly sprang up at once in the next few months. Not that it would be a bad thing of course!
As for virtualdub and screenshots, I believe Ctrl+1 copies the current source frame to the clipboard, and Ctrl+2 copies the current filtered frame to the clipboard. Then you can just paste it into another image program, and save it. What I usually do though, is delete everything but the frame I want, and choose 'File -> Export as... -> Image sequence', and it quickly makes a jpeg out of the frame.
The White Dragon @ Sep 27, 2008 00:55
I really don't know how you'd do it, but if someone can figure something out, I hereby formally request the House M.D. Mobile Phone game.
Reason: La exitosa serie House llega ahora a los móviles en forma de divertida aventura gráfica.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 27, 2008 02:28
Gulping Again posted:
Game: Another Century's Episode 1, 2, and 3.
System: PS2
Style: Subtitle VLP
Reason: These games are basically what you get when you make an action game with a whole fucking load of giant robots from Gundam, Macross, and others. JP-Only, as you might expect, so whoever does it should be ready to translate a whole bunch of shit.
They're essentially Super Robot Wars with less turn based strategy and more third person action. Which is pretty awesome. I'd imagine if anyone does do them, they'd do what Silvergun1000 is in his OG1/2 thread and just summarize the story shit going on in each stage. If they could do that and were also really good at the game, I'd probably enjoy watching an LP of them.
I recall OatmealRaisin I think doing an LP of a Japanese only Gundam game before after he finished his MS Saga LP, and I thought it was a good job, so maybe he could give it a whirl someday? v(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)v
OEA TaleSpin @ Sep 27, 2008 08:30
In all seriousness I'd like to see a (video?) LP of Irritating Stick. I can only find proof of the existence of a PlayStation version, but I seem to remember a Dreamcast version out there as well (maybe?). I saw this game in an issue of 'Tips and Tricks' many years ago. I think it could be pretty funny especially if the player is easily frustrated.
Video from the gameshow it's based on
Malorie @ Sep 27, 2008 10:11
OEA TaleSpin posted:
In all seriousness I'd like to see a (video?) LP of Irritating Stick. I can only find proof of the existence of a PlayStation version, but I seem to remember a Dreamcast version out there as well (maybe?). I saw this game in an issue of 'Tips and Tricks' many years ago. I think it could be pretty funny especially if the player is easily frustrated.
Video from the gameshow it's based on
There's a NeoGeo game based on the same gameshow, called 'The Irritating Maze', which used a trackball. There's a ridiculously-skilled playthrough of it on youtube, but it doesn't have commentary or anything.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E-201c6Vv8
Still, I'd also love to see the Playstation version too!
RBA Starblade @ Sep 27, 2008 16:01
I played that at an arcade once (or the same sort of game anyway). It's an exercise in frustration, especially with a trackball.
Chwoka @ Sep 27, 2008 16:21
cycomatix posted:
The Phoenix Wright games all have one set path to go down with little variation. It's loads of fun, yeah, but whats there to show off besides the story of the game?
Unless you go really out of your way to do something really different with the thread, essentially you might as well post a script and add pictures because that's about all I could see it being.
Memento style.
9999DMG @ Sep 27, 2008 16:38
Game: Unreal
System: PC
Style: Video
There was an LP of Unreal about a year ago, but it was a browser-killing screenshot LP, and it was never finished. I really think it's a forgotten classic of the FPS genre, and an LP by someone who is really good at FPS games (like b00n or Vexxation) that showed off all the secrets and such would be great to watch.
Hjalmar @ Sep 28, 2008 21:17
Game: The Urbz: Sims in the City
System: Multiplatform (GC, PS2, Xbox)
Style: VLP, blind.
My sister picked up this game a few years ago and to this day I have no idea what the fuck is up with it. It can be played co-op, so this would be a good idea if you're not capable of making gay jokes by yourself.
Anonononomous @ Sep 28, 2008 23:31
Sartak posted:
I am. I think I'm also good enough at the game to LP it.
It's been on hold because I suck at commentary. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif) I'll get going eventually.
That first video was excellent. I hope you're planning to do the whole thing like that.
I also have a new suggestion.
Game: Command and Conquer 3
System: PC
Style: Video. If it's only possible to do in screens, that would be OK, but I think the game looks very nice in action.
Pip @ Sep 29, 2008 00:57
Game: Silhouette Mirage
Platform: PS1 or Sega Saturn
Style Preference: Video
Reason(s):
It's sad to think sidescrolling shooters were already a dying breed of games 2 console generations ago. I would like to see Silhouette Mirage LPed because:
1. I've always wanted to play it, but never could find copy.
2. Stylish 2D sprites
3. Western mysticism ahoy!
On top of those three reasons, the shooting genre itself usually sports tight controls and intense gameplay.
Mr. Swoon @ Sep 29, 2008 02:45
Jack Van Burace posted:
Game: Trapt
System: PS2
Format: Screenshots/Video
Reason: Mr. Swoon did all the other Deception games. I'd prefer it be him to finish out the series but I'd like to see it done no matter what.
I actually did Trapt-- it's just not in the Archive. I was pretty burnt out when I made it, so that's probably for the best.
AccountingNightmare @ Sep 29, 2008 03:06
Game: Perfect Dark
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video LP
I would love to see someone play this through on the highest difficulty, showing how to complete all the objectives, and explaining all the little details. I never could get too far in the higher difficulties myself. It's a really fun game, with awesome weapons and a bizarre story.
mastajake @ Sep 29, 2008 03:21
AccountingNightmare posted:
Game: Perfect Dark
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video LP
I would love to see someone play this through on the highest difficulty, showing how to complete all the objectives, and explaining all the little details. I never could get too far in the higher difficulties myself. It's a really fun game, with awesome weapons and a bizarre story.
I definitely second this one. It was such a fun game. Of course, it'd be much better if they did the multiplayer, too, since it was a blast.
Luisfe @ Sep 29, 2008 03:32
Game: Baroque
System: Wii and/or PS2
Style: Hybrid, Screenshot and Video.
The game is interesting. Very interesting. Also, the single most depressing game I've played.
Unfortunately, I cannot play it for long, because it makes me feel sick. The only game I've played that gives me motion sickness. I would love to see someone take a stab at the game, which is pretty much a console Roguelike, and try to get at least half of the events. That, and some sort of analysis of what's going on.
All in all, I would like to see a good LP of it. It would certainly be something weird to be seen.
Kitfox88 @ Sep 29, 2008 04:41
Mr. Swoon posted:
I actually did Trapt-- it's just not in the Archive. I was pretty burnt out when I made it, so that's probably for the best.
I thought it was pretty funny. v(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif)v
Chantilly Say @ Sep 29, 2008 04:52
mastajake posted:
I definitely second this one. It was such a fun game. Of course, it'd be much better if they did the multiplayer, too, since it was a blast.
Thirding. Perfect Dark multiplayer was how I spent many an hour with my friends.
murder all posters @ Sep 29, 2008 05:20
Offering to do a few games here.
quote:
Warcraft III Reign of Chaos/The Frozen Throne
Master of Orion 3
Starcraft
Command and Conquer: Renegade
EVE Online
Streets of Sim City
Doing EVE would require reactivating my account which I really don't feel like doing. Paying to do a LP isn't great fun.
I'm am very willing to do any of these games (minus my misgivings about EVE) but for a price. Price being you may have to deal with a not so great LP. This would be my very first LP so if you really want to see these done, tips would be greatly appreciated.
Leaning towards Renegade here since I own it and I was fucking great at it.
Also, I would need to know what a good video recording program would be.
Evil Tim @ Sep 29, 2008 12:16
AccountingNightmare posted:
I would love to see someone play this through on the highest difficulty, showing how to complete all the objectives, and explaining all the little details. I never could get too far in the higher difficulties myself. It's a really fun game, with awesome weapons and a bizarre story.
I wouldn't mind doing that when I'm done with my current commitments; I used to border on knowing too much about that game. Opening doors from the wrong side of walls, failing objectives without failing them, that sort of thing. Of course, a couple of sections are unholy hard in Perfect Agent Mode [Attack Ship, I'm looking at you] but still eminently doable.
Doflamingo @ Sep 29, 2008 12:31
I would love to see Alien: A Comic Book Adventure for the PC be LP'd. I loved that game so much as a kid but could never complete it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Oh, and Cyberia 1/2 because they're amazing games for their time.
thedaian @ Sep 29, 2008 13:37
Inoperable Tumor posted:
I'm am very willing to do any of these games (minus my misgivings about EVE) but for a price. Price being you may have to deal with a not so great LP. This would be my very first LP so if you really want to see these done, tips would be greatly appreciated.
Leaning towards Renegade here since I own it and I was fucking great at it.
Also, I would need to know what a good video recording program would be.
Post test posts in the sandcastle to iron out any issues and get feedback prior to starting the thread (and thus, end up with a good LP), and check out the tech support fort for info on recording programs. I think the current choice is Camtesta or whatever. I'd like to see Renegade, and out of the ones listed, it's probably the best choice.
Internet Friend @ Sep 29, 2008 13:51
Luisfe posted:
Game: Baroque
System: Wii and/or PS2
Style: Hybrid, Screenshot and Video.
I'd like to see this too; while I was playing it struck me as a good candidate for LPing: small release, strange setting with loads of atmosphere and odd characters but gameplay that is plodding and slow that will turn off most players. It could probably be done in a fairly short thread, as most of the dungeon crawling between important levels could be summarized and cut out.
Jamesman @ Sep 29, 2008 14:20
AccountingNightmare posted:
Game: Perfect Dark
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video LP
I would love to see someone play this through on the highest difficulty, showing how to complete all the objectives, and explaining all the little details. I never could get too far in the higher difficulties myself. It's a really fun game, with awesome weapons and a bizarre story.
Aside from just being harder, does the highest difficulty have anything special going for it?
Evil Tim @ Sep 29, 2008 14:36
Yes, actually. Like Goldeneye, Perfect Dark adds additional mission objectives to levels on higher settings which make you either approach a level completely differently or just do more in it, and sometimes unlocks areas of levels you can't normally get to.
AccountingNightmare @ Sep 29, 2008 14:47
Evil Tim posted:
I wouldn't mind doing that when I'm done with my current commitments; I used to border on knowing too much about that game. Opening doors from the wrong side of walls, failing objectives without failing them, that sort of thing. Of course, a couple of sections are unholy hard in Perfect Agent Mode [Attack Ship, I'm looking at you] but still eminently doable.
Oh wow, please do this! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/images/emot-dance.gif) It sounds like you know tons about it, and could show off all sorts of neat stuff.
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 29, 2008 15:01
Luisfe posted:
Game: Baroque
System: Wii and/or PS2
Style: Hybrid, Screenshot and Video.
Note you could also use either the PS1 or Saturn versions of this too, if you have a script/know Japanese, and you're without a capture card.
Yes, it is that old.
Bob Smith @ Sep 29, 2008 15:23
Evil Tim posted:
Yes, actually. Like Goldeneye, Perfect Dark adds additional mission objectives to levels on higher settings which make you either approach a level completely differently or just do more in it, and sometimes unlocks areas of levels you can't normally get to.
I'd watch you playing this. Your previous threads have been awesome, and Perfect Dark is one of those games where you think "fuck yes I played the hell out of this it's awesome" but when you start playing it your thoughts change to "oh god how did I play this?"
I still love it though.
Bob Vance @ Sep 29, 2008 16:24
Is anybody up for making an LP of Chex Quest?
System: PC
Style: FPS
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/d8610758900eff2700ec9b432f805a6604ef7a8d/cover.jpg)
Greatest Doom mod ever?
Veretas @ Sep 29, 2008 17:33
Game:Metal Gear Solid 2
System:Either PS2 or that special Xbox version
Style:Preferably video
Notes: Read the old MGS2 screenshot LP, and really did not like it at all. I mean I don't know if he didn't care about spoiling some big parts about the game almost right at the beginning or not. Not to mention skipping like half of the story.
mycophobia @ Sep 29, 2008 17:49
Bob Vance posted:
Is anybody up for making an LP of Chex Quest?
System: PC
Style: FPS
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/d8610758900eff2700ec9b432f805a6604ef7a8d/cover.jpg)
Greatest Doom mod ever?
already done by CyRaptor for his Doom 2 thread
mastajake @ Sep 29, 2008 18:35
AccountingNightmare posted:
Oh wow, please do this! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/images/emot-dance.gif) It sounds like you know tons about it, and could show off all sorts of neat stuff.
Definitely. Of course, if you did commit to this, the viewers would probably wanna see Zero, as well, and most people hated it (I for one enjoyed it). And then, of course, you could always LP Initial Vector...
Fish Of Doom @ Sep 29, 2008 19:26
Game: Conker's Bad Fur Day
System: N64
Style: Video
Notes: Commentary could be voice over or subtitles. I've been on a Rare platformer binge, and Conker is just such a unique game I'd love to see someone 100% it.
Hydra Duke of Cola @ Sep 29, 2008 21:40
Doflamingo posted:
I would love to see Alien: A Comic Book Adventure for the PC be LP'd. I loved that game so much as a kid but could never complete it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Oh, and Cyberia 1/2 because they're amazing games for their time.
Xenomrph is planning on doing Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure in his AvP megathread he's working on.
murder all posters @ Sep 30, 2008 00:23
Alright, officially starting on the C&C Renegade video LP.
Khurath @ Sep 30, 2008 00:43
Since Accounting Nightmare has posted and so I assume is reading this thread, let me direct this to her: are you going to do the rest of the DMC games? I finished DMC1 and I'm about halfway through DMC2 in the archives, but I'd be sad were that the last one. Besides, it would just be weird to have someone else do the other two (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
Static_Fiend @ Sep 30, 2008 02:06
Khurath posted:
are you going to do the rest of the DMC games?
She's already made posts in the Sandcastle saying she was going to do the other two games. So yes.
Dr. Video Games 0031 @ Sep 30, 2008 04:53
Evil Tim posted:
I wouldn't mind doing that when I'm done with my current commitments; I used to border on knowing too much about that game. Opening doors from the wrong side of walls, failing objectives without failing them, that sort of thing. Of course, a couple of sections are unholy hard in Perfect Agent Mode [Attack Ship, I'm looking at you] but still eminently doable.
I would really like to see this.
I've played Goldeneye through a dozen or more times but my N64 broke down before Perfect Dark came out and never got a chance to play it properly. N64 emulators make controlling FPS games hard as hell.
AccountingNightmare @ Sep 30, 2008 05:52
Khurath posted:
Since Accounting Nightmare has posted and so I assume is reading this thread, let me direct this to her: are you going to do the rest of the DMC games? I finished DMC1 and I'm about halfway through DMC2 in the archives, but I'd be sad were that the last one. Besides, it would just be weird to have someone else do the other two (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
I'm playing DMC3 right now to prepare for an LP, and will definitely be doing 4 afterwards, as it's my favorite. DMC3 is a lot tougher than the others, so it's taking me some time, but I'm hoping it's worth the wait.
Doflamingo @ Sep 30, 2008 22:41
Hydra Duke of Cola posted:
Xenomrph is planning on doing Aliens: A Comic Book Adventure in his AvP megathread he's working on.
Awesome, thanks for letting me know.
GruntyThrst @ Oct 1, 2008 00:58
Edit: mispost
Whillenn @ Oct 1, 2008 07:22
AccountingNightmare posted:
I'm playing DMC3 right now to prepare for an LP, and will definitely be doing 4 afterwards, as it's my favorite. DMC3 is a lot tougher than the others, so it's taking me some time, but I'm hoping it's worth the wait.
You consider 3 to be harder? That makes me feel a lot better about my struggling through the game. Darn blob boss towards the end keeps owning me.
Plavski @ Oct 1, 2008 10:57
Adding another vote and request for Perfect Dark. I bought a mint copy of it from Ebay a while back but damnit if my modern sensibilities haven't made single digit frame-rates unacceptable to me. If someone could show me what I'm missing, it would be much appreciated.
davidspackage @ Oct 1, 2008 22:29
With the Stranger's Wrath LP Plavski's started, I'd love to see someone do a video LP of Munch's Oddyssee. Never got a chance to play it, but I'm curious about anything Oddworld-related.
Also: KGB, aka Conspiracy. I have this game and it's put together really cool, though I never got very far into it. Especially considering the wide variety of possible actions the game offers you, it could turn into a great interactive thread.
Lasher posted:
Oh and Abes Odyssey too... Just in case anyone out there missed it being requested the first seven times.
I'd be interested in doing this, but I won't try to reserve it at this time. Once I finish my current LP and there's still no one claiming it, I may give it a whirl.
Lizard Wizard @ Oct 2, 2008 17:06
Game: Viva Pinata
System: XBox 360, or more likely, PC
Style: Screenshots, thus the PC recommendation.
This game's pretty popular among goons as far as I can tell, and I know the LP subforum loves itself some simulation games.
Plavski @ Oct 2, 2008 18:01
davidspackage posted:
With the Stranger's Wrath LP Plavski's started, I'd love to see someone do a video LP of Munch's Oddyssee. Never got a chance to play it, but I'm curious about anything Oddworld-related.
Also: KGB, aka Conspiracy. I have this game and it's put together really cool, though I never got very far into it. Especially considering the wide variety of possible actions the game offers you, it could turn into a great interactive thread.
I'd be interested in doing this, but I won't try to reserve it at this time. Once I finish my current LP and there's still no one claiming it, I may give it a whirl.
Static_Fiend @ Oct 3, 2008 22:29
Game: Steel Battalion
System: Xbox
Style: Video LP
Personally I've always wanted to see this game played, it seems interesting and I always did like games like Mechwarrior 2, though this has perma-death so it doesn't seem for the faint of heart.
iastudent @ Oct 3, 2008 22:31
Static_Fiend posted:
Game: Steel Battalion
System: Xbox
Style: Video LP
Personally I've always wanted to see this game played, it seems interesting and I always did like games like Mechwarrior 2, though this has perma-death so it doesn't seem for the faint of heart.
Isn't that the game that came with a custom cockpit setup with about 50 or 60 buttons? I'd pay to see someone do it the way it's meant to be done.
Internet Friend @ Oct 3, 2008 22:35
iastudent posted:
Isn't that the game that came with a custom cockpit setup with about 50 or 60 buttons? I'd pay to see someone do it the way it's meant to be done.
That's the one; a VLP of it with appropriate picture-in-picture of the controller at times would be the most fantastic thing.
Kifisonfire @ Oct 3, 2008 22:42
gravyflood posted:
Game: Viva Pinata
System: XBox 360, or more likely, PC
Style: Screenshots, thus the PC recommendation.
This game's pretty popular among goons as far as I can tell, and I know the LP subforum loves itself some simulation games.
Len @ Oct 3, 2008 22:49
Kifisonfire posted:
I'd love to see this, but I have no idea how someone would LP it and make it interesting to read.
It would all depend on the person writing it. Harvest Moon and Monster Rancher are good examples of what good writers can do.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Oct 3, 2008 23:15
Internet Friend posted:
That's the one; a VLP of it with appropriate picture-in-picture of the controller at times would be the most fantastic thing.
This may seem a bit too complicated and requires editing equipment. But if the person plays it on a home console, and has two cameras: one hooked up to record the game and one set to record the cockpit controller. And in the final product the main screen would be the game, and sometimes the secondary one of the cock pit would be edited to appear in the corner of the screen. A somewhat complicated yet doable job, you'd need final cut or something along the lines of that.
Static_Fiend @ Oct 3, 2008 23:41
Milk-Eyed Mender posted:
This may seem a bit too complicated and requires editing equipment. But if the person plays it on a home console, and has two cameras: one hooked up to record the game and one set to record the cockpit controller. And in the final product the main screen would be the game, and sometimes the secondary one of the cock pit would be edited to appear in the corner of the screen. A somewhat complicated yet doable job, you'd need final cut or something along the lines of that.
A simple picture-in-picture effect for an LP is dirt easy and can be done without spending a dime on any editing equipment, the only thing you'd need is a digital camera to record the controller (if the LPer so chose) and a GameBridge/capture card to record the game itself. You can do picture-in-picture easily with avisynth (and in fact I have a script setup to do it I'd share with anyone), including opacity and position. Really what you're talking about doesn't seem quite as complicated as you think it is.
Regardless of all that though I think I'd still watch even if they didn't use a camera on the controller.
Milk-Eyed Mender @ Oct 3, 2008 23:44
Static_Fiend posted:
Really what you're talking about doesn't seem quite as complicated as you think it is.
Regardless of all that though I think I'd still watch even if they didn't use a camera on the controller.
I knew it wasn't that complicated I was just trying to level with anyone who didn't have any experience with this so there may be someone out there willing to do it because I really would like to see the controller in action.
OEA TaleSpin @ Oct 4, 2008 00:43
Static_Fiend posted:
Game: Steel Battalion
System: Xbox
Style: Video LP
Personally I've always wanted to see this game played, it seems interesting and I always did like games like Mechwarrior 2, though this has perma-death so it doesn't seem for the faint of heart.
I'd really like to see this if someone were to put the time and effort into it.
Son Ryo @ Oct 4, 2008 01:51
Son Ryo posted:
Game Requested: Deep Fear
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Video, to show off all the 'so bad it's great' cutscenes and voice acting.
Why: I've seen some of the cutscenes and voice acting of this game, and they're really of hilariously poor quality. I think it deserves LPing, but I have no means to do so myself.
Right, my bad.
Scalding Coffee @ Oct 4, 2008 02:05
You don't post on the forum when asking for that sort of thing.
Darardusaki @ Oct 5, 2008 10:00
So does that mean I can take Time Splitters 3 off the list?
Son Ryo posted:
Right, my bad.
I know, everyone wants their request fulfilled, including me. But please don't quote your request because then more people will do it, and then I have to search through my request list document every new entry to make sure I don't add things to the list twice. Thanks.
Seconding or thirding or nthing requests is fine though, for obvious reasons.
little green jewel @ Oct 5, 2008 13:31
Edit:
Well damn, I searched the lists and subforum before seconding the dudes who requested Plok. Oh well, scratch that, I'm going to go watch the hell out of this.
Edit 2: Aw, that would have been fucking great if he'd finished it.
Ideya Keeper @ Oct 5, 2008 15:23
It's a shame that I would be absolutely horrible at making an LP because there are at least two suggestions I'd love to see done (Burning Rangers and an Unreal VLP) But my own Request;
Game Requested: Gunvalkyrie
System: Xbox (Sadly, I don't think this game ever recieved a backwards-compatability patch, so original it is)
Style: It'd have to be a VLP due to the gameplay, Screenshots wouldn't really do the action justice.
I used to play this a ton when I had nothing better to do and while I was Passable and somewhat skilled, I wasn't good enough to be worth watching. someone showing off the 100% collection suit for Kelly and how it breaks the game would be fun, but it would need to be backed up by skill (or playing as Saburota) otherwise the cheese would become too boring.
Kitfox88 @ Oct 5, 2008 15:56
Internet Friend posted:
That's the one; a VLP of it with appropriate picture-in-picture of the controller at times would be the most fantastic thing.
I'd probably die of happiness if someone actually could get that working and make an interesting LP with it.
Ideya Keeper posted:
Game Requested: Gunvalkyrie
System: Xbox (Sadly, I don't think this game ever recieved a backwards-compatability patch, so original it is)
Style: It'd have to be a VLP due to the gameplay, Screenshots wouldn't really do the action justice.
This too. I always wanted to try the game but never got around to it.
Zom Aur @ Oct 5, 2008 16:08
Darardusaki posted:
So does that mean I can take Time Splitters 3 off the list?
LOOK I AM A TURTLE @ Oct 5, 2008 16:09
Someone did a video LP of Plok a long time ago. It's worth watching for the guy's awesome voice alone.
Edit: here it is http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2471193
Plavski @ Oct 5, 2008 19:59
Plok had the greatest soundtrack ever. It was amazing what they could get out of the SNES sound chip.
Y-Hat @ Oct 6, 2008 03:36
So somebody's going to have to do the inevitable Mother 3 Let's Play. In the Earthbound one Travis343 said that somebody was going to translate, but seeing as the English translation is close to being finished, I don't think that will be necessary. So with that in mind:
Game requested: Mother 3
System: Game Boy Advance
Style: Screenshot, with a made-up narrative like Travis did for the Earthbound thread. Videos of major battles and art of important scenes are not necessary, but I'd prefer it.
It's the sequel to my favorite game of all time, and with the great treatment Travis343 gave to its predecessor, I'd like to see it done in a similar fashion.
Pyronic @ Oct 6, 2008 04:25
I'd like to see VLPs of Ikaruga,
a new Symphony of the Night VLP(the link on the master list is a 404)
and possibly Elite Beat Agents.
Cannot Find Server @ Oct 6, 2008 04:35
Game: Wings of Glory
System: PC
Style: Any
Reason: I love this game and played the hell out of it long ago, but I lost my disk years ago and can't find it.
It's a WW1 flight simulation made by Origin, and it was so far ahead of it's time. Aside from the cliche story, it's amazing. Somebody here has to have played it before. If not, maybe I'll buy another copy and do it myself some time down the road.
Emperor Fred @ Oct 7, 2008 00:10
Game: M.U.L.E.
System: NES
Style: VLP, 4 players. (or informative screenshot LP if not feasible)
Reason: In these troubling financial times, now more than ever, it's critical to remind people how much fun it is to be a greedy industrialist douchebag.
Son Ryo @ Oct 8, 2008 18:26
Darardusaki posted:
I know, everyone wants their request fulfilled, including me. But please don't quote your request because then more people will do it, and then I have to search through my request list document every new entry to make sure I don't add things to the list twice. Thanks.
Seconding or thirding or nthing requests is fine though, for obvious reasons.
That's not what I was doing that was against the rules-- I was asking for something I shouldn't have been.
Purefish @ Oct 9, 2008 13:08
Here is two more:
Game: Alundra
System: PSOne
Type: Video, This is a very long Zelda style game with some great puzzles.
When I was younger I beat the place with the Lizardmen and then stopped playing.
Game: Alundra 2
System: PSOne
Type: Video
Rooreelooo @ Oct 10, 2008 18:32
Pyronic posted:
Elite Beat Agents.
For a while I was planning on doing one, but then I realised that DS emulation is far too unreliable for a game like this and it was unplayable.. It's a shame because the cutscenes and animations are amazing and have to be seen.
If somebody was to create a reliable DS emulator this is one of the first things I would want to be done. (But then you may have been able to guess that...)
Studio @ Oct 10, 2008 18:41
Rooreelooo posted:
For a while I was planning on doing one, but then I realised that DS emulation is far too unreliable for a game like this and it was unplayable.. It's a shame because the cutscenes and animations are amazing and have to be seen.
If somebody was to create a reliable DS emulator this is one of the first things I would want to be done. (But then you may have been able to guess that...)
Do this?
Darardusaki @ Oct 11, 2008 19:40
Son Ryo posted:
That's not what I was doing that was against the rules-- I was asking for something I shouldn't have been.
And I am talking about something completely different - you know, as I said, repeating your request. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
bartok @ Oct 11, 2008 19:48
Out of morbid curiosity I always wanted to see an Earthworm Jim 3D Let's Play.
A Let's Play of MDK 1 and 2 would be pretty fun.
The White Dragon @ Oct 11, 2008 20:10
Purefish posted:
Game: Alundra
System: PSOne
Type: Video, This is a very long Zelda style game with some great puzzles.
quote:
Game: Alundra 2
System: PSOne
Type: Video
Wandering Knitter @ Oct 11, 2008 21:25
I got another one!
Game Requested: Eternal Sonata
System: 360
Style: Screen Shot
Extra notes: Someone posted a test post in the Sandbox of this game and never went through with it. Which is a shame because I just have to see what the hell this game is about.
For the love of God it's a jRPG that's about Chopin's dying dream!
Edit: And I forget who thought it up, but the LP's title really needs to be Eternal Sonata: Play That Funky Music Till You Die
Thuryl @ Oct 11, 2008 22:17
Wandering Knitter posted:
Edit: And I forget who thought it up, but the LP's title really needs to be Eternal Sonata: Play That Funky Music Till You Die
The title was my suggestion, and it was in response to GruntyThrst's test OP. I dunno if he's still planning to do it or not.
Purefish @ Oct 12, 2008 02:26
The White Dragon posted:
Alundra was pretty fun. I know someone did an LP of it like a year and a half ago or so, but it didn't get archived, and it was a screenshot LP. Not exactly what you're looking for, and you'd need archives, but at least it did happen.
No.
I never played or heard much about Alundra 2. Was it really that bad?
The White Dragon @ Oct 12, 2008 02:30
Yes. It was. For one, it was nothing at all like Alundra 1. I'd say you couldn't get much further away from it.
timeandtide @ Oct 12, 2008 02:40
I'd be interested in Alundra 2, personally: I thought it had a few interesting play mechanics (the rings), though before I quit the game I realized it had cheesy cutscenes/voice acting (this was in 2000, by the way, just before the majority of games actually got a budget of any kind for voice acting) and the story seemed to switch between nonsensical and bizarre.
It might be a play for making money off people who bought the first one (which actually was a modest success in America and Europe, apparently), but it's certainly a hilarious and interesting cash in.
Bob Smith @ Oct 12, 2008 21:44
timeandtide posted:
I'd be interested in Alundra 2, personally: I thought it had a few interesting play mechanics (the rings), though before I quit the game I realized it had cheesy cutscenes/voice acting (this was in 2000, by the way, just before the majority of games actually got a budget of any kind for voice acting) and the story seemed to switch between nonsensical and bizarre.
It might be a play for making money off people who bought the first one (which actually was a modest success in America and Europe, apparently), but it's certainly a hilarious and interesting cash in.
It's very funny, mostly because if I remember right the final boss looks like a mixture of Britai and Yoda, whose head flies off and first takes control of a giant robot Triceratops and then later does the whole Andross "two hands and a big head" thing.
That's all I remember of it, though.
Phenotype @ Oct 13, 2008 01:56
Game Requested: Fallout 1 & 2
System: PC
Style: Any
I know there are already LPs in the archive of the old Fallout games, but both LPs were done as first person stories. The Fallout 2 LP especially, while hilarious, doesn't really show off the game very much. Is anyone willing to do more thorough LPs of the games, now that FO3 is about to hit? I'm thinking something like Scorchy did with KOTOR 2 - Play through the game showing off every quest and all the thought that went into world creation--turn the game inside out for those people who've never seen it...and for those people who've played through it but are curious what would happen if you sided with the ghouls instead of the city, or tried to play through the rest of the game with a slaver brand on your forehead. It'd be kind of a big project, but no one's ever done a really detailed LP on either game, and they're pretty universally loved around here. Anyone interested?
GruntyThrst @ Oct 13, 2008 04:03
Thuryl posted:
The title was my suggestion, and it was in response to GruntyThrst's test OP. I dunno if he's still planning to do it or not.
I want to. Oh god do I want to. But I just kept having technical problem after technical problem, not the least of which was the fact that my fucking capture card only worked with DScaler, which is as easy to use (for me at least) as driving a tank through a pottery store and not breaking anything. That and I only had like 20 GB of HDD space. So it's on hold until I get enough money for a new PC, mine's long in the tooth anyway. But you can bet your ass I'm going to do that game if it's not done by the time I'm ready.
Oyster @ Oct 13, 2008 06:02
Y-Hat posted:
So somebody's going to have to do the inevitable Mother 3 Let's Play. In the Earthbound one Travis343 said that somebody was going to translate, but seeing as the English translation is close to being finished, I don't think that will be necessary. So with that in mind:
Game requested: Mother 3
System: Game Boy Advance
Style: Screenshot, with a made-up narrative like Travis did for the Earthbound thread. Videos of major battles and art of important scenes are not necessary, but I'd prefer it.
It's the sequel to my favorite game of all time, and with the great treatment Travis343 gave to its predecessor, I'd like to see it done in a similar fashion.
I was going to do this, and in fact had about half the game translated. However, if I was still planning on doing it I would have already started.
When Earthbound had hit about midstride Travis343 asked me if he could have it, and I said go for it.
Haven't heard from him since.
RBA Starblade @ Oct 13, 2008 20:23
Speaking of people we haven't heard from, where'd Research Indicates go? He said at the end of his Trespasser LP he was working on another one, then he seemed to drop off the face of the earth.
Roar @ Oct 14, 2008 03:36
Game: Portal: Prelude
System: PC
Type: Video
This is - of course - assuming that mods are exempt from the six-month rule.
Using this thread for referance, this game looks amazing in a terrible way. Since I don't have Portal for the computer, though, I can't see any way of playing it. So I'd like to see someone else do it, and do it well.
GuavaMoment @ Oct 14, 2008 04:04
That's the problem. The game is entirely average, despite what the trolls in that thread are saying, because good Lord they're overreacting. It's not good enough to show off on its own merit, nor consistently bad enough to fill enough video to keep interesting. For most of the puzzles once you know the solution it's just portal here, portal there, duck-jump here and you're done; It'll confuse the audience who haven't played it before. If you've never played Portal at all you'll be hopeless, as half the game was Valve teaching you how to work portals until the concept finally clicks in your head. Plus I think you'd need a top of the line system to attempt to run the GLADOS fight at a double digit framerate since they thought having a room full of random flying shit was a good idea.
Malorie @ Oct 14, 2008 04:05
With LocoRoco 2 recently announced, it has reminded me that I have been wanting an LP of the original for a long time!
Game: LocoRoco
System: PSP
Type: Video, preferably collecting all the fruits and MuiMuis on each level (no need to worry about the pickories though).
So many of the fruits and MuiMuis are hidden in really clever ways, and the music and atmosphere for the whole game is just adorable, so I'd really love to see an LP!
Barking Land Trout @ Oct 14, 2008 04:16
Game Requested: Silent Hill Homecoming (Yes, I know it's a fairly new release)
System: 360 or PS3
Type: Screen shots
Extra: FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!
Wandering Knitter @ Oct 14, 2008 04:44
TedShultz posted:
Game Requested: Silent Hill Homecoming (Yes, I know it's a fairly new release)
System: 360 or PS3
Type: Screen shots
Extra: FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!
Only if he does Origins first! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif)
Barking Land Trout @ Oct 14, 2008 06:13
Wandering Knitter posted:
Only if he does Origins first! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif)
That's fair, considering I will never have a chance to play it myself. Might as well get some LP humor out of it!
Dragomorph @ Oct 14, 2008 06:48
Since we've established I have absolutely no endurance for LP's myself...
Game Requested: Faria
System: NES
Style: Screenshots for towns/world, video for dungeons because they're repetitive as hell
I... I just wanna see how someone handles the plot twist.
Cronican @ Oct 14, 2008 09:16
Game Requested Fear Effect 1 and/or 2, preferably 2
System Ps1
Style Screenshot mostly. Videos for the more important cutscenes.
Like this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kH7EnwwR1E
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
Scrree @ Oct 19, 2008 12:05
Game Requested: X3: Terran Conflict
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, First Person Narrative
It shouldn't follow the storyline since the storyline is complete ass, and the story would be about the main character's rise to fame and power. Viewers would vote at the start on how the LPer should play the game (Trader/Mercenary etc).
I don't know, I would just like to see a good LP of this game, it's really fun but it has a learning curve like a wall, and it would help people get into it.
Bob Smith @ Oct 19, 2008 12:36
UserMan posted:
Game Requested: X3: Terran Conflict
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, First Person Narrative
It shouldn't follow the storyline since the storyline is complete ass, and the story would be about the main character's rise to fame and power. Viewers would vote at the start on how the LPer should play the game (Trader/Mercenary etc).
I don't know, I would just like to see a good LP of this game, it's really fun but it has a learning curve like a wall, and it would help people get into it.
I tried doing a LP of that game's prequel, X3 Reunion, and it was not a good idea. Trading is boring to report most of the time and finding content without making up a fanfiction-esque story is difficult.
Mithaldu @ Oct 19, 2008 13:09
Game Requested: Albion
System: DOS
Style: Screenshot or Video, maybe mixed
Albion is a pretty oldish RPG that's made in the style of Ambermoon or Wizardry, only with a rather fresh story, featuring epic sci-fi elements combined with druid culture. There's massive amounts of text in this game, with the script being roughly 150,000 words.
It was made in Yurp, so it's full of little quirks, like text bits about the popes position on abortion and copious amounts of boobs throughout the entire game that manage to not be porn-like at all.
Why: Two reasons: This game is really well done, but not very well known and i'd simply like for other people to be able to experience the story of it without having to slog through dosbox.
The other reason is that i originally intended to LP it myself. I have all the technical work and preparation done, including a dosbox setup that can record the gameplay as video while still allowing beautiful, comfortable and fluid gameplay in fullscreen. (This was especially hard since this game uses a lot of sound and also has 3D parts.) However as it turns out, i don't actually have the time to do it.
As such I'm looking for someone who would like to do this game. I'd send them everything i have prepared and would be available to help them with whatever technical problems and also provide any information they'd want to know about the game AND cultural commentary/background knowledge on the things touched on in the game's script.
a dog @ Oct 19, 2008 22:00
RBA Starblade posted:
Speaking of people we haven't heard from, where'd Research Indicates go? He said at the end of his Trespasser LP he was working on another one, then he seemed to drop off the face of the earth.
Not exactly what you're looking for, but he's in a couple of the videos in the deathmatch thread.
Jamesman @ Oct 19, 2008 22:12
There's an Abe's Oddysee LP going on now, so that request could probably be taken down.
http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=2986810
Darardusaki @ Oct 21, 2008 20:54
TedShultz posted:
Game Requested: Silent Hill Homecoming (Yes, I know it's a fairly new release)
System: 360 or PS3
Type: Screen shots
Extra: FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!
All right! I totally second this.
Sweet, thanks!
Psion @ Oct 21, 2008 22:43
SH5 was released three weeks ago. Requesting it now is stupid. Requesting it before April 2009 is stupid. "Hm why yes I will just plan on LPing this game I have had for under a month yes I'll keep those plans current and ready to go so five months from now I'll be ready to kick ass and chew bubblegum!"
Think for a minute, come on.
Solar System Bus @ Oct 21, 2008 23:33
As I was playing this newly released game, I thought to myself, "Now wouldn't this game be awesome if someone else were playing it..." I fired up the computer, I knew what I had to do.
RNGen @ Oct 22, 2008 07:44
Game Requested: Devil May Cry 3
System: Playstation 2/PC
Style: Video LP
Kind of specifically hoping AccountingNightmare decides to continue on her masochistic streak and take up the challenge of Dante Must Die in Devil May Cry 3.
Null Set @ Oct 22, 2008 14:10
RNGen posted:
Game Requested: Devil May Cry 3
System: Playstation 2/PC
Style: Video LP
Kind of specifically hoping AccountingNightmare decides to continue on her masochistic streak and take up the challenge of Dante Must Die in Devil May Cry 3.
She's already said she's preparing for it.
RNGen @ Oct 22, 2008 14:12
Then color me happy! Thanks for the heads up!
AccountingNightmare @ Oct 22, 2008 21:40
RNGen posted:
Then color me happy! Thanks for the heads up!
I've been a bit distracted by other games lately, but when I do play, I've been focusing on learning Royal Guard timings. That's one of the main things I wanted to do before starting an LP.
Another thing I still need to do is plan out a route through the game, remembering which blue orb fragments and Secret Missions are where, and figuring out where I should showcase each style and weapon.
Travis343 @ Oct 22, 2008 22:02
Oyster posted:
I was going to do this, and in fact had about half the game translated. However, if I was still planning on doing it I would have already started.
When Earthbound had hit about midstride Travis343 asked me if he could have it, and I said go for it.
Haven't heard from him since.
I'm going to do Mother 3 still. I got so busy with school I decided to just wait for the translation patch. I wasn't expecting it to come out before Christmas honestly.
I kind of fell out of reading LP regularly in the meantime. I'm nearing the end of my first playthrough with the patch, and I'm going to start working on it slowly but surely after that.
e: and yes, it's going to be narrative with original art, just like Earthbound was.
Wandering Knitter @ Oct 22, 2008 22:32
Travis343 posted:
e: and yes, it's going to be narrative with original art, just like Earthbound was.
It's Christmas! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-neckbeard.gif)
I have got to see what you're going to draw during the first three or so chapters of Mother 3.
raocow @ Oct 22, 2008 23:52
I guess I might as well ask here, as I'm requesting an opinion of sorts.
As some may know, Vip5 is in a sort of process right now, and at some point in history I'm going to be LPing it. Big surprise! Thing is, I have had it requested it to be blind by a great many people, and I'd like to have a bit of feedback on that idea.
Pros: everyone keeps asking me for some reason. Something having to do with reactions, and something else having to do with people liking to see puzzles being figured out.
Cons: If the past games (Vip4 especially) are to be believed, some of the puzzles can be pretty freakin' obtuse and stupid to figure out. Also if the past is to be beleived some levels are going to be missing in the level list and the translation I'm going to bug Oyster out of is going to be incomplete (this is minor, but will annoy me)
I guess this could have gone in the sandcastle but it's having renovations right now.
Grawl @ Oct 23, 2008 00:07
TedShultz posted:
Game Requested: Silent Hill Homecoming (Yes, I know it's a fairly new release)
System: 360 or PS3
Type: Screen shots
Extra: FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!
UserMan posted:
Game Requested: X3: Terran Conflict
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, First Person Narrative
It shouldn't follow the storyline since the storyline is complete ass, and the story would be about the main character's rise to fame and power. Viewers would vote at the start on how the LPer should play the game (Trader/Mercenary etc).
I don't know, I would just like to see a good LP of this game, it's really fun but it has a learning curve like a wall, and it would help people get into it.
Not that I care that much, but what happened to that 6-month rules that's listed here?
Roar @ Oct 23, 2008 00:10
On the same topic, I feel the same way about Mother 3, even if it is the author of the amazing EB thread.
Sure, Mother 3's been out for a long time, but the translations been out like, what, a week? Isn't the point of the rule to avoid spoilers and such?
Mithaldu @ Oct 23, 2008 00:30
raocow posted:
the translation I'm going to bug Oyster out of is going to be incomplete (this is minor, but will annoy me)
Oyster @ Oct 23, 2008 00:30
raocow posted:
I guess I might as well ask here, as I'm requesting an opinion of sorts.
As some may know, Vip5 is in a sort of process right now, and at some point in history I'm going to be LPing it. Big surprise! Thing is, I have had it requested it to be blind by a great many people, and I'd like to have a bit of feedback on that idea.
Pros: everyone keeps asking me for some reason. Something having to do with reactions, and something else having to do with people liking to see puzzles being figured out.
Cons: If the past games (Vip4 especially) are to be believed, some of the puzzles can be pretty freakin' obtuse and stupid to figure out. Also if the past is to be beleived some levels are going to be missing in the level list and the translation I'm going to bug Oyster out of is going to be incomplete (this is minor, but will annoy me)
I guess this could have gone in the sandcastle but it's having renovations right now.
From the normal page that I use for the translations it looks like they're still accepting submissions for levels. I can start translating the ones that are up now, maybe it's done and the page hasn't been updated. But yeah, there always has been a few levels that don't show up on that page and you gotta screencap for me. I hate those levels. They never have kanji.
raocow @ Oct 23, 2008 01:09
Oyster posted:
From the normal page that I use for the translations it looks like they're still accepting submissions for levels. I can start translating the ones that are up now, maybe it's done and the page hasn't been updated. But yeah, there always has been a few levels that don't show up on that page and you gotta screencap for me. I hate those levels. They never have kanji.
No rush there, Oyster. I just ask now so that, you know, if people want me to play blind, I won't go and indulge myself as soon as it's released. Wait until there's an official list.
Though yeah, if it's blind, the couple of levels which are going to be missing are going to have to be translated after the facts.
Travis343 @ Oct 23, 2008 01:30
Roar posted:
On the same topic, I feel the same way about Mother 3, even if it is the author of the amazing EB thread.
Sure, Mother 3's been out for a long time, but the translations been out like, what, a week? Isn't the point of the rule to avoid spoilers and such?
oh it is going to be a while. Maybe not six months, but a while.
RNGen @ Oct 23, 2008 01:41
Roar posted:
On the same topic, I feel the same way about Mother 3, even if it is the author of the amazing EB thread.
Sure, Mother 3's been out for a long time, but the translations been out like, what, a week? Isn't the point of the rule to avoid spoilers and such?
I really don't understand why people who don't want the game spoiled would even read the thread. The title of the game is there and it's up to reader's discretion whether they want to read it or not. And what with the LP Archive, people who want to play it first then read it can do so. Hell, since games will generally take longer to LP then to just straight play, good odds people will get a chance to follow the thread anyway.
The 6 months rule for new released games I agree with if only so because maybe the developers/publishers might have an issue with. But when it comes down to 'Don't do an LP because I'm still playing the game,' goddamnit don't click on the thread!
harold harcourt @ Oct 23, 2008 01:56
I humbly request the following.
GAME: Red Dead Revolver
GENRE: 3rd person shooter
PLATFORM: PS2
STYLE: VLP
REASON: Not enough people know about this game. I bought it a couple of years ago and it sat on my shelf untouched until recently. Having finally played it through I find myself thinking of it alongside games like GODHAND and Z.O.E the second runner. It oozes style and humour and has a fairly decent multiplayer mode to boot. Most importantly in this case, there's is so damn much for an LPer to work with in terms of character, plot and background.
I don't care if you praise it or destroy it, as long as you make the videos. - If not for my sake then do it for (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-clint.gif).
Furthermore, I second the House M.D. Mobile phone game request because that thing looks bloody amazing and with the wealth of mobile phone emulators out there letting such a golden opportunity slip by would just be ridiculous.(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
Plavski @ Oct 23, 2008 01:56
raocow posted:
No rush there, Oyster. I just ask now so that, you know, if people want me to play blind, I won't go and indulge myself as soon as it's released. Wait until there's an official list.
Though yeah, if it's blind, the couple of levels which are going to be missing are going to have to be translated after the facts.
RNGen @ Oct 23, 2008 02:04
Plavski posted:
What the crap is Vip5? Virgins in Paradise 5: The Deflowering?
I'm amazed it got to 5.
Vengeance in Panties, Vulgar Incest Playoffs and Victimized Innocence Pantaloons were much better games.
raocow @ Oct 23, 2008 02:09
The funny thing being that it's litteraly 'Vip' and doesn't mean anything.
it's short for 'vipper', which I have learned is the name 2ch members gives themselves. compare to something awful and 'goon'
Mithaldu @ Oct 23, 2008 06:55
If i remember this correctly, /vip/ is the japanese 2chan equivalent to 4chan /b/, only without images and purely in text.
Vagrant Story gameplay videos would be utterly amazing if the LPer went the extra mile and cut out all the menu interaction. I did that once as a test and it flows REALLY well.
vvvv
loverboy @ Oct 23, 2008 11:50
Hey in the unfulfilled requests you've got Condemned: Criminal Origins, but there's an ongoing VLP of it currently.
Other than that, I just want to list Vagrant Story for Playstation. I realize it's been done, but it was abandoned, also I don't really think screenshot fit it too well. Especially with the combat system in use, I think video would really do it more justice.
diarmuidqq @ Oct 23, 2008 12:51
Mithaldu posted:
Vagrant Story gameplay videos would be utterly amazing if the LPer went the extra mile and cut out all the menu interaction. I did that once as a test and it flows REALLY well.
Oh god somebody please do this, i absolutely love Vagrant Story.
Argon_Sloth @ Oct 23, 2008 14:16
Plank posted:
Oh god somebody please do this, i absolutely love Vagrant Story.
I've been wanting to do an LP of Vagrant Story ever since the last one was abandoned. I'm not sure if a full video LP is the way to do it though. If only for the aforementioned menu spam, and general tediousness of the game. I think that doing mainly a SSLP using videos only for bosses and the more dynamic cut scenes is the best way to do it. But I'll give it some thought before it actually happens.
While I agree it would be amazing, there's no way I have the patience to cut out all the menu interaction. Unless I decide to write a script to analyze each frame and cut as necessary. But that seems a little too much effort. I'm thinking major menu work such as storage and workshop would obviously be cut, but if I'm just switching a weapon I'd leave it in. I don't think I'm even going to bother with cutting out the action sphere. It might make sense to speed up all the nondescript rooms as well.
It's on my list of things to do, and has been for a while. But, I've got no time to commit to an LP right now. Maybe in a few weeks after I finish up my current time consuming hobby project, I'll have the time for an one.
There's also the issue of it being my first LP. I'm sure that I have the setup, know enough about the game and have the skills to pull off a pretty kickasss LP, but, I want to be sure I can do the game the justice it deserves. So I'll probably be taking care of Vandal Hearts first.
Best case scenario is I get Vandal Hearts started by the middle of November and then get Vagrant Story going around X-mas time. Worst case scenario someone else does it.
LightWarden @ Oct 23, 2008 16:44
Tangential, but Good Old Games went into open beta, allowing you to buy old games from their catalog for low prices. Stuff like Giants, MDK and Messiah would make for good LP fodder.
Whillenn @ Oct 23, 2008 21:59
For what it's worth, raocow, I enjoy watching you try to solve the puzzles in romhacks. When you already know what's going on, things go smoother, but it's also somewhat boring. At that point I'm just looking at the level. When you have to stop and figure out something, I get to hear you think out loud, analyze the puzzle, factor in what you know about the Super Mario World engine, try things out... I dunno, I always find that interesting.
McFetusBurger @ Oct 25, 2008 12:51
harold harcourt posted:
I humbly request the following.
GAME: Red Dead Revolver
GENRE: 3rd person shooter
PLATFORM: PS2
STYLE: VLP
REASON: Not enough people know about this game. I bought it a couple of years ago and it sat on my shelf untouched until recently. Having finally played it through I find myself thinking of it alongside games like GODHAND and Z.O.E the second runner. It oozes style and humour and has a fairly decent multiplayer mode to boot. Most importantly in this case, there's is so damn much for an LPer to work with in terms of character, plot and background.
I don't care if you praise it or destroy it, as long as you make the videos. - If not for my sake then do it for (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-clint.gif).
Furthermore, I second the House M.D. Mobile phone game request because that thing looks bloody amazing and with the wealth of mobile phone emulators out there letting such a golden opportunity slip by would just be ridiculous.(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
If I had a gamebridge, I'd love to do Red Dead Revolver. As you said, it's a game with a lot of style and an excellent art team (a lot of the music was done by Ennio Morricone right?) If someone ends up doing this, I'd love to be a guest commentator.
Phenotype @ Oct 25, 2008 13:26
Phenotype posted:
Game Requested: Fallout 1 & 2
System: PC
Style: Any
I know there are already LPs in the archive of the old Fallout games, but both LPs were done as first person stories. The Fallout 2 LP especially, while hilarious, doesn't really show off the game very much. Is anyone willing to do more thorough LPs of the games, now that FO3 is about to hit? I'm thinking something like Scorchy did with KOTOR 2 - Play through the game showing off every quest and all the thought that went into world creation--turn the game inside out for those people who've never seen it...and for those people who've played through it but are curious what would happen if you sided with the ghouls instead of the city, or tried to play through the rest of the game with a slaver brand on your forehead. It'd be kind of a big project, but no one's ever done a really detailed LP on either game, and they're pretty universally loved around here. Anyone interested?
I don't know if it's bad form to quote yourself around here, but I posted this a couple weeks ago and no one replied. Is anyone at all interested in doing a well-done, detailed walkthrough of the old Fallout games? Hell, I'd do it myself, but I've never done an LP before, and I'm not familiar enough with the games to blow the lid off in a single playthrough.
Psion @ Oct 25, 2008 17:54
Phenotype posted:
I don't know if it's bad form to quote yourself around here, but I posted this a couple weeks ago and no one replied. Is anyone at all interested in doing a well-done, detailed walkthrough of the old Fallout games? Hell, I'd do it myself, but I've never done an LP before, and I'm not familiar enough with the games to blow the lid off in a single playthrough.
Usually it is, yes.
And they've both been done.
http://fromearth.net/LetsPlay/Fallout/
http://fromearth.net/LetsPlay/Fallout%202/
And just in a general sense, if nobody replies it means nobody reading this thread cares to do them. That's just the way it is. There are no guarantees here.
Malorie @ Oct 25, 2008 18:29
Phenotype posted:
I know there are already LPs in the archive of the old Fallout games, but both LPs were done as first person stories. The Fallout 2 LP especially, while hilarious, doesn't really show off the game very much.
It's a good job he quoted himself, otherwise people might not have taken note of this and just redirected him back to the LP Archives, right?
Counterpoint: There are 13 pages of unfulfilled requests, so I wouldn't expect someone to snap it up immediately. I'd like to see LPs of these games too (purely because I'm not very good at games that rely on strict statistics and dice rolls), but sometimes patience is the best approach... they're pretty high profile games, so someone is bound to pick them up eventually.
Maxwell Adams @ Oct 26, 2008 06:55
Game Requested: Sonic Racing R
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Video LP
I'd love to see a thorough LP of this game that shows off how many different routes you can take through the levels.
From Earth @ Oct 26, 2008 07:30
TedShultz posted:
Game Requested: Silent Hill Homecoming (Yes, I know it's a fairly new release)
System: 360 or PS3
Type: Screen shots
Extra: FromEarth, we need you! Bless us with a SH:Homecoming Let's Play!
Change "System" to PC and you've got yourself a yes. I'm still waiting for the Steam release, but the game's already out on consoles, so as far as I'm concerned, the six months started about three weeks ago.
Regarding Origins, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I don't want to buy a PS2 or PSP, and emulators for these systems are universally bad (not to mention that it's probably against the forum rules and several laws). The only possible way I'd ever do Origins is if somebody else takes the screenshots and shoots the videos and then sends them to me. Don't take this as an invitation to offer me your services though, as I've already got another Let's Play thread in the works. If I'm ever going to do Origins, we'll work out the how of it in the Homecoming thread.
Darardusaki @ Oct 27, 2008 01:32
^^^ As for you, the system it's played on doesn't make a difference to me.
Psion posted:
SH5 was released three weeks ago. Requesting it now is stupid. Requesting it before April 2009 is stupid. "Hm why yes I will just plan on LPing this game I have had for under a month yes I'll keep those plans current and ready to go so five months from now I'll be ready to kick ass and chew bubblegum!"
Think for a minute, come on.
Oh hush up! There's nothing wrong with letting people know you're interested in an LP ahead of time.
I never intend to play the Silent Hill games but I enjoy them nonetheless. It would be fabulous if someone did a Silent Hill: Homecoming LP. Actually, my request is that it be a video LP, possibly even blind. It's fine to cut out all the wandering around for hours scenes.
Psion @ Oct 27, 2008 06:52
Darardusaki posted:
Oh hush up! There's nothing wrong with letting people know you're interested in an LP ahead of time.
There is when it's over five months until they can be done. You honestly think someone is gonna read this thread in April and say "oh man, five months ago someone requested this game!"
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif) I think not
Darardusaki @ Oct 27, 2008 07:43
Psion posted:
There is when it's over five months until they can be done. You honestly think someone is gonna read this thread in April and say "oh man, five months ago someone requested this game!"
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif) I think not
They're going to look at the list which has every request listed that hasn't been fulfilled since this thread started, so it doesn't matter.
Sugar Blaster @ Oct 27, 2008 23:40
Someone should do Resident Evil 2 on Game.com. Or anything on Game.com.
Lyrax @ Oct 28, 2008 03:16
Roar suggested Portal: Prelude on the previous page, but I think a good LP of Portal could happen.
I know, it's one of the games like Bioshock which just speak volumes on their own. But I do think that it could be pulled off if someone could edit around text to speech recordings to sound like GLADoS. It could be like a memory log of hers. They would also have to have the humour of the game shown through the commentary.
Seems like it would take a lot of effort, but I think it would be the only way to do that game justice.
Len @ Oct 29, 2008 06:45
I was thinking someone should try their hand at Shivers for the PC. I remember my mom playing the hell out of that game when I was young but it got lost or gave away or something before I actually got old enough to understand what the hell was going on. The best way to do it would probably be video with subtitles like the 7th Guest and Phantasmagoria 2 lp's.
monkeymagic @ Oct 29, 2008 09:29
Someone started a Shadow of Colossus LP a while ago but stopped after the 6th colossi. I would have loved to see the rest of the game.
Jamesman @ Oct 29, 2008 09:56
monkeymagic posted:
Someone started a Shadow of Colossus LP a while ago but stopped after the 6th colossi. I would have loved to see the rest of the game.
I thought Desiato had done a full LP prior to doing his Ico LP, so I did some looking, and it looks like all the videos are on google.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...712605246&hl=en
Go to "More from user" and scan his other videos to find the rest.
Kifisonfire @ Oct 29, 2008 10:07
Does anyone know if Cooked Auto is still planning his Halo 2 LP? His Halo one was amazing since he pretty much knows everything about the Halo universe.
Lyrax @ Oct 29, 2008 10:40
Jamesman posted:
I thought Desiato had done a full LP prior to doing his Ico LP, so I did some looking, and it looks like all the videos are on google.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?d...712605246&hl=en
Go to "More from user" and scan his other videos to find the rest.
He did a VLP and his commentary is quite random. Just gonna say that I'm gonna start an SSLP of this soon in a serious tone, in case anyone is interested.
Mithaldu @ Oct 29, 2008 11:28
Desiato is to be commended for attempting it, but he didn't do the game justice, neither in commentary quality, not in video quality. Since this game is based around the visuals foremost, it would best be done on high-quality hosts such as baldurk.
Cooked Auto @ Oct 29, 2008 18:22
Kifisonfire posted:
Does anyone know if Cooked Auto is still planning his Halo 2 LP? His Halo one was amazing since he pretty much knows everything about the Halo universe.
As I've said before I will do it. However the problem is that the PC version of Halo 2 is somewhat badly optimized and my machine is rather old so I don't get more than 10 fps while recording, making the game rather unplayable. But I'm getting my machine upgraded by the end of the year so I might start doing it around new years or beginning of new year.
Kifisonfire @ Oct 30, 2008 10:38
Cooked Auto posted:
As I've said before I will do it. However the problem is that the PC version of Halo 2 is somewhat badly optimized and my machine is rather old so I don't get more than 10 fps while recording, making the game rather unplayable. But I'm getting my machine upgraded by the end of the year so I might start doing it around new years or beginning of new year.
Sarx @ Nov 1, 2008 11:20
Game:Vandal Hearts
System:Playstation
Style:Screenshots for the storyline, battles in vids, much the way the current Shining Force 3 LP is going.
This game is a great strategy/rpg like Final Fantasy: Tactics and Shining Force, but is often overlooked in favor of those games. The storyline is probably one of the better storylines I've seen in games like this. It has lots of opportunity for voting with almost every character having multiple promotion paths, and if people like it there's a sequel you can do as well, though it's not nearly as good as the original.
Argon_Sloth @ Nov 1, 2008 17:12
Sarx posted:
Game:Vandal Hearts
System:Playstation
Style:Screenshots for the storyline, battles in vids, much the way the current Shining Force 3 LP is going.
This game is a great strategy/rpg like Final Fantasy: Tactics and Shining Force, but is often overlooked in favor of those games. The storyline is probably one of the better storylines I've seen in games like this. It has lots of opportunity for voting with almost every character having multiple promotion paths, and if people like it there's a sequel you can do as well, though it's not nearly as good as the original.
This one's been requested in the thread before. Like Vagrant Story, when it came up. I said I'd do it, but haven't had the available time to work on it. On the upside I just wrapped up a hobby project. So I should have the time to get this started in the next week or so. Also I plan on showing off the game breaking VAndalier class.
Also Battles in video form would be a horrible idea. They'd be long and could be pretty boring. Maybe a couple of them to show off the style of the game (blood geysers, people shielding their eyes from the magic, etc.)
Duet @ Nov 1, 2008 18:49
roxormancer posted:
I was thinking someone should try their hand at Shivers for the PC.
Shivers varies between campy acting and plain bad, but Shivers 2 camps up a lot more.
If I could figure out a decent way of recording the FMVs I would, but.
Sarx @ Nov 1, 2008 20:27
Argon_Sloth posted:
Also I plan on showing off the game breaking VAndalier class.
Also Battles in video form would be a horrible idea. They'd be long and could be pretty boring. Maybe a couple of them to show off the style of the game (blood geysers, people shielding their eyes from the magic, etc.)
While game breaking, I remember it being actually pretty difficult to obtain.
Also, you wouldn't show the whole battle, you could do it like TotalBiscuit does for his SF3 thread, where he skips ahead every once in awhile and edits unimportant bits of the battle out. It works great for him.
Argon_Sloth @ Nov 1, 2008 21:06
Sarx posted:
While game breaking, I remember it being actually pretty difficult to obtain.
Also, you wouldn't show the whole battle, you could do it like TotalBiscuit does for his SF3 thread, where he skips ahead every once in awhile and edits unimportant bits of the battle out. It works great for him.
The extra fights are challenging, but not exactly hard. The hard part is picking up the required hidden items before certain battles end. Seeing as how you get it so late, it's not exactly game breaking. but it does make the last chapter trivial.
I haven't seen the SF3 thread. I'll look into it and give it some thought when it comes time to do the test posts. I was planning on taking video of everything any way, but that was more of a precaution against missing important screenshots. So it's not like I'll be going out that far out of my way to post video.
Either way expect a test post in the Sandcastle soonish.
Rocketlex @ Nov 2, 2008 22:56
I have a request for some very brave soul...
Title: Tales of Symphonia
System: Gamecube
Style: Whatever works best. Ideally screenshot with videos of the cutscenes and anything else worth watching
The reason? I hate this game and I hate people. Well, actually, I just think the story of this game is so hilariously terrible that it needs to be documented. I was inspired by the Demon Rush LP because, if you can believe it, ToS's storyline is even more convoluted in many ways.
If no one else wants to take this beast on, I may at some point in the far future, but it would be the far future because at present I have no way capture from my Cube. (Nor do I even have my Cube with me.)
Feinne @ Nov 2, 2008 23:01
Rocketlex posted:
I have a request for some very brave soul...
Title: Tales of Symphonia
System: Gamecube
Style: Whatever works best. Ideally screenshot with videos of the cutscenes and anything else worth watching
The reason? I hate this game and I hate people. Well, actually, I just think the story of this game is so hilariously terrible that it needs to be documented. I was inspired by the Demon Rush LP because, if you can believe it, ToS's storyline is even more convoluted in many ways.
If no one else wants to take this beast on, I may at some point in the far future, but it would be the far future because at present I have no way capture from my Cube. (Nor do I even have my Cube with me.)
Someone is working on such a thing as we speak (not me, but someone), so soon you may be happy.
Rocketlex @ Nov 2, 2008 23:02
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...
Erm...that might not have been the right sentiment.
Rocketlex @ Nov 3, 2008 01:31
And while I'm at it, I had another thought for any masochists out there.
Title: Army Men (series)
System: N64/PS1 and probably beyond
Style: VLP Megathread. Guest commentary would probably help.
Syrg Sapphire @ Nov 3, 2008 02:36
Rocketlex posted:
And while I'm at it, I had another thought for any masochists out there.
Title: Army Men (series)
System: N64/PS1 and probably beyond
Style: VLP Megathread. Guest commentary would probably help.
Holy hell, I thought those died with the Gamecube but I was wrong.
CorvusMoore @ Nov 3, 2008 03:15
I remember the first Army Men game being good, but spits and spats of later ones, plus a general haemorrage of bad reviews put me off all the rest. At the very least the first two titles would make a decent LP opportunity, provided whoever takes it up can get them working on XP and Vista, theres bound to be some issues.
Psion @ Nov 3, 2008 04:03
Syrg posted:
Holy hell, I thought those died with the Gamecube but I was wrong.
quote:
Soldiers of Misfortune is the most recent game, published by Destination Software, Inc. This has been announced as the worst game of the series just by a few hours after release.
Bad grammar aside, this is hilarious. I think this one ought to be done as soon as possible. (It appears to have come out on September 30. Set your clocks, ladies and gentlemen. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif) )
Luisfe @ Nov 4, 2008 04:06
harold harcourt posted:
Furthermore, I second the House M.D. Mobile phone game request because that thing looks bloody amazing and with the wealth of mobile phone emulators out there letting such a golden opportunity slip by would just be ridiculous.(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
I'll do it after I am done with Digital Devil Saga and before starting DDS2.
And I won't even need to translate a word of it, it also comes in English, so, yeah.
timeandtide @ Nov 4, 2008 04:30
Psion posted:
Bad grammar aside, this is hilarious. I think this one ought to be done as soon as possible. (It appears to have come out on September 30. Set your clocks, ladies and gentlemen. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif) )
I'm going to third/whatever that someone should do the Army Men series--as much as they can stomach. Maybe even open it to multiple LPers in a megathread, to try to do every single game.
Most importantly, do Portal Runner. It has some interesting gaming history behind it (from Wikipedia):
The game gained notoriety when it was panned by GamePro Magazine, with a rating of 2.3 out of 5. GamePro was the first to review the game. Trip Hawkins, then-president of 3DO and publisher of Portal Runner, sent an angry email to John Rousseau, who was president of GamePro. The email was published on the internet in its entirety. In the email, Hawkins told Rousseau that Rousseau's customers were the advertisers, not the readers, and implied that the reviews should be written to keep the advertisers happy. Wrote Hawkins, "...there is something wrong with (the reviewer), not with Portal Runner. If you disagree with me, you do so at your own peril.... I should mention in passing that 3DO has been one of your largest advertisers. Effective immediately, we are going to have to cut that back."
MrLonghair @ Nov 4, 2008 14:44
Lyrax posted:
Roar suggested Portal: Prelude on the previous page, but I think a good LP of Portal could happen.
I know, it's one of the games like Bioshock which just speak volumes on their own. But I do think that it could be pulled off if someone could edit around text to speech recordings to sound like GLADoS. It could be like a memory log of hers. They would also have to have the humour of the game shown through the commentary.
Seems like it would take a lot of effort, but I think it would be the only way to do that game justice.
If I get a certain vocoder and efffects machine I pick up on Friday to make the sound just right I'm going to see what I can do with this.
edit:
Got the hardware, GladOS like voices are doable. Theorizing over if it can be made interesting and worthwhile instead of something that grows old after ten minutes. Honestly it belongs in Short Game Theater.
The White Dragon @ Nov 4, 2008 20:05
Luisfe posted:
And I won't even need to translate a word of it, it also comes in English, so, yeah.
This is the best part, because the English in it is fucking terrible.
Luisfe @ Nov 4, 2008 21:20
Well I could probably and easily do it in both the English and Spanish versions, since it only has one case (or so I've read), so it can't be very very long. Eh, I'll decide when I finish Digital Devil Saga.
JDB1984 @ Nov 5, 2008 17:17
I'll bet people have said this before, but I'd like to see one on Pokemon Diamond/Pearl.
Malorie @ Nov 5, 2008 17:35
Something that randomly popped up in my mind today...
Title: You Don't Know Jack
System: PC over UStream/Skype/Etcetera
Style: Multiplayer online play VLP!
I've not really been much into The Price is Right and Jeopardy LPs, mainly because the games themselves are rather dull in my opinion.
YDKJ games, on the other hand... the game itself mocks the players, there's a couple of gimmicky rounds every playthrough, and there's chances for players to screw the other contestants over! It'd be wonderful.
The only problem I can see, is that the host would need to play/stream in fullscreen, so there might be some problems with lag as they wouldn't be able to see the chat. There has to be a way around that though, maybe have a non-contestant participating who calls the buzzers from the text chat?
Bloodly @ Nov 6, 2008 11:07
Title: Rise of Legends
System: PC
Style: Your Choice for main game, Video of cutscenes.
Interesting RTS and an attempt to make the general system of Rise of Nations more...accessible...that was released and apparently disappeared off people's radars immediately.
I don't personally have the knowledge to do an 'Informative' LP to the degree listed in the guides(Do more than what's in the guides/in-game help: heh, the help is so in-depth there's little to ADD in that respect), the skill to do 'Skilled', nor the humour to do 'Funny'.
So all I can do-for now, at least-is request. Till I work up the annoyance/courage at least...
Biggest issue is the drag of it. First campaign is the most fun, second is so-so, the third....sheer boredom, combined with my own mess-ups, drew me almost entirely to skirmish.
Dragomorph @ Nov 8, 2008 05:26
Sodding hell, I know what should be LPed.
Game Requested: Uncharted Waters
System: Super Nintendo
Style: Screenshot
It's a game I've been curious about for years.
The White Dragon @ Nov 8, 2008 06:32
Dragomorph posted:
Sodding hell, I know what should be LPed.
Game Requested: Uncharted Waters
System: Super Nintendo
Style: Screenshot
It's a game I've been curious about for years.
I could swear that it's at least been attempted, but then again, I also swore up and down that someone must've done THG.
Volatile Penguin @ Nov 9, 2008 05:38
Game: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
System: Playstation
Style: Screenshot, video for cutscenes/bosses
It was one of my favorite games a few years back, and I'd love to see an LP of it, preferably one that shows off a lot of the jokes and extras.
Oyster @ Nov 9, 2008 05:43
Volatile Penguin posted:
Game: Lunar: Silver Star Story Complete
System: Playstation
Style: Screenshot, video for cutscenes/bosses
It was one of my favorite games a few years back, and I'd love to see an LP of it, preferably one that shows off a lot of the jokes and extras.
I've been kicking around the idea of LPing Lunar: The Silver Star, since CommaToes abandoned the PSX one and the 2 games are quite different. If I did that I would most certainly compare the two.
Gerblyn @ Nov 9, 2008 13:52
Game: Galactic Civilizations 2 (Whatever version)
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
I bought this game myself and despite really enjoying it, I just couldn't get very far with it since I really suck at 4X games. It's very complex, you have lots of options to customize your race and your approach and I think it would make a really entertaining read.
I did check the archive list and it looks like Occupy Japan started an LP like this earlier in the year, but it got abandoned before it really got anywhere. So I'm guessing it's not against the rules to ask for another one...
Anonononomous @ Nov 9, 2008 14:58
Gerblyn posted:
Game: Galactic Civilizations 2 (Whatever version)
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
I bought this game myself and despite really enjoying it, I just couldn't get very far with it since I really suck at 4X games. It's very complex, you have lots of options to customize your race and your approach and I think it would make a really entertaining read.
I did check the archive list and it looks like Occupy Japan started an LP like this earlier in the year, but it got abandoned before it really got anywhere. So I'm guessing it's not against the rules to ask for another one...
I would recommend reading the GalCiv 2 Diaries that PC Gamer UK did. http://www.computerandvideogames.co...161570&site=pcg is from a year and a half ago. Then he did this one when Twilight of the Arnor came out. http://www.computerandvideogames.co...195920&site=pcg
They don't have as much in terms of screenshots as an LP probably would but they are well written and highly entertaining. They give a decent amount of tips but they're more narratives than strategy guides.
Gerblyn @ Nov 9, 2008 21:27
Excellent, I'll check it out, thanks (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Plavski @ Nov 9, 2008 21:29
Gerblyn posted:
Excellent, I'll check it out, thanks (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Contingency Plan @ Nov 10, 2008 02:20
Game: Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior
System: PC or PS2
Style: Video
Not the greatest FPS ever made, but few games have you as an alien fighting humans. And everyone knows goons love them some 40k.
CommaToes @ Nov 10, 2008 02:21
Oyster posted:
I've been kicking around the idea of LPing Lunar: The Silver Star, since CommaToes abandoned the PSX one and the 2 games are quite different. If I did that I would most certainly compare the two.
You're never going to let that go, are you?
loverboy @ Nov 10, 2008 06:21
Malorie posted:
Something that randomly popped up in my mind today...
Title: You Don't Know Jack
System: PC over UStream/Skype/Etcetera
Style: Multiplayer online play VLP!
I've not really been much into The Price is Right and Jeopardy LPs, mainly because the games themselves are rather dull in my opinion.
YDKJ games, on the other hand... the game itself mocks the players, there's a couple of gimmicky rounds every playthrough, and there's chances for players to screw the other contestants over! It'd be wonderful.
The only problem I can see, is that the host would need to play/stream in fullscreen, so there might be some problems with lag as they wouldn't be able to see the chat. There has to be a way around that though, maybe have a non-contestant participating who calls the buzzers from the text chat?
I am so in if somebody decides to do this one. Skype is saloverboy since I'm unoriginal.
Plavski @ Nov 10, 2008 10:54
Would someone please, for the love of everything Holy, do
Title: Homeworld
System: PC
Style: Video
If someone could do this, preferably an informative commentary about tactics and ship capabilities and such, it would make so many people happy. Come on, everyone's played it, some of you have to be good at it! Open up FRAPS or Camtastia or whatever and get making Homeworld!
cmndstab @ Nov 10, 2008 12:14
Malorie posted:
Something that randomly popped up in my mind today...
Title: You Don't Know Jack
System: PC over UStream/Skype/Etcetera
Style: Multiplayer online play VLP!
I've not really been much into The Price is Right and Jeopardy LPs, mainly because the games themselves are rather dull in my opinion.
YDKJ games, on the other hand... the game itself mocks the players, there's a couple of gimmicky rounds every playthrough, and there's chances for players to screw the other contestants over! It'd be wonderful.
The only problem I can see, is that the host would need to play/stream in fullscreen, so there might be some problems with lag as they wouldn't be able to see the chat. There has to be a way around that though, maybe have a non-contestant participating who calls the buzzers from the text chat?
I have no idea if it's still up, but YDKJ5 (The Fifth Dimentia) had online play built in. It may still work?
romscout @ Nov 10, 2008 16:47
Dragomorph posted:
Sodding hell, I know what should be LPed.
Game Requested: Uncharted Waters
System: Super Nintendo
Style: Screenshot
It's a game I've been curious about for years.
I think it may be about time for the on and off Kirby thing to rest in peace, and for this to happen instead. Thanks for the idea, although it'll most likely be the successor of the game you mentioned since I'm 803% more familiar with it.
TheLoquid @ Nov 12, 2008 04:37
Title: Jet Force Gemini
System: N64
Style: Video
I would love to see a Jet Force Gemini Video Let's Play. I could never bring myself to get all the tribals, but I'm sure there's at least one lp-er anal enough to 100% the game.
e: forgot the format
Also, I am definitely seconding Perfect Dark. That was probably my favorite game for a good two years.
Darardusaki @ Nov 13, 2008 04:12
Edit: Whoops, got those two games mixed up.
t_rf @ Nov 13, 2008 04:30
Title: Eagle Eye Mysteries (in London)
System: DOS
Style: Screenshot
There are two games, the original and the London sequel, and they're both worthwhile, but the sequel's a little better and more polished, I think. I almost want to do it myself, but I barely find the time to follow LPs these days, so I won't.
This would be a straightforward participation LP. The gameplay of both Eagle Eye Mysteries games is really simplistic, you click click click through an episode(there are 50 episodes in each game IIRC) until you've collected all the clues, and then solve the mystery by selecting the three most relevant clues. Some of the episodes screw you over with clues that overlap, making you guess a little bit, but that's the main downside.
If you did this one-per-day through both games, you would be going through March.
GuidoAnchovies @ Nov 13, 2008 05:52
Maxwell Adams posted:
Game Requested: Sonic Racing R
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Video LP
I'd love to see a thorough LP of this game that shows off how many different routes you can take through the levels.
Haha, I know this game way too well from the period of time before I knew good sonic games would die with the genesis. The nice thing about trying to do a 100% completion speed run is that you only have to do each track one time if you're good enough to get all 5 coins and the 1-2 chaos emeralds in the level (which requires you to have to check out almost all of the branching paths).
Or at least I used to be that good. Still really tempting though since I got a capture card and a Sega Saturn...
MagusProject @ Nov 17, 2008 06:39
Game: Execution
System: PC
Style: Video (Blind)
Because it looks interesting, and I could be the laziest person ever, hence me not looking into it myself. Drop it in the short games thread.
http://db.tigsource.com/games/execution
ps am no frog @ Nov 17, 2008 10:09
Rising Zan
You have all you need to know. It's for the ps2. Video it. If the intro didn't catch your interest you're probably dead inside.
Zorlance @ Nov 17, 2008 10:35
A blind LP you say? Well now, I could be up for doing that.
Whenever I get back to completing Toejam & Earl first, that is.
Wandering Knitter @ Nov 17, 2008 18:14
MagusProject posted:
Game: Execution
System: PC
Style: Video (Blind)
Because it looks interesting, and I could be the laziest person ever, hence me not looking into it myself. Drop it in the short games thread.
http://db.tigsource.com/games/execution
I've always thought that an Art Game Megathread would be a cool idea. Or just have it part of the short game thread.
Stanly Coober @ Nov 17, 2008 20:29
Garfield – Der Film posted:
Rising Zan
You have all you need to know. It's for the ps2. Video it. If the intro didn't catch your interest you're probably dead inside.
It's actually on the PSX, but thanks for trying anyway.
Kifisonfire @ Nov 17, 2008 20:51
MagusProject posted:
Game: Execution
System: PC
Style: Video (Blind)
Because it looks interesting, and I could be the laziest person ever, hence me not looking into it myself. Drop it in the short games thread.
http://db.tigsource.com/games/execution
Konstantin @ Nov 19, 2008 01:15
Game: Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
System: PS2
Style: Hybrid
A run through on 4D mode by someone good at the game will be interesting, there's lots of room for audience participation, and I want to see the reactions of people who have never played the game to that plot twist.
Dominic White @ Nov 19, 2008 01:37
Games: Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders & KuF: Heroes
System: Xbox - Crusaders being backwards-compatible.
Style: Video or mixed, semi-blind if whoever is playing is a complete badass
Highly-acclaimed action/strategy hybrids with some RPG elements. About 70% moving around units akin to the battles in the Total War series, the remaining 30% being controlling your commander unit directly, slicing up your enemies in chunky Dynasty Warriorsish combat.
They're also absolutely fucking hard games and should only be attempted by a trained professional.
Disclaimer: Please do not attempt to copy these games at home.
Heroes is the second game on the 360, but it's technically a prequel. It is longer AND harder than the original, and doesn't change much in terms of gameplay, so it should definitely be attempted second.
I'd love to see the Myth 2 crew attempting this. It's fairly similar in its ruthless, bloody tactical style.
Plenty for the audience too - the voice acting and plot swing between awesome and awful, in excessive heavy metal fantasy style. Should be plenty of room to name unit commanders after goons too, or have people vote on what unit classes and types to adopt.
Pretty big trailer that largely sums up the games.
CorvusMoore @ Nov 19, 2008 03:53
Garfield – Der Film posted:
Rising Zan
You have all you need to know. It's for the ps2. Video it. If the intro didn't catch your interest you're probably dead inside.
So fucking on it, just waiting on the discs arrival.
canti32 @ Nov 19, 2008 05:15
Game Awful Fantasy
System SNES
Style I would prefer a blind SS, but would love whoever did it in whatever style
The most critically acclaimed release of all time, Awful Fantasy combines a huge cast of relatable characters with a beautifully written story to create the richest game play experience ever seen in any game to date. Someone attempted this masterpiece, but unfortunately was unable to finish it before it's thrilling conclusion.
Ogianres @ Nov 19, 2008 05:39
Game: Dead Rising
Platform: XBox 360
Style: Any (see below)
Dead Rising is a game that has very diverse possible styles of LP. It can be done in SS form with commentary on game mechanics, storyline, characterization, or snark. It could be done in video form, either as a serious "Saint achievement and True End" run, a somewhat casual playthrough of the storyline, or goof off Freelance Astronaut-style. The game is intersting enough to play, and Capcom did a decent job of making its 75+ characters unique and interesting despite all being one- or two-dimensional (okay a bit of an exaggeration). Its dialogue and VAs are pretty soap, and its psychopaths crazy enough to derive some humor. Plus someone who is familiar enough or has researched the game enough could show off nifty novelty, hidden, and/or powerful items throughout the mall.
Janderbuilt @ Nov 19, 2008 07:09
canti32 posted:
Game Awful Fantasy
System SNES
Someone attempted this masterpiece, but unfortunately was unable to finish it before it's thrilling conclusion.
Were they banned for cursing out the wrong bosses ?
vv Edit vv
That's awesome! I wouldn't mind checking that thread out.
Thanks, I think that was all I needed to see. This thread delivers!
Syrg Sapphire @ Nov 19, 2008 07:11
Janderbuilt posted:
Were they banned for cursing out the wrong bosses ?
I'm still here, so the answer is "no" and "fuck you". With a side of (img http://www.syrg.org/Image/clown.jpg)
Kung-Fu Jesus @ Nov 19, 2008 07:11
Konstantin posted:
Game: Star Ocean: Till the End of Time
System: PS2
Style: Hybrid
A run through on 4D mode by someone good at the game will be interesting, there's lots of room for audience participation, and I want to see the reactions of people who have never played the game to that plot twist.
Kung-Fu Jesus @ Nov 19, 2008 07:12
Janderbuilt posted:
Were they banned for cursing out the wrong bosses ?
Syrg Sapphire @ Nov 19, 2008 07:17
In fact, here. Have what is probably the only thing you really need for the "definitive" Awful Fantasy experience.
The Goddamned Opera Scene
If I were to redo that thread it would consist of nothing but videos of gameplay set to this song.
Bloodly @ Nov 19, 2008 10:37
Should be plenty of room to name unit commanders after goons too, or have people vote on what unit classes and types to adopt.
Not entirely true: Unit commander names are fixed(And there's a limited-though largeish-pool: this is more noticable in Heroes, where you can eventually do free-play of Campaign missions and build your force to absurd numbers and levels of strength), and certainly in the case of The Crusaders, EXP limits and the lack of the re-assigning that was added in Heroes mean you have to be DAMM careful what you choose, or you can easily screw yourself over(The Dark Elf campaign is a SHINING example of this. I still hate that one with a burning fury unequalled in all creation). 'Pain' is all well and good. Having to scrap/restart the LP due to uncompleteability is not.
Yes, I own the two. Yes, I enjoy both and played them heavily. But I've no idea how to record an XBOX game.(If I did, there's at least one other game I'd do.)
Dominic White @ Nov 19, 2008 13:15
Bloodly posted:
Not entirely true: Unit commander names are fixed(And there's a limited-though largeish-pool:
Yes, I own the two. Yes, I enjoy both and played them heavily. But I've no idea how to record an XBOX game.(If I did, there's at least one other game I'd do.)
Ah, I haven't played in a while and forgot whether you could or couldn't rename the generic regiment commanders.
As for recording, apparently you need a gadget called a Gamebridge for recording console stuff. Don't have one, nor the time to claw my way through the games again in their entirety, so I don't have the means to do it myself.
Kifisonfire @ Nov 19, 2008 20:15
Game: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (Maybe more of the earlier games too, but I think this is regarded by many including myself as the best)
Platform: PSX
Style: Video LP, 100%. Yeah that's asking a lot, but there is a lot of stuff to do. The levels were always fun and the challenges were creative for them too.
Jamesman @ Nov 19, 2008 20:49
Kifisonfire posted:
Game: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (Maybe more of the earlier games too, but I think this is regarded by many including myself as the best)
Platform: PSX
Style: Video LP, 100%. Yeah that's asking a lot, but there is a lot of stuff to do. The levels were always fun and the challenges were creative for them too.
When you say 100%, does that mean completing the gap lists?
Rooreelooo @ Nov 20, 2008 19:26
Game Loco Roco
Platform PSP
Style Video
This is a delightful and fun little game which, from my own experience, is almost as fun to watch as it is to play. Of course it wouldn't need commentary, it could speak entirely for itself - it would be pretty awesome as a gimmick LP.
From what I understand there's loads of hidden stuff that would require someone who knows the game pretty well to show off, but it would be entertaining.
Rocketlex @ Nov 20, 2008 20:53
I'd like to see that, too. I don't think I've ever seen anyone LP a PSP game before, though.
Jamesman @ Nov 21, 2008 01:31
Rocketlex posted:
I'd like to see that, too. I don't think I've ever seen anyone LP a PSP game before, though.
In theory, it should be possible. Both the 2000 and 3000 versions can use cables to output their video to a TV, and it SHOULD also apply to using a capture device in the same way you would for a console.
LightWarden @ Nov 22, 2008 02:46
Game: James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
Platform: Gamecube, X-box, or PS2. Or any of the next gen systems if you can get the backwards compatibility to work.
Format: Gotta be video
Reasons: To put it bluntly, this is a really good game. Everyone knows how great Goldeneye is, and how most of the other Bond games have been pretty bad since. This is the exception to that streak. While most of them were FPS games attempting to recapture the spark, EoN is a third person shooter with an integrated driving system. EA went the extra mile on this game by actually using real actors and their likenesses, so you've got Pierce Brosnan, John Cleese and Judi Dench reprising their respective roles, plus William Dafoe, Heidi Klum, Shannon Elizabeth and Mya playing the villain and Bond girls. It's got its own theme song and everything, so some call it Brosnan's unofficial final outing as James Bond.
Anyways, gameplay-wise, it's played in a third person perspective that emphasizes getting behind cover and shooting at people, though it's pretty viable if you want to play stealth, nonlethal or hand to hand (actually, the hand to hand is pretty fun, if a little simple. It's incredibly fun to sneak up on someone, have Bond tap him on the shoulder and then punch him out). You have a bunch of different gadgets like grenades, grappling hooks, a little robot spider, a cloaking device, and such, as well as a decent amount of weapons.
The driving segments are actually separate levels using the Need for Speed engine, which means they're actually fun for the most part (there is one level I found to be pretty annoying, but another one is totally awesome, so I can forgive it). There's a variety of different vehicles you end up using, all with fun toys like missile launchers and machine guns and things like that.
Being a Bond game, it's designed to encourage you to do neat things, referred to as "Bond Moments", which involve taking down your enemies in stylish manners or doing crazy stunts in your car. These moments look cool, and add to your score at the end, which determines your rank and if you get any unlockables or anything like that. Getting a gold ranking unlocks art and upgrades, while also unlocking platinum challenges such as completing a mission in a certain amount of time, bullets or health. There's also a two-player co-op mode (though you don't play as Bond) with its own co-op campaign, which isn't quite as stylish as the main game, but still fun.
Ok, I've written an excessive amount of (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-words.gif), but it's because I think this game is fun to play, fun to watch, and could use some more exposure.
suddenly cats @ Nov 22, 2008 07:16
Bob Vance posted:
Is anybody up for making an LP of Chex Quest?
System: PC
Style: FPS
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/d8610758900eff2700ec9b432f805a6604ef7a8d/cover.jpg)
Greatest Doom mod ever?
I know CyRaptor did that bonus video in his Doom thread, but he didn't get to show off the awesome end boss. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
But going off of this, I'd like to request that someone LP Chex Quest 2 and Chex Quest 3 (video style). Very few people know that the sequels even exist, let alone have played them, and they're a fair bit longer than the first game was. Plus, the entire trilogy is freeware.
If I had the time/software/ability to make good commentary, I'd do it myself, but sadly I lack all three.
Kifisonfire @ Nov 22, 2008 08:22
Jamesman posted:
When you say 100%, does that mean completing the gap lists?
Rocketlex @ Nov 22, 2008 08:56
kitkat_skye posted:
I know CyRaptor did that bonus video in his Doom thread, but he didn't get to show off the awesome end boss. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
But going off of this, I'd like to request that someone LP Chex Quest 2 and Chex Quest 3 (video style). Very few people know that the sequels even exist, let alone have played them, and they're a fair bit longer than the first game was. Plus, the entire trilogy is freeware.
If I had the time/software/ability to make good commentary, I'd do it myself, but sadly I lack all three.
I was thinking of playing the trilogy as a sort of casual LP for the Short Game Theater thread, but if there's enough demand for a full-on Let's Play experience, I'll leave it to someone more able.
suddenly cats @ Nov 22, 2008 09:17
Rocketlex posted:
I was thinking of playing the trilogy as a sort of casual LP for the Short Game Theater thread, but if there's enough demand for a full-on Let's Play experience, I'll leave it to someone more able.
Hey, that'd be cool. Is the third game short enough for that, though?
Ambisagrus @ Nov 22, 2008 13:25
Jamesman posted:
In theory, it should be possible. Both the 2000 and 3000 versions can use cables to output their video to a TV, and it SHOULD also apply to using a capture device in the same way you would for a console.
I'm currently dicking around with PSP recording for a Patapon LP, and from what I've seen you have to have a capture card that supports component cables. It won't run games if you just use composite.
Not that I really have any idea what I'm doing, of course.
Rocketlex @ Nov 22, 2008 19:15
kitkat_skye posted:
Hey, that'd be cool. Is the third game short enough for that, though?
I have not played it. My original plan was to do it blind, but I'm not sure how great an idea that really is.
RBA Starblade @ Nov 22, 2008 21:24
Plavski posted:
Would someone please, for the love of everything Holy, do
Title: Homeworld
System: PC
Style: Video
If someone could do this, preferably an informative commentary about tactics and ship capabilities and such, it would make so many people happy. Come on, everyone's played it, some of you have to be good at it! Open up FRAPS or Camtastia or whatever and get making Homeworld!
I'm not sure how you would do this. Video mixed with screenshots?
Rocketlex @ Nov 23, 2008 00:09
Then again, why settle for Chex Quest when you could go whole hog?
Title: Darkened Skye
System: PC/Gamecube
Style: Any
Since the game's apparently kinda Zelda-ish, a SSLP with bonus videos for cutscenes would probably be the optimal route.
suddenly cats @ Nov 23, 2008 00:11
^^^That is the funniest idea for a product tie-in game I've ever seen.
Rocketlex posted:
I have not played it. My original plan was to do it blind, but I'm not sure how great an idea that really is.
I was going to PM you so as not to further clutter up the thread, but it seems you don't have PM. Ah well, moving along.
I doubt you'd have any trouble playing it blind; Chex Quest is a good game for that. But the readme file for Chex Quest 3 seems to suggest that it's more of a full-length game,
Chex Quest 3 readme posted:
fill[ing] out the remaining 17 or so missing maps.
If you think 17 levels is still short enough for that Short Games thread, then go for it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Rocketlex @ Nov 23, 2008 00:13
kitkat_skye posted:
If you think 17 levels is still short enough for that Short Games thread, then go for it. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Oh wow. I may have to rethink this a bit.
That said, I wasn't planning on doing this for some time. And again, if anyone else wants to do this, they can go ahead.
Syrg Sapphire @ Nov 23, 2008 05:30
It'll probably get LPed anyway in time, but I'm just gonna point out for all you bargain hunters, there's this Wii Castlevania thing that'll probably make for good trainwreck fodder once it comes down to $20.
overhead @ Nov 23, 2008 23:43
Title: Silent Hill Origins
System:PSP, PS2
Format:Screenshot
The most interesting thing about this game is the weapon system, which forgoes one or two permenant melee weapons in
favor of dozens that break after five or six uses. Also brings up the hilarious question of where he stores the dozens
of IV stands, portable TVs, filing cabinets, and jugs of alchohol.
overhead @ Nov 23, 2008 23:59
Title:Samurai Western
System:PS2
Format:Video
In addition to baing a game about a samurai killing hundreds of outlaws with just a sword, the final boss looks a lot like Eggman from the Sonic games
Rocketlex @ Nov 25, 2008 00:42
So, who wants to be my hero forever?
Game: Operation: Weather Disaster
System: PC
Style: VLP
This game is so obscure it might not be physically possible to get anymore, but if anyone could track it down, there's a lot of entertainment value here. This has the distinction of being one of the first computer games I ever played, and definitely the first point-and-click adventure.
Not intrigued? Here's a taste of what you're getting into. (Try to ignore the unfortunate desynch.)
The White Dragon @ Nov 25, 2008 04:13
overhead posted:
Title:Samurai Western
System:PS2
Format:Video
In addition to baing a game about a samurai killing hundreds of outlaws with just a sword, the final boss looks a lot like Eggman from the Sonic games
This game sounds incredibly corny and terrible, which is exactly why I'm seconding this request.
Ogianres @ Nov 25, 2008 04:15
Rocketlex posted:
So, who wants to be my hero forever?
Game: Operation: Weather Disaster
System: PC
Style: VLP
This game is so obscure it might not be physically possible to get anymore, but if anyone could track it down, there's a lot of entertainment value here. This has the distinction of being one of the first computer games I ever played, and definitely the first point-and-click adventure.
Not intrigued? Here's a taste of what you're getting into. (Try to ignore the unfortunate desynch.)
I remember this game, it fucking kicked ass. It's sort of an easier version of Connections, and it totally deserves an LP.
Wandering Knitter @ Nov 26, 2008 04:23
I know there's no real chance of this happening, but I'd love to see this game.
Game Requested: Michigan: Report from Hell
System: PS2
Style: Video
Extra: It's a Suda51 game, so that should give you an idea what this is about. Apparently it was released in Europe so there's an english version floating around out there somewhere.
Might want to take a peek here for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan:_Report_from_Hell
Darardusaki @ Nov 29, 2008 01:41
Updated the unfulfilled requests post. Remember that I won't remove the game from the list unless there is a link to a fulfilled request or if someone rescinds their request if there's an LP already available.
I've also apprently grown some balls since I first opened this thread and will be removing my own request for Dementium: the Ward - if anyone else wants me to put it back on the list just post a new request for it. Haha. Thanks to everyone who is contributing to this thread!
Bob Smith @ Nov 29, 2008 01:54
If there are any goons who both love RTSs and can speak Japanese, I'd love to see someone tackle the Legend of Galactic Heroes RTS after the six months have expired since its release. It's a pretty good show, and apparently the game is a bit like Sins of a Solar Empire, the Total War games or Supreme Commander in that you'll be throwing around tens of thousands of ships.
It may not even warrant a full LP, because heaven knows a RTS Video LP would be quite dull, but I'm highly curious as to whether it could be a licensed game that's actually good.
Cedric @ Nov 29, 2008 02:06
Game Requested: Heretic II
System: PC
Style: Video
After Suspicious showed us Hexen, Hexen II and Heretic I'd be very interested in seeing him play Heretic II; him or anyone else really, but I have to be honest in saying that I'd be happiest if it was him playing. I think this would be entertaining because we could see how the Heretic saga concludes, not to mention Heretic II isn't really a game many have seen in action, as far as I know.
Duet @ Nov 29, 2008 03:08
Cedric posted:
After Suspicious showed us Hexen, Hexen II and Heretic I'd be very interested in seeing him play Heretic II; him or anyone else really, but I have to be honest in saying that I'd be happiest if it was him playing.
Then why the hell are you telling us about your LP wet dreams?
Cedric @ Nov 29, 2008 04:35
I wasn't aware that showing appreciation was frowned upon by others. I am glad that you helped me see the error in my ways, though, and I will make sure not to express appreciation again.
Thank you.
Wandering Knitter @ Dec 1, 2008 03:24
I keep thinking of games. Here's another one!
Game Requested: Yume Nikki
System: PC
Style: Video with subtitles
Extra: Described as Silent Hill meets Earthbound this is an indie game about a girl exploring various dreams and nightmares.
I've only found one LP of the game, and the guy decided to turn the music off for it. Which is a shame, because the music plays such a large part. That's why subtitles would work the best, too.
EDIT: Here's another one
Game Requested:Pathologic
System: PC
Style: Screen shot
Extra: Grawl has given up his LP of it, saying that he's waiting for the unoffical English patch.
Considering that it probably will never come out I was hoping that someone else would try braving the game.
woodenchicken @ Dec 5, 2008 13:40
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested:Pathologic
System: PC
Style: Screen shot
Extra: Grawl has given up his LP of it, saying that he's waiting for the unoffical English patch.
Considering that it probably will never come out I was hoping that someone else would try braving the game.
Cuatal @ Dec 5, 2008 15:28
Seconding Bio-Shock, preferably a 100% run.
Wandering Knitter @ Dec 5, 2008 18:21
Oh God I have a requesting problem (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Game Requested: Burn Cycle
System: CD-I
Style: Video?
Extra: "I hate it when I get to the big gold Buddha and I pick the leaf with the fibers on it!"
Thanks to MST3k this, the Sears air condition commercial, and Miss Cleo are stuck in my brain forever. I have to see what it's all about.
Vlaphor @ Dec 5, 2008 20:12
Wandering Knitter posted:
Oh God I have a requesting problem (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Game Requested: Burn Cycle
System: CD-I
Style: Video?
Extra: "I hate it when I get to the big gold Buddha and I pick the leaf with the fibers on it!"
Thanks to MST3k this, the Sears air condition commercial, and Miss Cleo are stuck in my brain forever. I have to see what it's all about.
I have this game on both CDi and PC, and have yet to play it. Looks like a crappy fmv game, so I am interested.
Jon Irenicus @ Dec 5, 2008 22:19
I would probably want to see Persona 3: FES as my number one request, even if that's just because I never got to play it myself. I've heard some talk about one in anther thread, I just haven't seen anything since.
RNGen @ Dec 6, 2008 00:41
Jon Irenicus posted:
I would probably want to see Persona 3: FES as my number one request, even if that's just because I never got to play it myself. I've heard some talk about one in anther thread, I just haven't seen anything since.
There's already a Persona 3 in the LP Archives and ouside of 'The Answer' section I'm not sure if anyone could show much new in that game.
Feinne @ Dec 6, 2008 01:14
RNGen posted:
There's already a Persona 3 in the LP Archives and ouside of 'The Answer' section I'm not sure if anyone could show much new in that game.
And I'm pretty sure Schildkrote wanted to do something with The Answer and that anyone else doing it would be unfavorably compared to the original P3 LP, which would be a very hard legacy to live up to.
timeandtide @ Dec 6, 2008 02:40
Cedric posted:
Game Requested: Heretic II
System: PC
Style: Video
After Suspicious showed us Hexen, Hexen II and Heretic I'd be very interested in seeing him play Heretic II; him or anyone else really, but I have to be honest in saying that I'd be happiest if it was him playing. I think this would be entertaining because we could see how the Heretic saga concludes, not to mention Heretic II isn't really a game many have seen in action, as far as I know.
As far as I know, Suspicious hasn't been seen since The Romero Incident. I don't think I've even seen him even post, in fact.
Olibu @ Dec 6, 2008 02:43
timeandtide posted:
As far as I know, Suspicious hasn't been seen since The Romero Incident. I don't think I've even seen him even post, in fact.
He posted in the archive thread saying he didn't want his stuff going onto archive.org, save for the Daikatana thread.
Mithaldu @ Dec 6, 2008 09:22
Romero Incident? But yeah, he's still around, telling the kids to get off his lawn.
Also, i have to agree that i'd like to see Heretic II played. I remember playing a demo of it as a wee lad when it came out and having a lot of fun. It's essentially the first "real" 3d shooter in that series.
Plavski @ Dec 6, 2008 15:36
I was intending to do this after my current LP but I don't have the patience to Plat every mission so I dunno if I'll do it. If I did it, I'd want to do it right you see. It's a fun game nonetheless and I have been thinking about it for a good while so I might get around to it after I finish FSW.
Ratatozsk @ Dec 7, 2008 22:46
Game: Return To Zork
Platform: PC, Macintosh
Style: Would lend itself well to either Screenshot or Video
I can't remember whether I played this before or after the original text adventures, but I've definitely got some great memories of it. I'd love to see those memories shattered and dragged through the mud. This game was where Myst and text adventures collided and caught some live actor pedestrians in between.
Jamesman @ Dec 8, 2008 03:14
This game isn't even out yet, so I know I'm kinda jumping the gun requesting it, but I don't even think I'll remember it 6 days from now, let alone 6 months. Deal with it.
http://kotaku.com/5103757/free-vide...essage-in-kenya
quote:
Warner Bros. and the U.S. government are delivering a free multiplayer PC game to Kenya in hopes it will change HIV risk perception, attitude and behavior there.
The game, developed by Virtual Heroes, Inc. is called "Pamoja Mtaani." (which means, "Together in the Hood.") It follows five strangers as they work their way through East African settings. The game's story calls for them to recover items the characters either lost or had stolen, but the layout of its missions and mini-games is designed to show them barriers to, and opportunities for, behavior and attitude change on this subject.
The game is launching in youth centers in Nairobi. It's a five-person multiplayer game playable over LAN, and features music by Kenyan hip-hop artists. All five of the characters will be introduced by trailers, similar to the marketing you see for major retail games.
Game: Pamoja Mtaani
Platform: PC
Style: Video. Find a way to obtain this, get some friends together for a LAN party, and play your AIDS away!
VoidBurger @ Dec 8, 2008 06:11
overhead posted:
Title: Silent Hill Origins
System:PSP, PS2
Format:Screenshot
The most interesting thing about this game is the weapon system, which forgoes one or two permenant melee weapons in
favor of dozens that break after five or six uses. Also brings up the hilarious question of where he stores the dozens
of IV stands, portable TVs, filing cabinets, and jugs of alchohol.
Hey, neat. I was going to do Origins (PS2 version) for my first LP (I've already received.. er.. tolerant blessings from From Earth,) but in VLP format. (I kinda feel like screenshot threads deprive the viewers of the amazing music, ambient sound effects and doofy voice acting common to most Silent Hill games.)
But hey, winter break is coming up. So I'll have a month to kill. A month to kill with typewriters, small televisions and breakable katanas.
Let's do it. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-madmax.gif)
Rocketlex @ Dec 8, 2008 07:58
VoidBurger posted:
but in VLP format. (I kinda feel like screenshot threads deprive the viewers of the amazing music, ambient sound effects and doofy voice acting common to most Silent Hill games.)
If you're gonna do this, then subtitle. For God's sake, subtitle.
VoidBurger @ Dec 8, 2008 17:16
Rocketlex posted:
If you're gonna do this, then subtitle. For God's sake, subtitle.
Definitely. Especially if I wanted people to hear the music and sound effects, voiceover-ing would be pretty counter-productive, wouldn't it? It would be going against my better judgement if I did voiceover.
timeandtide @ Dec 8, 2008 20:51
Wandering Knitter posted:
I know there's no real chance of this happening, but I'd love to see this game.
Game Requested: Michigan: Report from Hell
System: PS2
Style: Video
Extra: It's a Suda51 game, so that should give you an idea what this is about. Apparently it was released in Europe so there's an english version floating around out there somewhere.
Might want to take a peek here for more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michigan:_Report_from_Hell
I'd like to second this.
It's a game with an interesting gimmick but terrible lines/voice acting. And Suda 51 was only involved in planning, and when it was mentioned in an interview he was surprised and wasn't aware it had came out (this is several years after it did), at least according to Wiki, which might speak for the game's reputation a bit.
Here's more proof the game should be done: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AasXmJrVUB8
thongbutt @ Dec 16, 2008 01:52
Game Requested : Deus Ex
System : PC
Style : Video LP with Voice Commentary
One game that I'd LOVE to see would be Deus Ex, the original one (Not the crappy second one that 2 people have done but no one has done the first one for some reason...) I'd like it to be a Video LP with voice, Cause I don't like reading someone type stuff out, takes away some of the entertainment in my opinion, and SSLP's are too slow for me... Maybe having people input what Augs they want to be upgraded and what skills should be upgraded, Maybe even live over UStream. I've thought about doing it myself but I don't think I'd be able to add some good, unique commentary to it (Also haven't looked into recording programs and stuffs, plus don't have big drives...)
I also second the idea of a Conker's Bad Fur Day LP or Live & Reloaded (almost the exact same game...)
Twobits @ Dec 16, 2008 02:57
Game Requested: Xexyz
System: Nintendo
Style: Video
I've been waiting for someone to play this weird little game. I used to play the shit out of it as a kid, and whenever I mention it, no one knows what the hell I'm talking about.
Each level has 2 parts. The first part plays sort of like a cross between Megaman and Zelda 2 where you shoot bad guys with your gun and try to solve easy puzzles/buy weapons. The second part plays sort of like a slightly clunky gradius with a life bar (so you don't die in one hit). At the end you have to fight a scary as hell (at least to my five year old brain) boss that is sometimes really hard to beat.
It's fairly short and if someone chooses to accept it, they could probably knock it out in a few updates on the short game theater.
RBA Starblade @ Dec 16, 2008 03:31
Actually, I have another idea. Someone do a video LP of System Shock 1. I'd love to see the original, since even though I have it, I can't run it at a resolution rendering me capable of actually reading the text or making out any graphics.
timeandtide @ Dec 17, 2008 19:12
Holy shit I found this randomly browsing Wikipedia and someone MUST do this game because I want to see it so badly:
Hong Kong 97
The game is set around the transfer of the sovereignty of Hong Kong in 1997. It is said that, at the time, people from the Chinese Mainland started immigrating to Hong Kong and generally increasing the crime rate. As a countermeasure, Chin (Jackie Chan), a relative of Bruce Lee, was hired by the Hong Kong government (represented by Chris Patten) to wipe out all 1.2 billion people of China. But meanwhile in China, research was under way to bring the dead "Tong Shau Ping" (Deng Xiaoping) back to life as an ultimate weapon.
Wikipedia page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_97
Johnny Law @ Dec 19, 2008 07:03
VLP of Painkiller, and Battle out of Hell if you still have the juice for it. Only if you can rock the combat and show all the secrets.
The current Overdose LP is a laugh, but one downside is that too much Overdose exposure can tarnish the PK series. Tonight I broke out my old savegames for the BooH expansion and finished it off, and I got a fresh look at just how good it (and the original PK) are compared to Overdose. I was starting to forget! Anyway someday I'd like to see an LP that shows off PK with style.
Mithaldu @ Dec 19, 2008 07:29
Johnny Law posted:
show all the secrets.
I recently did a playthrough and got most secrets, but the large amount of secrets are absolutely ridiculous bullshit. Especially the ones where you have to destroy something and only get one chance to get them.
If my computer COULD record game audio i'd do it, but as is, i can only second this request.
Reiz @ Dec 19, 2008 08:02
I'm not sure if this has been posted already, but I'd really like to see someone play through the Penumbra series as well as the half life mod "afraid of monsters". I'm a gigantic baby myself and would never be able to play through these games normally.
Jamesman @ Dec 20, 2008 04:06
Game Requested: Warcraft
System: PC - Windows (maybe DOS too)
Style: Video, but screenshot would work well too.
I'd really like to revisit Warcraft 1, but it's too old for my computer. I never had the manual for it either, so I'd really like an LP that detailed the game's story and the backstory (if there is any) provided in the manual.
THEN...
Game Requested: Warcraft 2 + Beyond the Dark Portal
System: PC - Windows
Style: Video
Warcraft 2 has more strategy to it, so I'd prefer video of this to see how each mission plays out, and I just think things would gel better with both LPs were video. I'd be interested in the strategies used to handle each mission, details on the game's story and world and how it relates to/differs from the first game.
Think0028 @ Dec 20, 2008 04:12
Game: Ultima VIII: Pagan
System: PC - DOS
Style: Probably screenshot.
I'm mainly interested because of the heaps of hate piled onto it in Nakar's Ultima VII threads and I'm curious what it's like.
Static_Fiend @ Dec 20, 2008 06:10
Johnny Law posted:
VLP of Painkiller, and Battle out of Hell if you still have the juice for it. Only if you can rock the combat and show all the secrets.
I'm still considering it, I don't know my main problem with Painkiller as an LP is the commentary itself. It's nice that the stages are very different but it's just the trouble of figuring out what to say with it just being "shooting this guy and shooting that guy". We'll see with that, I'm still a little uncertain about it.
Wandering Knitter @ Dec 21, 2008 00:30
I like to think of myself as this thread's personal bumper.
Game Requested: Phantasmagoria
System: PC
Style: Video with subtitles, not voice
Extra: Yes, this was done before. But sadly it wasn't archived correct so some of the videos are missing. And after the great Phantasmagoria 2 LP I think the first one should be done with subtitles.
CorvusMoore @ Dec 22, 2008 04:57
Working on a few of the requests already stated here, just takes a fair bit of practice, shall never LP a game I haven't beaten already. Anyway got one for a change.
Game Requested: Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 1
System: It came out on everything, but 360 is preferable, though PC is meant to be further improved.
Style: Video, theres a lot of comms chatter so subtitles would be best.
Extra: I bought this game on the cheap and thoroughly enjoy it, but I'm just not a huge fan of realistic games, I prefer a health bar to vision distortions and in general just don't have a knack for the game. Still I'd like to see what all it can offer and see how its really meant to be handled.
DivisionPost @ Dec 23, 2008 20:30
Game Requested: Killer7
System: Makes no difference
Style: Video, single-person commentary
Extra: It was done before as a screenshot LP, but with all due respect to that guy, screenshots just don't do the game any justice after watching it in action. With the No More Heroes LP getting love, the time's right for a new video LP of the game.
Obligatory Toast @ Dec 23, 2008 22:29
Feinne posted:
Someone is working on such a thing as we speak (not me, but someone), so soon you may be happy.
If I had the means I would suffer through it, but well - it's good to know someone else is doing it.
gpw11 @ Dec 25, 2008 02:58
Just a quick question:
A week or so ago I came across a thread promoting an LP of Metal Gear Solid 4, browsed through it, liked what I saw and closed the browser. Like an idiot, I never bookmarked it. I now can't seem to find it anywhere (checked the Master List) and checked threads back to mid-November. Am I tripping balls, or does this actually exist somewhere?
VietTam @ Dec 25, 2008 03:02
Here you go.
Smarms @ Dec 25, 2008 05:29
Game Requested: The Illusion of Gaia
System: SNES
Style: Hybrid. The dialogue sections could be done with screenies/dialogue, while using video for the actual dungeons. Little to no grinding required, each dungeon is a once-through ordeal.
Extra: The game is beautiful (for the time), and I found the plot and the weaving of history into the game to be amazing, but I don't have the drive to LP it myself. I would think the hybrid would work best, as the dungeons are great, the different enemies somewhat unique, and the layouts of each dungeon, including puzzles, were all different.
Syrg Sapphire @ Dec 25, 2008 05:32
If you weren't too cheap for Archives, you could see that exact thing right over here.
Null Set @ Jan 4, 2009 21:01
Static_Fiend posted:
I'm still considering it, I don't know my main problem with Painkiller as an LP is the commentary itself. It's nice that the stages are very different but it's just the trouble of figuring out what to say with it just being "shooting this guy and shooting that guy". We'll see with that, I'm still a little uncertain about it.
I've been thinking about doing it after Overdose, but it's the same problem. You'd run out of things to talk about really quickly, and as fun as Painkiller is to play, the later levels are long enough that it would get dull. Honestly, I really don't know if there's any good way to do it.
Nagna Zul @ Jan 6, 2009 03:18
Game Requested: Seventh Cross Evolution
System: Dreamcast
Style: Video
Extra: I tried to like this game, I really did - the premise was pretty cool, and the system for growing new parts (once you get the hang of it) is interesting, but I never really got far into it. I'd like to see someone else's take on it.
greatn @ Jan 6, 2009 06:54
I think it has been about six months or a year since Charles Barkley: Shut up and Jam: Gaiden The Legend of Hoopz Barkley Chapter 1 was released.
I just recently played through it myself and had a hell of a time. I loved it. I think it is a game that deserves to be shared with everyone. Someone should LP it.
Captain Frigate @ Jan 11, 2009 17:07
Game Requested: Gex
System: Saturn/PSX/PC/3DO
Style: Video
Extra: This is pretty much the best platformer for the PSX if you ask me, and it has an interesting sense of humor and style of gameplay that makes me wonder why no one has done it yet.
Rooreelooo @ Jan 12, 2009 18:29
Game - Zelda Twilight Princess
System - Wii
Style - Video
This is one of those games that was really fun but very few people can muster the patience to play it again. It has awesome visuals that I'd like to go back to.
Game - Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, and (in April) Lego Batman.
System - I don't think there are any differences between them
Style - Video would probably be best but a screenshot one might work too
I have always been intrigued by these games, reports say they are funny and interesting but I never played them. They need a megathread.
Jamesman @ Jan 12, 2009 21:36
Game - Resistance: Fall of Man
System - Playstation 3
Style - Video
I've been playing through this lately, and finding it surprisingly tough (even on Easy), but I'm powering through and trying to get all the intel and skill points. I'd like to see someone better than I do a skilled playthrough on at least Hard difficulty (maybe even Superhuman), and showing off all the intel and at least attempt all the skill points.
Some of the skill points require doing a whole mission over if you fuck it up, or even a whole chapter, so I wouldn't blame someone if they tried to go through a whole level not getting hit by mines, only to slip up at the end and forget about it. But the intel and the little hidden corners in the levels tend to flesh out a lot of the story, and I'd be interested to see someone lay all that out while kicking serious ass.
iastudent @ Jan 12, 2009 22:58
Game - Secret of the Stars
System - SNES
Style - Screenshot, maybe a few videos of battles
This is the game that defined 'mediocre' when it comes to JRPGs. I played the hell out of it but I'd love to see someone's take on it. It'd take some real dedication, both in grinding and making a non-existent story an interesting read.
Syrg Sapphire @ Jan 12, 2009 23:01
iastudent posted:
Game - Secret of the Stars
System - SNES
Style - Screenshot, maybe a few videos of battles
Hi.
Plavski @ Jan 12, 2009 23:09
There should be some sort of punishment doled out to people who don't check the master list before posting requests. Maybe a forfeit that makes them have to LP a retro game of our choice?
Captain Q @ Jan 12, 2009 23:11
Game: Barkley Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, with maybe a couple videos to show off the combat system
I was introduced to this game the other day and holy shit. It's a freeware RPG made with RPG maker by a team of amateur developers who call themselves "Tales of Game's Studios" (the apostrophe is intentional). From the website:
quote:
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/ba55a57781f7174bb15c9e5fb3fe3c4730aa5c6f/backley.PNG)
The Great B-Ball Purge of 2041, a day so painful to some that it is referred to only as the "B-Ballnacht". Thousands upon thousands of the world's greatest ballers were massacred in a swath of violence and sports bigotry as the game was outlawed worldwide. The reason: the Chaos Dunk, a jam so powerful its mere existence threatens the balance of chaos and order. Among the few ballers and fans that survived the basketball genocide was Charles Barkley, the man capable of performing the "Verboten Jam"...
Flash forward 12 years to the post-cyberpocalyptic ruins of Neo New York, 2053. A Chaos Dunk rocks the island of Manhattan, killing 15 million. When the finger is put on the aging Charles Barkley, he must evade the capture of the B-Ball Removal Department, led by former friend and baller Michael Jordan, and disappear into the dangerous underground of the post-cyberpocalypse to clear his name and find out the mysterious truth behind the Chaos Dunk. Joined by allies along the way, including his son Hoopz, Barkley must face the dangers of a life he thought he gave up a long time ago and discover the secrets behind the terrorist organization B.L.O.O.D.M.O.S.E.S.
The game is nonsensical, silly, and utterly ridiculous. The kicker is that it's actually well-designed. The game has no real glitches or bugs, is fun to play, and is incredibly well written. There's even decision points which could be offered up to the audience.
Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden is an excellent title that deserves to be shared with the world.
Download is here (not (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-filez.gif), as it's freeware)
iastudent @ Jan 12, 2009 23:23
Plavski posted:
There should be some sort of punishment doled out to people who don't check the master list before posting requests. Maybe a forfeit that makes them have to LP a retro game of our choice?
Here's your (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-10bux.gif), you big meanie. On a more serious note:
Game - King's Knight
System - NES
Style - Video, hopefully with speed editing thrown in.
Also know as the slowest fantasy shump in existence. I want to see this beaten badly, and more over, in a way that entertainment can be derived from it.
There's only 5 stages, so it might be more suited for Short Game Theater, depends.
Zuzie @ Jan 13, 2009 00:42
Rooreelooo posted:
Game - Zelda Twilight Princess
System - Wii
Style - Video
This is one of those games that was really fun but very few people can muster the patience to play it again. It has awesome visuals that I'd like to go back to.
I'd rather see the Gamecube version done instead. The whole horizontal flipping irks me for some reason. However, I would like to see...
Game - Okami
System - Wii or PS2
Style - Video
I'm certain this game will get LPed, the only issue is that there's a bunch of popular LPs that need to get done first before LPers and LP watchers devote any time to this game.
TelevisedInsanity @ Jan 13, 2009 00:50
Game - Sonic Heroes
System - Gamecube (also available on Xbox and PS2)
Style - Video (with commentary)
I was thinking about making this my first LP, but I never got "100%" on it, and feel I never would, I would just play though all four "team" stories, and the final story (I don't know if there is one, I never completed it). This is why I am requesting it, I don't want to make my first LP shitty because I don't know how to play it.
Syrg Sapphire @ Jan 13, 2009 00:56
TelevisedInsanity posted:
Game - Sonic Heroes
System - Gamecube (also available on Xbox and PS2)
Style - Video (with commentary)
You lazy bitch.
TelevisedInsanity @ Jan 13, 2009 01:02
if I had an archives account I would watch the shit out of it, thanks. I just went to the "Let's Play Archives" and never found it there, which was the reason behind my request.
Syrg Sapphire @ Jan 13, 2009 01:04
TelevisedInsanity posted:
if I had an archives account I would watch the shit out of it, thanks. I just went to the "Let's Play Archives" and never found it there, which was the reason behind my request.
Click here, look at his profile for the rest, don't say I never gave you anything you nancy.
Belial42 @ Jan 13, 2009 07:56
Game: Alien Legacy
System: PC (DOS)
Style: Screenshot, as there's nothing you'd need a video of
Alien Legacy is about the remnants of humanity fleeing a war in a gigantic "seedship" that holds the last of humanity. You play the captain of the ship. En route to your destination you receive word that a second ship, newer and faster, is headed to the same star system you're aiming for, and will arrive twenty years ahead of you. Your orders go from "Rebuild Humanity" to "Hey, give the hard workers more DNA". When you arrive however, the system is empty.
The game is primarily base building, resource management, and exploration. There are tons of technologies to research, and planets to colonize. The game could work either as a scripted LP, or with audience participation. Goons destroying the remains of the human race always is entertaining.
CK07 @ Jan 13, 2009 20:34
Game: Colonization
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, probably?
This strategy game puts you in the role of the commander of a group of settlers in the Age of Discovery. You choose between the Dutch, French, English, and Spanish to start exploring and colonizing the New World, with the end goal of rebelling against your colonialist roots and declaring independence from the tax-hungry European monarchy. You'll encounter Indians as well, whom you can befriend or destroy (though not with syphilis blankets, sadly).
I loved both of the Civilization LP's, and I've just discovered Colonization as well. I'd love to see someone more familiar with the game show us how it's done. It could be played either in the new Civ 4 engine version, the original version, or FreeCol. Someone? Please?
liquidypoo @ Jan 14, 2009 07:01
Wow. Just seeing the list in the OP brought back some memories I never expected to remember again. That makes no sense. Regardless, I'm eagerly waiting for whoever does Skull Monkeys, because I only saw that game once as a kid, and I absolutely loved everything about it. Now, I can't remember jack shit about it. And I'm not gonna look for any youtube LPs either, because I know quality comes from SA (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
There were a few others I saw in the list that I'm also looking forward to, specifically Donkey Kong 64 (I have no means to play it again at the moment), Cool Spot, Painkiller, and that Symphony of the Night rerun someone asked for.
Those are some weird choices for LPs to watch. Huh.
Edit: Oh god I wanna play Awful Fantasy again but both of the mirrors in the original Goldmine page are dead (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-gonk.gif)
Fluffy Bunnies @ Jan 14, 2009 09:40
Game: Pryzm (chapter one-the dark unicorn)
System: PS2
Style: Video, preferably so I can hear your suffering.
This game is kind of along the lines of being repeatedly stabbed in the face with a very angry porcupine. Only reason I want a Let's Play is because I want to see if anyone else actually bought this thing (except me, of course).
While it's extrodinarily childish, it actually had okay potential if you ignore the fact that it's a unicorn and a troll running around magically making the world a better place through their magically magical powers. They thought the story was good enough to make a chapter two (that only ever made it a level of random drawings that now haunt some poor artist).
timeandtide @ Jan 16, 2009 23:35
Someone must do Sweet Home for NES. It's a horror RPG game from Capcom that inspired Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark (basically, it started the horror genre) and was inspired by a movie.
Gulping Again @ Jan 17, 2009 08:11
Fluffy Bunnies posted:
Game: Pryzm (chapter one-the dark unicorn)
System: PS2
Style: Video, preferably so I can hear your suffering.
This game is kind of along the lines of being repeatedly stabbed in the face with a very angry porcupine. Only reason I want a Let's Play is because I want to see if anyone else actually bought this thing (except me, of course).
While it's extrodinarily childish, it actually had okay potential if you ignore the fact that it's a unicorn and a troll running around magically making the world a better place through their magically magical powers. They thought the story was good enough to make a chapter two (that only ever made it a level of random drawings that now haunt some poor artist).
Titus82 @ Jan 18, 2009 06:43
Game Requested: Rock Band
System: Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii
Style: Video or Hybrid
I've debated whether or not to post this as it is probably a terrible idea, yet with a decent group of people I think it could be quite amusing to watch. I've thought about doing it with some friends but quickly realized I had no idea how to do it and frankly that we just aren't talented and funny enough to pull it off. But I was thinking we'd create a new band with each character being some kind of fictional version of ourselves. Each update would include a video of the set we've played perhaps interspersed with in-character commentary between songs and a post detailing the latest band news. Or alternatively, it could be a recording of us dressed as the band members actually playing the game along with a post with fictional band history, information, and drama,
Like I said given the right people I think this could be a great little show to put on, but it would take at least some talent and a good sense of humor to pull off.
suddenly cats @ Jan 18, 2009 09:47
Titus82 posted:
Game Requested: Rock Band
System: Xbox 360, PS3, or Wii
Style: Video or Hybrid
I've debated whether or not to post this as it is probably a terrible idea, yet with a decent group of people I think it could be quite amusing to watch. I've thought about doing it with some friends but quickly realized I had no idea how to do it and frankly that we just aren't talented and funny enough to pull it off. But I was thinking we'd create a new band with each character being some kind of fictional version of ourselves. Each update would include a video of the set we've played perhaps interspersed with in-character commentary between songs and a post detailing the latest band news. Or alternatively, it could be a recording of us dressed as the band members actually playing the game along with a post with fictional band history, information, and drama,
Like I said given the right people I think this could be a great little show to put on, but it would take at least some talent and a good sense of humor to pull off.
You'd have to do some serious writing to even come close to pulling it off, as the game lacks a plot of any kind. I don't think it would do so well as a standalone LP.
liquidypoo @ Jan 18, 2009 19:55
liquidypoo posted:
Edit: Oh god I wanna play Awful Fantasy again but both of the mirrors in the original Goldmine page are dead (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-gonk.gif)
Would anybody happen to have a link to this on hand? I don't think many people caught my edit there, anyway.
E: Thank you Syrg. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-gbsmith.gif)
Syrg Sapphire @ Jan 18, 2009 20:34
liquidypoo posted:
Would anybody happen to have a link to this on hand? I don't think many people caught my edit there, anyway.
Fuck you.
Damn kids can't even be bothered to look for these things on their own anymore.
Titus82 @ Jan 18, 2009 23:55
kitkat_skye posted:
You'd have to do some serious writing to even come close to pulling it off, as the game lacks a plot of any kind. I don't think it would do so well as a standalone LP.
I realize it would take a lot of work, which is yet another reason why I know I could never pull this off. But I think if you had even just two but preferably three or four people who were all willing to work on the LP beyond just playing the game you could do it. Hell I can think of quite a few LPs I've followed, namely screen shot LPs, like Icewind Dales 2, Planescape, Rome Total War, where the OP wrote a shit ton of original content for the LP. Granted, they did it with the game giving them something to write about, but with so much band drama known about and with so much material out there to parody, there is something to work off of already. It would probably be best for a group, sort of like Maxwell Adams and his crew, but it definitely would be much more work than say what Maxwell Adams as his crew do with their videos.
I guess I realize that yeah it would be very challenging to do, but I think its a premise that has a lot of potential. Maybe it couldn't sustain a thread of its own, the updates may be too infrequent due to all of the work involve, but damnit if I don't think the results could be glorious with the right people. I mean if there was something I could do to help out, maybe write some of the stuff for someone, I'd do it just to see it happen at least once.
a dog @ Jan 19, 2009 00:28
I'm going to make a search engine called Syrg. It'd basically be Google but it'd curse at you with every result.
Purefish @ Jan 19, 2009 20:02
Game: Heavy Metal FAKK 2
System: PC
Type: Video
This is a very short game that is sort of like Zelda, except with a better sci-fi environment. Healing and the camera are big problems in this game.
IllegallySober @ Jan 19, 2009 23:28
Game: Perfect Dark
System: N64
Type: Video
I know I'm echoing other requests for this game in this thread, but I got my hopes up thinking someone was giving it a go and unless I'm being utterly retarded, I never saw it (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
GuidoAnchovies @ Jan 21, 2009 21:12
Game Requested: Blue Force
System: PC
Style: Video (Either spoken commentary or subs)
Extra: Adventure games are probably the only LPs I read anymore, and I've never even heard of this game until someone mentioned it in a games thread. It looks kinda campy like if you combined Harvester with Police quest, and might be good for some laughs if someone knows how to beat it (or possibly is funny enough to carry a blind play). Unfortunately, it probably doesn't have the awesome FMV's that Harvester had, but it looks to have some sort of comedy potential.
Free from abandonia
(img http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/GuidoAnchovies/BlueForce_4.png)
PurplieNurplie @ Jan 26, 2009 02:46
Game Requested: Marvel Ultimate Alliance
System: Just about any; no specific one
Type: Video
Pros: beat-em-up fun, up to 4 goons can play (and thus commentate), audience participation (picking guys for your team), and lots of stuff to talk about while playing (basically anything related to the Marvel universe.)
Cons: a little easy and repetitive
Zutaten @ Jan 26, 2009 03:29
GuidoAnchovies posted:
Game Requested: Blue Force
(img http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v726/GuidoAnchovies/BlueForce_4.png)
From this single screenshot, I get the impression you're a cop who has a grudge against all Goons. Careful though, this one has some powerful friends. (Probably TFR.)
Captain Frigate @ Jan 27, 2009 19:19
Game Requested: The new console Fire Emblem games (Path of Radiance & Radiant Dawn).
System: Gamecube/Wii
Type: I think a hybrid style would work best, sort of like Feinne's NIS LPs.
Smarmy Coworker @ Jan 27, 2009 21:16
Game Requested: Dark Earth
System: PC
Style: A screenshot diary of sorts, with videos (cutscenes or otherwise) mixed in. Or just a straight-up video LP.
I was going to do this myself, but I can't write worth a damn (not even commentary), and can't even find my copy. I also got stuck pretty early on the last time I played and don't believe I can overcome that section.
LightWarden @ Jan 28, 2009 04:13
Schildkrote, any chance of you doing FES within the next few months, or possibly Persona 4 once the waiting period is over?
Feinne @ Jan 28, 2009 12:08
LightWarden posted:
Schildkrote, any chance of you doing FES within the next few months, or possibly Persona 4 once the waiting period is over?
Not too long ago Schildkrote mentioned in the Sandcastle that he's interested in doing Persona 4 if his schedule allows.
Syrg Sapphire @ Jan 28, 2009 12:22
LightWarden posted:
Schildkrote, any chance of you doing FES within the next few months?
I told someone I'd get to it if I got my tuner card/video software working on this new machine (and after I finish Arc), so if he doesn't, it might be done down the line.
Or maybe I could just tell the story as a VLP where I read off dialogue in an Aigis costume. That'd be simpler.
Feinne @ Jan 28, 2009 12:28
Syrg posted:
I told someone I'd get to it if I got my tuner card/video software working on this new machine (and after I finish Arc), so if he doesn't, it might be done down the line.
Or maybe I could just tell the story as a VLP where I read off dialogue in an Aigis costume. That'd be simpler.
Man don't joke about that shit. Someone on Youtube is probably going to hear about this and actually do that and my drain cleaner budget is already taxed heavily this quarter.
And it kinda sounded like Schildkrote was pretty likely to NOT do the Answer from what he was saying in the Sandcastle, although of course the man himself could tell you one way or the other.
Bloodly @ Jan 29, 2009 08:02
Game: Growl (Known as Runark in Japan)
System: Arcade-emulated, PS2 via Taito Legends 2, XBOX via Taito Legends 2.
Type: Video with voice.
Notes: One of Taito's lesser-known titles, Growl was a four-player walk-along beat-em-up with your intrepid team of Park Rangers facing a poaching ring which apparently has massive amounts of clout, considering the ordinance avalible to them.
Very intense, very fun, lots of humour to be had by all from bad voice acting and the general silliness of how over-the-top it is. If at all possible, show the 'Bad End' text.(On 'Very Hard difficulty, you aren't allowed to continue at the final boss. Lose to him, you get 'Bad End'.)
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=WAcTl...feature=related
Here's a taster of the first few stages, with only one player playing. It'll be far more fun with more. PS2 is only capable of two player. X-Box is capable of the full 4 players. I presume with some jiggery-pokery with arcade emulation and the Internet that 4 players is possible there too. A Lone LP is also possible, but frustration could easily kick in. Fun for those watching, not necessarily for you.
Darardusaki @ Jan 29, 2009 18:30
Plavski posted:
There should be some sort of punishment doled out to people who don't check the master list before posting requests. Maybe a forfeit that makes them have to LP a retro game of our choice?
I think just reporting that person would be effective?
Syrg posted:
Damn kids can't even be bothered to look for these things on their own anymore.
Thanks for your help. I'm going to make "Master List" bold and in all caps in the op, hopefully that will catch more attention.
Filburt Shellbach @ Jan 29, 2009 18:50
Ask slowbeef to put "Check the master list first" in the title? No offense but I doubt many people are reading the OP to begin with.
Slowbeef @ Jan 29, 2009 18:56
You can report someone for not reading the OP (i.e. didn't check Master List first to see if it was done already).
Dadarkdusaki, if you'd like me to edit the title temporarily or permanently, I can do that too. Or if you wanna keep it this way, whatever.
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) So, hey, check the List to see if the game is already LPed before you request it! (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
Malorie @ Jan 29, 2009 19:08
Don't forget that there's many people who would like to see a game played again in a different format, though.
Things could turn nasty if someone requested an informative Video LP of Silent Hill, and someone reported them for not checking the archives/master list for the humorous SSLPs.
Vakal @ Jan 29, 2009 19:14
I think as long as people specify why what they want is different than what has been done, then it should be fine.
For example, quite a few Knytt Stories levels have been done, but I would like to see someone tackle some of the really hard user-created levels. Some of them reach IWTBTG levels of frustration.
Slowbeef @ Jan 29, 2009 19:58
Well, make sure you include "I checked the Master List and saw there was..." in your post then, or you're gonna get probated!
Like any other post in any of the forums, just give me some indication you did read it.
The White Dragon @ Jan 29, 2009 22:40
Captain Q posted:
Game: Barkley Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden
System: PC
Style: Screenshot, with maybe a couple videos to show off the combat system
Oh man, seconding this.
You know, this one aside, there was this other game I came in here to post but as soon as I saw this, the other game I had in mind just disappeared completely. I'll edit this later if I can remember it, but consider this extra interest in Barkey Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden in the meantime.
EDIT Oh yeah I wanted to see SNES Phalanx in all its plotless glory. Not the GBA one; the one without that save feature bullshit. Maybe a whole thread of a bunch of SNES shoot-'em-ups barring the Parodius stuff, I notice that games like Gradius, Darius, R-Type, and Earth Defense Force aren't on the Master List either. Most likely in a video format, that's really the only way to capture the frustration of being bulldozed or getting last-bosses-with-ten-forms "fuck you"s in games like those.
Darardusaki @ Jan 30, 2009 08:33
slowbeef posted:
You can report someone for not reading the OP (i.e. didn't check Master List first to see if it was done already).
Dadarkdusaki, if you'd like me to edit the title temporarily or permanently, I can do that too. Or if you wanna keep it this way, whatever.
(img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) So, hey, check the List to see if the game is already LPed before you request it! (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-siren.gif)
If you think that is best, I am okay with that. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif) Thanks for your help.
bewilderment @ Jan 30, 2009 09:53
Game - Steambot Chronicles
System - PS2
Style - Screenshot, maybe videos for important battles or voiced conversations. Definitely videos for songs.
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/7cb514c0bfccb5b333c35dc53a9c5a48a37fbf1b/Steambot_Chronicles_Coverart.png)
Why? It's a good game. I rented it once on a whim, and its amazing how much there is to do, things like owning a house and playing in a band and all sorts of things. The gameplay is fun when you get the hang of the controls. It has a somewhat interesting story, and in general I think it's a game that should be shown off by someone who can. I just hope someone has the game, because it's apparently somewhat rare.
The other reason I think it should be LPed is because there's high potential for audience involvement. You can choose clothes to wear (white suit is my personal favorite), what musical instrument to busk with, how to customise your mech without all the ridiculous detail of the Armored Core series. Because the main character's an amnesiac, you can create your own backstory; in game, even. If you wrote the character well enough, especially since the game is narrated from a first-person perspective, you'd certainly get people interested in things like which girl our hero, Vanilla Bean, is going to date.
--
Also, someone should do Barkley: Shut Up and Jam: Gaiden, because that's one of the best games of the year it was released in.
CorvusMoore @ Jan 30, 2009 13:41
bewilderment posted:
Game - Steambot Chronicles
System - PS2
Style - Screenshot, maybe videos for important battles or voiced conversations. Definitely videos for songs.
I'd thought about this a few times before other games sneaked in that are a lot simpler to handle. There really is just a fuck-ton of stuff in that game along with huge pepperings of nothing and acres of side-quests and little influential conversations. Its definately no small under-taking.
Shaezerus @ Jan 30, 2009 15:31
bewilderment posted:
Game - Steambot Chronicles
System - PS2
Style - Screenshot, maybe videos for important battles or voiced conversations. Definitely videos for songs.
If I had a capture card (or desire to really get one) I would totally do this, so for the moment seconding the request that somebody LP it but for the love of god as a screenshot/hybrid. That shit is just tedious to play sometimes, let alone watch, and nobody's going to enjoy seeing the guy walk through that fucking desert for the sixth time.
Ryuujin @ Jan 30, 2009 20:51
Steambot Chronicles really was an amazing game, and to this day I regret trading it in for credit to get a new game.
cereal eater @ Jan 31, 2009 00:12
Syndicate! Does anyone remember that old PC game, I'm not sure what the exact story was but the gameplay basically was your squad of 4 people assassinating VIPs I think. I'm fairly certain you were able to brainwash citizens and give them weapons to help your cause. Would be awesome to see an LP of that, preferably video.
timeandtide @ Jan 31, 2009 21:30
I just thought of this, but how about 50 Cent: Bulletproof for Xbox/PS2/PC? I'd love to catch up on the riveting plot before I play 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand in a few weeks. Here:
The titular protagonist is hip hop musician artist 50 Cent (née Curtis James Jackson III) playing himself. The story revolves around Jackson's search for vengeance, hunting down the hitmen that attempted to murder him. The game also features Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck, members of the G-Unit rap crew, as 50's gang. Dr. Dre plays an arms dealer, Eminem plays a corrupt police officer, and DJ Whoo Kid playing as himself as a person selling "bootlegged" music (of the G-Unit camp) out of his trunk.
Of course, it'd have to be video to do justice to Fiddy's music.
Dectilon @ Feb 1, 2009 21:22
I'd like to see Proton Jon do an LP of Hagane. It's a SNES game that's like Ninja Gaiden on steroids (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Zutaten @ Feb 2, 2009 05:58
bewilderment posted:
Game - Steambot Chronicles
System - PS2
Style - Screenshot, maybe videos for important battles or voiced conversations. Definitely videos for songs.
This is one of the gems of my Underrated Yet Awesome Games collection, and is firmly atop my list of games to LP once I hammer out the last of the Xenosaga trilogy, so unless someone beats me to it, expect to see me LP this some time in the future.
timeandtide @ Feb 3, 2009 07:31
Another one I thought of: Xenosaga 2 and 3, for PS2, in screenshot, probably informative, form. That way the entire Xeno series will be covered.
Zutaten @ Feb 3, 2009 07:38
timeandtide posted:
Another one I thought of: Xenosaga 2 and 3, for PS2, in screenshot, probably informative, form. That way the entire Xeno series will be covered.
I already did 2, minus some sidequests because they destroyed my soul. You can find it here. Episode 3 is in the works, once I hash out some technical details.
timeandtide @ Feb 3, 2009 09:40
Zutaten posted:
I already did 2, minus some sidequests because they destroyed my soul. You can find it here. Episode 3 is in the works, once I hash out some technical details.
Well, that's good news--I checked the archive but it's not in there. I'll be reading it, but for someone interested in the story would you recommend reading an LP of Xenogears first or Xenosaga (one interview with the creator when it was a 6 game series stated that it'd end with a theoretical lead in to Xenogears and that you would be able to understand the other game's plot better)?
Syrg Sapphire @ Feb 3, 2009 09:47
timeandtide posted:
Well, that's good news--I checked the archive but it's not in there. I'll be reading it, but for someone interested in the story would you recommend reading an LP of Xenogears first or Xenosaga (one interview with the creator when it was a 6 game series stated that it'd end with a theoretical lead in to Xenogears and that you would be able to understand the other game's plot better)?
Order doesn't matter worth a damn, it never got far enough in 'saga to toss in a passing reference or two to 'gears. Playing 'gears first will let you pick up on some stuff in 'saga earlier, though.
Golgozor @ Feb 3, 2009 21:40
Little ninja brothers -Nes
and/or the Super Nes sequel, Super Ninja Boy
Hybrid style or screenshot.
Rooreelooo @ Feb 3, 2009 22:07
If there were four entertaining people, an LP of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles could be really nice. Console Gamecube, format video.
I emphasize that they have to be entertaining. If this will work at all it will have to be four people who have a good rapport, and who know how to act as a competent four person group. If they're just trying to talk over eachother and not working as a team then this wouldn't work.
I suppose it could also be done with a three person, two person or one person group, but the game is designed to be played by four people so that's what would be best.
timeandtide @ Feb 3, 2009 22:45
Rooreelooo posted:
If there were four entertaining people, an LP of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles could be really nice. Console Gamecube, format video.
I emphasize that they have to be entertaining. If this will work at all it will have to be four people who have a good rapport, and who know how to act as a competent four person group. If they're just trying to talk over eachother and not working as a team then this wouldn't work.
I suppose it could also be done with a three person, two person or one person group, but the game is designed to be played by four people so that's what would be best.
Sounds like something the Freelance Astronauts could do...but they don't play by our rules, ever since Slowbeef took their badges and their guns.
Argon_Sloth @ Feb 3, 2009 22:50
Rooreelooo posted:
If there were four entertaining people, an LP of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles could be really nice. Console Gamecube, format video.
I emphasize that they have to be entertaining. If this will work at all it will have to be four people who have a good rapport, and who know how to act as a competent four person group. If they're just trying to talk over eachother and not working as a team then this wouldn't work.
I suppose it could also be done with a three person, two person or one person group, but the game is designed to be played by four people so that's what would be best.
I'm not sure if the grinding should be cut out. You could make it to the last area in only a few cycles but your characters wouldn't be strong enough to finish it. Also if the group that plays is anything like my group. You'll want to revisit areas multiple times so that every one gets all really useful items. Like Heart containers and magic rings.
Chwoka @ Feb 3, 2009 22:59
I just had a great idea for a challenge LP.
Tetris.
Screenshot LP.
Do it.
Oyster @ Feb 3, 2009 23:06
Rooreelooo posted:
If there were four entertaining people, an LP of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles could be really nice. Console Gamecube, format video.
I emphasize that they have to be entertaining. If this will work at all it will have to be four people who have a good rapport, and who know how to act as a competent four person group. If they're just trying to talk over eachother and not working as a team then this wouldn't work.
I suppose it could also be done with a three person, two person or one person group, but the game is designed to be played by four people so that's what would be best.
A few friends and myself have talked about doing this, and I do have a gamebridge, so it could happen. It's never really gotten out of the planning stages, though.
Rooreelooo @ Feb 3, 2009 23:07
Well every level has three different versions, cycle one, cycle two and cycle three. There's twelve or thirteen levels, I'm not quite sure, but that's roughly thirty six updates right there. That should be enough to get a party in decent condition. I'm no expert on the game though, I never played it further than the giant desert.
Grinding can be easily done off-camera, and all interesting features can be condensed into a montage. Sorta like "After completing level one we returned to it two more times for stats, these are the items we got the first time and these are the ones we got the second time. Also we grabbed XXX items."
Clavius @ Feb 3, 2009 23:19
Chwoka posted:
I just had a great idea for a challenge LP.
Tetris.
Screenshot LP.
Do it.
Been done, one of the subforums early threads. I did a quick google search to try and find the archived thread but no luck and I don't really care enough to keep looking, it wasn't a good thread.
Oyster @ Feb 3, 2009 23:23
Chwoka posted:
I just had a great idea for a challenge LP.
Tetris.
Screenshot LP.
Do it.
Clavius posted:
Been done, one of the subforums early threads. I did a quick google search to try and find the archived thread but no luck and I don't really care enough to keep looking, it wasn't a good thread.
The Master List has a link.
The White Dragon @ Feb 3, 2009 23:51
Rooreelooo posted:
If there were four entertaining people, an LP of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles could be really nice. Console Gamecube, format video.
I emphasize that they have to be entertaining. If this will work at all it will have to be four people who have a good rapport, and who know how to act as a competent four person group. If they're just trying to talk over eachother and not working as a team then this wouldn't work.
I suppose it could also be done with a three person, two person or one person group, but the game is designed to be played by four people so that's what would be best.
Oh my God, I'd love to do this. Did it once before, sans the recordings. Of course, those were simpler times.
If you're willing to wait six months, maybe I can see about getting stuff together to do it since the four of us were pretty fuckin' good at being a group, but it's occurred to me that any FF:CC LP might be a flop simply because it might end up playing a lot like an LP'ing an MMO. It's got lots of hits and misses; you get good runs and you get boring runs and you get funny runs and you get "fuck I'm tired guys but none of you three are" runs, but if you don't post everything, you might miss something good or people might complain about continuity.
Also, they have to not be concerned about skipping those too-many-giant-elephant-cocks-in-your-mouth-to-thinkstraight cut scenes, because as boring as they are, I'm sure the viewers would like to watch them at least once.
If you can't wait six (and that's a MAYBE six), then all y'all bitches knock yourselves out makin' one.
GuavaMoment @ Feb 4, 2009 00:47
Zutaten posted:
I already did 2, minus some sidequests because they destroyed my soul.
So that's totally it for XS2 then? No desire to even half-assedly finish it?
Zutaten @ Feb 4, 2009 00:55
GuavaMoment posted:
So that's totally it for XS2 then? No desire to even half-assedly finish it?
I tried. I was all set to sit down and do the Erde Kaiser Fury quest and then... nothin'. I just can't fucking play that game anymore.
Camel Pimp @ Feb 4, 2009 02:03
Chwoka posted:
I just had a great idea for a challenge LP.
Tetris.
Screenshot LP.
Do it.
Nah, I think a Narrative LP of E.T. for the Atari would be hellva more impressive.
timeandtide @ Feb 4, 2009 02:19
The White Dragon posted:
Oh my God, I'd love to do this. Did it once before, sans the recordings. Of course, those were simpler times.
If you're willing to wait six months, maybe I can see about getting stuff together to do it since the four of us were pretty fuckin' good at being a group, but it's occurred to me that any FF:CC LP might be a flop simply because it might end up playing a lot like an LP'ing an MMO. It's got lots of hits and misses; you get good runs and you get boring runs and you get funny runs and you get "fuck I'm tired guys but none of you three are" runs, but if you don't post everything, you might miss something good or people might complain about continuity.
Also, they have to not be concerned about skipping those too-many-giant-elephant-cocks-in-your-mouth-to-thinkstraight cut scenes, because as boring as they are, I'm sure the viewers would like to watch them at least once.
If you can't wait six (and that's a MAYBE six), then all y'all bitches knock yourselves out makin' one.
Things like this are doable, I'd say, but the people themselves would have to be entertaining in of themselves and the game second (compared to the average LP, where the game takes most of the interest--even Daikatana was quite interesting, in terms of how godawful it was and the historical stuff about it, John Romero, and the fall of his wunderkind studio).
Mayor McCheese @ Feb 6, 2009 08:13
From page 11:
quote:
A new Symphony of the Night, Video.
The game itself is pretty easy so I'll probably have some viewer requests for the gear & weapons for the bosses and whatnot. The only reason I haven't made the thread yet is due to personal quality control. I did two videos with my own commentary and I didn't care for how they came out so I switched to subtitles and ran into some problems with the text. SOTN loves to display items and names at the lower part of the screen so I'm having to use a closed captioning option (unless I can find a way to add drop shadows for the text but this is the wrong thread for that).
By this weekend I should have the thread and the first two videos up. And if I finish the game quickly then I'll do a Richter and a 99 luck run which are always fun.
Oyster @ Feb 6, 2009 08:16
Mayor McCheese posted:
By this weekend I should have the thread and the first two videos up. And if I finish the game quickly then I'll do a Richter and a 99 luck run which are always fun.
So no Maria mode?
Mayor McCheese @ Feb 6, 2009 08:25
Oyster posted:
So no Maria mode?
I would like to do the PSX version first (it's also the version I have access to at this moment). But if everything works out I'll do a Maria mode which a lot of people haven't seen.
Edit: If you're curious here is video 1.
Edit 2: Removed link because the thread can be found here. Hope you guys enjoy it.
Darardusaki @ Feb 8, 2009 21:46
Thank you for taking this LP! I've updated the list to remove Symphony of the night.
VVVV Nice! Thank you!
Ambisagrus @ Feb 8, 2009 23:08
Oops, forgot about this thread. There was a Patapon request on Page 2, The finished thread is here.
Dr. Video Games 0031 @ Feb 9, 2009 06:05
Game: Dungeon Crawl Stone Soup
System: PC
Style: VLP done in the same way Sartak's oddly excellent Nethack LP was done.
A VLP of nethack has no right being good, but Sartak made it work, though the power of very educational commentary and guest commentators who knew their shit, or when they didn't were at least funny about it. Stone Soup has more to look at and I think it could make for a very interesting LP. Not to mention the selfish reason that I'm playing through it for the first time right now and watching somebody who knows what they're doing play it would be immensely helpful.
Hjalmar @ Feb 9, 2009 08:04
Game: Mischief Makers
System: N64
Style: VLP
This game is amazing and needs to be shared with the world.
Ludicro @ Feb 9, 2009 18:41
Kyruski posted:
Game Requested : Deus Ex
System : PC
Style : Video LP with Voice Commentary
One game that I'd LOVE to see would be Deus Ex, the original one (Not the crappy second one that 2 people have done but no one has done the first one for some reason...) I'd like it to be a Video LP with voice, Cause I don't like reading someone type stuff out, takes away some of the entertainment in my opinion, and SSLP's are too slow for me... Maybe having people input what Augs they want to be upgraded and what skills should be upgraded, Maybe even live over UStream. I've thought about doing it myself but I don't think I'd be able to add some good, unique commentary to it (Also haven't looked into recording programs and stuffs, plus don't have big drives...)
I'm up for doing a video version of this with commentary. I think Deus Ex had some issues with FRAPS so it might have a slightly dodgy framerate but I shall see what I can do. Provided no one else has started already that is.
Stanly Coober @ Feb 9, 2009 20:59
Hjalmar posted:
Game: Mischief Makers
System: N64
Style: VLP
This game is amazing and needs to be shared with the world.
Hey, I was actually working on this a while ago. I even made a test post at one point, but it was a little bland and I decided to wait and figure out how to spice it up.
I may try to pick this up again, but if someone thinks they can do better, go for it.
Hjalmar @ Feb 10, 2009 04:31
Solar System Busta posted:
Hey, I was actually working on this a while ago. I even made a test post at one point, but it was a little bland and I decided to wait and figure out how to spice it up.
I may try to pick this up again, but if someone thinks they can do better, go for it.
Stanly Coober @ Feb 10, 2009 04:43
Hjalmar posted:
I would love to see you give it another try. It's unfair to be critical of you being unexcited about the tutorial level.
Oh no, it's fine. The main reason why I didn't start the LP at first was because I wasn't sure how to go through with the rest of the game. I've also been busy with college and some other things, so I decided to wait. After next week's midterm exams, I'll see if I can whip up a better test post.
Tranax @ Feb 10, 2009 18:21
Game - Blaster Master
System - NES
Style - Video
Having problems loading the data base at the moment sorry if it's been done.
baldurk @ Feb 10, 2009 22:49
Tranax posted:
Game - Blaster Master
System - NES
Style - Video
Having problems loading the data base at the moment sorry if it's been done.
My hosting went down for a bit, but yes it has.
Porksword @ Feb 12, 2009 02:01
Game - Normality
System - PC
Style - Video
Normality is a first person adventure game released in 1996. I'm not sure how many people know of Normality but I would love to see it LP'ed and see someone's take on it. It doesn't use pre-rendered backgrounds but instead uses a 3d engine and controls more like a first person shooter (without the shooting) which provides a different experience usually associated with adventure games. The story's a bit out there, overall I think itd be an interesting watch for those who have never experienced the game.
Rocketlex @ Feb 12, 2009 02:16
Solar System Busta posted:
Oh no, it's fine. The main reason why I didn't start the LP at first was because I wasn't sure how to go through with the rest of the game. I've also been busy with college and some other things, so I decided to wait. After next week's midterm exams, I'll see if I can whip up a better test post.
If I recall correctly, it's actually been attempted and subsequently abandoned by a bunch of people. I know I've seen at least three Mischief Makers LPs floating around, none of them finished.
I can see how it would be a tough game to do commentary for, plus the obligation to 100% it (which is certainly what keeps me from wanting to take this one on. That and not having the game.)
timeandtide @ Feb 12, 2009 02:37
Porksword posted:
Game - Normality
System - PC
Style - Video
Normality is a first person adventure game released in 1996. I'm not sure how many people know of Normality but I would love to see it LP'ed and see someone's take on it. It doesn't use pre-rendered backgrounds but instead uses a 3d engine and controls more like a first person shooter (without the shooting) which provides a different experience usually associated with adventure games. The story's a bit out there, overall I think itd be an interesting watch for those who have never experienced the game.
I'd like to second this, it sounds interesting and I love me some FMV games.
Stanly Coober @ Feb 12, 2009 03:05
Rocketlex posted:
If I recall correctly, it's actually been attempted and subsequently abandoned by a bunch of people. I know I've seen at least three Mischief Makers LPs floating around, none of them finished.
I can see how it would be a tough game to do commentary for, plus the obligation to 100% it (which is certainly what keeps me from wanting to take this one on. That and not having the game.)
Oh, getting 100% is not a problem for me, as long as we're talking A-ranks and Gold Gems. S-ranks are a different story, and while you don't get anything special for having all of them, I know someone out there is going to want me to go for them. Still, I was probably going to make bonus videos showing the ones that I can get S-ranks on after the main LP was done.
The hardest part for me is figuring out how to make things interesting for the thread, as Mischief Makers is a linear platforming game with little support for audience participation. For a while, I thought about having contests like Sartak's Super Mario Galaxy thread by using other Treasure games, but Treasure's library isn't as well-known or as accessible as Mario games. I guess I would just have to make really good videos, which is what I was shooting for anyway. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif)
I'll think of something, but again, if anyone wants to take a shot at it, go for it.
The White Dragon @ Feb 12, 2009 03:52
Solar System Busta posted:
I know someone out there is going to want me to go for them.
quote:
The hardest part for me is figuring out how to make things interesting for the thread, as Mischief Makers is a linear platforming game with little support for audience participation.
At this point, I'd be happy to just see someone get all the Gold Gems and the ending for me while telling me some interesting things about the game. If you can come up with a gimmick to make it even more fun, then fuck yeah.
Luisfe @ Feb 12, 2009 04:46
timeandtide posted:
I'd like to second this, it sounds interesting and I love me some FMV games.
Normality is not a FMV game, and IIRC, it used the Doom engine. It is pretty damm weird.
The Sezza @ Feb 12, 2009 05:00
I'd like to see someone do Gex: Enter the Gecko, for PS1 (or N64), in video format, mostly for nostalgia purposes. I used to watch a friend play it when it came out, about 11 years ago, and it'd be nice to see it again.
Dr. Video Games 0031 @ Feb 12, 2009 05:40
I'd also like to see a Mischief Makers LP. I never managed to finish it as a kid. S-Ranks is absolutely not necessary and it wouldn't even be all that fun to watch since you'd have to play every level like a speed run to do it.
Hjalmar @ Feb 12, 2009 05:55
Solar System Busta posted:
The hardest part for me is figuring out how to make things interesting for the thread, as Mischief Makers is a linear platforming game with little support for audience participation.
I can't say I speak for everyone, but for me a good LP is generally one with good quality videos and a regular update schedule. As long as you don't go on an indefinite hiatus halfway through the LP I'll watch it religiously.
Stanly Coober @ Feb 12, 2009 06:25
Dr. Video Games 0031 posted:
S-Ranks is absolutely not necessary and it wouldn't even be all that fun to watch since you'd have to play every level like a speed run to do it.
That's true, but what I had in mind was to record my first playthrough of each level taking my time and exploring. During those sessions, I usually finish with a B or a C. Then, after all of the levels in a stage are recorded, I go back and record A-rank runs of them and put them together in a separate video that you can skip if you aren't interested in speed runs. However, there are some levels and minibosses that are entirely different when you are trying to speed run them, so I think they are still worth watching for new content.
To give you an idea of the difference between a normal run of a stage and an A-rank run, my total time recorded for the regular videos in Stage 1 was 38 minutes. All of the A-rank videos for Stage 1 put together amounted to around 9 minutes. They will probably get longer, especially in Stage 4, but they should each be under 20 minutes.
Wow, I kind of hijacked the Request thread with Mischief Makers. Sorry about that, I'll whip up a test post instead of rambling here.
duggimon @ Feb 12, 2009 10:48
Porksword posted:
Game - Normality
System - PC
Style - Video
Normality is a first person adventure game released in 1996. I'm not sure how many people know of Normality but I would love to see it LP'ed and see someone's take on it. It doesn't use pre-rendered backgrounds but instead uses a 3d engine and controls more like a first person shooter (without the shooting) which provides a different experience usually associated with adventure games. The story's a bit out there, overall I think itd be an interesting watch for those who have never experienced the game.
This is what I've been planning on doing for a while now, look for a video in the Sandcastle over the next couple of weeks, just need to sort out my subtitling and finish a refresher playthrough before I start.
Dectilon @ Feb 14, 2009 13:06
I'd like to see an LP of the Rescue Rangers games for NES. It's a 2-player game anyway, so it's definately something for a friend tag-team to do (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
homerlaw @ Feb 15, 2009 17:54
Game- Monster Hunter (any).
System- PSP or PS2
Vlp or Screen shot
I have just started playing and would think it would be good to tshow this game off. Preferably by a good player in multiplayer.
Mad Fnorder @ Feb 23, 2009 19:45
I had two seperate ideas for a Let's Play. First:
Game: Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
System: PS2
This is one of those love/hate games that come out every so often, but it's polarizing even for a niche game. Some people hail it as an amazing series sendoff, others loathe it as killing the Breath of Fire series. Still, it has some really cool mechanics, and could make for a great screenshot, or even video LP, considering how setting up each encounter is part of the game.
Game: Everyday Shooter
System: PS3/PC
I think this is a really elegant game that I'm terrible at. I'd love to see someone point out all the clever musical aspects of each level that I'm too busy dying to see. VLP with captions would be awesome.
Wandering Knitter @ Feb 24, 2009 20:40
Game Requested: 9: The Last Resort
System: PC
Extra A weird Myst-era game that I just found out about today. Let's read what Wikipedia has to say:
9: The Last Resort is a 1995 adventure computer game developed by Tribeca Interactive. The game was produced by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and sported an all-star cast of voice-artists including Cher, James Belushi, Christopher Reeve, and two members of Aerosmith. It also includes the visual style and artwork of Mark Ryden.
The game came soon after the release of Myst, which revolutionized the graphic adventure genre. Like Myst, 9 is a graphically-rich 3D prerendered world, taking advantage of high-quality QuickTime video, and solely available on CD-ROM. It was written for the Windows platform, unlike most games of the time which ran on DOS and the Mac OS platform.
9 features a large cast of characters, and is rich in character interaction. The game world is populated by bizarre environments, objects and creatures. The game world is designed to represent the limits of man's imagination. There is a strong musical theme running through the entire game, as evidenced by a majority of the puzzles, including the main recurring puzzle. There is also a strong element of humour in the game.
The gameplay, coupled with the extremely high hardware requirements and the high cost of the game led to very few sales, and the game was remaindered.
There's got to be someone out there that's played this game and is willing to LP it for everyone. Come on guys! Cher and Christopher Reeve!
timeandtide @ Feb 25, 2009 00:49
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested: 9: The Last Resort
System: PC
Extra A weird Myst-era game that I just found out about today. Let's read what Wikipedia has to say:
9: The Last Resort is a 1995 adventure computer game developed by Tribeca Interactive. The game was produced by Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, and sported an all-star cast of voice-artists including Cher, James Belushi, Christopher Reeve, and two members of Aerosmith. It also includes the visual style and artwork of Mark Ryden.
The game came soon after the release of Myst, which revolutionized the graphic adventure genre. Like Myst, 9 is a graphically-rich 3D prerendered world, taking advantage of high-quality QuickTime video, and solely available on CD-ROM. It was written for the Windows platform, unlike most games of the time which ran on DOS and the Mac OS platform.
9 features a large cast of characters, and is rich in character interaction. The game world is populated by bizarre environments, objects and creatures. The game world is designed to represent the limits of man's imagination. There is a strong musical theme running through the entire game, as evidenced by a majority of the puzzles, including the main recurring puzzle. There is also a strong element of humour in the game.
The gameplay, coupled with the extremely high hardware requirements and the high cost of the game led to very few sales, and the game was remaindered.
There's got to be someone out there that's played this game and is willing to LP it for everyone. Come on guys! Cher and Christopher Reeve!
I'm going to have to second this one.
azsedcf @ Feb 25, 2009 02:49
Wandering Knitter posted:
Game Requested: 9: The Last Resort
Thirded. I have this game, but it keeps crapping out when I try to put the last part into the main machine. I would love to see what happens after it gets going.
Sirocco @ Feb 27, 2009 01:41
Game: Shadow of the Beast
System: Master System
Style: VLP, preferably.
This game is too. Damn. Hard. I spent so many hours on this game just trying to get past the first level. And what happened when I got to the end? A skeleton/boat creature flies across the screen and slaughters you. To this day I do not know how you're supposed to kill this thing nor what the rest of the game is like.
There are other Shadow of the Beast games, the most famous one is the Mega Drive version (which is notoriously difficult too) but the SMS version is always going to haunt me as the one damn game I never got to really play properly.
Edit: http://www.vgmuseum.com/scans/sms/S...eBeast(box).jpg <-- there it is! The skeleton/boat! God damn it this brings back unpleasant memories.
Syrg Sapphire @ Feb 27, 2009 02:07
Sirocco posted:
There are other Shadow of the Beast games, the most famous one is the Mega Drive version (which is notoriously difficult too)
Just a fun fact: this is actually because the game was converted poorly, and so ran ~20% faster on the MD/Genesis. Add in no continues and you can see why it's one of the hardest games ever, hands down.
OptimusShr @ Feb 27, 2009 03:12
Dectilon posted:
I'd like to see an LP of the Rescue Rangers games for NES. It's a 2-player game anyway, so it's definately something for a friend tag-team to do (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Are there any NES emulators that have netplay so 2 player could be done or would it have to recorded from the actual NES console?
Freddles @ Mar 2, 2009 13:25
Game: The Witcher (old or enhanced, doesn't matter)
System: PC
Style: screens
quite recent, but it's too long for a replay and it'd be great to see some of the other storylines.
General Ironicus @ Mar 3, 2009 18:28
Game: Beyond Good & Evil
System: Anything but the PC
Style: Hybrid/Screenshot
I watched one of the videos from the VLP ChipCheezum and I did to see if it holds up, and I don't think it does. It was more of a way to troubleshoot our setup than a quality product. Most of the entertainment near the end came from our technical issues, not us or the game. The game deserves to be shown off to an audience that would have probably been turned off by what we did with it.
Dectilon @ Mar 3, 2009 20:03
OptimusShr posted:
Are there any NES emulators that have netplay so 2 player could be done or would it have to recorded from the actual NES console?
There are probably emulators with netplay, although I haven't really explored the matter.
davidspackage @ Mar 3, 2009 21:03
ARACHNOTRON posted:
Game Requested: Dark Earth
System: PC
Style: A screenshot diary of sorts, with videos (cutscenes or otherwise) mixed in. Or just a straight-up video LP.
I was going to do this myself, but I can't write worth a damn (not even commentary), and can't even find my copy. I also got stuck pretty early on the last time I played and don't believe I can overcome that section.
I only just noticed this post, but I've been very busily trying to do some groundwork for a video LP. My only problem at the moment is that the game suffers from frequent bootouts in emulated Windows 95/98 (stuff I never had problems with on my old Win98 laptop), and somehow, capturing seems to make it even worse (not being able to leave a room without a bootout). I'll hit the Tech Support Fort to see if anyone's got ideas.
edit 4/18/09: absolutely no luck getting the game to run and capture, without constant crashing. A screenshot LP would be doable, but after my last one I really don't want to go through all that work again, and it feels like a waste not to use video format. Anyway, if someone else wants to do it, don't hold back on my account.
Captain Q @ Mar 3, 2009 21:58
General Ironicus posted:
Game: Beyond Good & Evil
System: Anything but the PC
Style: Hybrid/Screenshot
I watched one of the videos from the VLP ChipCheezum and I did to see if it holds up, and I don't think it does. It was more of a way to troubleshoot our setup than a quality product. Most of the entertainment near the end came from our technical issues, not us or the game. The game deserves to be shown off to an audience that would have probably been turned off by what we did with it.
I agree. I liked your LP, but a more serious take on the game would definitely not be unwelcome.
Greycat @ Mar 4, 2009 18:28
Game: Chromehounds
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
There aren't that many heavy customizable mecha games out there, and I would like to have the LPer subjegated to this subforums horrible design choices.
T1g4h @ Mar 7, 2009 11:59
Greycat posted:
Game: Chromehounds
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
There aren't that many heavy customizable mecha games out there, and I would like to have the LPer subjegated to this subforums horrible design choices.
Seconding this, or Armored Core 4. The LP subforum needs more giant mechs blowing things up.
Filburt Shellbach @ Mar 12, 2009 07:47
Wikipedia posted:
Despite being almost universally panned by critics, Beyond the Beyond has nevertheless garnered a certain amount of underground praise from fans on the Internet. The game maintains a 44.4% average rating on Game Rankings, pooling reviews from 8 separate online sources, and was least harshly criticized by the Official Playstation Magazine receiving a score of 5 out of 5.
Someone should LP this RPG. It was the first one for the Playstation.
It's really bad
Stanly Coober @ Mar 12, 2009 07:57
Sartak posted:
Someone should LP this RPG. It was the first one for the Playstation.
It's really bad
Someone... willingly LP this game?
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/f167613b0256e24f7a540f15c276d1fb27a15bb4/ePSXe 2009-03-12 03-55-05-59.jpg)
Black Balloon @ Mar 12, 2009 08:36
Game: Kartia
System: PlayStation
Style: Hybrid - Full recordings of battles, SS for everything in-between.
Kartia never got any love because of its unfortunate release right around the time of better tactical turn-based rpgs like Final Fantasy Tactics or the Vandal Hearts games. But it has its own charm; the story, while not engrossing per se, is interesting, and the characters are actually rather well defined, and I think it deserves an LP. Yes it's incredibly linear, but it manages to be fairly involved if a little on the easy side.
Nidoking @ Mar 12, 2009 22:41
I can LP Kartia:
Pick a random choice during the story. The game chooses a chapter for you. Enter battle. Create about a dozen Golems from your endless supply of cards. Have the golems fight the bad guys. Create more golems when those die. Defeat the bad guys and win the battle. Repeat more times than I cared to. (At least two.)
Clavius @ Mar 12, 2009 22:57
Someone who can really beat the crap out of it do Zelda 2. I loved the game but I haven't had the patience to even see the end. Video, I know seiferguy did the SS one but I'm not reading that.
Cronican @ Mar 13, 2009 00:17
Freddles posted:
Game: The Witcher (old or enhanced, doesn't matter)
System: PC
Style: screens
quite recent, but it's too long for a replay and it'd be great to see some of the other storylines.
I'm toying with doing this game. Though it's pretty tough to do as a straight SSLP. Simply because of the length of some of the dialogue sequences. I'm sure you remember some being 15+ minutes.
I think the way I'd do it is a hybrid, with videos of the longer/more important dialogue sequences, for the cinematic cut scenes and for the boss fights. Just so I can keep the game on a steady pace with updates having real progress rather than a wall of dialogue every couple of days.
Not to mention that the game is a CRPG, and to not have any videos would be kind of a waste. I'm also not sure how to deal with the (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-nws.gif) elements of the game. A few of the characters you talk to are completely naked, and then there's the whole sex card collecting thing.
Paper Jam Dipper @ Mar 13, 2009 18:02
Game: Pizza Tycoon
System: PC
Genre: Pizza Simulation
According to the Master List, this game has not been LP'd yet. It is easy to find for free online. You can watch a video of it at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLr5hGuNcTs
Also, there hasn't been a Transport Tycoon Deluxe LP in a while, and certainly no completed ones. Anyone want to take a crack at it?
VietTam @ Mar 13, 2009 18:04
Lone Rogue posted:
Pizza Tycoon
According to the Master List, this game has not been LP'd yet.
Very recent thread.
Studio @ Mar 13, 2009 19:18
Sartak posted:
Someone should LP this RPG. It was the first one for the Playstation.
It's really bad
I beat this game when it was one of my 3 games for the playstation. It is long, unintuitive, the combat is clunky, the plot is awful, and the player is punished for no reason most of the time.
Shazzner @ Mar 13, 2009 19:39
Game: Circuit's Edge
System: PC
Genre: Cyberpunk RPG/Detective Adventure
I'd really like someone to do a Circuit's Edge LP, either by screenshot or subtitle video. Then they could continue on with Neuromancer. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Both games are easily available via abandonware sites.
E: Oh looks like they already did Neuromancer.
Lord Dudeguy @ Mar 14, 2009 19:33
T1g4h posted:
The LP subforum needs more giant mechs blowing things up.
Agreed.
Game: Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries
System: PC
Style: Video
Maybe interactive a la the MechCommander LP - have goons customize the robots you fight with.
Game: MegaMek
System: Any Java-based Platform (PCs, mostly)
Style: Screenshot
Like above, but with the ability to call in strategy commentary. Perchance even do a "play by e-mail" scenario against an unknown foe! (Hell, I'll participate.)
Bellmaker @ Mar 14, 2009 20:44
baldurk on Blaster Master posted:
My hosting went down for a bit, but yes it has.
To be fair, that was an SS LP, not a video one. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-psyduck.gif) And after reading through it, I can say it's pretty much unreadable.
timeandtide @ Mar 15, 2009 05:01
Some people believe that no matter how difficult the hard ship, no matter how painful the memories, we must face down our past. That every holocaust, personal or grand, must have a witness to cry out into the dark night "No, never again!" So that someone, somehow, can explain the unexplainable--or at least to try--to the next generation.
That is why someone, a brave "Let's Player," must witness to Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon and Zelda: The Faces of Evil. Many, such as Maxwell Adams & The Freelance Astronauts, have tried to document these...games...and the Faustian bargain Phillips must have struck to produce it.
Many have failed.
It's up to you. One of you. Bring you video camera, leave your shame. But be warned: your task will not be an easy one.
Good luck. God speed. We will pray for you.
stratego @ Mar 19, 2009 05:20
Game: Skyblazer
System: SNES
Style: Video
I looked over the master list and this was abandoned. I remember it being a pretty fun, though not mind blowing, platformer. Someone should LP to completion, maybe in one of the short game threads, I don't remember it being overly long.
Major_JF @ Mar 19, 2009 13:15
Game: Dark side of the Moon
System: PC
Style: Hybrid
It is a fmv point and click adventure game. Basic story is your dad died and left you a mine claim on some moon. Your brat sister wants the claim and you have to find out how your dad died and start mining to keep the claim ... or so you think.
This was a fun game, I don't have the 6 disk set anymore and think that the game should be seen again.
KungFu Grip @ Mar 21, 2009 11:19
Game Requested: Saints Row 1 and Saints Row 2(6 months this month.)
System: Saints Row 1 is only Xbox 360 while Saints Row 2 is on Xbox 360,PS3, and recently the PC
Style: Interactive, Video, with Funny cometary.
I like to see these game LPed because Saints Row, SR2 even more than the first, has a lot of interactive LP potential. The game is also very tongue in cheek so a comedic approach to the game would be a must.
Vakal @ Mar 21, 2009 15:23
Major_JF posted:
Game: Dark side of the Moon
System: PC
Style: Hybrid
It is a fmv point and click adventure game. Basic story is your dad died and left you a mine claim on some moon. Your brat sister wants the claim and you have to find out how your dad died and start mining to keep the claim ... or so you think.
This was a fun game, I don't have the 6 disk set anymore and think that the game should be seen again.
I was going to try LP'ing DSotM, but due to an issue with incompatible font packs with xp and vista, it's basically unplayable on anything other than a windows 98 machine.
thongbutt @ Mar 22, 2009 22:38
Game: Nanotek Warrior
System: Playstation
Style: Video with Voice Commentary. (Blind run would be nice)
I want someone to play Nanotek Warrior. It was a Playstation game that I played for a lot of my childhood and I'd like someone to give me the nostalgia that I crave in LP form.
The Wu-Tang Secret @ Mar 26, 2009 22:34
Game: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Screenshots for the love of god
The graphics are terrible, the music is annoying, the gameplay is tedious, and the story is even more tedious, but it's an RPG for the N64!!!!!!! And I'm pretty sure nobody has ever gotten more than 3 hours into it, so it'd be nice to actually see the game completed without having to actually play the horrible thing.
Zutaten @ Mar 27, 2009 00:17
Dr. Video Games 0071 posted:
Game: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Screenshots for the love of god
The graphics are terrible, the music is annoying, the gameplay is tedious, and the story is even more tedious, but it's an RPG for the N64!!!!!!! And I'm pretty sure nobody has ever gotten more than 3 hours into it, so it'd be nice to actually see the game completed without having to actually play the horrible thing.
Now that's just mean. This game was Superman 64 for RPG fans. I wouldn't wish an LP of this on anyone.
MrLonghair @ Mar 27, 2009 00:27
Dr. Video Games 0071 posted:
Game: Aidyn Chronicles: The First Mage
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Screenshots for the love of god
The graphics are terrible, the music is annoying, the gameplay is tedious, and the story is even more tedious, but it's an RPG for the N64!!!!!!! And I'm pretty sure nobody has ever gotten more than 3 hours into it, so it'd be nice to actually see the game completed without having to actually play the horrible thing.
http://www.insertcredit.com/feature...doggaideni.html
Here's a video feature sort of thing on it. Don't know what to call it, pre-lp lp? It is such a trainwreck that I would love to see it in a style like this, but emulator/capturecard of course.
Ceciltron @ Mar 27, 2009 00:48
A while back in this thread I requested Wizardry 8, and even offered to mail the game to whoever would take up the offer. At the time, Horsepool (now under the name The General) did, and promised me a toxx as insurance. It's been about 6 months and he has yet to produce anything. So this means my request of
Game: Wizardry 8
System: PC
Style: Either, though it'll take effort to make video not painful.
is back on the table.
However, what does the Request Thread think: ought I to make good on the toxx owed to me to make up for my shipping? Am I being petty?
Not Grover @ Mar 27, 2009 03:10
Game: Sonic Spinball
System: Sega Genesis
Style: Video
I grew up with this game, and it's awesome. It was released on the Genesis in 1993, and later ported to the Game Gear in 1995. It's an platformer and pinball game all at once; what's not to love? I've only ever seen youtube LP's of it, and it deserves better.
Major_JF @ Mar 27, 2009 03:33
Not Grover posted:
Game: Sonic Spinball
System: Sega Genesis
Style: Video
I grew up with this game, and it's awesome. It was released on the Genesis in 1993, and later ported to the Game Gear in 1995. It's an platformer and pinball game all at once; what's not to love? I've only ever seen youtube LP's of it, and it deserves better.
It was done by Kite Ryagara in the sonic thread and can be found here
timeandtide @ Mar 27, 2009 05:24
Game: Star Wars- Shadow the Empire
Style: video
System N64/PC
Why: supposedly awesome game, but I and many others have likely never played or even seen it.
suddenly cats @ Mar 27, 2009 06:13
Vakal posted:
I was going to try LP'ing DSotM, but due to an issue with incompatible font packs with xp and vista, it's basically unplayable on anything other than a windows 98 machine.
Would it work in DOSbox? I've always been interested in seeing this game.
Ashenai @ Mar 27, 2009 11:25
Ceciltron posted:
A while back in this thread I requested Wizardry 8, and even offered to mail the game to whoever would take up the offer. At the time, Horsepool (now under the name The General) did, and promised me a toxx as insurance. It's been about 6 months and he has yet to produce anything. So this means my request of
Game: Wizardry 8
System: PC
Style: Either, though it'll take effort to make video not painful.
is back on the table.
Wizardry 8 is one of my favourite games of all time, and I've considered doing an LP dozens of times. I'm just not sure it's a game that naturally lends itself well to an interesting LP, and I'm not going to do a paint-by-numbers one and bore my audience to tears.
You seem really interested in this, though, and I can imagine an LP working, with the right gimmick(s). Maybe PM me and we can hash out some ideas?
quote:
However, what does the Request Thread think: ought I to make good on the toxx owed to me to make up for my shipping? Am I being petty?
No, Toxx the fuck out of him. He basically scammed you (intentionally or not,) there should be a consequence.
Jackard @ Mar 27, 2009 20:49
Game: Guild Wars
System: PC
Style: Video.
Still think this might be a fun idea. The campaigns have a basic story and readers with the game could join in on missions, using heroes to fill the gaps.
Lugash @ Mar 27, 2009 23:37
Clavius posted:
Someone who can really beat the crap out of it do Zelda 2. I loved the game but I haven't had the patience to even see the end. Video, I know seiferguy did the SS one but I'm not reading that.
Dammit Clavius, I read 19 pages of this thread to request this. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif) I completely agree, this game really needs to be in video also. I'd like an informative vlp non-subtitled, since it seems that a lot of people missed out on this game. ...possibly due to quality reasons. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downs.gif) I loved it though, the RPG element and other oddities turned off a lot of people, but really did work well.
Also seconding the Master Blaster request for a video version. For much the same reason.
Gharbad the Weak @ Mar 28, 2009 05:13
Game: Summoner
System: Ps2
Style: Screenshot.
I got this around 2001 or 2002, looking for an RPG fix. But, blast it, I just could never finish the thing. High notes include: Uncanny Valley cast, the main advertised game mechanic (summoning) permanently weakening your main character, and AI so awful you can actually set enemies on fire without them noticing. But I've heard some people like the game, and I'm kinda curious as to what happens later on.
Kifisonfire @ Mar 28, 2009 13:57
Game: Killzone
System: PS2
Style: Video
I'm not really too fussed about how it's LPed, but after the release of KZ2 I know a lot of people (Including myself) never played the original after mediocre review scores. I'd love to catch up on the story through a good LP.
Nemo2342 @ Mar 31, 2009 03:59
Ceciltron posted:
However, what does the Request Thread think: ought I to make good on the toxx owed to me to make up for my shipping? Am I being petty?
I would love to see a good Wizardy 8 LP as well, so I think you should Toxx him to hell and back for giving us false hopes.
LightWarden @ Apr 1, 2009 00:18
I just realized that though we have Viewtiful Joe VLPs and Devil May Cry VLPs, I don't think we have a VLP of the PS2 version of Viewtiful Joe, starring Dante. Which is a pity, since they changed up enough of it to warrant another play through.
Jamesman @ Apr 4, 2009 22:07
Game Requested: Fatal Frame 1
System: PS2 or XBox
Style: Video, with subtitled commentary
Egomaniac is currently doing Fatal Frame 2, and he plans to LP Fatal Frame 3, but has no intentions of covering the first game in the series.
I would really like for someone else to step in and do an LP of the first game. I'm not sure how similar it is to the second one, but if there's a complete list of ghosts to take pictures of and whatnot, I'd prefer to have the game be a 100% run.
BreakTargets @ Apr 6, 2009 01:22
Game: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
System: Wii
Style: Either Video or Screenshot
Before you ask, it's another rougelike game (like Nethack), only with Final Fantasy- type crap.
Zutaten @ Apr 6, 2009 01:25
Billy Hatcher posted:
Game: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
System: Wii
Style: Either Video or Screenshot
Before you ask, it's another rougelike game (like Nethack), only with Final Fantasy- type crap.
Well this sure is a good way to sell a game and request an LP, yes sir.
Stanly Coober @ Apr 6, 2009 01:26
Billy Hatcher posted:
Game: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
System: Wii
Style: Either Video or Screenshot
Before you ask, it's another rougelike game (like Nethack), only with Final Fantasy- type crap.
Oh OK, thanks.
Syrg Sapphire @ Apr 6, 2009 02:06
Billy Hatcher posted:
Game: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo's Dungeon
System: Wii
Style: Either Video or Screenshot
Before you ask, it's another rougelike game (like Nethack), only with Final Fantasy- type crap.
a) you can't spell
b) this is what I'm testing Wii capture with so maybe
BreakTargets @ Apr 6, 2009 02:22
Syrg posted:
a) you can't spell
b) this is what I'm testing Wii capture with so maybe
a) Yes I can, I just forget to sometimes.
b) That's great.
Sebbe @ Apr 6, 2009 09:32
Game: A bunch of Net Yaroze games.
System: PlayStation
Style: Video, a la short game theatre?
Remember the Net Yaroze? You know, that development version of the PlayStation that Sony sold a while back?
Well, it led to a bunch of pretty fun games getting made, and it'd be fun to see them played. They're all pretty short; but there are some good ones (Blitter Boy, The Incredible Coneman (best video game soundtrack ever), Terra Incognita, Psychon...)
CorvusMoore @ Apr 6, 2009 12:51
Sebbe posted:
Game: A bunch of Net Yaroze games.
System: PlayStation
Style: Video, a la short game theatre?
Remember the Net Yaroze? You know, that development version of the PlayStation that Sony sold a while back?
Well, it led to a bunch of pretty fun games getting made, and it'd be fun to see them played. They're all pretty short; but there are some good ones (Blitter Boy, The Incredible Coneman (best video game soundtrack ever), Terra Incognita, Psychon...)
I still actually have my old Net Yaroze disc from playstation magazine, came with 14 titles. Spose I could do a bunch of them for short game theatre, I remember a few being pretty funksome. Need to get the gamebridge reinstalled though.
Greycat @ Apr 9, 2009 04:44
Game: Dawn of War Dark Crusade
System: PC
Style: Video
There was a well done one a while ago, but the thread died when the player's computer crashed.
I'd like to see a new one or a continuation of the last one.
MJ12 @ Apr 9, 2009 08:44
Game: Breakdown
System: XBox
Style: Video
The concept was novel (first person kung-fu fighting) and the ability to punch people in first person with glowing hands of power is a very, very powerful attraction. There aren't many videos of the game or the cutscenes online that I can find, and I found the beat-em-up action to be fun to watch.
IShallRiseAgain @ Apr 18, 2009 07:44
Game:Rule of Rose
System:Playstation 2
Style:Non-Serious Screenshot
I heard that the game is supposed to be very creepy, and not in a good way. I find LPs of bad games to be amusing, and this looks like it could be quite funny if done well.
meteor9 @ Apr 18, 2009 08:04
MJ12 posted:
Game: Breakdown
System: XBox
Style: Video
The concept was novel (first person kung-fu fighting) and the ability to punch people in first person with glowing hands of power is a very, very powerful attraction. There aren't many videos of the game or the cutscenes online that I can find, and I found the beat-em-up action to be fun to watch.
I have to second this, if only because I got stuck in the damned sewer/tripmine maze with the head bad guy that I could actually beat up but it wouldn't let me kill and thus I had to face the tripmines which I just couldn't do.
It's a trippy game, though. Well worth showing off.
Jamesman @ Apr 18, 2009 08:54
IShallRiseAgain posted:
Game:Rule of Rose
System:Playstation 2
Style:Non-Serious Screenshot
I heard that the game is supposed to be very creepy, and not in a good way. I find LPs of bad games to be amusing, and this looks like it could be quite funny if done well.
I'll definitely second this vote, except as a serious video LP. It looked like a delightfully fucked up survival horror game, and I'd love to see someone play it.
In fact, hell, I just want to see more VLPs of survival horror games. I'm not really interested in playing them myself (in part because I'm too big a pussy), but I've loved the ones I've watched and would love to see more.
Some examples;
Fatal Frame 1 (Egomaniac's passing on this)
Rule of Rose
Silent Hill 1-5
Onimusha 1-3
Clock Tower 1-3
Echo Night series (Obscure series about being in space and calming the spirits of the dead before they give you a heart attack, it seems. Second one never made it to the US)
NRVNQSR @ Apr 18, 2009 09:37
Jamesman posted:
Echo Night series (Obscure series about being in space and calming the spirits of the dead before they give you a heart attack, it seems. Second one never made it to the US)
Only the third game ("Echo Night Beyond") was in space; the others were more traditional house/boat/graveyard type affairs.
Beyond did use the near-future space setting very well; the claustrophobia, the awkwardness of movement and the sense of total, complete isolation would have been very difficult to achieve in any other setting without stretching credulity. Unfortunately the earlier games aren't up to the same standard.
Also,
Jamesman posted:
Onimusha 1-3
These totally should not be in this list. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
VoidBurger @ Apr 18, 2009 14:42
Jamesman posted:
Silent Hill 1-5
I'm slowly, slowly on this.
Egomaniac @ Apr 18, 2009 16:30
VoidBurger posted:
I'm slowly, slowly on this.
I was thinking of doing SH2 since it's both the best game ever, in my opinion, and my all-time favorite. But if you're going to do it I'm happy to be a spectator instead.
EDIT:
Jamesman posted:
Clock Tower 1-3
Dark Id did 3 about as seriously as it can possibly be taken. I have 2 on the PSX and it's pretty short, so I may give it a shot down the line. The first game on the SNES) I can't see making for a good VLP since it moves so slowly but maybe someone can screenshot it.
Egomaniac @ Apr 18, 2009 18:12
EDIT: Edit is not Quote
.TakaM @ Apr 20, 2009 11:10
Game: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, if successful, I guess doing all three main games would be cool too.
System: Playstation 2
Style: VLP with audio commentary
I'm sure there are some goons with fond memories of at least the first game and still held on to it.
Nidoking @ Apr 20, 2009 23:21
.TakaM posted:
Game: Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, if successful, I guess doing all three main games would be cool too.
System: Playstation 2
Style: VLP with audio commentary
I'm sure there are some goons with fond memories of at least the first game and still held on to it.
If I'm still conscious after finishing the Goblins series, and I manage to get a means of recording from consoles, and nobody else has done it yet, I'm planning to make Jak and Daxter my first console Let's Play. I started a new file as a practice run, but I think one of the scout flies has ceased to exist. I would feel unclean finishing that file.
.TakaM @ Apr 21, 2009 02:29
Oooh neat, none of the jak games were on the masterlist and I ctrl+f'd it for every page of this thread, doesn't look like it's come up before.
Research Indicates @ Apr 25, 2009 00:42
Steppo posted:
Game: Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries
System: PC
Style: Video
Maybe interactive a la the MechCommander LP - have goons customize the robots you fight with.
Looking at the community content here, I see there's a Co-op mod that lets 4 people play the campaign missions together. Getting a group together for that might be a good deal.
Quicksilver6 @ Apr 26, 2009 05:32
Research Indicates posted:
Looking at the community content here, I see there's a Co-op mod that lets 4 people play the campaign missions together. Getting a group together for that might be a good deal.
Really? Wow. I have this game and would be up for that. I don't have the mech expansion packs that you could buy to add more clan and IS mechs, though.
Herr Zwiebel @ Apr 27, 2009 15:28
cereal eater posted:
Syndicate! Does anyone remember that old PC game, I'm not sure what the exact story was but the gameplay basically was your squad of 4 people assassinating VIPs I think. I'm fairly certain you were able to brainwash citizens and give them weapons to help your cause. Would be awesome to see an LP of that, preferably video.
My, the interface sure is clunky.
Jamesman @ Apr 30, 2009 23:58
I think it's safe to say that every game currently showcased in this thread and every game that will show up in that thread needs to be LP'd as soon as possible.
Every day this doesn't happen is a day that we are not truly living.
EDEdDNEdDYFaN @ May 1, 2009 03:28
Forgive me if this has already been posted, I haven't followed this thread in a while and I just remembered a good gem -
Game : King's Field Series (King's Field 1-4?, Eternal Ring)
System(s) : Playstation, PS2
Style : Hybrid SS/Video
Author Requested : Seorin (Personal preference since he already did the first one)
Why : The first game was LP'ed to great success and then I found that there wasn't any plan to continue on the series. I really loved the game when I was younger and games like it but I never had them nor do I have the ability to play them. Brilliant first person RPG gameplay that was very well done by Seorin in his hybrid storytelling text/screens and commentary/videos. I hope someone will come up with a good work for this if it is done :>
Rocketlex @ May 1, 2009 03:39
Now here's one which would make for an unconventional LP. A lot of racing games out there are too boring and repetitive to Let's Play, but I know of one exception (aside from Diddy Kong Racing.)
Game : Iggy's Wreckin' Balls
System(s) : N64
Style : Video
Reason : This is an incredibly unique game. It's sort of a hybrid racing/platformer. While this has been done (or at least attempted) in other games, IWB is probably the only game I've seen that really, really pulled it off well. It's also far more visually-interesting than your standard racing game. It's just a hidden gem all around which more people should know about. (Seems like the N64 had a lot of those.)
The hard part will be tracking it down, but hey, maybe someone out there actually owns this game. (I don't. My experience comes from numerous rentals when I was 13 or so.)
Vakal @ May 1, 2009 18:54
Game: The Addams Family: Fester's Quest
System: NES
Style: Video
Reason: Anyone who has ever tried playing this one before knows how odd it is.
The storyline is that aliens are invading and it's up to Uncle Fester to stop them.
It was obvious that the Addams Family brand was just added to a pre-existing game in order to boost sales, and the result is very disorienting and slightly creepy.
Despite owning the original game for NES, I never managed to make it very far due to the game's high difficulty. I'd love from someone to try and tackle it.
Egomaniac @ May 3, 2009 14:22
Jamesman posted:
Rule of Rose
Test post in the Sandcastle. Tell me what you think.
Darardusaki @ May 3, 2009 20:26
Just letting you guys know that as soon as finals are over I'll be revamping the list of requested games to be a little neater and take up less space.
Faceguy @ May 3, 2009 21:40
Rocketlex posted:
Now here's one which would make for an unconventional LP. A lot of racing games out there are too boring and repetitive to Let's Play, but I know of one exception (aside from Diddy Kong Racing.)
Game : Iggy's Wreckin' Balls
System(s) : N64
Style : Video
Reason : This is an incredibly unique game. It's sort of a hybrid racing/platformer. While this has been done (or at least attempted) in other games, IWB is probably the only game I've seen that really, really pulled it off well. It's also far more visually-interesting than your standard racing game. It's just a hidden gem all around which more people should know about. (Seems like the N64 had a lot of those.)
The hard part will be tracking it down, but hey, maybe someone out there actually owns this game. (I don't. My experience comes from numerous rentals when I was 13 or so.)
I actually own this, but I'm not sure if it would make a good LP. It is basically a racing game, and the stages are all very similar.
Popo @ May 4, 2009 00:58
Faceguy posted:
I actually own this, but I'm not sure if it would make a good LP. It is basically a racing game, and the stages are all very similar.
You could probably do a couple of races for the Short Game Theatre to show off what it can do.
Rocketlex @ May 4, 2009 01:01
Popo posted:
You could probably do a couple of races for the Short Game Theatre to show off what it can do.
That might actually be the best option. Maybe the game shouldn't be done in full, but I think it should at least be seen.
Wandering Knitter @ May 6, 2009 05:26
I saw this in the "Let's post awesome random screenshots and art from MobyGames" thread and had to request it.
Game: King of Crusher
System: PSX
Style: Video
Reason:
Look at this.
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/e1698eef2d9ce14c5cb2df817e60da7a322a77f3/1218503523-00.jpg)
No, seriously, look at this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VxLWbU0IaM
There has to be someone here that can LP this game.
Mediocrity Goggles @ May 9, 2009 07:41
Game: Body Harvest
System: N64
Style: Video
Reason: This is the other not-so talked about N64 game from the makers of Space Station Silicon Valley, DMA Design/Rockstar North. Now imagine Grand Theft Auto (little bit from both past and present) mixed with say... Jet Force Gemini, and this is what the result would be. This game seemed quite ahead of it's time, it had huge worlds you could traverse with all sorts of vehicles, it had building interiors you could rummage through for various items, and of course, you got to shoot some rather large bugs with both your personal weapons and mobile military hardware.
It was quite unique and could've gotten more attention.
overhead @ May 9, 2009 09:06
Game: Alone in the Dark 4
System:Playstation, Playstation 2, Dreamcast, PC
Style:Video
Reason: Ther needs to be another LP about an unnessecery Survival horror sequel now that Silent Hill Origins is done. Aside from being the game where the Infogames just tried to copy Resident Evil, its also the game the Uwe Boll movie was most likely based.
Coulis @ May 9, 2009 12:34
overhead posted:
Game: Alone in the Dark 4
System:Playstation, Playstation 2, Dreamcast, PC
Style:Video
Reason: Ther needs to be another LP about an unnessecery Survival horror sequel now that Silent Hill Origins is done. Aside from being the game where the Infogames just tried to copy Resident Evil, its also the game the Uwe Boll movie was most likely based.
I was thinking of LPing this one actually when I will have finished Timegate.
Sirocco @ May 20, 2009 08:02
I'm going to go ahead and request a Sega Master System megathread to show off all those incredibly difficult games I could never beat throughout my childhood.
We had loads of them and I only ever beat a handful, if that. One game I particularly remember was Transbot: a side-scrolling spaceship shooter where every level seems to last half an hour and there is, if I'm recalling this correctly, literally THOUSANDS of levels. Madness.
edit: The memories! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzmHCYnSQg
General Ironicus @ May 20, 2009 13:58
Destiny of the Doctors
PC
Video
This was a point-and-click adventure game licensed from the Doctor Who television show. It has original scenes for the 4th through 7th Doctors and Anthony Ainley's last performance as The Master. Its not remembered as a very good game, especially by modern standards, but I'd still love to see it done by someone who loves the show. I would suggest something like the Jurassic Park: Trespasser thread, where you playthrough while editing relevant clips in to the video and discussing the franchise to kill time.
Drakenel @ May 20, 2009 16:34
Call of Duty: World at War
360
Video. of course.
I'd actually like to see someone do a VLP of this, since they finally included co-op on the campaign. Some brave soul and perhaps a couple of other friendly goons playing through the campaign might not be too bad. Bonus points if you play on harder difficulties and turn on various cheats. (I'd laugh to see someone do a complete run through on hardened with the 'sticks and stones' cheat enabled.)
Seth Turtle @ May 20, 2009 19:43
Drakenel posted:
Call of Duty: World at War
360
Video. of course.
I'd actually like to see someone do a VLP of this, since they finally included co-op on the campaign. Some brave soul and perhaps a couple of other friendly goons playing through the campaign might not be too bad. Bonus points if you play on harder difficulties and turn on various cheats. (I'd laugh to see someone do a complete run through on hardened with the 'sticks and stones' cheat enabled.)
Along these same lines, I'm hoping to see two goons run through Army of Two since the game requires at least some teamwork. There would be plenty of opportunities for one player to bitch at the other.
Fabricated @ May 21, 2009 20:04
derp.
Another request for Rule of Rose basically. I read the first page and thought I had done my homework, guess not!
The game's combat is terrible however, so good luck to anyone who tries. You spend most of the game jabbing enemies with a dinner fork.
Purefish @ May 22, 2009 20:11
Anyone know where I can find a playthrough of Final Fantasy 4 without someone talking over it?
Green Intern @ May 22, 2009 20:49
Game: Jet Force Gemini
System: N64
Style: Video
Reason: Why hasn't this been done? If two goons could get together, it'd be a lot of fun watching them do Co-op, I'd imagine. The game received good reviews at the time, and I bet a lot of people on this board played it at some point. I remember having a good time playing this game at my friend's house when it first came out, even though we both sucked at it.
Edit: Seriously, if someone LPs this, it has to be done with Co-op. Get guests, have a friend play with you, somehow evolve another set of arms. This game was sold on its cooperative play.
Rocketlex @ May 22, 2009 22:36
Green Intern posted:
Game: Jet Force Gemini
System: N64
Style: Video
Reason: Why hasn't this been done? If two goons could get together, it'd be a lot of fun watching them do Co-op, I'd imagine. The game received good reviews at the time, and I bet a lot of people on this board played it at some point. I remember having a good time playing this game at my friend's house when it first came out, even though we both sucked at it.
Edit: Seriously, if someone LPs this, it has to be done with Co-op. Get guests, have a friend play with you, somehow evolve another set of arms. This game was sold on its cooperative play.
I remember renting that game when I was 12 or so. The experience went like this.
*start playing*
"The hell? The jump button is c-down?"
*stop playing*
Maybe I just had no patience, but I had never before encountered such unintuitive controls.
Concordat @ May 28, 2009 23:38
McFetusBurger on page six posted:
Title: Skies of Arcadia (or Skies of Arcadia: Legends)
Platforms: Dreamcast/Gamecube
Genre: jRPG
This, on the other hand, is my absolute favorite to date (though I picked it up recently and haven't finished it yet). I'd love to see this in screenshots with boss and ship battles in video. I picked the game up used at Gamestop for 12 bucks, so it's pretty affordable and easy to find.
Gonna do this. Practice post
Stanly Coober @ May 28, 2009 23:47
Rocketlex posted:
I remember renting that game when I was 12 or so. The experience went like this.
*start playing*
"The hell? The jump button is c-down?"
*stop playing*
Maybe I just had no patience, but I had never before encountered such unintuitive controls.
You know, most people that I talk to that stopped playing Jet Force Gemini complained about the second half of the game turning into a collect-a-thon, but whatever works I guess. I'd like to see an LP of this too since I can't find my old cartridge for it.
Pidmon @ May 29, 2009 00:10
Solar System Busta posted:
You know, most people that I talk to that stopped playing Jet Force Gemini complained about the second half of the game turning into a collect-a-thon, but whatever works I guess. I'd like to see an LP of this too since I can't find my old cartridge for it.
I got through the collect-a-thon, but I could never get the 'shoot gems into rotating sattelite' thing done right.
suddenly cats @ May 29, 2009 07:36
Green Intern posted:
Game: Jet Force Gemini
System: N64
Style: Video
Reason: Why hasn't this been done? If two goons could get together, it'd be a lot of fun watching them do Co-op, I'd imagine. The game received good reviews at the time, and I bet a lot of people on this board played it at some point. I remember having a good time playing this game at my friend's house when it first came out, even though we both sucked at it.
Edit: Seriously, if someone LPs this, it has to be done with Co-op. Get guests, have a friend play with you, somehow evolve another set of arms. This game was sold on its cooperative play.
Someone was doing a VLP of that, but I don't think it was ever finished. Co-op would be way better anyway.
Psycho Serum @ May 29, 2009 11:50
Those games Yahtzee made that went 5/6/7 days a whatever. Im wondering what theyre all about but the hell if Im actually going to play them because Im terrible at adventure games. Whatever format works
Malorie @ Jun 2, 2009 10:19
This has already been requested all the way back on Page 5, but I'd like to draw more attention to the Splinter Cell series. The latest Splinter Cell game shown at E3 looks amazing, however I can't bring myself to play through the series up to that point, as I'm absolutely terrible at the early Splinter Cell games.
I've even resorted to searching YouTube for a Splinter Cell 1 LP, but the only two on there consist of a camcorder LP, and a LP of the GBA game (which has no game audio, a bad framerate, and a hypercam window occasionally popping up).
If anyone could make a Video LP of the Splinter Cell games (in video format of course, preferably starting with the first game), it would be a wonderful thing. I'm sure there's people out there concerned about the stealthy-with-not-much-action moments, but hey, that's all part of the game experience. It's kind of expected that you need to hide in the shadows sometimes!
Jamesman @ Jun 8, 2009 22:18
Kifisonfire posted:
Game: Tony Hawk Pro Skater 2 (Maybe more of the earlier games too, but I think this is regarded by many including myself as the best)
Platform: PSX
Style: Video LP, 100%. Yeah that's asking a lot, but there is a lot of stuff to do. The levels were always fun and the challenges were creative for them too.
I'm gonna finally get around to taking a stab at this. I'll end up doing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1, since that'll be really short (no gap hunting or anything), and then follow it up with THPS2 where I'll try to do the whole gap list.
I figure what's the point of a request thread if nobody's going to fulfill requests, right?
site @ Jun 8, 2009 23:13
Malorie posted:
This has already been requested all the way back on Page 5, but I'd like to draw more attention to the Splinter Cell series. The latest Splinter Cell game shown at E3 looks amazing, however I can't bring myself to play through the series up to that point, as I'm absolutely terrible at the early Splinter Cell games.
I've even resorted to searching YouTube for a Splinter Cell 1 LP, but the only two on there consist of a camcorder LP, and a LP of the GBA game (which has no game audio, a bad framerate, and a hypercam window occasionally popping up).
If anyone could make a Video LP of the Splinter Cell games (in video format of course, preferably starting with the first game), it would be a wonderful thing. I'm sure there's people out there concerned about the stealthy-with-not-much-action moments, but hey, that's all part of the game experience. It's kind of expected that you need to hide in the shadows sometimes!
Lol apparently you've missed the Chaos Theory LP I just started. After that I am planning on tackling 1 and Pandora Tomorrow.
Malorie @ Jun 9, 2009 00:43
site posted:
Lol apparently you've missed the Chaos Theory LP I just started. After that I am planning on tackling 1 and Pandora Tomorrow.
Apparantly you missed my post date, which was four days before you started your Chaos Theory LP. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-shobon.gif)
I'm looking forward to you starting SC1 though, and I'm glad you're taking on the series!
BoredumIncarnate @ Jun 11, 2009 10:42
Game: Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks
Platform: PS2 or XBOX
Style: Video LP. Co-op if possible for both the main characters. I never got around to playing this game , but I have (unfortunately?) played Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero and would like to see if the reviews were right when it came to this game. Follow up LP's of either Mortal Kombat Mythologies: Sub-Zero or the even worse game, Mortal Kombat: Special Forces, could be possible for the more sadistic LP'ers out there.
LightWarden @ Jun 11, 2009 11:36
Hmm... the LP Archive has the Dig, Sam & Max, Grim Fandango, and Monkey Island I & II, but I don't see any sign of the Indiana Jones adventures, Loom, or the Maniac Mansion series.
Some of these things are classic.
Wandering Knitter @ Jun 11, 2009 17:13
LightWarden posted:
Hmm... the LP Archive has the Dig, Sam & Max, Grim Fandango, and Monkey Island I & II, but I don't see any sign of the Indiana Jones adventures, Loom, or the Maniac Mansion series.
Some of these things are classic.
And I really want to see the original Sam and Max LPed again without people talking over the game with their own "hilarious" commentary.
Lanithro @ Jun 11, 2009 17:21
With Still Life 2 coming out next month, an LP of the original has yet to be done. As a point-and-click adventure game, I don't know how well it'd lend itself to the format, though. What is neat about the game is that there are 2 different characters/time lines you play through to connect the dots of the Jack-the-Ripper-style murder mystery.
Lilac @ Jun 11, 2009 21:07
Mediocrity Goggles posted:
Game: Body Harvest
System: N64
Style: Video
Reason: This is the other not-so talked about N64 game from the makers of Space Station Silicon Valley, DMA Design/Rockstar North. Now imagine Grand Theft Auto (little bit from both past and present) mixed with say... Jet Force Gemini, and this is what the result would be. This game seemed quite ahead of it's time, it had huge worlds you could traverse with all sorts of vehicles, it had building interiors you could rummage through for various items, and of course, you got to shoot some rather large bugs with both your personal weapons and mobile military hardware.
It was quite unique and could've gotten more attention.
It was not revolutionary at all, really, playing more like a sad remake of Hunter than anything else.
Mediocrity Goggles @ Jun 12, 2009 01:39
Lilac1 posted:
It was not revolutionary at all, really, playing more like a sad remake of Hunter than anything else.
Emalde @ Jun 12, 2009 04:47
Game: Call of Cthulhu; Dark Corners of the Earth
System: PC
Style: Video
Reason: Fuck this game, fuck it in the ass. I cannot for the life of me play stealth-based games, not to mention this game is ridiculously difficult at times. Having made it through halfway of this game (several sections I needed a walkthrough to get through because apparently my persistence in just shooting a nigga versus creeping around caused me to skip crucial parts of levels) and giving up after furiously looking for methods with which to cheat, I'd like to see it played properly and finished.
yarrrjun @ Jun 12, 2009 10:20
i'd like to request a VLP of Advent Rising. it was released on Xbox and Windows. first part in a planned trilogy, Orson Scott Card wrote the script for it, and apparently it sold so poorly that this first game killed the development company.
also, since DJ Ferret and Lesserworm's Mass Effect VLP seems to be dead, i thought i'd request that, too (released for Xbox 360 and Windows, etc etc).
also, i thought i saw a VLP of Project Snowblind (released for god knows how many consoles, and Windows, too) a couple of years ago but i can't find any trace of it on the master list, am i going mad?
THE FUCKIN ROBOCOP @ Jun 13, 2009 09:50
If anyone can get any of the 3 Kyrandia games running I would love to see any of them. I played the second one over and over, and played parts of the first and third, but for some reason the ol windows seemed to REALLY hate those two while it would tolerate The Hand of Fate. Of all of them the third was my favorite, but i just couldn't run it past the island with the dogs without it crashing. It would be great to see it all again.
Nidoking @ Jun 13, 2009 11:55
Vikings yo! posted:
If anyone can get any of the 3 Kyrandia games running I would love to see any of them. I played the second one over and over, and played parts of the first and third, but for some reason the ol windows seemed to REALLY hate those two while it would tolerate The Hand of Fate. Of all of them the third was my favorite, but i just couldn't run it past the island with the dogs without it crashing. It would be great to see it all again.
I was entertaining plans to do the Kyrandia series even before I started on Gobliiins, but having gone back to the original thread, I don't have much to add other than doing videos instead of screenshots. I also don't think I've been all the way through the third game on this computer, so I'd have to test the technology first. Still, it's a possibility... I'd love to do something where I don't need to edit in the music in post for a change. And I did go to all the effort of mapping the cavern in the first game while I was recording a bonus scene for Gobliins 2...
doctor iono @ Jun 13, 2009 13:01
Game: The Last Express.
System: PC
Style: Flexible - Screenshot, Video w/ Commentary or Subtitles could all work
Reason: It's this old adventure game where you are on a train going from Paris to Constantinople just before the outbreak of WWI, and it's hugely nonlinear. It takes place in real-time. Extremely interesting, extremely innovative. The visual style makes it so both a screenshot or a video LP could work.
Also has high potential for reader input, votes on decisions, etc.
Xander77 @ Jun 13, 2009 14:32
Games: Dangerous High School Girls in Trouble
System: PC
Style: Screenshot with alternate in-character commentary by the girls
Reason: Based on what I saw of other games in the same style, the result could range from somewhat funny to outright awesome, and would work really well with the game itself (which needs more love
Johnny Law @ Jun 13, 2009 15:43
Emalde posted:
Game: Call of Cthulhu; Dark Corners of the Earth
System: PC
Style: Video
I know you're asking for a VLP, but are you aware that there was an SSLP of this finished recently? I don't see it on the forum now so I guess it's dropped to the archives already...
Emalde @ Jun 13, 2009 17:03
Johnny Law posted:
I know you're asking for a VLP, but are you aware that there was an SSLP of this finished recently? I don't see it on the forum now so I guess it's dropped to the archives already...
Yeah, I sifted through several pages and the LP Archives, didn't think of looking in the forum archives.
nudipedalia @ Jun 15, 2009 21:35
Game requested: Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim
Platform: PC
Style: Video
Being strategy-ish counts against the possibility of a LP, but Majesty has enough RPG elements to provide something to hang commentary on. It's generally easy, has amazing voices and character, a bit of humour and some surprisingly deep strategies. Russian-made sequel is coming this year and interest would be high as Majesty regularly shows up in strategy and city builder threads as an original take on the genre. The levels are perfect length for videos, too.
e: in-character commentary wouldn't be a good idea as the game is quite funny and video LPs very rarely are.
Konjuro @ Jun 21, 2009 10:28
MJ12 posted:
Game: Breakdown
System: XBox
Style: Video
The concept was novel (first person kung-fu fighting) and the ability to punch people in first person with glowing hands of power is a very, very powerful attraction. There aren't many videos of the game or the cutscenes online that I can find, and I found the beat-em-up action to be fun to watch.
I'm going to third this. Breakdown happens to be one of my favorite games on the xbox, and it seems very few people have heard of it let alone seen it. I might even do an LP of this myself if I remember come fall.
Game: IllBleed
System: Dreamcast
Style: Video
Something of a survival horror game for the Dreamcast. The opening cutscene is horrible to the point of being (unintentionally?) hilarious, but the gameplay seems pretty interesting.
Professor Clumsy @ Jun 21, 2009 19:39
Porksword posted:
Game - Normality
System - PC
Style - Video
I'm working on this now, thanks to your request. Should be a fun one. I just have a few technical problems to work through, but I should have a test post ready in a few weeks.
flatluigi @ Jun 22, 2009 05:31
Games: Fatal Frame 1 and 3
System: PS2
Style: Video
Why: I watched Egomaniac's playthrough of #2 and really enjoyed it. Lacking both the system and the balls to play through the rest of the series, I'd really like to see someone do the other two games in the series in a similar way as his.
mahazuhul @ Jun 22, 2009 12:11
Little test of endurance I just couldn't get through:
(img http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Zeliard_box_cover.jpg)
Game: Zeliard
System: PC / DOSBox
Wiki: Here.
Style: Video LP with audio commentary. I want to feel your pain.
Why: I played this game as a much younger, less experienced gamer. It's a pretty cool platform adventure RPG type game, a bit like Maze of Galious or La-Mulana. It's pretty tough too. And I'm not sure but I don't think too many people have even heard of it. I can't stand to play it myself anymore, but I would love to watch someone else play through it.
kethryveris @ Jun 26, 2009 10:00
Vikings yo! posted:
If anyone can get any of the 3 Kyrandia games running I would love to see any of them. I played the second one over and over, and played parts of the first and third, but for some reason the ol windows seemed to REALLY hate those two while it would tolerate The Hand of Fate. Of all of them the third was my favorite, but i just couldn't run it past the island with the dogs without it crashing. It would be great to see it all again.
Wow, nostalgia. Those were the first games I LP'd, about three years ago. I've always toyed with the idea of re-doing them as a video LP (mine was screenshot). It'd be at least a year before I could do it, though. My old one is still floating around the SA forum archives somewhere, but I think a lot of it has been eaten.
If you still have your CDs of the games, run them in DosBOX; that's how I got mine to work.
SlippyFists @ Jun 28, 2009 17:39
Games: Gran Turismo series
System: PS,PS2
Style: Video or Hybrid
Reason: I never really got into the Gran Turismo franchise when I was younger, so I missed out on some pretty fun racing games. I just think the Gran Turismo games would be fun to watch, and participate in with other goons. It doesn't matter which Gran Turismo either, be it 1,2,3,4, I just think the game would attract a nice following of goons.
Fabricated @ Jun 29, 2009 21:45
Just a heads up on a great old point-n'-clicker I'm not sure I could do justice.
Game: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Serrated Scalpel
System: PC, DOS
Style: Anything really.
Reason: It's great old school point and click game with nice pixel art, music, some voice acting, and pretty good (and excessively detailed) writing. Also it's Sherlock-fucking-Holmes. I just don't think I have the ability (or the background on the book series) to make it really interesting. I figured if there was a fan of the series out there they could make a pretty cool LP of this game.
It runs perfectly in DOSBox by the way. I'm also reasonably sure it's abandonware.
T1g4h @ Jul 3, 2009 19:18
Game: Interstate '76
System: PC
Style: Video, with screenshots for the car loadout for that mission
I76 is a classic car combat game. Granted, it is incredibly finicky about running on modern Windows XP systems, but it's worth all the hoop jumping. It has a fairly amusing plot, the graphics are still charming when you apply the D3D patch, and the combat is a lot more in-depth than Twisted Metal's. Rather than a single health bar, you can actually damage your car's subframe and various internals if you're not careful. Plus, the chance for audience participation is somewhat decent if the LP'er doesn't mind using Goon-designed weapon layouts.
Clavius @ Jul 3, 2009 20:47
Fabricated posted:
Game: Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Serrated Scalpel
I love sherlock holmes and old point and clickers. Convinced me to play it, no LP though.
Dr-NiKoN @ Jul 6, 2009 19:54
http://championsofnorrath.station.sony.com/
(img http://yfrog.com/63championsofnorrathps2j)
Game: Champions of Norrath.
System: PS2
Style: Video
Preferably as a spell caster(Cleric).
Comedy-option: Nude character only fighting with fists.
Reason: Somewhat old school RPG with a stupid AI that let's you have plenty of fun, especially with a ranged character. Plenty of ways to specialize your character, spells and weapons making it a good option for participation. And the fact that you can play trough the game with your character being almost nude makes it an instant win. The story in itself is somewhat meh, but it does include some cool bosses and boss fights that fit right into the story.
Edit: Can't get the image to work apparently.
Gin_Rummy @ Jul 8, 2009 21:02
Seth Turtle posted:
Along these same lines, I'm hoping to see two goons run through Army of Two since the game requires at least some teamwork. There would be plenty of opportunities for one player to bitch at the other.
That would actually be fun to watch. I'd love to take part if anyone else is interested.
Professor Clumsy @ Jul 8, 2009 21:26
Game: The Warriors
System: PS2
Style: Video
Based on the 1979 film of the same name, the game actually expands on the film's story. Acting as a prequel explaining the founding of the Warriors andtheir rise to controlling Coney Island before the events of the film.
The game plays like an old school brawler, in a similar vein to Final Fight, with an interesting free-roaming environment and some cool new gameplay elements like tagging and burglaries.
The game can be 100 per cent-ed pretty easily, but a level can take a while to finish as you get bogged down in heavy combat and hiding from the police so it'd be nice to see a skilled run.
edit: The game also features most of the original cast from the film, including James Remar.
Also...
Game: Rogue Trooper
System: PS2
Style: Video
A science-fiction third-person shooter with stealth elements, Rogue Trooper is based on the recurring 2000AD strip by Gerry Finlay-Day and Dave Gibbons.You play as Rogue, a genetically enhanced soldier fighting on the war-torn planet of Nu-Earth.
The game has a pretty nice system for laying traps and ambushes against the enemies, so I'd like to see an LP that made the most of those abilities and showed some skill with the stealth sections too.
The Unlife Aquatic @ Jul 9, 2009 01:58
Game: Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
System: PS2/Xbox
Style: Video
(img http://i25.tinypic.com/2n81lbo.jpg)
Somewhat of a GTA clone but with major differences - there is less of a focus on random, small scale violence and more on calculated, large scale destruction. Half of the fun of the game is playing with all the airstrikes you can get, like a carpet bombing run from a B-52 or a huge fuel air bomb (All bought from the Russian Mafia)
You are a "Private Contractor" sent into North Korea to stop an insane dictator with nuclear weapons (for a huge bounty of course, 100 million dollars) and end up in a four-way clusterfuck. The Allies just want to kill Song (the dictator), the South Koreans want to reunify the country, the Chinese want to make North Korea a province of the People's Republic and certain "businessman" from Russia just want to turn a tidy profit.
The voice acting is excellent, especially Matthias Nillison (Voiced by Peter Stormare), a psychotic Swede whose only goal in life is to cause greater and greater explosions. A wonderful music score, mostly symphonic and operatic also helps set the mood.
Y-Hat @ Jul 13, 2009 01:49
Game: Turok: Dinosaur Hunter
System: Nintendo 64
Style: Video
Reason: Back in the days when my parents wouldn't let me play bloody games, they'd still let me play this somehow. I like first-person shooter video LPs and this game hasn't crossed anyone's mind yet, for some reason. Everyone loves dinosaurs too.
Plus it has kickass weapons like the Particle Accelerator.
Edit: I also fully expect whoever does this to LP Turok 2, which has the Cerebral Bore.
ScurvyKip @ Jul 13, 2009 02:43
Game: Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
System: PS1
Style: Screenshot or Hybrid
This game has a unique take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, which got me interested. The game itself is much simpler to play than the real life counterpart, but that makes the new gameplay mechanics it brings to the table difficult to master as the learning curve is pretty steep.
I believe that a hybrid would be best because there are plenty of talky bits but the duels themselves go by relatively quickly. It also gives the chance to show off the 3D models of the monsters in motion as I think the animation and textures are pretty good for the PS1.
So Icey Seifuku @ Jul 14, 2009 09:36
Veretas posted:
Game:Metal Gear Solid 2
System:Either PS2 or that special Xbox version
Style:Preferably video
Regarding the bonus content included in the special version of MGS2 would features such as "Snakes Tales" and "VR Missions" be expected to be shown as well?
Jamesman @ Jul 14, 2009 09:51
Awesome.B.Wicked posted:
Regarding the bonus content included in the special version of MGS2 would features such as "Snakes Tales" and "VR Missions" be expected to be shown as well?
To hell with Sons of Liberty. I'd love to see an LP of someone attempting to get gold ranks on all of Substance's VR missions. Such glorious pain.
FakeBlood @ Jul 16, 2009 17:22
Game:Breakdown
System: Xbox
Style: I can't see this working as anything except a video LP.
it's such an interesting, wierd and under appreciated game. It would make a good serious or satirical LP. I'd LP it but i can't get past the third chapter (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
EDIT: for formatting
Paper Tiger @ Jul 17, 2009 07:25
Game: Persona 4
System: Playstation 2
Style: A screenshot LP would probably be best for most of the game, but some parts (cutscenes, boss battles) would work with video.
This game has a lot of potential to be a great LP, what with the mystery-based plot and all the twists and turns the characters take. It'd probably be more effective if the LPer/commenters avoided dropping hints towards what happened later (maybe have people not mention their favorite part until it's already been presented, etc.), but honestly that'd be like herding cats. I know there's spoiler tags, but sometimes the temptation is too great and a lot of surprises in this game would be a lot more effective if they weren't at all mentioned beforehand.
But whatever, that's up to the awesome person who ends up LPing this beast. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Rirse @ Jul 17, 2009 23:25
Paper Tiger posted:
Game: Persona 4
System: Playstation 2
Style: A screenshot LP would probably be best for most of the game, but some parts (cutscenes, boss battles) would work with video.
This game has a lot of potential to be a great LP, what with the mystery-based plot and all the twists and turns the characters take. It'd probably be more effective if the LPer/commenters avoided dropping hints towards what happened later (maybe have people not mention their favorite part until it's already been presented, etc.), but honestly that'd be like herding cats. I know there's spoiler tags, but sometimes the temptation is too great and a lot of surprises in this game would be a lot more effective if they weren't at all mentioned beforehand.
But whatever, that's up to the awesome person who ends up LPing this beast. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I think gravitypenguin has expressed interest in lping Persona 4 after his Valkria Chronicles LP is done. And since he doing the DLC missions, there not much for him to do.
timeandtide @ Jul 18, 2009 03:40
Game: True Crime: Streets of LA and it's sequel
Platform: whatever you can get (PS2, GC, Xbox if you need to know)
Method: Video, but I'm not picky
Why: It's an OK playing action with an over-the-top story, featuring the voice acting talents of Christopher Walken, Michael Madesen, Gary Oldman, Ron Perlmen, James Hong, and Snoop Dog (as himself.) There's multiple paths through the game with multiple story outcomes, so it'd be best to start with the basic one and work up to the one that's Big Trouble in Little China: The Video Game.
Cronocke @ Jul 18, 2009 05:42
Bloodly posted:
Title: Rise of Legends
Yeah, I'm thinking this might be my first LP. I'll have to play through the game a couple times first, just to get enough practice at it that I don't end up failing spectacularly, but that's the plan.
Bloodly posted:
Biggest issue is the drag of it. First campaign is the most fun, second is so-so, the third....sheer boredom, combined with my own mess-ups, drew me almost entirely to skirmish.
God, you aren't kidding. I'm only in the second campaign so far, and I practically have to force myself to keep playing. Of course, it helps that I don't like the second faction's units anyway...
Lipset and Rock On @ Jul 19, 2009 12:10
Zuzie posted:
I'd rather see the Gamecube version done instead. The whole horizontal flipping irks me for some reason. However, I would like to see...
Game - Okami
System - Wii or PS2
Style - Video
I'm certain this game will get LPed, the only issue is that there's a bunch of popular LPs that need to get done first before LPers and LP watchers devote any time to this game.
baldurk @ Jul 19, 2009 12:23
CTerry posted:
I personally would love to see this game LPed. To me it seems a perfect game to LP. Beautiful to look at, wonderful sounds, great dialogue and characters to make fun of, interesting game mechanics, etc. etc.
From what I remember it's long as hell, with some repetitive stuff and a lot of backtracking in areas. Plus, all the dialogue is very well written but has an annoying-as-shit gibberish voice, no proper voice acting.
I'd like to see a good LP of the game too, but it's hardly the perfect game to LP, it'd be quite hard to do well, and I wouldn't want to see it done half-assed or in the wrong way.
Tato @ Jul 19, 2009 23:54
Game Requested: The 11th Hour
System: PC
Style: Video
The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour were some of the first CD-Rom titles released for the PC and I still think they have some innate charm, if only from their B-movie scripts. A lot of the puzzles were absolutely insane and required bizarre leaps in logic to actually solve, but somehow it was all worth the trouble just so you could see some bad actors acting scared of things that weren't even there. These days, it's hard to get the games working right on most PCs, even with patches, so it would be great just to be able to watch someone play through it. I loved The 7th Guest as a kid but never owned The 11th Hour. I know the plot is awful and over the top, but I'd love to see it play out.
At one point, it appears someone started an 11th Hour playthrough, but abandoned it after the very first part. I think the style that Malorie used in the 7th Guest LP works best, with the player adding their own subtitled commentary at the bottom explaining what the heck is going on.
EDIT - Nevermind, I finally found one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yovF...E36656&index=16
uberkeyzer @ Jul 20, 2009 01:22
Game Requested: Castles II: Siege and Conquest
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
Here's the wikipedia page on it. This was a great little game that combined aspects of a sim, combat, and (oddly enough) a choose your own adventure. Manage your kingdom, try to take over medieval France without pissing off the Pope too much, design your own castle and build it, and try not to get hosed too bad by picking the wrong choices in the random events. Also, hard as balls if you were ten years old at the time without a strategy guide.
honeymustard @ Jul 21, 2009 20:11
Game Requested: Carmageddon 2
System: PC
Style: Video
Basically this would be the best Let's Play ever.
Brimstone Inquiry @ Jul 24, 2009 01:27
Game Requested: Breath of Fire V: Dragon Quarter
System: Playstation 2
Style: Screenshot with Video of Cutscenes
Extra: LP followers get to dictate how the fairy colony gets raised somehow.
This game may be a bit difficult to do; you get a lot more of the story out of replaying it and/or dying and/or using IT too much(if you don't know what IT is, I'm not telling you; it's integral to the story). Establishing certain ratings also let you explore more of the dungeons; so somebody would have to do multiple playthroughs to get all the cutscenes to show. But it would be worth it, if only for that one scene...
DarkLilly @ Jul 25, 2009 03:14
Game Requested: Parasite Eve 2
System: Playstation
Style: VLP
The sequel to Parasite Eve, a 3rd person shooter which actually was tons of fun. A kill counter and multiple modes, including >.< 13 playthroughs to unlock everything, made this game a constant favorite. Would seem to warrant some LPing.
Would do self but spent a good while on the Tech support forums getting wholly confused by video editing.
Mad Dean @ Jul 26, 2009 02:33
Game: AWAY shuffle dungeon (sic)
System: Nintendo DS
Style: Screenshot/Video Hybrid
(img http://img.waffleimages.com/048059a4e1e11d0a6e9ce092b187c765d63b9da6/away-shuffle-dungeon-new-screens-20080711041845795.jpg) shamelessly taken from IGN
This game is the epitome of Japanese feel-good goofiness and head-in-ass plot. The gameplay is mediocre, the characters have the collective personality of one Asperger syndrome child, and the plot defeats itself at its own game.
Watching some poor quality LPer trying to get through the dungeons, which seem to be intentionally designed to grief the player himself, would be hilarious. The game has a few FMVs that should also be recorded for posterity. While I'd like to see someone try to 100% complete this, as there isn't even a single FAQ written for this game knowing that you've done everything might be questionable.
Laopooh @ Jul 29, 2009 15:59
Game Requested: Any RPG/MMORPG
System: PC
Style: Video
I'd love to see a multiplayer runthrough of any rpg or mmorpg. I think it'd be pretty cool to see like a 6-player run of BG2 with everyone on ventrillo. Or a group starting up together from level one on some mmorpg like WoW or Everquest and just going through and adventuring together.
On that note, does anyone know of anything similar on youtube or anything? My search hasn't come up with much.
Konstantin @ Jul 29, 2009 19:05
Game Requested: Syobon Action
System: PC
Style: Video
It's sort of a mix of I Wanna Be The Guy and a SMB1 romhack, although it is easier than IWBTG. There are youtube LPs of it, but I'd like to see someone here give it a try. Whoever does is should do it completely blind, so we can hear their reactions to all the surprises the game throws at you, plus the game has some puzzle like elements that you need to figure out. It's only four short levels, so it isn't that big a project. You can download the game here
The Unlife Aquatic @ Jul 29, 2009 19:08
Konstantin posted:
Game Requested: Syobon Action
System: PC
Style: Video
It's sort of a mix of I Wanna Be The Guy and a SMB1 romhack, although it is easier than IWBTG. There are youtube LPs of it, but I'd like to see someone here give it try. Whoever does is should do it completely blind, so we can hear their reactions to all the surprises the game throws at you, plus the game has some puzzle like elements that you need to figure out. It's only four short levels, so it isn't that big a project. You can download the game here
Isn't this Dongs.exe?
Konstantin @ Jul 29, 2009 19:16
Yeah, it is, my bad. I never thought to look at that thread, watching it now.
Slio @ Jul 29, 2009 20:34
Laopooh posted:
Game Requested: Any RPG/MMORPG
System: PC
Style: Video
I'd love to see a multiplayer runthrough of any rpg or mmorpg. I think it'd be pretty cool to see like a 6-player run of BG2 with everyone on ventrillo. Or a group starting up together from level one on some mmorpg like WoW or Everquest and just going through and adventuring together.
On that note, does anyone know of anything similar on youtube or anything? My search hasn't come up with much.
I want to say there was a Diablo II thread a long time ago, but I can't find anything in the Archive. The Master List references this thread. Maybe that'll help. I also remember a City of Heroes LP that started a while back.
thevoiceofdog @ Jul 29, 2009 21:23
DarkLilly posted:
Game Requested: Parasite Eve 2
System: Playstation
Style: VLP
The sequel to Parasite Eve, a 3rd person shooter which actually was tons of fun. A kill counter and multiple modes, including >.< 13 playthroughs to unlock everything, made this game a constant favorite. Would seem to warrant some LPing.
Would do self but spent a good while on the Tech support forums getting wholly confused by video editing.
Though I have not done an LP yet, I know I will do this game eventually. I know it like the back of my hand, extra modes and all and I love it to death. I am currently working my first LP and if it goes well I'll definitely follow up with PE2. I definitely wouldn't want to screw up one of my favorite games.
thevoiceofdog @ Jul 29, 2009 21:28
Tato posted:
Game Requested: The 11th Hour
System: PC
Style: Video
The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour were some of the first CD-Rom titles released for the PC and I still think they have some innate charm, if only from their B-movie scripts. A lot of the puzzles were absolutely insane and required bizarre leaps in logic to actually solve, but somehow it was all worth the trouble just so you could see some bad actors acting scared of things that weren't even there. These days, it's hard to get the games working right on most PCs, even with patches, so it would be great just to be able to watch someone play through it. I loved The 7th Guest as a kid but never owned The 11th Hour. I know the plot is awful and over the top, but I'd love to see it play out.
At one point, it appears someone started an 11th Hour playthrough, but abandoned it after the very first part. I think the style that Malorie used in the 7th Guest LP works best, with the player adding their own subtitled commentary at the bottom explaining what the heck is going on.
EDIT - Nevermind, I finally found one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yovF...E36656&index=16
Ironically, I am currently working on such an LP as my very first. After some hoops getting the game to run I've started testing and hopefully will have a test post within the week. As I'm a new reg guy, I'll have to try extra hard to ensure it doesn't suck.
I feel the thread will be a blast though. I'll do VLP's for the puzzles, and explore the rooms and "hot spots" and then encourage thread readers to figure out the ridiculous word puzzles. People will have everything they need from the game to figure the stuff out, and I found out from the 7th Guest thread that readers are quite good at that.
timeandtide @ Jul 29, 2009 21:59
I'd like to see someone do Legendary, which is a PC/PS3/360 FPS game that came out this year and is supposedly on the level of Daikatana in terms of awfulness. From what I gather, it's about evil legendary monsters (griffins and that sort) appearing in New York City and a mechanic is blessed by the forces of good to fight it.
It'd have to be video, and I'd guess that a more sarcastic, tear-the-game-apart approach like some of Dark Id's, Proteus', and Slowbeef's videos are.
Oh yeah, a great reason to do it would be that you may well be performing the video game equivalent of Christ hanging on the Cross for the sins of mankind. Sure, it'll hurt like a bitch at first but you'll make a lot of people happy since they won't have to do it themselves.
Y-Hat @ Jul 29, 2009 23:28
Game: Kaizo Mario RPG
System: Super NES
Style: Video, because it's the only medium that can properly capture the LPer's rage
"Kaizo." The very word induces insanity to those who have played. Just ask Proton Jon. Well, apparently some sadistic minds have brewed this toxic concoction and unleashed it on the world. What we need are a few brave souls, sound of mind, to play this and see how horrific it is.
Sebbe @ Jul 30, 2009 17:59
Slio9 posted:
I want to say there was a Diablo II thread a long time ago, but I can't find anything in the Archive. The Master List references this thread. Maybe that'll help. I also remember a City of Heroes LP that started a while back.
Sadly, the videos disappeared ages ago and I'm pretty sure Schildkrote no intention of reuploading 'em.
loquacius @ Jul 30, 2009 18:06
Y-Hat posted:
Game: Kaizo Mario RPG
System: Super NES
Style: Video, because it's the only medium that can properly capture the LPer's rage
"Kaizo." The very word induces insanity to those who have played. Just ask Proton Jon. Well, apparently some sadistic minds have brewed this toxic concoction and unleashed it on the world. What we need are a few brave souls, sound of mind, to play this and see how horrific it is.
I Googled this, and all that came up was a couple of Youtube videos (one of which was just a terrible Youtube LP of MRPG) and a couple other pages that seemed to be references to said Youtube videos. Do you have a link for the romhack itself? I'm curious about this idea--if nothing else, I could use it as a bonus video for my current LP.
Y-Hat @ Jul 30, 2009 19:25
loquacius posted:
I Googled this, and all that came up was a couple of Youtube videos (one of which was just a terrible Youtube LP of MRPG) and a couple other pages that seemed to be references to said Youtube videos. Do you have a link for the romhack itself? I'm curious about this idea--if nothing else, I could use it as a bonus video for my current LP.
MJ12 @ Jul 31, 2009 03:42
Game Requested: Uprising or Battlezone
System: PC
Format: Probably Video
FPS/RTS combinations, both were really awesome. Uprising had a metagame and Battlezone had a great concept (Cold War gone hot... In Space!).
Game Requested: Crysis and Crysis Warhead
System: PC
Format: Text. Okay, seriously, video.
Well not all of us have a computer made of future thinking aluminum so some of us have to watch others play the game for us instead. Saddening, isn't it?
Ashenai @ Jul 31, 2009 09:35
MJ12 posted:
Well not all of us have a computer made of future thinking aluminum so some of us have to watch others play the game for us instead. Saddening, isn't it?
If it makes you feel any better, I bought a new computer specifically to play Crysis, and it so wasn't worth it. I was bored to tears almost instantly, the game is ridiculously overrated. Not that I'm complaining, there are plenty of awesome games for awesome rigs, just not Crysis.
That said, I'd like to see a Let's Play of Crysis too. Boring, sure, but nice eye candy.
failbot @ Aug 1, 2009 06:55
SUPERMAN'S GAL PAL posted:
Game Requested: God of War I and/or II
System: Playstation 2
Style: Up to the LP'er, but in my opinion it's better presented in video - even if only for the Hydra battle alone. I could see taking screenshots up until the final boss, but again, it's really up to what style suits the LP'er.
Extra notes: Early this year goon PatioFurniture started an LP of the first game and did an excellent job of explaining the play system while throwing in some fun information about the mythology the games are based on. We also learned all Spartans can double jump. He got very busy with work/school and was sick on top of everything, so unfortunately he couldn't finish the LP.
I've never played the games myself - just never gotten to them, or had the time to play. I love Greek mythology and get a chuckle out of the way God of War uses it. I also find the art of the game amazing. Watching Kratos take down the Hydra in the first couple levels is one of the few moments in any LP video that had me a little terrified by the monster. Just impressive, fun-looking stuff that to me would make a great thread. It's a badass, crazy Spartan killing gods and monsters - who doesn't love that?
If it's okay with PatioFurniture for someone else to pick this up, I'd appreciate seeing it done. Great idea for a thread, Darardusaki!
I don't intend to get your hopes up, but me and a goon friend of mine may be tackling this very soon. The only thing is that I go back to college soon, so updates will be a little irregular, but this is something both of us want to try.
dis astranagant @ Aug 1, 2009 07:05
ScurvyKip posted:
Game: Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories
System: PS1
Style: Screenshot or Hybrid
This game has a unique take on the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game, which got me interested. The game itself is much simpler to play than the real life counterpart, but that makes the new gameplay mechanics it brings to the table difficult to master as the learning curve is pretty steep.
I believe that a hybrid would be best because there are plenty of talky bits but the duels themselves go by relatively quickly. It also gives the chance to show off the 3D models of the monsters in motion as I think the animation and textures are pretty good for the PS1.
This is impossible to finish. The last few opponents cheat like all hell, running 3x raigeki, having 3x Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon in their main deck, 3x Gate Guardian and all sorts of other bullshit. The game is also boringly simple till then, since you gain cards at a glacial pace and end up relying on the same fusions for 90% of the game till you hit the brick wall that is the endgame.
Huge Ghost @ Aug 6, 2009 04:40
Game: Grand Theft Auto IV
System: PC
Style: Video
I think it would be really neat to see if someone could LP this game sort of in the style of the old Grim Fandango The Movie thread. Only, to make it even more cinematic, you could use the in-game video editor that comes with the PC version. Cutscenes could be recorded with FRAPS and all the clips could be edited together and divided up into episodes and you get the idea. I'm starting to lean towards doing it myself but I'm also worried about the amount of effort it would take to make such an epic thread.
Dragonatrix @ Aug 21, 2009 03:16
Games: Mark of Kri & Rise of the Kasai
System: PS2
Style: Video
Mark of Kri is a fun, but somewhat short (it only has a mere 6 levels but they're all fairly long and get longer) and relatively unknown, game released only for the PS2 that I, personally, think a lot of people would enjoy if they knew of it (especially since it's easy to immerse yourself in and it's arguably a precursor to the God of War games), whereas Rise of the Kasai is the sequel to Mark of Kri, but rather unfortunately was only released in North America. This means several people who had wanted to play it were unable to.
Jamesman @ Aug 21, 2009 03:35
Dragonatrix posted:
Games: Mark of Kri & Rise of the Kasai
System: PS2
Style: Video
Mark of Kri is a fun, but somewhat short (it only has a mere 6 levels but they're all fairly long and get longer) and relatively unknown, game released only for the PS2 that I, personally, think a lot of people would enjoy if they knew of it (especially since it's easy to immerse yourself in and it's arguably a precursor to the God of War games), whereas Rise of the Kasai is the sequel to Mark of Kri, but rather unfortunately was only released in North America. This means several people who had wanted to play it were unable to.
Coincidentally, I just did a recording for Mark of Kri and am in the process of cutting it for encoding.
Not sure if I'll do a full LP of the game, but there you go. Rise of the Kasai was unfortunately nowhere near as well done, due to the last-minute removal of online co-op.
Emalde @ Aug 21, 2009 08:25
Sebbe posted:
Yup, that would've been my suggestion.
Sadly, the videos disappeared ages ago and I'm pretty sure Schildkrote no intention of reuploading 'em.
Well, if you can stand the horrid video quality and have archives, this is our embarrassing run of Diablo (jesus I sound like some sort of transsexual), which was also great fun.
E: These also seem to have disappeared from Schildkrote's hosting. Maybe we can get together and do it again someday... (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-allears.gif)
E2: Again, if you have archives, some of the videos in the old Diablo 2 thread seem to be functioning on Google Video if you're that desperate for some toe-dancing-commentary with frantic and somewhat blind action.
Crosscontaminant @ Aug 21, 2009 16:48
Game: Radiant Silvergun
System: Sega Saturn
Style: Video
Why?
As far as I can tell there are no scrolling shooter LPs, and Radiant Silvergun would be a good introduction to the genre - it's from the early '90s, when games in the vein of Gradius "grew up" in proportion to the amount of data that could be thrown about by new consoles like the Sega Saturn, without heading into the full-on hell that is danmaku exemplified by the likes of Perfect Cherry Blossom.
In addition, Radiant Silvergun has quite a bit of almost RPG-esque planning involved in the large number of weapons available; every scenario has an ideal weapon associated with it, and explaining the different weapons, why they're appropriate for the scenario at hand and the various boss's tricks and quirks would make for an entertaining watch in the right hands.
Szmitten @ Aug 21, 2009 21:06
Game: Enter the Matrix
System: PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC
Style: Video, with more than one commentator
This game really is an odd beast. It has high production values with live action cutscenes shot simultaneously with The Matrix Reloaded by the Wachowski's, motion captured in-game cutscenes and motion captured animations. Yet with all this thrown at it it somehow manages to look really cheap and iffy at times. It has a very unusual mix of crappy moments and fantastic moments that are kind of guiltily enjoyable.
I think it would be an excuse to show off some pretty good cutscenes and some characters that were terribly under-utilised in the films (specifically Sparks and Ghost). Since the game can be played as Ghost or Niobe it would be necessary to show off the character exclusive levels and cutscenes, and some of the gameplay differences (driving/riding shogun). Also, the hacking minigame and its effects just have to be seen. Maybe try breaking the game since it's so flakey as is.
I felt a need for this to LP'd after watching Slowbeef and Diabetus go through Dead to Rights (pretty similar gameplay after all), and I think it needs more than one commentator, if only just to heckle it.
Drakenel @ Aug 24, 2009 00:31
Game: Might and Magic 7: For Blood and Honor
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
I was rummaging through my old games and rediscovered this old favorite of mine and started playing it. I recall reading another LP about a Might and Magic game and thought that this one surely deserves to be LP'd.
I would do it myself, but I'm not funny. There's plenty in the game to enjoy and pick apart for whatever persepective you decide to take.
Green Intern @ Aug 24, 2009 02:14
baldurk posted:
From what I remember it's long as hell, with some repetitive stuff and a lot of backtracking in areas. Plus, all the dialogue is very well written but has an annoying-as-shit gibberish voice, no proper voice acting.
I'd like to see a good LP of the game too, but it's hardly the perfect game to LP, it'd be quite hard to do well, and I wouldn't want to see it done half-assed or in the wrong way.
All of these observations about Okami are correct. The plot has about 2 or 3 points where it could end, but continues by virtue of the next tier of Evil revealing itself as the true mastermind of the world's downfall.
The "voices" are grating, but I always managed to tune them out eventually. The dialogue is generally funny and chock full of character, but the player does have to suffer through repeated tutorial-type instructions throughout the game. The music is just wonderful, though, and the battle system is fun as all hell, and would be really fun to watch also.
Splash Damage @ Aug 24, 2009 11:45
Game: Might & Magic 6: The Mandate of Heaven
Platform: PC
Type: Screenshot
The Might & Magic I and II LP's were very enjoyable and I'd like to see the only installment of the series I've played as a wee kid LP'ed.
Thuryl @ Aug 24, 2009 21:35
Drakenel posted:
Game: Might and Magic 7: For Blood and Honor
System: PC
Style: Screenshot
Check the Master List: it's already been done twice, although you'll need an archives account since neither of them is in the LP Archive.
Konstantin @ Aug 24, 2009 23:08
Szmitten posted:
Game: Enter the Matrix
System: PS2, Xbox, GCN, PC
Style: Video, with more than one commentator
This game really is an odd beast. It has high production values with live action cutscenes shot simultaneously with The Matrix Reloaded by the Wachowski's, motion captured in-game cutscenes and motion captured animations. Yet with all this thrown at it it somehow manages to look really cheap and iffy at times. It has a very unusual mix of crappy moments and fantastic moments that are kind of guiltily enjoyable.
I think it would be an excuse to show off some pretty good cutscenes and some characters that were terribly under-utilised in the films (specifically Sparks and Ghost). Since the game can be played as Ghost or Niobe it would be necessary to show off the character exclusive levels and cutscenes, and some of the gameplay differences (driving/riding shogun). Also, the hacking minigame and its effects just have to be seen. Maybe try breaking the game since it's so flakey as is.
I felt a need for this to LP'd after watching Slowbeef and Diabetus go through Dead to Rights (pretty similar gameplay after all), and I think it needs more than one commentator, if only just to heckle it.
Seconding this as someone who loved the Matrix and bought the game the day it was released, only to quit because it was so crap. Releasing a Matrix game that was anything other than "Play as Neo and do the cool shit shown in the movie." was a huge misstep, especially when it was so buggy.
Drakenel @ Aug 24, 2009 23:10
Thuryl posted:
Check the Master List: it's already been done twice, although you'll need an archives account since neither of them is in the LP Archive.
That would explain a lot. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Luquos @ Aug 24, 2009 23:38
Game: Skies of Arcadia Legends
System: Gamecube
Style: Well, either video or screenshot would work rather well. Being an RPG game, it would be rather slow, with lots of travel, but said travel is rather good, and with a number of beautiful areas, all individual. In conclusion, either would work, depending on what you feel you can do best.
Scanned the master list, and absolutely nothing.
Dux Supremus @ Aug 25, 2009 08:19
Nevermind, looked at the wrong list. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-doh.gif)
Entity411 @ Aug 25, 2009 13:23
cereal eater posted:
Syndicate! Does anyone remember that old PC game(?)
Game: Syndicate, Syndicate Wars
System: Original was on Amiga and PC, but 'wars' was a PC/PS1 release
Style: Preferably video with live commentary, though a hybrid would work better most likely, as Wikipedia states the game does have some heavy exposition. I definitely recall plenty of tiny text that could be lost with encoding. I think it should be LP'd because of it's story, the setting depicted, and because the game actually does deserve a little bit of a spotlight somewhere. I'm sure just Syndicate Wars would be sufficient, but if someone actually does manage to resurrect a working version of the older title that would be awesome.
Pope Ron Paul II @ Aug 25, 2009 21:39
Game:Mass Effect
System:PC
Style:There isn't exactly an easy way to do this with any other type of LP except for a video lp. There was at some point a Mass Effect LP by DJ Ferret and LesserWorm, but it got abandoned early on. Their thread also seems to have meanwhile gone tits up, and I was hoping that someone could pick up the pieces. I really liked the gameplay since it was one of the first RPG FPS games available next to Fallout 3 and the like. The plot itself was also quite interesting, and the way conversations are done is very interactive and pretty neat. The game is also very visually stunning.
I checked through the master list of requests and this game doesn't seem to be there, and the archive of DJ Ferret's videos seems to also be dead. Any takers? I could use something to watch during a study-break.
Drakenel @ Aug 26, 2009 00:25
Ok, I gave in and got an archives account and checked the two that were done...
I truly mean no offense to the people who did them and participated in them, but they weren't really that special. (Well, that may be because they're being compared to the LP's of the earlier Migh and Magics.) That said... I still wouldn't mind seeing someone do a good play of it in the hopes of it reaching the LP archive.
EDEdDNEdDYFaN @ Aug 31, 2009 00:42
Took a look at the master list and haven't seen my last request or the one I'm about to put up -
Game : Fear Effect
Console : Playstation
Why : I'm absolutely terrible at this great game and I want to see someone play through it with some witty commentary (VLP would be great). An SSLP might work well too because the graphic style works a little better when not in motion.
Last request was King's Field 2/Eternal Ring (either game) for the Playstation/Playstation 2. First person rpg's are great and the run through King's field by Seorin was a good strong mix of SSLP/VLP with some narrative mixed in too.
Maxwell Adams @ Aug 31, 2009 04:46
Game:Captain Rainbow
System:Wii
Style:Translation
This game was released a year ago in Japan only. The game has something to do with an ordinary guy washing up on an island full of old Nintendo characters, most of which are pretty obscure. Then you do random minigames and help out the inhabitants of the island, which gets you a star, which you can use to grant someone's wish. Something like that.
Most of the game's appeal comes from comedy, which is all in japanese. Whoever took on this game would have to do a lot of translating. I doubt anyone will decide to make this LP but I'm suggesting it anyway.
Drakenel @ Sep 1, 2009 21:12
I know that it's listed on the OP for a dynasty/samurai/orochi warriors game, but allow me to specify since I just thought about this in some detail...
Game: Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
System: Xbox360 or PS3
Style: Screenshot
Yes, screenshot. So what gives? Well, the 'warriors' series isn't known for it's variety, and even the most hilarious LPers would find it a bit hard to stay amusing over the somewhat repetitive nature of the game. My suggestion would be to record it and using editing software to take out various frames of interest. It would not be too hard to make pointers on positions of both units and bases and make various tactical musings. (Regardless of whether or not they truly impact the game all that much.)
So why empires? Well, for starters, it gives flexibility to anyone who is a bit creative with their writing, as you can control what battles happen and who participates to some extent. The participation for the rest of the goons could be letting them decide what moves to make for the next battle and such. Another thing would be the simple fact that you can, provided you're playing ruler mode, order your allies around if you so choose.
Also, the inclusion of the Create-A-Warrior could allow for some lucky goons to be an actual part of the game and battles, or whatever creation they might come up with. Of course, figuring out how to make sure all the options are presented for making them would be quite a challenge for the OP, if they so decide to do it. But it could allow for some interesting moments.
Far be it for me to say how someone should do an LP, though. It's something that I myself even consider doing. However, I couldn't tell anyone how my update schedule would be, and I'd hate to be unreliable like that. (Not to mention I'm a LP virgin as far as doing them.)
Captain Frigate @ Sep 7, 2009 03:22
I'd like to second Skies of Arcadia and wonder why there isn't a Maximo LP yet. Come on people!
The White Dragon @ Sep 8, 2009 20:59
I would like someone to make a megathread where a... ragtag band of LPers may come together to LP horrible RPGMaker games.
You might say, "But The White Dragon, where the fuck am I going to find horrible RPGMaker games? I mean, you can't really go into Google and type in 'Horrible RPGMaker games' because everyone thinks that their game is balls-out awesome."
"Right HERE," I would reply.
Game: Any of them--demos, completed games, I don't care.
System: Windows
Style: Cynical
Back when the ubiquitous game THE DEMON RUSH was first released, a few of these RPGMaker forums were posted in its thread, and someone even made a test post of one of the shittiest-looking games one of said sites had to offer, but never went anywhere with it because I guess nobody showed any interest. I played all the way through FFXII, but as bad as that game was and as much of a threshold for pain that shows me as having, I'm sure these are worse. At least, I'm pretty sure they are. I want you guys to play them so I don't have to.
Integral Catculus @ Sep 8, 2009 23:52
I would really like to see a full playthrough of the main-line Wing Commander games (WC1-WC4, plus mission packs like Secret Missions), all of which were for the PC (DOS/Windows later on), preferably in a VLP format. Live audio would be most entertaining -- especially with how brutal some of the dogfighting can get -- although written commentary along the lines of Cannot Find Server's for Rogue Leader would also be cool. Someone playing WC: Prophecy, Privateer, etc. would also be great, but it'd be less important to me personally. (See Wikipedia's WC page for more information on the scope of the franchise.)
I loved the Wing Commander games when I was a kid -- I spent untold hours shooting giant xenophobic cats in spaceships -- and haven't had working copies or an appropriate computer to play them on in years. The combination of an interesting, reasonably complex story and narrative cutscenes with in-space dogfighting, and the elements of narrative injected into the missions themselves, as well as the branching properties of the game (where some losses are acceptable as long as later victories move you onto the winning branch of the mission tree), make them still some of the better games I've played. Things got a little campy in WC3-5, with Mark Hamill, Malcolm MacDowell, and cat-costumed actors running around, but still: Great.
I'm making this request because the only playthroughs of Wing Commander on the Master List are an abandoned screenshot run through WC1, a complete Secret Ops video LP, and a hybrid WC5 (Prophecy) LP that's been archived. It seems no one's tried to tell the full story of Christopher Blair, and I'd love to see an attempt.
A related request: I'd also like to see a VLP for the Wing Commander series' "real world" equivalent game, Strike Commander, which was also for the PC. Most of what I said above carries over here -- it's the same narrative/mission combination, but with real-world mercenaries flying around instead of space cats. Nobody's tried to LP this, according to the master list.
Ilanin @ Sep 9, 2009 00:26
Integral Catculus posted:
Wing Commander
I've been considering attempting this for a while, on grounds of being one of very few games I might be able to interestingly LP. I have a copy of Kilrathi Saga which means I can actually run the pre-FMV WC games. However, there are two relatively major issues with this:
1) I can't get the in-flight music to work in WC1/2 and I don't know why; WC2 wingman comms also stutter occasionally.
2 and more importantly) Embarking on a first LP whilst rapidly approaching crunch time with a doctoral thesis is a fucking stupid idea so I won't. Ask me again in March or so.
In the mean time, you might want to check out Wing Commander: Standoff (which I am very interested in LPing, but see above).
MagusProject @ Sep 9, 2009 04:10
The White Dragon posted:
I would like someone to make a megathread where a... ragtag band of LPers may come together to LP horrible RPGMaker games.
Oh dear god, yes. Even though near everything in this thread has fallen on deaf ears, this still has to be done.
QuarkJets @ Sep 9, 2009 04:48
Is there still any demand for a Resistance or Resistance 2 LP? I beat both games twice and really enjoyed them. I haven't seen a thread and don't see it in the archive, but I wanted to make sure before wasting time and money.
You'd have to wait awhile, I would need to spend time reading/learning about video capture and some more reading/learning to make sure that I don't miss anything particularly cool in either game.
e: The Technical thread is helpful. I have HDMI cables, but would the difference between S-Video + GameBridge and some high end HDMI capture card be enough to warrant the difference in cost?
gravitypenguin @ Sep 9, 2009 05:28
QuarkJets posted:
Is there still any demand for a Resistance or Resistance 2 LP? I beat both games twice and really enjoyed them. I haven't seen a thread and don't see it in the archive, but I wanted to make sure before wasting time and money.
You'd have to wait awhile, I would need to spend time reading/learning about video capture and some more reading/learning to make sure that I don't miss anything particularly cool in either game.
e: The Technical thread is helpful. I have HDMI cables, but would the difference between S-Video + GameBridge and some high end HDMI capture card be enough to warrant the difference in cost?
I can speak to the technical point I think. HDMI capture cards are these days seem to run $200+ example. Assuming no signal encryption issues there could be video lag. Probably not worth the chance for that price.
Your best bet is probably to do s-video and touch things up as well as you can with de-interlacing and the like. That's what I ended up doing with Valkyria Chronicles.
QuarkJets @ Sep 9, 2009 18:06
Great, I thought your LP looked fantastic. I'll look into picking up a game bridge
ScurvyKip @ Sep 9, 2009 19:43
QuarkJets posted:
Is there still any demand for a Resistance or Resistance 2 LP? I beat both games twice and really enjoyed them. I haven't seen a thread and don't see it in the archive, but I wanted to make sure before wasting time and money.
Resistance 1 and 2 are both great games. I'd definitely be interested in an LP of both games.
Mister Xenophobe @ Sep 13, 2009 03:32
QuarkJets posted:
Is there still any demand for a Resistance or Resistance 2 LP? I beat both games twice and really enjoyed them. I haven't seen a thread and don't see it in the archive, but I wanted to make sure before wasting time and money.
I would definitely be interested in an LP of these games.
QuarkJets @ Sep 26, 2009 20:33
I've got all of my equipment set up and have recorded some raw footage, I'll have something up in the Sandcastle soon. Consider this my "dibs" on these games.
Jamesman @ Sep 27, 2009 21:16
Sorry I didn't chime in earlier. I am definitely still interested in seeing someone LP the first Resistance. I really enjoyed the game, and I think a lot of people who didn't get a PS3 early enough (or still don't have one for some reason), would have overlooked it and would enjoy seeing an LP of it too.
Just make sure you cover almost everything. Find all the hidden intel and include them in supplemental screenshots, indicated (or many execute) the requirements for earning various skill points, and locate all the dead black ops and let their morse code play out to be deciphered. Same goes for the morse code in the pause menu in each level.
QuarkJets @ Sep 27, 2009 22:40
I've got the intel, and rather than show off how to get all of the skill points I'll probably just list them in the thread. Most of them are either excessively easy or very difficult. If there's a lot of interest, I can show some of the more interesting ones.
For that matter, is there a way to clear your skill points? I haven't attempted
The morse code messages I'll include as post-video additions for the thread to figure out
Wandering Knitter @ Sep 27, 2009 23:19
Shadow Madness for the PSX.
I haven't played the game in over ten years, but I remember it being a strange RPG with possibly the worst magic system ever created. I vaguely remember something about a robot made of barrels and that's about it.
I would love to see someone LP this just because the magic system made it near impossible.
Syrg posted:
If nobody else gets around to it in the year or so it looks like it'll take me to finish Arc 2, I'll probably be covering a lot of terrible RPGs on various systems. I've actually got a list and have been playing through more than a few suggestions from in here, just so people know that it's not ALL being ignored, anyway. (Also some of these are not nearly as terrible as you make them sound you big babies.)
So, uh. Suggest some of those if you like if there's anything truly atrocious coming to mind. (The current list is here if you think I'm missing something.)
That was quick, thanks! (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
What about that Skittles RPG for the PS2? Dark Skye I think it was called?
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 28, 2009 00:14
If nobody else gets around to it in the year or so it looks like it'll take me to finish Arc 2, I'll probably be covering a lot of terrible RPGs on various systems. I've actually got a list and have been playing through more than a few suggestions from in here, just so people know that it's not ALL being ignored, anyway. (Also some of these are not nearly as terrible as you make them sound you big babies.)
So, uh. Suggest some of those if you like if there's anything truly atrocious coming to mind. (The current list is here if you think I'm missing something.)
Sworder @ Sep 28, 2009 01:22
Even with emulation speed-increases, I can't bring myself to get very far in Beyond the Beyond, so I'm all for someone else playing it for me.
And Jade Cocoon is NOT terrible, mister! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
dis astranagant @ Sep 28, 2009 01:43
Syrg posted:
If nobody else gets around to it in the year or so it looks like it'll take me to finish Arc 2, I'll probably be covering a lot of terrible RPGs on various systems. I've actually got a list and have been playing through more than a few suggestions from in here, just so people know that it's not ALL being ignored, anyway. (Also some of these are not nearly as terrible as you make them sound you big babies.)
So, uh. Suggest some of those if you like if there's anything truly atrocious coming to mind. (The current list is here if you think I'm missing something.)
Vandal Hearts 1 and 2, SRPGs for the PS1. I hear they have hilarious levels of (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-wtc.gif) as the game progresses, but the gameplay and pacing were pretty dull when I gave it a try years ago.
If you're gonna put a Fushigi no Dungeon game on a list of terrible RPGs, you should at least hit Torneko: the Last Hope. Lots of brown, a character no one cares about and somehow more obtuse and primitive than most other games in the series.
For the record: Alundra, Jade Cocoon and Dragon Valor are far from terrible (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif)
Panic Restaurant @ Sep 28, 2009 01:58
Syrg posted:
If nobody else gets around to it in the year or so it looks like it'll take me to finish Arc 2, I'll probably be covering a lot of terrible RPGs on various systems. I've actually got a list and have been playing through more than a few suggestions from in here, just so people know that it's not ALL being ignored, anyway. (Also some of these are not nearly as terrible as you make them sound you big babies.)
So, uh. Suggest some of those if you like if there's anything truly atrocious coming to mind. (The current list is here if you think I'm missing something.)
Huh, a lot of the games on that list are far from what I'd call "terrible," but either way I'm going to recommend a bunch of crap because I like to see other people suffer:
PS2
Falling Stars
Legend of Alon D'ar
Inuyasha: Secret of the Cursed Mask
Xbox
Metal Dungeon
Nightcaster 1 and 2
DS
Inuyasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel
GBA
Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics
GCN
Yu-Gi-Oh: Falsebound Kingdom
Darkened Skye
SNES
Lagoon
Have fun! (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
ScurvyKip @ Sep 28, 2009 02:15
Panic Restaurant posted:
Inuyasha: Secret of the Cursed Mask
Holy shit, this brings back some painful memories. My friend played this game and thought it was awesome because she was one of those fangirls. Coming from personal experience, I can say this game is absolutely terrible.
Bellmaker @ Sep 28, 2009 02:34
Syrg posted:
Rondo of Swords
Yeah... Rondo of Swords oughta be a delicious trainwreck. And this is coming from someone who's played through the whole thing twice. I thought it was OK, but after trying out Disgaea I don't know what the hell I was thinking.
Given the lack of info about the game, there's a good chance I or others might know some interesting stuff you don't, as I doubt you or anyone else has had the patience to get everyone's final classes/skills, not to mention the quest mechanic seriously how the hell does that even- (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif)
Syrg Sapphire @ Sep 28, 2009 03:07
Bellmaker posted:
Given the lack of info about the game, there's a good chance I or others might know some interesting stuff you don't, as I doubt you or anyone else has had the patience to get everyone's final classes/skills, not to mention the quest mechanic seriously how the hell does that even- (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif)
I've been skipping quests out of sheer boredom (anyone not in the party is usually someone I will NEVER USE, fuck having them quest), but on a second runthrough which ONLY came about because it's the last game I haven't finished on breaks + "oh shit, that's Cotton! I recruited Cotton in an SRPG!", I've been deciphering the remarkably retarded job system with the aid of an action replay for all the do-twenty-steps-or-fucking-fail-forever items some need.
The only reason I even own it is that Kung Fu Jesus once told me it was the worst DS game he ever played, and for $5 I had to see how bad it was for myself. Thanks, asshole!
(everything suggested has been added, and I may drop a few things from the list as I play them, this is merely the most recent culling, but I totally stand behind Jade Cocoon being piss-awful)
Bellmaker @ Sep 28, 2009 03:36
Syrg posted:
I've been skipping quests out of sheer boredom (anyone not in the party is usually someone I will NEVER USE, fuck having them quest), but on a second runthrough which ONLY came about because it's the last game I haven't finished on breaks + "oh shit, that's Cotton! I recruited Cotton in an SRPG!", I've been deciphering the remarkably retarded job system with the aid of an action replay for all the do-twenty-steps-or-fucking-fail-forever items some need.
The only reason I even own it is that Kung Fu Jesus once told me it was the worst DS game he ever played, and for $5 I had to see how bad it was for myself. Thanks, asshole!
(everything suggested has been added, and I may drop a few things from the list as I play them, this is merely the most recent culling, but I totally stand behind Jade Cocoon being piss-awful)
I don't think it's quite that bad, but yeah, I wish I didn't buy it week 1. Even the game's tutorial mentions how unfair archers are, unintuitive all around (good luck getting seals for some characters- for some of them, you have to skip almost every optional character for an upgrade you won't use until NG+, yay?). Shopping? The thought of it makes me ill.
And seriously, Cotton is the most overpowered character I've used in an SRPG. Even Orlando/Pleinair aren't that broken.
The Wu-Tang Secret @ Sep 28, 2009 06:38
Syrg posted:
If nobody else gets around to it in the year or so it looks like it'll take me to finish Arc 2, I'll probably be covering a lot of terrible RPGs on various systems. I've actually got a list and have been playing through more than a few suggestions from in here, just so people know that it's not ALL being ignored, anyway. (Also some of these are not nearly as terrible as you make them sound you big babies.)
So, uh. Suggest some of those if you like if there's anything truly atrocious coming to mind. (The current list is here if you think I'm missing something.)
Konstantin @ Sep 28, 2009 09:43
I wouldn't say Azure Dreams is that bad, personally. If you get past what passes for a storyline filtered through a terrible translation it actually is a decent dungeon crawl. Think Nethack with a bunch of anime crap and a different pet system tacked on. It's been my perpetual "I'll LP this when I get some time" game forever, and I would like to see it done.
dis astranagant @ Oct 8, 2009 00:06
I'd like to see someone do a sslp of Valkyrie Profile 2. The first game is amazing, but I never could get into 2's boring combat.
Rocketlex @ Oct 8, 2009 02:05
In the Sandcastle, people have suggested rebooting the "LP Virgins" thread, where people record themselves playing a game for the first time with hilarious results. I had an idea for a seasonal twist on that. In honor of Halloween, a bunch of people play Survival-Horror games for the first time, perhaps adding a stipulation that the games must be played with the lights off.
I dunno, it seems like a fun idea for me. Unfortunately, at the moment I lack the means to participate in such a thing, so I thought I'd just throw it out there.
Feinne @ Oct 8, 2009 02:25
Rocketlex posted:
In the Sandcastle, people have suggested rebooting the "LP Virgins" thread, where people record themselves playing a game for the first time with hilarious results. I had an idea for a seasonal twist on that. In honor of Halloween, a bunch of people play Survival-Horror games for the first time, perhaps adding a stipulation that the games must be played with the lights off.
I dunno, it seems like a fun idea for me. Unfortunately, at the moment I lack the means to participate in such a thing, so I thought I'd just throw it out there.
It's a nice idea but it's probably almost too late to start something like this in time for Halloween. I'd strongly suggest starting this up before the end of the week if you're serious so people actually have time to do things like get games and record non-terrible videos.
flamedrake @ Oct 8, 2009 02:37
I was thinking of doing something along those lines, but with more relaxed restrictions; just that it would have to fit a horror theme somehow. People would be absolutely free to play a survival horror game for the first time with the lights off if they wanted.
Bellmaker @ Oct 8, 2009 05:04
Game Requested: Gaiares
System: Genesis
Style: Video
Horizontal SHMUP that makes R-Type/Gradius look like a Kirby game difficulty-wise. Speaking of Kirby, you use your TOZ(R-typeish pod thing) to acquire the attacks of your enemies and use them against them. I'm pretty sure live commentary would be nothing but a constant stream of cursing and screaming, so I'd say post-commentary is the way to go here. Hey, you'll be able to talk about the plot then, because oh my. Even for a SHMUP it's (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-gonk.gif)
Stanly Coober @ Oct 8, 2009 07:13
dis astranagant posted:
I'd like to see someone do a sslp of Valkyrie Profile 2. The first game is amazing, but I never could get into 2's boring combat.
You and me both buddy.
TheGreatGildersneeze @ Oct 8, 2009 09:14
Greycat posted:
Game: Chromehounds
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
There aren't that many heavy customizable mecha games out there, and I would like to have the LPer subjegated to this subforums horrible design choices.
1) The game's single player isn't worth showing off because they're just extremely short and boring tutorial missions for the multiplayer mode versus the game's atrociously brain-dead AI.
2) The multiplayer mode, except for free-battle skirmishes, is usually limited to a minute few of the 80+ battlefields thanks to booster squads who "control the war" by playing against dummy squads set up by their friends.
3) Once you've shown off the few multiplayer modes there are, you've seen the game.
4) You can't use parts acquired in multiplayer mode for single player, so your options for hilarious builds are ridiculously limited.
5) All your multiplayer parts are unlocked based on what the game servers tell your console you've purchased (with in-game currency, not real money).
6) The servers for the game are permanently shutting down on Jan. 1, 2010, so after that date, your game is limited to the crap single player.
Jamesman @ Oct 8, 2009 17:40
Game: Overlord: Raising Hell
System: PS3
Style: Video
Ferr attempted an LP of this game a while back, but the short of it is that a huge chunk of the game wasn't recorded, and I think the whole thing ended up being unfinished.
I think this is a genuinely fun and interesting game, and I would love to see someone else try to tackle this. The Raising Hell edition includes all the DLC from the 360 version, updates the graphics, and adds a much-needed mini-map. I guess the 360 or PC versions would be OK for an LP too, but the PS3 one is kind of the whole package.
davidspackage @ Oct 8, 2009 19:08
Two games of which I've seen/played a little, have been unable to find, and am curious to see the rest of:
Wetlands - a joystick-mandatory shooting game with brutal animated cutscenes starring a grizzled dude in a black coat whose name, I think, is seriously Cole Nash.
Frankenstein: through the Eyes of the Monster - what I've heard suggests this is a crappy maze-filled puzzle game, but it has digitized actors portraying characters, among which Tim Curry as Dr. Frankenstein. Can't be all bad.
Concordat @ Oct 8, 2009 23:36
Luquos posted:
Game: Skies of Arcadia Legends
System: Gamecube
Style: Well, either video or screenshot would work rather well. Being an RPG game, it would be rather slow, with lots of travel, but said travel is rather good, and with a number of beautiful areas, all individual. In conclusion, either would work, depending on what you feel you can do best.
Scanned the master list, and absolutely nothing.
I was going to do this, but is waffleimages still usable for SSLPs?
Jamesman @ Oct 8, 2009 23:40
Concordat posted:
I was going to do this, but is waffleimages still usable for SSLPs?
Technically, yes. But I believe Baldurk has set up an image hosting service meant to be used exclusively for LPs that shouldn't have the same problems Waffleimages does.
Concordat @ Oct 9, 2009 00:41
Where can I find more info about that?
ScurvyKip @ Oct 9, 2009 01:08
Concordat posted:
Where can I find more info about that?
http://forums.somethingawful.com/sh...hreadid=3190361
There you go.
gravitypenguin @ Oct 9, 2009 01:11
Concordat posted:
Where can I find more info about that?
Found it. I'd like to see the Skies of Arcadia LP too. It's one of countless RPGs I gave up sometime in the last quarter of the game.
fake edit: looks like I was beaten to the link oh wells.
lethial @ Oct 9, 2009 02:08
Game: Summoner
System: PC
Style: Video (with Audio commentary if possible please)
Summoner was a great RPG with interesting combat system. I was never able to finish it years ago, due to school, but now I don't have the disk for the game anymore. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
The game had pretty good story and interesting characters. I also remember it having great soundtrack and atmosphere. (another reason for VLP)
Game: Startopia
System: PC
Style: Video
Another game that I wish that I had finished before I lost it. This game had a lot of charm and character that I think would be best captured in VLP format.
thanks
VippiN @ Oct 9, 2009 06:37
Game Requested: Little Big Adventure
System: PS1, PC
Style: Video
Reason: This is just a plain awesome game with a lot going on in it's own world that most people miss.. Which is why I think it'd be a good LP. The master list shows there was one that has been abandoned.. I think someone should start another one up!
Rocketlex @ Oct 9, 2009 23:06
So I had another idea for a thread. Not a specific game, but a themed LP thread.
Let's Play Our Childhoods
It'd be a themed compilation megathread akin to the 2007 or Let's Fail threads. The idea would be to Let's Play the earliest games you ever remember playing as a kid. No particular style would be necessary, but it'd be pretty casual, the main idea being to pepper your commentary with your memories of playing the game as a kid and talking about how it holds up today.
If I ever figure out how to get VirtualDub to fucking record Chex Quest (or anything else) I may start this thread, but if anyone else wants to do it in the meantime, I'd love to see this happen.
Huge Ghost @ Oct 10, 2009 10:41
I'd like to make a request that Rock Tumbler take a break from not-LPing GTA 4/Mafia and do a blind run video of Doom 2 with this mutator wad. Thank you and goodnight.
Vaos @ Oct 10, 2009 11:14
Christian Dinosaur posted:
I'd like to make a request that Rock Tumbler take a break from not-LPing GTA 4/Mafia and do a blind run video of Doom 2 with this mutator wad. Thank you and goodnight.
Hahah what the hell is this, this is awesome. Seconding this, and live please.
Lugash @ Oct 11, 2009 20:53
I know we kinda got our fill of them a while ago, but I miss the Super Mario World romhacks. It'd be nice to have a thread for them again.
I also like Rocketlex's thread idea, though it might be a bit ambitious.
BigDayman @ Oct 12, 2009 09:09
Blackbelt Bobman posted:
Game: Azure Dreams
Platform: PSX
Style: Screenshot
This was a game I was never able to beat, and I'd love to see someone show off all the game has to offer. If someone did it like how Jamesman is doing Dark Cloud right now, it would probably come out very well.
I actually Have this game and Would like to do it, but would anyone mind if it was a Hybrid during the dungeon scenes, Makes it quicker and fuller.
Nakar @ Oct 12, 2009 15:53
Rocketlex posted:
So I had another idea for a thread. Not a specific game, but a themed LP thread.
Let's Play Our Childhoods
Felinoid @ Oct 12, 2009 16:49
I dunno about that. Let's Play Duck Hunt sounds like a load of giggles. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-suicide.gif)
MrLonghair @ Oct 12, 2009 17:14
My early 80's gaming background would love it (and hopefully contribute) (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Sworder @ Oct 12, 2009 17:42
quote:
Let's Play Our Childhoods
This inspired me to dredge up and play Boulderdash for the Commodore 64 for the first time in nearly 20 years. I get to a certain level that I know, I absolutely know, I was able to beat when I was 5...and I get stuck for about a half-hour. I got through it eventually, but I'm going to be so depressed the rest of the day because of that.
Shame I didn't record it.
GuavaMoment @ Oct 12, 2009 17:46
Sworder posted:
This inspired me to dredge up and play Boulderdash for the Commodore 64
Ugh, I was sort of hoping C64 emulators didn't exist. Now I'm going to have to play SNAFU and Tron Deadly Disks.
Kraustofski @ Oct 12, 2009 20:27
I've checked the master list... can't seem to find this one. I know there are a lot of Kings Quest LPs being done using namely the King's Quest collector's edition- but for some reason it seems Mask of Eternity got shafted because it didn't follow the standard rules of a Kings Quest game, did a different thing- and in 3D too!
Kings Quest: Mask of Eternity
When I was a kid I remember trying for years to beat this game. It was like old Everquest to me- the graphics are horrible now, but back then it truly did feel magical and awesome, all in all it felt really cool for a puzzle RPG.
I loved mine to death and lost it years ago, but I'd love to see an LP of it. It was really a good game, being the only Kings Quest game in 3D. I'm afraid I've never been able to knock of the nostalgic feel for it.
Or maybe my memory is bad and the game really sucked, I don't remember.
Nidoking @ Oct 12, 2009 20:55
Kraustofski posted:
Kings Quest: Mask of Eternity
Or maybe my memory is bad and the game really sucked, I don't remember.
It really sucked. It really, REALLY sucked. It seems they took to heart the joke from Space Quest 4 and created a game so large, they couldn't fit all the install data on hard drives of the time. The game actually deletes its own data store and reinstalls itself with each new area. Fortunately, there's only one time when you HAVE to backtrack to accomplish something, and I think that was just an optional upgrade anyway. Still, Diablo-style fighting controls in what was effectively an FPS wasn't a good idea for a game at all, let alone a game calling itself King's Quest. Nevertheless, if I can figure out how to make a Virtual PC run properly, I'm considering seeing whether my computer is up to this task. If it is, I can see whether I'm up to the task, which is less likely. Hopefully, running my old Windows 98 install CD in the virtual PC will do it. Otherwise... I'm sticking with an LP of a sensible game for once.
Coulis @ Oct 12, 2009 21:04
Kraustofski posted:
I've checked the master list... can't seem to find this one. I know there are a lot of Kings Quest LPs being done using namely the King's Quest collector's edition- but for some reason it seems Mask of Eternity got shafted because it didn't follow the standard rules of a Kings Quest game, did a different thing- and in 3D too!
Kings Quest: Mask of Eternity
When I was a kid I remember trying for years to beat this game. It was like old Everquest to me- the graphics are horrible now, but back then it truly did feel magical and awesome, all in all it felt really cool for a puzzle RPG.
I loved mine to death and lost it years ago, but I'd love to see an LP of it. It was really a good game, being the only Kings Quest game in 3D. I'm afraid I've never been able to knock of the nostalgic feel for it.
Or maybe my memory is bad and the game really sucked, I don't remember.
Ha ha, the same here, It was one of the first games I bought as a kid when I got my PC. I finished it though I never understood how I finished the second world in the egyptian thing land of the dead. I would love to see a Lp of this game too.
Kraustofski @ Oct 12, 2009 21:31
Nidoking posted:
It really sucked. It really, REALLY sucked. It seems they took to heart the joke from Space Quest 4 and created a game so large, they couldn't fit all the install data on hard drives of the time. The game actually deletes its own data store and reinstalls itself with each new area. Fortunately, there's only one time when you HAVE to backtrack to accomplish something, and I think that was just an optional upgrade anyway. Still, Diablo-style fighting controls in what was effectively an FPS wasn't a good idea for a game at all, let alone a game calling itself King's Quest. Nevertheless, if I can figure out how to make a Virtual PC run properly, I'm considering seeing whether my computer is up to this task. If it is, I can see whether I'm up to the task, which is less likely. Hopefully, running my old Windows 98 install CD in the virtual PC will do it. Otherwise... I'm sticking with an LP of a sensible game for once.
Haha wow, now I remember a lot better... so that's why the load times were so horrible. I still loved the look of it though. I don't know why I liked these games as a kid, something about it must have appealed to me.
LightWarden @ Oct 22, 2009 00:57
Oops, Persona 4 was requested a few pages ago, just not on the list. Ignore this one.
themindisonfire @ Oct 24, 2009 03:55
I still want to see a playthrough of Zoombinis- A Logical Adventure. Oh so nostalgic.
MJ12 @ Oct 26, 2009 03:29
I'd like to request Too Human, done as a VLP. It looks pretty good, and although I can't say for sure due to not having played for long enough, Diablo + 3D combat + Sci-fi + Norse Myth is an amazing aesthetic combo.
The game's art direction is pretty awesome IMO and although it's been treated pretty roughly by reviews and fans I for some reason find it somewhat charming in its awkwardness.
Also, someone said they wanted to do Breakdown and I'm hoping they show up again. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Sheik Yerbouti @ Oct 26, 2009 17:25
Having just watched the MGS3 LP, I'd like to request a VLP of Metal Gear Solid 4.
I think that the MGS games, with their ridiculous storylines and numerous cutscenes, are better when watched than played. A nice MST3k-style commentary is great, too. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Konjuro @ Oct 26, 2009 23:07
MJ12 posted:
Also, someone said they wanted to do Breakdown and I'm hoping they show up again. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
The capture card I was planning to use broke down on me, and I can't really replace it at the moment. I do have another one, but it's quite old. This is the best I was able to get out of it.
Admittedly I have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to capturing/editing video, all I did for this one is deinterlace and up the brightness a bit. It also seems that playing it on a 360 causes some odd lighting issues, as can be seen in the video.
Basically I'm saying that unless there's a working xbox emulator that I don't know about, it's unlikely that I'm going to be lping Breakdown. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-smith.gif)
Chip Cheezum @ Oct 26, 2009 23:36
Sheik Yerbouti posted:
Having just watched the MGS3 LP, I'd like to request a VLP of Metal Gear Solid 4.
I think that the MGS games, with their ridiculous storylines and numerous cutscenes, are better when watched than played. A nice MST3k-style commentary is great, too. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Ironicus and I are actually going to do MGS4 at a later date, but only after we do MGS2. Then pretty much the entire series will have been LP'd, except for Portable Ops and the Acid games.
QuarkJets @ Oct 27, 2009 02:18
Chip Cheezum posted:
Ironicus and I are actually going to do MGS4 at a later date, but only after we do MGS2. Then pretty much the entire series will have been LP'd, except for Portable Ops and the Acid games.
That would be pretty cool. Will you be treating it as a sneaking game or a FPS with sneaking elements, since that became a viable option with MGS4?
Chip Cheezum @ Oct 27, 2009 02:49
QuarkJets posted:
That would be pretty cool. Will you be treating it as a sneaking game or a FPS with sneaking elements, since that became a viable option with MGS4?
Sneaking with some shooting where appropriate, pretty much the same way we handled the MGS3 LP.
General Ironicus @ Oct 27, 2009 03:12
It will be released in DVD and Blu-Ray box sets for $39.95 plus S&H. The Director's cut will follow after two months time exclusively on Blu-Ray featuring extra commentary tracks, Bonus Features, and an exclusive trailer for an as-yet-unannounced project in a commemorative tin case for $64.99.
Chip Cheezum @ Oct 27, 2009 03:20
If you pre-order you also get a t-shirt and a bronze bust of me yelling.
Panic Restaurant @ Oct 27, 2009 04:15
Okay, after watching this, someone NEEDS to do this.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbN7...player_embedded
APPROACHING SOUND BARRIER!
LOOK, A NUT!
Hilarious.
QuarkJets @ Oct 27, 2009 09:28
Oh fuck, please don't do a full LP of this. It'd be perfect for one of the one-time play gimmick threads
Argon_Sloth @ Oct 27, 2009 18:36
QuarkJets posted:
Oh fuck, please don't do a full LP of this. It'd be perfect for one of the one-time play gimmick threads
Is there a shovelware thread? This M&M game is the perfect example of shovelware.
Bobbin Threadbare @ Oct 27, 2009 19:10
Argon_Sloth posted:
Is there a shovelware thread? This M&M game is the perfect example of shovelware.
Sheik Yerbouti @ Oct 27, 2009 20:59
Chip Cheezum posted:
Ironicus and I are actually going to do MGS4 at a later date, but only after we do MGS2. Then pretty much the entire series will have been LP'd, except for Portable Ops and the Acid games.
That's great, I'm really looking forward to MGS2 and 4! (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-munch.gif) Your MGS3 LP was awesome.
General Ironicus posted:
It will be released in DVD and Blu-Ray box sets for $39.95 plus S&H. The Director's cut will follow after two months time exclusively on Blu-Ray featuring extra commentary tracks, Bonus Features, and an exclusive trailer for an as-yet-unannounced project in a commemorative tin case for $64.99.
So... you'll comment on your comments then? (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Sheik Yerbouti @ Oct 27, 2009 21:00
[edit] quote != edit (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
Felinoid @ Nov 1, 2009 02:19
If someone could find an arcade game from the era of the 'war on drugs' where they stuck "Winners Don't Use Drugs" at the end of every damn game, and do the whole thing high, that'd probably be hilarious. Preferably something rather short so that the schtick doesn't run long.
Dr Snofeld @ Nov 1, 2009 19:39
I'd like to request an VLP of the Jak and Daxter games. Or, if only one of them, Jak II. It's genuinely funny, pretty damn hard in places (so a few people won't have gotten to the end and would want to see it in an LP) and is possibly the earliest example (or earliest I can think of) of the Darker And Edgier trend of a few years back that gave us such gems as Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within and Shadow the Hedgehog. Except Jak II isn't shit.
MrLonghair @ Nov 1, 2009 20:06
Felinoid posted:
If someone could find an arcade game from the era of the 'war on drugs' where they stuck "Winners Don't Use Drugs" at the end of every damn game, and do the whole thing high, that'd probably be hilarious. Preferably something rather short so that the schtick doesn't run long.
Find? Nearly every US licensed arcade game from 1989-2000 to choose from.
"*pfffff* take that, William S Sessions!"
MJ12 @ Nov 1, 2009 21:06
I'd also like to see Advent Rising done, because the game was just amazingly awesome. Not good, mind you, but both fun and awesome.
You got to kung-fu kick ten foot tall dinosaurs with guns and kill them with your mind. How awesome was that?
On that note, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy also sounded pretty cool and I'd kinda want to see it done as a VLP.
Concordat @ Nov 1, 2009 22:48
Dr Snofeld posted:
I'd like to request an VLP of the Jak and Daxter games. Or, if only one of them, Jak II. It's genuinely funny, pretty damn hard in places (so a few people won't have gotten to the end and would want to see it in an LP) and is possibly the earliest example (or earliest I can think of) of the Darker And Edgier trend of a few years back that gave us such gems as Prince of Persia: The Warrior Within and Shadow the Hedgehog. Except Jak II isn't shit.
NARC would probably be the best candidate.
NRVNQSR @ Nov 1, 2009 22:57
MJ12 posted:
On that note, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy also sounded pretty cool and I'd kinda want to see it done as a VLP.
In Psi-Ops's co-op mode, one controller controls the character's movement and melee, the other controls aiming and ranged attacks. It's exactly as unplayable as it sounds.
GuavaMoment @ Nov 1, 2009 23:20
MJ12 posted:
On that note, Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy also sounded pretty cool and I'd kinda want to see it done as a VLP.
The OP would have to lock the thread after the last update to prevent people from bumping it with "c'mon, you were just a few updates away from finishing the game!" Psi-Ops had THE worst out-of-nowhere ending ever.
Luquos @ Nov 1, 2009 23:43
Well, the confusion it could create could be hilarious, but Guava, you're right, it would be hilarious, though, to see goons complaining so much about the ending.
MJ12 @ Nov 8, 2009 00:03
NRVNQSR posted:
Ideally in co-op mode!
In Psi-Ops's co-op mode, one controller controls the character's movement and melee, the other controls aiming and ranged attacks. It's exactly as unplayable as it sounds.
Dude that is an amazing co-op mode and should be in more games. Also, another game I'm going to request.
Game: Abomination: The Nemesis Project
Type: The missions are actually fairly short and action-packed so a VLP could be possible but they are kinda repetitive so screenshot is probably preferred, or a hybrid. Also the music is absolutely terrible so screenshot may prevent us from being subjected to alien psychological warfare.
Reason: Before there was a UFO: Aftermath there was another post-apocalyptic game where you fought mutants and aliens and mutant aliens with a smattering of real-life weaponry. It's like they took Apocalypse, Aftermath, Prototype, and Syndicate and threw them into a time traveling blender-supersoldiers killing shit in an infected New York!. Your guys start badass and just get better from there, the fluff is quite nicely done, and I played a fair amount of it but never finished and am kinda curious about the ending.
Perfect Potato @ Nov 8, 2009 00:29
General Ironicus posted:
It will be released in DVD and Blu-Ray box sets for $39.95 plus S&H. The Director's cut will follow after two months time exclusively on Blu-Ray featuring extra commentary tracks, Bonus Features, and an exclusive trailer for an as-yet-unannounced project in a commemorative tin case for $64.99.
I saw you start to break near the end of MGS3. I'm wagering you'll be a quivering mess begging Cheezum for the cutscenes to stop by the beginning of Act II.
Squish @ Nov 8, 2009 03:19
Game Requested: MIDWINTER
System:PC/Atari ST/Amiga (whichever is easiest)
Style: Would prefer video, but screenshot or even text would be fine.
ExtraThere isn't even an FAQ on gamefaqs for this game, and it's described on a couple of review sites as having a steep learning curve and involving a lot of mental planning/strategic work. There are also various character interactions (eg. specific character relationship features that determine who recruits who to the cause).
I played this game on a friends Atari ST back in the early-mid 90's and although we finished it a couple of times, it was like we'd basically blundered through and managed to win without truly understanding how/why. There are also a lot of other features of the game that we never even touched on. It was essentially a speed run because we couldn't figure out any other way of winning.
We'd just go to the nearest store, collect dynamite -> destroy HQ. v:)v
I'd love to see this played through by an experienced player who could show off the game features, talk about the importance of various buildings and pretty much go through the whole thing like any good LP does.
Information on this game seems rather limited. There's no manual on replacementdocs.com, although there's a (recent?) wikipedia page that has appeared since the last time I was looking for information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midwinter_%28video_game%29
E: I found the manual at least
http://hol.abime.net/2469/manual
Yoya @ Nov 22, 2009 05:44
Game: Rocket Robot on Wheels
System: N64
Style: Any Video
This is a true gem of a 3-D platformer in the vein of Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie.
The kick is that it has a steller physics engine that it incorporates into some cool puzzles and has some rad jazzy music and creative level themes. I hope people at least play this game but I think it deserves to be LP'd.
I only recently discovered this game because of how little attention it has ever gotten.
Here's a gameplay video for anyone interested. Link
thongbutt @ Dec 1, 2009 17:09
Game: Otogi: Myth of Demons and Otogi 2: Immortal Warriors
System: Xbox
Style: Video
The game is quite atmospheric in my opinion. It's somewhat of a hack and slash like the DMC series but loosely follows some Japanese folk-lore. I prefer the Japanese voices (it's the quality of the Japanese voice acting), but English is fine also. Japanese voice might cause a problem if subtitles were used, but not much would be needed commentary wise past the first couple of videos.
Kjoery @ Dec 1, 2009 19:00
VippiN posted:
Game Requested: Little Big Adventure
System: PS1, PC
Style: Video
Reason: This is just a plain awesome game with a lot going on in it's own world that most people miss.. Which is why I think it'd be a good LP. The master list shows there was one that has been abandoned.. I think someone should start another one up!
Coulis @ Dec 1, 2009 23:26
Kjoery posted:
I've been doing research, ironing out bugs, etc. for a LBA2 LP, so if you have any suggestions or ideas for it, please send me an email/IM. I don't really have any plans for LBA1 right now, though, mainly because LBA2 has much better pacing, voice acting and overall atmosphere, and doesn't really require any knowledge of the first game to get into.
I wanted to LP LBA 2 too, if you need help, I would like to give you a hand.
To come back to the topic...
Game Requested: Personal Nightmare
System: Amiga, Dos
Style: Screenshot
Reason: A Horrorsoft game I never had the courage to beat. It's probably not as famous as the Elvira bunch or not as gory as Waxworks but still pretty interesting. It plays as an investigation in a small town where you must hunt down evil creatures like a vampire and a witch... and even your father, the local priest, who was turned into a demon
Kjoery @ Dec 1, 2009 23:37
Coulis posted:
I wanted to LP LBA 2 too, if you need help, I would like to give you a hand.
Wrageowrapper @ Dec 3, 2009 03:42
VippiN posted:
Game Requested: Little Big Adventure
System: PS1, PC
Style: Video
Reason: This is just a plain awesome game with a lot going on in it's own world that most people miss.. Which is why I think it'd be a good LP. The master list shows there was one that has been abandoned.. I think someone should start another one up!
I know this is a pretty old post but I have started doing an LBA video lets play. I have done a lot of work for it but have temporarily put it on hold because my ears need to be syringed (nice) and cannot hear anything at the moment.
Look for a post in the sandcastle sometime next week.
Sorry Coulis and Kjoery, didn't see your posts. Hope I am not stepping on anyones toes.
Also Coulis I see in your avatar you like weird french games. I was also planning on doing a Lets Play Commander Blood sometime in the future.
Kjoery @ Dec 3, 2009 03:55
Wrageowrapper posted:
Sorry Coulis and Kjoery, didn't see your posts. Hope I am not stepping on anyones toes.
Also: looking forward to seeing your LP! I've only played through the first LBA once, so I probably missed some details.
Coulis @ Dec 3, 2009 09:40
Wrageowrapper posted:
Also Coulis I see in your avatar you like weird french games. I was also planning on doing a Lets Play Commander Blood sometime in the future.
Exxos... Captain/Commander Blood and Big Bug Bang, the only real masterpieces of Philip Ulrich. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-allears.gif)
Good luck for your LPs. This is a great idea for a LP !
Lack of Logic @ Dec 9, 2009 01:41
Don't know if this was already requested, but after searching the Master List I've noticed that one of the best JRPG's of the decade doesn't have an LP yet. And no, I'm not talking about Infinite Undiscovery, I'm talking about the awesomeness that is Skies of Arcadia. The amazing Final Fantasy X LP technique of video LP plus live voiced commentary by a group of very funny guys would be the ideal approach in my opinion. Would anyone be willing to accept this mission? (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-cheers.gif)
Argon_Sloth @ Dec 9, 2009 01:55
Lack of Logic posted:
Don't know if this was already requested, but after searching the Master List I've noticed that one of the best JRPG's of the decade doesn't have an LP yet. And no, I'm not talking about Infinite Undiscovery, I'm talking about the awesomeness that is Skies of Arcadia. The amazing Final Fantasy X LP technique of video LP plus live voiced commentary by a group of very funny guys would be the ideal approach in my opinion. Would anyone be willing to accept this mission? (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-cheers.gif)
Skies is such a slow paced game, maybe a ship battle or two deserved to be shown off in video form. But really it's best suited for a screen shot lp.
Nidoking @ Dec 9, 2009 03:00
Argon_Sloth posted:
Skies is such a slow paced game, maybe a ship battle or two deserved to be shown off in video form. But really it's best suited for a screen shot lp.
I've got to agree with this one. NOBODY is THAT funny.
Rooreelooo @ Dec 9, 2009 13:01
Games: The original Tomb Raiders
System: Playstation
Style: Video
Reason: I'm in a nostalgia mood lately and I've watched LPs of all the playstation classics - Spyro, Crash, Final Fantasies - and I was surprised that there was no Tomb Raider LPs. The current-gen remake of the first game had a good LP by Fenbab, which proves that this series is fun to watch by someone who knows what he's doing and where everything is.
Luquos @ Dec 9, 2009 19:01
Argon_Sloth posted:
Skies is such a slow paced game, maybe a ship battle or two deserved to be shown off in video form. But really it's best suited for a screen shot lp.
Perhaps a hybrid LP, with important battled videoed, and the like.
Stuntman Mike @ Dec 9, 2009 22:33
Has someone dared to try a Dragon Age LP yet?
VV Right, forgot about that rule (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-saddowns.gif)
Bobbin Threadbare @ Dec 9, 2009 22:43
Stuntman Mike posted:
Has someone dared to try a Dragon Age LP yet?
Illegal Username @ Dec 9, 2009 22:47
Stuntman Mike posted:
Has someone dared to try a Dragon Age LP yet?
VV Right, forgot about that rule (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-saddowns.gif)
The quality?
Hahahahahahahahahaha
BoredumIncarnate @ Dec 12, 2009 01:18
Game Requested: Tekken: Death By Degrees
System: PS2
Style: SS or VLP
I never got around to this particular train wreck of a game but I am a big fan of Tekken and wondered if someone could suffer through it and still have their own Tekken enthusiasm by the end of it intact
Wandering Knitter @ Dec 12, 2009 22:42
Can I just do a call out and request pretty much everything that was featured in today's Video Game Article on the front page?
http://www.somethingawful.com/d/vid...ball-90s-pc.php
Except Harvester, which has been done. I actually have a copy of Obsidian (and a lot of happy High School memories attached to it) but I wouldn't know where to even start on an LP of it.
Jamesman @ Dec 13, 2009 19:29
Dragonatrix posted:
Games: Mark of Kri & Rise of the Kasai
System: PS2
Style: Video
Just bringing this back up.
I was working on an LP of Mark of Kri, but after doing recordings of roughly half the game, I'm just not happy with how it's turning out. So if someone else wants to do LPs of these games, please go ahead and do so.
malkav11 @ Dec 14, 2009 00:40
Game: Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
System: PS3
Format: Video
I tried Uncharted, but got fed up with the bullet sponge enemies and similar bullshit. Now that Uncharted 2 is out, I find myself enjoying it much more - but I'd like to see the events of the first game second-hand, so as to catch up on the story. I'm told someone hacked the cutscenes together into a "movie" version, but screw that . I want to see the game environments and crazy platforming and in-level chatter.
Bellmaker @ Dec 14, 2009 07:39
Game/Series: Car Wars
System: er, book?
Format: SSLP
A series of 6 books based off of Steve Jackson's Car Wars universe (yes that one). It's pretty much like the Freeway Fighter series - less apocalypse, more crazy anarchist nutjobs.
I only remember reading a couple of them (certainly not finishing them) and seeing as the forum seems to have liked the Freeway Fighter books (well, maybe not ALL of them) they should be pretty fun to show off. Because there really isn't anything better in life than vehicles equipped with side-mounted machine guns AND rocket launchers (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Here's a brief synopsis/list of the series:
http://gamebooks.org/cwlist.htm
Kjoery @ Dec 14, 2009 23:56
Game: Jazz Jackrabbit 2
System: PC
Format: Co-op VLP
Rationale: Loved this game as a kid, and the graphics still hold up well. The game has a good sense of humour, lots of secrets, interesting weapon and level designs, and you can get some really good speed if you do things right. Also, it should be possible to play it co-op over the internet ( http://www.jazz2online.com/node.php...playerGameTypes ), and I think the game would lend itself great to co-op commentary.
Reive @ Dec 16, 2009 19:17
Wandering Knitter posted:
I keep thinking of games. Here's another one!
Game Requested: Yume Nikki
System: PC
Style: Video with subtitles
Extra: Described as Silent Hill meets Earthbound this is an indie game about a girl exploring various dreams and nightmares.
I've only found one LP of the game, and the guy decided to turn the music off for it. Which is a shame, because the music plays such a large part. That's why subtitles would work the best, too.
I noticed this one a while back on the front page list, I was considering replaying it and thought I may as well fulfill the request at the same time.
One problem, it's SHORT, and I know what I'm doing!
So is there a thread for short games?
Not Operator @ Dec 16, 2009 19:46
Reive posted:
I noticed this one a while back on the front page list, I was considering replaying it and thought I may as well fulfill the request at the same time.
One problem, it's SHORT, and I know what I'm doing!
So is there a thread for short games?
This is the thread you want.
Its been kinda quiet since Frankomatic started on the King's Quest series, but it gets reasonable traffic when there's something new to watch.
Edit: Also, I'd watch the crap out of a Yume Nikki LP. I've never managed to get the game running to play it myself.
NRVNQSR @ Dec 17, 2009 19:37
That thread's probably the right choice, but I don't think a dedicated thread would be out of the question. baldurk's recent flower LP was of a similar length, and worked okay as its own thread; if you play Yume Nikki slowly and show off everything, I think there'd be enough content that it could go either way.
Greycat @ Dec 24, 2009 20:18
Game: Blood Bowl
System: PC
Format: VLP
It just seems like a fun game with tons of participation. Solo commentary or multiple doesn't matter.
NRVNQSR @ Dec 24, 2009 21:21
Greycat posted:
Game: Blood Bowl
System: PC
Format: VLP
It just seems like a fun game with tons of participation. Solo commentary or multiple doesn't matter.
Certainly the tabletop (well, technically FUMBBL) threads for this worked pretty well in the past. I've heard almost nothing about this version since its release, though, neither good nor bad. Either it's really unremarkable, or everyone's still just playing on FUMBBL.
It feels like you'd at least want commentary from the coaches of both sides of a match. (Unless it's post-commentary, in which case you'd need two commentators for flay-by-flay and colour.)
QuarkJets @ Dec 24, 2009 22:43
NRVNQSR posted:
That thread's probably the right choice, but I don't think a dedicated thread would be out of the question. baldurk's recent flower LP was of a similar length, and worked okay as its own thread; if you play Yume Nikki slowly and show off everything, I think there'd be enough content that it could go either way.
And the not so recent thread of Braid was pretty awesome even though that game can be beaten in about 30 minutes.
LightWarden @ Dec 25, 2009 07:34
Three month limits have passed, so Brutal Legend and Arkham Asylum can be run. I vaguely considered watching a Youtube LP of AA, but the guy wouldn't shut up. If you're going to do Arkham Asylum, it's probably best to do a subtitled video LP in the vein of the Silent Hill ones to preserve some of the atmosphere. Not that they're necessarily atmospheric in the same sense, but part of it is listening to everything around you.
BigDayman @ Dec 25, 2009 08:07
It may just be me, but i want to see a leisure suit Larry: Magma Cum Laude, I'm really surprised their isn't one. Is it because of its adult content, I thought the Humor was great and would love to see someone take a attempt at it.
Yoya @ Dec 25, 2009 08:20
LightWarden posted:
Three month limits have passed, so Brutal Legend and Arkham Asylum can be run. I vaguely considered watching a Youtube LP of AA, but the guy wouldn't shut up. If you're going to do Arkham Asylum, it's probably best to do a subtitled video LP in the vein of the Silent Hill ones to preserve some of the atmosphere. Not that they're necessarily atmospheric in the same sense, but part of it is listening to everything around you.
Someone has started just that for Arkham Asylum, and I can tell you that it looks fantastic thus far. The thread hasn't started yet, but he has posted some videos and links on youtube so I assume it would be alright to share the first few episodes here.
Reive @ Dec 25, 2009 08:55
Game: Enchanted Arms (or '[eM] -eNCHANT arM-' if you like Japanese-y stuff)
System: Xbox 360/PS3
Format: VLP, preferably voiced.
It's kind of an odd RPG, it has some weird characters, a fairly bland story, a pretty sweet battle system, and poke-bots called golems.
There are various aspects that makes it quite unique, noteworthy being the fast-forward button that makes battles so much less painfull (something that'd make ALL RPGs better).
If possible I'd preferably want it done the way the guys did the FFX LP, but not everyone can make an RPG THAT funny.
Mr. Swoon @ Dec 25, 2009 10:07
BigDayman posted:
It may just be me, but i want to see a leisure suit Larry: Magma Cum Laude, I'm really surprised their isn't one. Is it because of its adult content, I thought the Humor was great and would love to see someone take a attempt at it.
I think Proteus has off and on had plans to LP it, but I have no idea if he'll ever actually follow through.
Eddy Rasta @ Dec 26, 2009 19:00
Reive posted:
Game: Enchanted Arms (or '[eM] -eNCHANT arM-' if you like Japanese-y stuff)
System: Xbox 360/PS3
Format: VLP, preferably voiced.
It's kind of an odd RPG, it has some weird characters, a fairly bland story, a pretty sweet battle system, and poke-bots called golems.
There are various aspects that makes it quite unique, noteworthy being the fast-forward button that makes battles so much less painfull (something that'd make ALL RPGs better).
If possible I'd preferably want it done the way the guys did the FFX LP, but not everyone can make an RPG THAT funny.
Hah, yes. I eventually forced myself to finish this game, since the battle system was actually fun enough to keep me playing. Think a sort of Megaman Battle Network setup, except turn-based. The voicework is also worth showing off, for reasons immediately self-evident. From what I recall, I never had to really do any grinding myself (Until the bonus area, that is), so an FFX-style thing might actually work. There's certainly enough cutscene action to make fun of.
dantheman650 @ Dec 26, 2009 19:48
Game: Starcraft
System: PC
Format: Video, voiced
I know there is a campaign LP going on right now, but what I would love to see is a multiplayer LP in the style of 315's current Battlefield 1942 LP - tearing up live opponents with commentary explaining the strategy. The current LP is good, but the subtitles make it really difficult to fully explain the nuances, and the computer isn't the most exciting opponent. If someone were to take this idea on, I would absolutely love to watch it.
Cronican @ Dec 27, 2009 03:39
dantheman650 posted:
Game: Starcraft
System: PC
Format: Video, voiced
I know there is a campaign LP going on right now, but what I would love to see is a multiplayer LP in the style of 315's current Battlefield 1942 LP - tearing up live opponents with commentary explaining the strategy. The current LP is good, but the subtitles make it really difficult to fully explain the nuances, and the computer isn't the most exciting opponent. If someone were to take this idea on, I would absolutely love to watch it.
I don't think you're going to get this kind of quality in an LP, especially for an incredibly complex and subtle game like StarCraft. Luckily there is something very similar to what you're looking for over at TeamLiquid.net.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/vie...topic_id=104154
Day[9] has represented the US 3 times at WCG. He's retired from playing, for the most part, but he does a near daily cast of select professional starcraft games and analyzes them at a very high level. In his videos he focuses on positioning, tactics and strategy rather than micro and mechanics. It's geared towards newer players trying to learn how to improve their game. Right now he's got about 40ish videos at about an hour each. You can watch them all in the on demand section of his LiveStream page.
The guy is eccentric and a bit of a cam whore, but he's pretty funny and knows his shit.
Direct link to the live stream account: http://www.livestream.com/striderdoom
Robindaybird @ Dec 27, 2009 03:54
Game: Suikoden 3
System: Playstation 2
Format: SSLP or SSLP/Video mix
The first two Suikoden games had been LPed, and I'd love to see the third one done since it plays a bit different from the rest of the series due it's trinity system, and I think it's easily the second best game.
I'd do it myself except it's a bit much for a first time lper, and I don't have the equipment.
Vaos @ Dec 27, 2009 16:08
dantheman650 posted:
Game: Starcraft
System: PC
Format: Video, voiced
I know there is a campaign LP going on right now, but what I would love to see is a multiplayer LP in the style of 315's current Battlefield 1942 LP - tearing up live opponents with commentary explaining the strategy. The current LP is good, but the subtitles make it really difficult to fully explain the nuances, and the computer isn't the most exciting opponent. If someone were to take this idea on, I would absolutely love to watch it.
The last videos have voiced commentary (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-ssh.gif)
You could ask Torlon about doing multiplayer live videos. The main problem is that not much people wants to play starcraft anymore.
Nemo2342 @ Dec 29, 2009 07:33
I know I posted this a long time ago, but I'd really like to see someone break the curse on Wizardry 8. We've had 2-3 failed attempts now, and it would be great if someone could take one past the starting area.
BlindJustice15 @ Dec 29, 2009 21:28
Game: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People
Platform PC/Wii
Publisher: Videlectrix
Developer: Telltale Games
Genre: Point and click adventure
Format Blind video with commentary. I want to hear when the goon who plays this is laughing his or her ass off.
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (SBCG4AP) is a point and click adventure game made in collaboration between Telltale Games and Videlectrix, also known as The Brothers Chaps. Each episode revolves around Strong Bad's many misadventures. Retro gamers will probably appreciate the many video game jokes made by the characters, particularly Strong Bad himself. Each episode is around ten dollars a piece, or the Season Pass for the PC version is about $40, which is a better deal because it gives you access to all five episodes at once. There is also a Collector's Edition DVD with all the episodes on one disc along with bonus content. I would LP this myself, but I lost the disc.
Wandering Knitter @ Dec 29, 2009 22:11
BlindJustice15 posted:
Game: Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People
Platform PC/Wii
Publisher: Videlectrix
Developer: Telltale Games
Genre: Point and click adventure
Format Blind video with commentary. I want to hear when the goon who plays this is laughing his or her ass off.
Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People (SBCG4AP) is a point and click adventure game made in collaboration between Telltale Games and Videlectrix, also known as The Brothers Chaps. Each episode revolves around Strong Bad's many misadventures. Retro gamers will probably appreciate the many video game jokes made by the characters, particularly Strong Bad himself. Each episode is around ten dollars a piece, or the Season Pass for the PC version is about $40, which is a better deal because it gives you access to all five episodes at once. There is also a Collector's Edition DVD with all the episodes on one disc along with bonus content. I would LP this myself, but I lost the disc.
On the other hand, I'd love to see this with either subtitles or no commentary at all, much like the Sam and Max LP from last year. The game's pretty damn funny on it's own and I don't want to hear goons either trying to one-up the jokes or just to laugh loudly over the audio.
There's an LP for the first Sam and Max game that's basically ruined because of that. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-smith.gif)
Greycat @ Dec 29, 2009 22:37
Game: Star Wars Battlefront
System: PC, or whatever you have on hand...
Format: Video
I'm surprised no one's done this yet. If y'all do though, how 'bout in 3rd person view.
The man called M @ Dec 30, 2009 04:19
Game: Tokimeki Memorial (Heartbeat Memorial for all you non Japanese folk)
System: Turbographix 16, Playstation, PSP, Etc
Style: Hybrid
Reason: I think it would be interesting to LP this, since it is the first non-hentai dating sim. Whoever LP's this can do it kind of Like the Sakura Wars LP in terms of Format. It's up to them.
The best way I think it should be done is to play for each girl, doing Shiori (The Main girl) last. (No,Not THAT kind of doing!)
I would honestly laugh if somebody like Oyster does it.
BigDayman @ Jan 1, 2010 13:18
Also, I would love to see two Xbox Original games that I played but never finish, The FPS Fighter Japan game of Weird called "Breakdown" and the Quarky game shoe game called "Whacked". Both are interesting and unique.
Luquos @ Jan 1, 2010 18:10
I would love to see Drake of the 99 Dragons. Preferrable done by someone who can really make fun of how terrible it is.
Gimbal lock @ Jan 1, 2010 21:42
Game: Incredible Crisis
System: PSX
Format: Video
I'd like to see two or three people take this one. It's like a mini-game compilation before they actually got popular, along with Pepsiman vibes. It's the individual stories of a japanese family during the course of one day. Oddly enough, think of it as a game of the Simpsons intro. It's balls-hard sometimes but it would make for a very entertaining LP in a (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-psyduck.gif) kind of way.
As a bonus, it was made and published by Titus, the great minds behind Superman64.
OMGWTFWALLHACK @ Jan 8, 2010 08:23
Game: Planet Alcatraz
System: PC
Format: VIDEO! The voice acting in this game is UNBELIEVABLY terrible. The subtitles are usually mostly grammatically correct. The voice acting often doesn't match them.
Good luck dealing with this game. It's like what fallout 3 would have been if it was in the same format as fallout 1 and 2. And if it was written by a 12 year old russian kid.
You can lose the game through text in just about half the conversations, but it's always really obvious.
If anything in the entire map is hostile to you, even if you haven't seen each other, you are "in combat". This means you can't reload handmade guns or talk to anyone until you walk around the map for a while to find what you are in combat with.
You can level from pickpocketing, in fact pickpocketing and fighting are the only useful abilities. You can't get anything useful if you don't pickpocket everyone you meet. There's no penalty for getting caught, and you get xp for every item you steal, so just steal everything and sell it to a drug dealer.
The first time I played, I found a joint, a couple bottles of vodka, and some acid. I took all of them, then , despite my commands, my character stood in place laughing at a wall for about 30 minutes. Real time.
Porkness @ Jan 10, 2010 00:19
edit: holy smokes, someone already did the one I requested. Thanks anyways!
Unbeknowsnt @ Jan 10, 2010 00:51
Game: Breakdown
Platform: Xbox
Format: Video
I wouldn't mind seeing a VLP of this game simply because Breakdown is an amazing title. Everything you do is in first person. Beating people in the faces never gets old, nor does the blood speaking to you. One of the bad guys is so bad ass he walks through all the trip mines you carefully, and hastily have to navigate,
Shadowgate @ Jan 11, 2010 02:50
Game: Little Big Planet
Platform: PS3
Format: Video
I'd love to see an LP of this game because physics games are always fun to watch and I don't own a PS3. Hopefully this hasn't been requested already, I didn't see it on the master list.
dantheman650 @ Jan 13, 2010 04:25
Game: Rocket Knight Adventures
System: Sega Genesis
Style: Video
This was one of my favorite childhood games, and is a really underrated platformer. I'd love to see someone take it on.
McSpanky @ Jan 25, 2010 05:21
Game: Crackdown
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
Crackdown is a sandbox third-person shooter that's basically GTA, but with cops instead of crooks, mixed with a healthy dose of Judge Dredd and Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. In a near-future island metropolis overrun by street gangs, Russian mafia and triads, one genetically-modified supercop and his garage full of super sweet police cars set out to clean up the streets by any means necessary!
The game allows a wide variety of ways to take it to the crooks and thugs; whether you want to shoot them, snipe them, blow them up with rockets and grenades, run them over or simply build yourself up into a Hulk-like engine of car-throwing, rooftop-leaping mayhem, it's all good. It has skill-based upgrading to keep the action going bigger and bigger, and full co-op (up to four players, I believe). As some recent LPs like 50 Cent Blood on the Sand and Mercenaries 2 have shown, co-op makes everything better! I think it'd make a fantastic game for some casual sandbox shenanigans.
Teledahn @ Jan 25, 2010 10:08
McSpanky posted:
Game: Crackdown
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
Jade Star has an entire run of this that he recorded in about 10 days on his hard drive. He's having minor audio issues with it and is also incredibly lazy, so it could take some time.
Not Grover @ Jan 28, 2010 07:09
Game: Mohawk and Headphone Jack
System: SNES
Style: Video
This is a game that I played the shit out of as a kid, but never beat. A couple people have already taken a shot at this, but invariably stopped after a few levels, which is a shame, but is also understandable. The things that make this game as awesome as it is are the same things that people seem to really hate about it. It's hard, the controls are weird to get used to at first, and it doesn't make a lot of sense story-wise. The game itself is trippy as hell to play through, because it's very fast, and you can manipulate gravity (awesome!), which also means unless you're getting a good framerate, the videos end up looking like indecipherable garbage.
The soundtrack is awesome though, and it was fun as hell to play once I got the controls down and my mind transcended to a place where indefinite gravity no longer bothered me. I'd love to see someone give it a fair shot, even though it's been roundly declared to be a crap game.
Ambisagrus @ Jan 28, 2010 07:22
McSpanky posted:
Game: Crackdown
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video
Crackdown is a sandbox third-person shooter that's basically GTA, but with cops instead of crooks, mixed with a healthy dose of Judge Dredd and Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction. In a near-future island metropolis overrun by street gangs, Russian mafia and triads, one genetically-modified supercop and his garage full of super sweet police cars set out to clean up the streets by any means necessary!
The game allows a wide variety of ways to take it to the crooks and thugs; whether you want to shoot them, snipe them, blow them up with rockets and grenades, run them over or simply build yourself up into a Hulk-like engine of car-throwing, rooftop-leaping mayhem, it's all good. It has skill-based upgrading to keep the action going bigger and bigger, and full co-op (up to four players, I believe). As some recent LPs like 50 Cent Blood on the Sand and Mercenaries 2 have shown, co-op makes everything better! I think it'd make a fantastic game for some casual sandbox shenanigans.
I might be able to do something about this.
oddspelling @ Feb 3, 2010 01:40
Game: Perfect Dark Zero
System: Xbox 360
Style: Video (info/comedy)
PDZ is the 2005 prequel to Perfect Dark (N64, 2000), and a spiritual descendant of GoldenEye: 007; and (arguably) a peer of Duke Nukem Forever in the field of fan disservice, and development drama. (A link to Evil Tim's tragically abandoned LPs of both games)
A brief teaser trailer/tech demo of the GameCube version of the game was shown off at Nintendo's SpaceWorld 2000 expo. At the time, it was rumored to be a direct sequel to PD64 with a time travel based story line. Two years went by without so much as a single screenshot. After Microsoft's $375M buyout of Rare in the Fall of 2002 ((img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-master.gif)) they released a handful of character renders of a manga styled Joanna Dark from an Xbox version of the game, (This engine test footage was leaked a couple of years ago) it promptly dropped off the face of the earth once more, and was believed to have been canceled outright, until MS started their viral marketing campaign for for the Xbox 360 in the Spring of '05. Which culminated in a hilariously embarrassing half-hour MTV (Watch, if you dare!(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-froggonk.gif)) special that created the 'Wall-Guy' meme. Microsoft seemed to think that PDZ would be the killer-app for the 360's launch, but the game just wasn't cut out for it. It was fairly well received by critics, (81 on Metacritics) who were presumably too blinded by the 360's shiny newness to notice the (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-byodame.gif) art style, arthritic gameplay, insultingly short length, and horrifically bad voice acting and writing.
PDZ wasn't the blockbuster that Bill Gates & co. hoped it would be, but supposedly ended up going platinum after about a year. MS tried to replicated the Halo expanded universe's success by commissioning two novels by Greg Rucka, and a godawful comic mini-series, but the franchise has never really taken off.
Anyway, I think that PDZ's quirky history, and general unpleasantness makes it well suited to being LP'd.
SlippyFists @ Feb 7, 2010 18:02
Game: Tribes or Tribes 2
System: PC
Style: Video/commentary
The Tribes franchise is one that seems to get overlooked in the FPS genre, without it many FPS wouldn't exist the way they do today, ie. vehicles, player customization, AI turrets, open field gameplay, etc. James315 has proven that an online FPS game can be Let's Played, when of course the person playing is very skilled at the game itself. Sadly I am not skilled enough to make an interesting LP of the Tribes series, but maybe some goon is.
oddspelling @ Feb 12, 2010 07:20
Game: P.N.03 (Product Number Three)
System: GameCube
Style: Video. A skill run would be nice, but everything's up to the LP'er
((img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-sweatdrop.gif) I hope it's kosher to post more than one request.)
A lot of the best LPs seem to be based on oddball cult games, (ILLBLEED being a good example) and you don't get much more cult than P.N.03.
P.N.03 was one of the four original IPs in Shinji Mikami's infamous 'Capcom Five', and was sort of the odd-man-out: It received little press and was treated with undue harshness by critics (with the noteable exception of Play Magazine), and it sold poorly as a result. This prevented it from being ported to the PS2, which in turn kept it from finding a wider audience which is a shame, because it's one of the most unappreciated games of its generation in my opinion. Though it had many flaws, P.N.03 was one thing that most games never even try to be: unique.
P.N.03 really defies classification, but it could be fairly described as an Arcade Shooter/Rhythm Game hybrid (gameplay footage) with an ultra-minimalist art style, hypnotic soundtrack, and some graphics and animation that where quite impressive for their time.
I'd sort of like to LP this game myself, but laking the necessary equipment, all I can do is hope that someone will read this, decide to help shed some light on this forgotten gem.
libersyber @ Feb 12, 2010 11:12
Game: Syndicate Wars
System: PC (PSX?)
Style: Video
I'd love to see a LP of Syndicate Wars showing all the tricks, exploits, trivia, etc. Sort of an encyclopedia-run. Though a comedy run would be great too. Shit, I'd settle for any run.
Reive @ Feb 22, 2010 23:11
oddspelling posted:
Game: P.N.03 (Product Number Three)
Loved the art design, especially of Vanessa Schneider's suit:
(img http://i47.tinypic.com/2ij0qyf.gif)
oddspelling @ Feb 23, 2010 02:43
Reive posted:
(img http://i47.tinypic.com/2ij0qyf.gif)
I think is going to be my next avatar. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-pervert.gif)
Lurkstar @ Feb 23, 2010 09:15
Reive posted:
(img http://i47.tinypic.com/2ij0qyf.gif)
Firstly, what's that on her back? At first I thought it was her elbow or something.
Anyway,
Game:Lifeline/Operator's Side
System:PS2
Style:Video
It can definitely work, if it was someone like the Astronauts doing it, i.e. a group of people. I doubt I can stress this enough: A GROUP OF PEOPLE. A GROUP OF PEOPLE. Someone by themselves couldn't work, because they wouldn't be able to comment and play at the same time. When I had posted this request in the(actually stickied) Sandcastle thread, some people, including Slowbeef, were talking about how it couldn't be done, because it wouldn't work with one person. That's why instead of just naming the game, I instead had people find out what it was by watching this video, which, you will note, once you have watched it, has 3(THREE) people, not one. This is why it works. One guy plays, the other two are funny, and the guy playing chimes in when he can. So, in conclusion, I'm requesting a VLP of Lifeline, with SEVERAL people commenting. NOT. A. LONE. PERSON.
QuarkJets @ Feb 23, 2010 09:49
Don't lie, none of those people are funny and that LP is stupid.
Know what I want?
Game Requested: Superman 64
System: N64
Style: Video LP with group commentary
The pain will be great, but the LP will at least be mercifully short
Reive @ Feb 23, 2010 10:32
Lurkstar posted:
Firstly, what's that on her back? At first I thought it was her elbow or something.
(img http://i47.tinypic.com/35chimw.jpg)
(click for fullsize)
Slowbeef @ Feb 23, 2010 14:59
Lurkstar posted:
When I had posted this request in the(actually stickied) Sandcastle thread, some people, including Slowbeef, were talking about how it couldn't be done, because it wouldn't work with one person.
I don't remember saying that. Actually I don't think you could do Lifeline as a group.
Two-Face @ Feb 23, 2010 15:48
I would like to see an LP of fallout 3 or oblivion because they are such big games with different missions and items to collect. I have had both for quite a while now and am very far into doing everything but i'm sure there is some mission somewhere that I haven't found. I know it would take a LOT of work and a LOT of time but if someone can make an LP of any of these games and make it good then I would love to see it.
DJ Ramshackle @ Feb 23, 2010 16:19
Two-Face posted:
I would like to see an LP of fallout 3 or oblivion because they are such big games with different missions and items to collect. I have had both for quite a while now and am very far into doing everything but i'm sure there is some mission somewhere that I haven't found. I know it would take a LOT of work and a LOT of time but if someone can make an LP of any of these games and make it good then I would love to see it.
Maxwell Adams and the Freelance Astronauts have an Oblivion LP which can be found on the Let's Play Archive http://www.letsplayarchive.com
Luquos @ Feb 23, 2010 19:03
DJ Ramshackle posted:
Maxwell Adams and the Freelance Astronauts have an Oblivion LP which can be found on the Let's Play Archive http://www.letsplayarchive.com
Not the best for the kind of LP this guys wants. Theirs is more about screwing around with mods, than showing off the game. I would still suggest it, though. Great Let's Play.
The man called M @ Feb 23, 2010 21:22
Game: Suikoden V
Plaform: PS2
Style: Hybrid (Mostly screenshot, but video for voiced cutscenes, boss battles, War Battles, and what ever else the LPer wants.)
Why: There is no reason for just two Completed Suikoden LPs. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-colbert.gif) Besides, unlike Suikoden IV, this dosen't suck.
Added note: If you can, please make it similar to the Phantasy Star IV and Sakura Wars LPs (Additional Character diologue provided by the LPer.
Greycat @ Feb 23, 2010 22:25
Game: Borderlands
Platform: PC
Style: Video
I think it would be best to do a multiplayer run-through than singleplayer.
DO IT TO IT @ Feb 24, 2010 04:34
Game: Wild ARMS 3
Platform: PS2
Style: Video
Reason: The western theme was done in a very cool way, and I loved the game just for the world it took place in. Sadly I was bad at it and never got to find out what happened in the story. Also, there were some interesting mechanics to the dungeons.
Zaggitz @ Feb 24, 2010 06:22
DO IT TO IT posted:
Game: Wild ARMS 3
Platform: PS2
Style: Video
Reason: The western theme was done in a very cool way, and I loved the game just for the world it took place in. Sadly I was bad at it and never got to find out what happened in the story. Also, there were some interesting mechanics to the dungeons.
The biggest problem with LPing this game would be doing the side stuff, which to me is the best part of the Wild Arms games.
Unfortunately two of the sidequests in particular take SO much time to complete that I doubt any LPer would want to complete the game 100% in a thread.
If they were to skip Abyss and Arioch though it can see this as doable in video. All the LPer would have to do is cut out random battles that don't show off new enemies. The dungeons and world have more of a platformer adventure feel to them anyway.
meteor9 @ Feb 24, 2010 06:28
OmegaZultan posted:
The biggest problem with LPing this game would be doing the side stuff, which to me is the best part of the Wild Arms games.
Unfortunately two of the sidequests in particular take SO much time to complete that I doubt any LPer would want to complete the game 100% in a thread.
If they were to skip Abyss and Arioch though it can see this as doable in video. All the LPer would have to do is cut out random battles that don't show off new enemies. The dungeons and world have more of a platformer adventure feel to them anyway.
Those two sidequests are also exactly why I keep stopping myself from doing it, even as a screenshot LP. I've been wanting to take a shot at it since the day I joined the forums, even.
The other problem is that I can't get the damn thing to run right in PCSX2. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/emot-v.gif)
Reginald Bathwater @ Feb 25, 2010 10:34
Game: Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and/or 3
Platform: PC
Style: Screenshot
Even just a multiplayer game, as I appreciate that this one would involve a gigantic, throbbing mass of screenshots for the campaigns.
Game: DoomRL
Platform: PC
Style: Video or Screenshot
BlindJustice15 @ Feb 25, 2010 23:11
Game: Heavy Rain Demo
Platform: PS3
Format: Video
I would actually like to see the Astronauts play this. They did a great job with the Bayonetta demo, so why not try the one for Heavy Rain? I've played it, and I think it would be pretty funny, although the subject matter in the game is no laughing matter.
Brett824 @ Feb 26, 2010 00:24
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
meteor9 @ Feb 26, 2010 00:34
Brett824 posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
Let's not stop there. A whole Goemon megathread would just be fantastic. A herculean effort, but still fantastic.
Jamesman @ Feb 26, 2010 00:39
meteor9 posted:
Let's not stop there. A whole Goemon megathread would just be fantastic. A herculean effort, but still fantastic.
Someone tried this once. I think MAYBE they finished the original arcade game before abandoning the thread.
Lorak @ Feb 26, 2010 01:02
oddspelling posted:
Game: P.N.03 (Product Number Three)
System: GameCube
Style: Video. A skill run would be nice, but everything's up to the LP'er
((img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-sweatdrop.gif) I hope it's kosher to post more than one request.)
Azzur @ Feb 26, 2010 01:10
Reginald Bathwater posted:
Game: Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and/or 3
Platform: PC
Style: Screenshot
Man, I'd love to do this after I finish up with Warcraft I and II. That could still be quite some time, however, so if someone else wants dibs, then by all means.
GenericFootwear @ Feb 26, 2010 02:20
Brett824 posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
That's really funny, because I am currently ramping up to do this very game myself. Hopefully should have a test post within a month or so.
naptalan @ Feb 26, 2010 04:27
I'd really like to see a Heavy Rain (PS3) playthrough. From what I understand, the game changes a lot based on your actions and different players will probably see different endings, which I think would make it a very interesting LP even for people who have already played the game.
Kuvo @ Feb 26, 2010 04:37
Brett824 posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
I wanted to do this game after MGS4 but topikal said no (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
cKnoor @ Feb 26, 2010 07:26
Brett824 posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
Some emulators come with video recorders, like this one http://www.zophar.net/n64/mupen64.html
So that shouldn't be an issue. I'm looking forward to the testpost/thread since it's an awesome game. Good luck. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
naptalan posted:
I'd really like to see a Heavy Rain (PS3) playthrough. From what I understand, the game changes a lot based on your actions and different players will probably see different endings, which I think would make it a very interesting LP even for people who have already played the game.
There's still a 3 month rule, so it will be some time before we'd get to see something for HR.
GenericFootwear @ Feb 26, 2010 07:54
cKnoor posted:
Some emulators come with video recorders, like this one http://www.zophar.net/n64/mupen64.html
So that shouldn't be an issue. I'm looking forward to the testpost/thread since it's an awesome game. Good luck. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I'm actually planning on using a Gamebridge (just waiting for my S-video cables to arrive). Still not sure if I'll be doing subtitles or voice commentary, because I'm kinda shy about my voice but I should have a better idea once I start working with a recording.
A Wooden Palisade @ Feb 26, 2010 08:18
Brett824 posted:
Game: Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon
Platform: N64
Format: Video
Seriously someone do this game, it is great. I'd do it myself if I had any means of recording an N64 game.
Man, I've been wanting to do a Goemon Megathread for awhile but other projects kept taking priority. I don't have a way to record the two N64 games (and last I checked they both run like shit on an emulator), but I was thinking of doing the four SNES games in the co-op thread after Crackdown.
Evil Eagle @ Feb 26, 2010 14:03
A Wooden Palisade posted:
Man, I've been wanting to do a Goemon Megathread for awhile but other projects kept taking priority. I don't have a way to record the two N64 games (and last I checked they both run like shit on an emulator), but I was thinking of doing the four SNES games in the co-op thread after Crackdown.
The second game works alright with the right plugins. I've never tried the first for more than a few minutes, though. Goemon's Great Adventure is one of the best co-op games that I've played.
Maxwell Adams @ Feb 26, 2010 20:02
BlindJustice15 posted:
I would actually like to see the Astronauts play this ... although the subject matter in the game is no laughing matter.
That's never stopped us before.
Rocketlex @ Feb 26, 2010 20:07
It would be great to have two LPs of Heavy Rain going at the same time, one serious and done with subtitles, the other non-serious and done with voice and preferably several people together. It would also serve to showcase how differently two games could go.
Wandering Knitter @ Feb 26, 2010 20:27
Rocketlex posted:
It would be great to have two LPs of Heavy Rain going at the same time, one serious and done with subtitles, the other non-serious and done with voice and preferably several people together. It would also serve to showcase how differently two games could go.
So pretty much like how the Indigo Prophecy LP went, which is what I'm hoping for too.
dantheman650 @ Feb 26, 2010 20:30
I would love to see an awesome co-op (preferably 4 player) of Zelda: Four Swords. It's one of the only Zelda games I never really played, and has great potential for hilarious co-op antics.
Wandering Knitter posted:
So pretty much like how the Indigo Prophecy LP went, which is what I'm hoping for too.
I just checked the master list - didn't see this there. Where can I find it, because I'd love to see it played!
Also, I know Bayonetta is fairly new but I hope someone's planning on giving it a go when it's time.
Didja Redo @ Feb 26, 2010 20:33
Wandering Knitter posted:
So pretty much like how the Indigo Prophecy LP went, which is what I'm hoping for too.
How could anyone manage to do a serious LP of Indigo Prophecy.
I mean the first half of the game yeah but
Argon_Sloth @ Feb 26, 2010 20:35
dantheman650 posted:
I would love to see an awesome co-op (preferably 4 player) of Zelda: Four Swords. It's one of the only Zelda games I never really played, and has great potential for hilarious co-op antics.
Same goes for the GC Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles. I've managed to take a 3 player co-op game to the end. But it starts to feel like a chore about the time you hit the 3rd year.
Rocketlex @ Feb 26, 2010 20:35
Didja Redo posted:
How could anyone manage to do a serious LP of Indigo Prophecy.
I mean the first half of the game yeah but
The Indigo Prophesy one was actually done as an in-character subtitle LP, or rather two of them. It wasn't so much a "serious vs. silly" playthough as it was a "skilled vs. how-you-would-play-your-first-time-though" runthrough. It was actually really well done and I wish more people would attempt LPs in that style.
(Secretly, I've always felt that an in-character subtitled LP would be the best way to do Portal.)
Didja Redo @ Feb 26, 2010 20:46
Rocketlex posted:
It wasn't so much a "serious vs. silly" playthough as it was a "skilled vs. how-you-would-play-your-first-time-though" runthrough.
Pretty much identically?
*I* certainly don't think it'd be any different if I played the game again now that I know its ins and outs. There's not that much actual gameplay. I did screw up once, but that was the fault of an ambiguous dialogue trigger.
You know when the policeman visits you at your apartment and mentions that your neighbours reported a scream? One of the options is "I did it."
I kind of thought that was going to result in a nervous breakdown/tearful confession to murdering the guy in the bathroom, so I didn't say it. Turns out it means "I was the one who screamed" and it's exactly what you're supposed to say. Oops.
Maybe I'm just awesome at video games, though!
Wandering Knitter @ Feb 26, 2010 20:47
^^^ At first the Good and Bad gameplay was really different, but then All of the shitty plot twists popped up and the game became linear as hell. Mess up cleaning up the crime scene at the beginning? Cops hot on your trail? Don't worry! It will never, ever come back to haunt you. Seriously.
dantheman650 posted:
I would love to see an awesome co-op (preferably 4 player) of Zelda: Four Swords. It's one of the only Zelda games I never really played, and has great potential for hilarious co-op antics.
I just checked the master list - didn't see this there. Where can I find it, because I'd love to see it played!
I could have sworn it was in the archive, but I guess it's not. It might be in the archive, but I think most of the LP was lost because the site all of the videos was on closed.
Egomaniac @ Feb 26, 2010 21:07
It is:
http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Fahrenheit/
It's just listed by its European title.
Wandering Knitter @ Feb 26, 2010 21:16
(img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-downs.gif) Thank you. I forgot about the whole 'other name' thing.
Omega Hans @ Feb 26, 2010 22:54
Game: Crystal Warriors
System: Game Gear
Style: Screenshot
I just remember having fun with this tactics game even though this game has almost no plot.
oddspelling @ Feb 27, 2010 00:29
All this talk about Indigo Prophesy/Fahrenheit kind of makes me want to give the game another go. The first to I played it I couldn't get past that stupid fucking stealth flashback to the main guy's childhood. (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-argh.gif)
bhlaab @ Feb 28, 2010 06:34
YO someones gotta lp frogger. the 3d one
i just got a craving for some frogger action. i always thought it was too hard but wtf I WANT TO SEE FROGGER 100%
Jamesman @ Feb 28, 2010 06:51
bhlaab posted:
YO someones gotta lp frogger. the 3d one
i just got a craving for some frogger action. i always thought it was too hard but wtf I WANT TO SEE FROGGER 100%
(img http://forums.somethingawful.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=727329)
What do I get if I do this, and am I allowed to enter the infinite lives cheat?
bhlaab @ Feb 28, 2010 20:16
Jamesman posted:
What do I get if I do this, and am I allowed to enter the infinite lives cheat?
I dunno I've gotten kind of bored of the idea of watching someone else play frogger after last night so nevermind.
ScurvyKip @ Feb 28, 2010 20:51
Jamesman posted:
What do I get if I do this, and am I allowed to enter the infinite lives cheat?
I would still watch this. I remember playing this a long time ago and I remember it being frustrating. So yes to infinite lives. You get the satisfaction of playing Frogger for the internet.
BigDayman @ Mar 1, 2010 01:19
I couldnt find it in the Master list or in the OP as a request, But I would love to see a good old fashion LP of
Game: Comix Zone
Console: Sega Genesis - Or any remakes or collection for newer gens consoles.
Its a fun game that is very hard and somewhat short, I played it in the Sonic Sega Collection for my ps3, but I seemed to hard for my taste. But it was visually entertaining and was fun to play.
More Brains @ Mar 1, 2010 01:40
BigDayman posted:
I couldnt find it in the Master list or in the OP as a request, But I would love to see a good old fashion LP of
Game: Comix Zone
Console: Sega Genesis - Or any remakes or collection for newer gens consoles.
Its a fun game that is very hard and somewhat short, I played it in the Sonic Sega Collection for my ps3, but I seemed to hard for my taste. But it was visually entertaining and was fun to play.
I did one of it a long time ago but my soundcard died at the last level, I might do it again in the short game theater since it is only three levels long.
LordMune @ Mar 1, 2010 02:51
naptalan posted:
I'd really like to see a Heavy Rain (PS3) playthrough. From what I understand, the game changes a lot based on your actions and different players will probably see different endings, which I think would make it a very interesting LP even for people who have already played the game.
Let's just say you have something to look forward to (in three months).
Jamesman @ Mar 1, 2010 02:54
ScurvyKip posted:
You get the satisfaction of playing Frogger for the internet.
I'm just saying that asking someone to LP a game like Frogger: He's Back should really come with some kind of reward. You've played the game, so you know.
But right now I'm in the middle of an LP and I'm not planning on multitasking. When that's done, I might consider this if nobody else picks it up.
ScurvyKip @ Mar 1, 2010 03:11
Jamesman posted:
I'm just saying that asking someone to LP a game like Frogger: He's Back should really come with some kind of reward. You've played the game, so you know.
I was kidding around, I know what you mean.
Evil Eagle @ Mar 1, 2010 06:21
Game: Shadow Complex
Style: Video
I've been interested in this game since I first heard about it, but unless it gets released on PC I'll probably never play it. I've seen it compared to Super Metroid, my favorite game, and I want to see if it deserves those comparisons. I don't really care what style of commentary is used, as long as the game is shown off well.
Darardusaki @ Mar 2, 2010 16:00
Sorry to have gone AWOL on this thread for so long, but due to a lot of RL stuff going on, I can't maintain this thread as well as I would have liked. Would anyone be interested in taking over?
Please PM me or email me at darardusaki@gmail.com if you are interested.
Dusseldorf @ Mar 3, 2010 17:36
Game: Close Combat: A bridge too far
Platform: PC and Mac
Style: Probably some sort of Hybrid screen shot/Video or something of the sort
It's a real time above view WWII tactical game. I saw that CC:Russian Front was done a while ago but that game really is trash and CC:ABTF is much better. The result of the overall operation actually changes depending on how you play unlike in Russian. The game is probably too slow for a strictly video LP and you have to fight about 1000 battles to finish a full campaign. The game also has multiplayer so it would also allow for goon on goon action.
Drakenel @ Mar 3, 2010 21:59
Game: The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis (And maybe their sequels.)
Platform: PC
Style: Screenshot, mostly. But perhaps movies for the narrator's hilariously overly dramatic voiceover.
I remember playing this game as a kid and it was awesome. I don't know if you could get reader participation or not unless you wanted to take it really slowly... But regardless, it needs to be shown.
Didja Redo @ Mar 3, 2010 23:00
Drakenel posted:
Game: The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis
Holy carp. That rings a bell. I think I actually remember playing a demo of this on one of those shareware CDs, way back when. Was this the one where you had to work out what ingredients to put on a pizza for some weird troll thing, or am I way off?
Brett824 @ Mar 3, 2010 23:04
Didja Redo posted:
Holy carp. That rings a bell. I think I actually remember playing a demo of this on one of those shareware CDs, way back when. Was this the one where you had to work out what ingredients to put on a pizza for some weird troll thing, or am I way off?
Spot on.
GenericFootwear @ Mar 3, 2010 23:12
Drakenel posted:
Game: The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis (And maybe their sequels.)
Platform: PC
Style: Screenshot, mostly. But perhaps movies for the narrator's hilariously overly dramatic voiceover.
I remember playing this game as a kid and it was awesome. I don't know if you could get reader participation or not unless you wanted to take it really slowly... But regardless, it needs to be shown.
There were sequels to this? I played the hell out of this game when I was a kid. I'd watch an LP of this for sure.
Drakenel @ Mar 4, 2010 00:43
GenericFootwear posted:
There were sequels to this? I played the hell out of this game when I was a kid. I'd watch an LP of this for sure.
Well, according to the wiki page there were, but the article in question is shite. I for one only played the first one and freaking loved it.
ZOOMBIIIIIIIIIIIIIINIIIVILLE!
Kung-Fu Jesus @ Mar 4, 2010 00:58
Evil Eagle posted:
Game: Shadow Complex
Style: Video
I've been interested in this game since I first heard about it, but unless it gets released on PC I'll probably never play it. I've seen it compared to Super Metroid, my favorite game, and I want to see if it deserves those comparisons. I don't really care what style of commentary is used, as long as the game is shown off well.
Yoya @ Mar 4, 2010 01:33
Drakenel posted:
Game: The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis (And maybe their sequels.)
Platform: PC
Style: Screenshot, mostly. But perhaps movies for the narrator's hilariously overly dramatic voiceover.
I remember playing this game as a kid and it was awesome. I don't know if you could get reader participation or not unless you wanted to take it really slowly... But regardless, it needs to be shown.
I'm going to echo this again, I even recall it showing up before in this thread.
It was a great part of my childhood.
The game is pretty well suited to blind group runs, I don't think it would be very interesting if the LPer knew exactly how to do all the puzzles.
IShallRiseAgain @ Mar 4, 2010 07:07
Game: Goosebumps: Escape from Horrorland
Platform: PC
Style: Video
I'm just kind of curious what the game was actually like. I'm sure it could be a pretty funny LP too.
Evil Eagle @ Mar 4, 2010 10:21
Kung-Fu Jesus posted:
I'll see what I can do. Got a new capture thing arriving tomorrow and this is gonna be a good warm-up LP before Okami.
Great, I'm looking forward to the thread.
dantheman650 @ Mar 4, 2010 21:30
Kung-Fu Jesus posted:
Okami.
(img http://i.somethingawful.com/images/emot-dance.gif)
Can't wait to see this one, I bought it but never willed myself to get past the ridiculously long tutorial.
Darardusaki @ Mar 10, 2010 06:02
Thanks for being patient, guys, and for not letting the thread die just yet. Three goons have expressed interest and hopefully I can pick the best one for the new job. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Slowbeef @ Mar 10, 2010 23:40
Darardusaki posted:
Thanks for being patient, guys, and for not letting the thread die just yet. Three goons have expressed interest and hopefully I can pick the best one for the new job. (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
To answer your PM in a public format, just start the new thread and when I see it, I'll switch the stickies around.
CalvinandHobbes @ Mar 16, 2010 04:44
This is probably not the venue for this but i noticed Oberleutenant's fantastic Silent Hunter thread was closed without fanfare. Is there something i missed?
Rocketlex @ Mar 16, 2010 04:51
CalvinandHobbes posted:
This is probably not the venue for this but i noticed Oberleutenant's fantastic Silent Hunter thread was closed without fanfare. Is there something i missed?
A constant internet connection is required to view that LP.
Actually, no, I have no idea.
EJO9876 @ Mar 16, 2010 05:45
Game: Syobon Action 2 (AKA Dongs.exe part 2)
Platform: PC
Style: Video
This has to be done. To do the new levels press "5", then enter at the title screen.
Video example (not me)
Download
Teledahn @ Mar 16, 2010 06:28
Rocketlex posted:
A constant internet connection is required to view that LP.
Actually, no, I have no idea.
The thread was devolving into ww2 politics, but got back on rails.
I can only presume Oberleutenant closed the thread until he's got another update ready to keep it from getting worse. To me it seemed to have sorted itself out and wasn't necessary to close it, but it's Ober's thread.
In the similar vein of ww2 naval action, we've got Grey Hunter's War in the Pacific thread. He's posting an update, one in-game day every day, refighting the pacific theatre of world war two. So far he's managed to sink most of the British fleet. He is playing as the allies and not taking user input, unlike his previous threads. A good read, it's likely going to be around for some time, given how long the real war lasted.
E; Somehow I was a moron and thought this was the 'What LPs should I read?' thread. Not that I really needed content terribly, for this derail.
Slowbeef @ Mar 16, 2010 16:43
Teledahn posted:
The thread was devolving into ww2 politics, but got back on rails.
I can only presume Oberleutenant closed the thread until he's got another update ready to keep it from getting worse. To me it seemed to have sorted itself out and wasn't necessary to close it, but it's Ober's thread.
Yeah, I don't meant to derail this one, but I got a report about it, saw it was pretty much 2 posts and 5 posts complaining about it... but no further derail, so I figured I'd just keep an eye on it.
But hey, if Ober wants to close it until he has an update, it's not really a bad idea.
Oberleutnant @ Mar 16, 2010 22:30
Thread closed partly because of Nazi arguments, partly because my gaming computer is being repaired and I won't see it for a week or two, so the next update will be two - three weeks away at best.
CalvinandHobbes @ Mar 17, 2010 00:38
Oberleutnant posted:
Thread closed partly because of Nazi arguments, partly because my gaming computer is being repaired and I won't see it for a week or two, so the next update will be two - three weeks away at best.
Sorry about the derail of this thread. Thanks for the update. Much health to your gaming comp so one of the best LPs on the forum can return!
ArKadian47 @ Mar 18, 2010 21:04
Dokapon Kingdom, a little-known Wii game.
It would be best with 3-4 players as a video LP.
senrath @ Mar 18, 2010 21:07
ArKadian47 posted:
Dokapon Kingdom, a little-known Wii game.
It would be best with 3-4 players as a video LP.
I'd like to point out that Dokapon Kingdom's tagline is "The Friendship Destroying Game".
Wandering Knitter @ Mar 18, 2010 21:20
I would love to see a Tale of Tales megathread. It's a indie company that makes terribly made art games that are just dripping with (img http://i.somethingawful.com/forumsystem/emoticons/emot-smug.gif).
http://tale-of-tales.com/
This is the company that made Endless Forest, just to give you an idea about what their other games are like.
Random Stranger @ Mar 18, 2010 23:31
ArKadian47 posted:
Dokapon Kingdom, a little-known Wii game.
It would be best with 3-4 players as a video LP.
I've got it on the PS2 though I've been unable to get anyone to sit down and play it with me... (img http://fi.somethingawful.com/images/smilies/frown.gif)
objectively bad @ Mar 18, 2010 23:41
Chwoka posted:
Roller Coaster Tycoon
PC
I sucked too much to do it well, but I would like to see somebody do it with humor and stuff.
I don't know if someone's already done this, I couldn't find it in the masterlist but it wasn't on the unfilled requests. Assuming it agrees with fraps I will be doing this next week, video & screenshots. It will including master parks with 3 layers of roller coasters everywhere.
Sebbe @ Mar 19, 2010 00:54
contrantidipsomania posted:
I don't know if someone's already done this, I couldn't find it in the masterlist but it wasn't on the unfilled requests. Assuming it agrees with fraps I will be doing this next week, video & screenshots. It will including master parks with 3 layers of roller coasters everywhere.
One was started by Kem Rixen a while back, but ended up being abandoned, sadly. It was pretty good, as I remember it.
Frankomatic @ Mar 19, 2010 01:29
senrath posted:
I'd like to point out that Dokapon Kingdom's tagline is "The Friendship Destroying Game".
As an owner of this game (twice, Wii and DS), I can attest that this is one hundred percent accurate as a tagline as well. It would make a great LP if someone could find three people willing to slog through the thing with them though.
Blastinus @ Mar 19, 2010 05:57
ArKadian47 posted:
Dokapon Kingdom, a little-known Wii game.
It would be best with 3-4 players as a video LP.
Ironically, my siblings and I absolutely love to play that game with one another. Probably because we're stuck with one another, and can't threaten to never come to the house ever again.
Yes, Dokapon Kingdom is THAT friendship-destroying.
I'll see if they want to do it, but I don't expect that they'd be entertaining or even especially enthusiastic.
medibot @ Mar 19, 2010 16:01
ArKadian47 posted:
Dokapon Kingdom, a little-known Wii game.
It would be best with 3-4 players as a video LP.
As somebody who has played the game, enjoys the game, and has unsuccessfully attempted to get others to enjoy the game, I can tell you this:
This will not be an interesting LP to watch. It will not be interesting, and I'll prove it if I have to.