Personally, I enjoy sequels. It gives the game developers a chance to improve on their original product (good or bad). Think of Street Fighter II! The first Street Fighter was total crap, but the second one brought to life a whole culture of gaming!
Another benefit is being able to enjoy more work from the developers themselves (not just the game as a whole). For example, I follow the castlevania series for it's music. Hell, I follow ALOT of Konami games for their music. Listening to Club Kukeiha's work spanning several Konami titles and sequels is pretty neat!
I'm just ranting now... but sequels can be more to people than just the same "hero" on the screen again. It's nice to see the developers, composers, graphic artits' work again.
As expected, I didn't see ALL the gags from the book, but I'm happy to say at least they cut the less funny ones instead of the good ones. You can't really expect everything from the book to be in the movie. As you know, I'm sure, a great deal of the book's charm is in the wording of the narration. Converting the narration's humour to movie format without over narrating is definitely hard, and I for one think they did a great job.
I will agree, however, that I didn't expect Marvin to look that way. I also didn't expect Zaphod to look that way either, but his character was great!
Also, in the credits, the BBC is thanked for providing the original Marvin suit from the TV series. I haven't watched the series yet, but is that how Marvin looked? That could be a good explanation.
Anyway.. there were differences from the book, but they were well done. For example, Ford showing up at the beginning with a cart full of beer. At first I was worried the pub scene would be cut, but it wasn't, and it tied in well! I actually preferred how this scene played out.
Sadly, they DID cut out the Narrator's explanation of how Ford picked his name.. BUT they still managed to fit in how Ford thought cars were the dominant species of earth. Precious!
Overall, the movie is pretty damn close to the book. The changes are warranted, and still pretty damn funny. On the down side, I can see how a lot of the plot and humour would be harder to catch if you hadn't read the book(s).
You've completely misunderstood me. I'm not saying HE's a hack-job, just this whole schtick. He gets up in front of a camera, lights his fuse and rockets away.
Although seeing someone tear up a keyboard like that is fun, there is nothing interesting about his arrangements, and his playing isn't musical. As a trained musician you can't deny that.
I'm not saying the school is a hack-job school to get into either. And I don't care how many awards he's won. My point remains the same, his VGMusic presentation is sloppily put together (hack-job).
I'm not trying to grind him into the dirt, I'm just trying to clarify my original point: Seeing a sloppy project (in any field of life) get recogniztion and praise you don't see it deserving is irritating.
As for the 10+ hour part.. I didn't say just practicing! Most people I go to school with spend ~15 hours a day in the building (some more) practicing and studying. This isn't uncommon in any Music School.
So, to summarize, give my first post another reading and you'll see I'm not the prick I act like.
I think some of the bad response is from other actual musicians. The generally amazing reception this guy is getting is a real shot to musicians who know it's just a hack job.
As I musician myself I can say I have nothing against this guy or his playing.. Music students (University level) often put 10+ hours a day in practicing and studying the art, and seeing somebody put some hack project together and get internet-wide praise is, well, annoying.
Any serious musician KNOWS this guy isn't claiming to be a world class musician, but seeing that alot of people can't hear the difference in quality between fast and sloppy Mario tunes (not matter how entertaining they actually are) and a piece in which someone has put months of effort is discouraging.
So, to summarise.. I think some of the bad reception is from musicians who don't actually resent him or his playing, but resent the fact that it is often labeled as "amazing" work coming from an "accomplished" player.
I am of few in my group of friends that decided to go straight to university, and it wasn't always easy. I actually change degrees in my second year, and picked it up again (for a double major) in my 3rd! It's a hard, but rewarding time.
My other friends, who chose to take a year off, are doing much worse. All of them. If you are the type to indulge in "substances" my friends are a perfect example of how taking a "year off" could go horribly wrong for you. Each and everyone one of them has now been working low-paying jobs just to keep themselves fed and hepped up.
I'm not saying taking a year off is always bad, but it makes it easier to constantly put things off and eventually end up in a rutt with NO OPTIONS.
This doesn't make sense! If this was the reason, then tracing the theif would only be a matter of determining the mailing information! The buyer would need to physically pick up the goods at one point or another.
But keep in mind that these contributions aren't forced on to the society.
I think that when it comes to video games, a balance is required. I think that Mortal Kombat, for example, was not a GREAT contribution to society. In fact, it was pretty gratuitous in many respects, but it wasn't forced on you. Since it wasn't exactly wholesome, it was the guardians'/parents' responsibility to see whether or not their children should play/see it. It's just like with R rated movies: It's up to the guardian to decide if the children can see them.
The French are a problem no matter where they are in the world.
You give one example!
We ALL know that there is ALOT wrong with the Quebec government. There is a whole lot of brainwashing done in the school system in that province. This in mind, you have to realize that it's not all the francophones in Quebec who are like this! It's not the entire population of Quebec that is totally nuts. Stop generalizing. Stop making comments you don't back up.
You, my friend, are a tit for generalizing so much.
I'm a french canadian. I grew up in New-Brunswick, in Acadia. My family is French from France, so I've been immersed in two francophone cultures. It's NEVER as simple as you seem to think it is to deem something 'french', or any other culture. Cultures are constantly changing. You'd have to be a total tit to believe everyone, everywhere in the world, who shares a common language also share a common culture.
I've lived in Montreal, I've lived in Douarnenez France. To call the population of one city less 'french' than the other is totally idiotic. And if you believe they go around claiming they are genuine 'french', you're, again, a total tit.
Hi, I'm also a proud Canadian, and I agree that it's silly for a nation to call itself 'America' (a group of continents!) as if it was the only country IN America. BUT, I don't agree with your 'real' American bit. Don't make the same mistake with which we're unhappy. And also, if you're going to make radical statements, make sure your grammar and spelling are correct, otherwise, your message loses all credibility.
This guy is simply expressing an opinion. Yes, it isn't the most popular opinion, but it's still valid. As for his use of sarcasm.. sure it might not help his point, but it's tame compared to most of the posts we see on slashdot.
I really can't see how the above comment can be justly called a Troll, but that's just my opinion.
From what I understood, alot of the first generation 3D consoles were terrible for making 2D games. I always attributed this to the sudden disappearance of the side-scroller.
There are some neat 2D-type games for the 3D consoles though. My favorite example is one of the Mystical Ninja (Goemon) game for N64. It's a side-scroller game in 3D. The 3D is used to direct the player (in a straight line) to secret areas in the fore/background of the main path, or just to have the straight-line path cross over in the 3rd dimension. The end effect is really neat.
I don't know if many people are developing new innovative 2D games, but the scene isn't dead. A few friends and I are working on a PC sequel to NES's Blaster Master. It will be a platform game, constantly switching between 2D and 3D, but always remaining platform (with the exception of certain play modes).
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The opening music is also very reminiscient of Satie's first Gymnopédie. Chew on THAT one :)
Personally, I enjoy sequels. It gives the game developers a chance to improve on their original product (good or bad). Think of Street Fighter II! The first Street Fighter was total crap, but the second one brought to life a whole culture of gaming!
Another benefit is being able to enjoy more work from the developers themselves (not just the game as a whole). For example, I follow the castlevania series for it's music. Hell, I follow ALOT of Konami games for their music. Listening to Club Kukeiha's work spanning several Konami titles and sequels is pretty neat!
I'm just ranting now... but sequels can be more to people than just the same "hero" on the screen again. It's nice to see the developers, composers, graphic artits' work again.
Personally, I thought it was very well adapted.
As expected, I didn't see ALL the gags from the book, but I'm happy to say at least they cut the less funny ones instead of the good ones. You can't really expect everything from the book to be in the movie. As you know, I'm sure, a great deal of the book's charm is in the wording of the narration. Converting the narration's humour to movie format without over narrating is definitely hard, and I for one think they did a great job.
I will agree, however, that I didn't expect Marvin to look that way. I also didn't expect Zaphod to look that way either, but his character was great!
Also, in the credits, the BBC is thanked for providing the original Marvin suit from the TV series. I haven't watched the series yet, but is that how Marvin looked? That could be a good explanation.
Anyway.. there were differences from the book, but they were well done. For example, Ford showing up at the beginning with a cart full of beer. At first I was worried the pub scene would be cut, but it wasn't, and it tied in well! I actually preferred how this scene played out.
Sadly, they DID cut out the Narrator's explanation of how Ford picked his name.. BUT they still managed to fit in how Ford thought cars were the dominant species of earth. Precious!
Overall, the movie is pretty damn close to the book. The changes are warranted, and still pretty damn funny. On the down side, I can see how a lot of the plot and humour would be harder to catch if you hadn't read the book(s).
I still give it 3 thumbs up.
You've completely misunderstood me. I'm not saying HE's a hack-job, just this whole schtick. He gets up in front of a camera, lights his fuse and rockets away.
Although seeing someone tear up a keyboard like that is fun, there is nothing interesting about his arrangements, and his playing isn't musical. As a trained musician you can't deny that.
I'm not saying the school is a hack-job school to get into either. And I don't care how many awards he's won. My point remains the same, his VGMusic presentation is sloppily put together (hack-job).
I'm not trying to grind him into the dirt, I'm just trying to clarify my original point: Seeing a sloppy project (in any field of life) get recogniztion and praise you don't see it deserving is irritating.
As for the 10+ hour part.. I didn't say just practicing! Most people I go to school with spend ~15 hours a day in the building (some more) practicing and studying. This isn't uncommon in any Music School.
So, to summarize, give my first post another reading and you'll see I'm not the prick I act like.
I think some of the bad response is from other actual musicians. The generally amazing reception this guy is getting is a real shot to musicians who know it's just a hack job.
As I musician myself I can say I have nothing against this guy or his playing.. Music students (University level) often put 10+ hours a day in practicing and studying the art, and seeing somebody put some hack project together and get internet-wide praise is, well, annoying.
Any serious musician KNOWS this guy isn't claiming to be a world class musician, but seeing that alot of people can't hear the difference in quality between fast and sloppy Mario tunes (not matter how entertaining they actually are) and a piece in which someone has put months of effort is discouraging.
So, to summarise.. I think some of the bad reception is from musicians who don't actually resent him or his playing, but resent the fact that it is often labeled as "amazing" work coming from an "accomplished" player.
That's all.
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I am of few in my group of friends that decided to go straight to university, and it wasn't always easy. I actually change degrees in my second year, and picked it up again (for a double major) in my 3rd! It's a hard, but rewarding time.
My other friends, who chose to take a year off, are doing much worse. All of them. If you are the type to indulge in "substances" my friends are a perfect example of how taking a "year off" could go horribly wrong for you. Each and everyone one of them has now been working low-paying jobs just to keep themselves fed and hepped up.
I'm not saying taking a year off is always bad, but it makes it easier to constantly put things off and eventually end up in a rutt with NO OPTIONS.
Tread with caution.
In some ways the two made an odd pair
Not only were Ramanujan and Hardy an odd pair, but they were also a genious comedy duo!
... in a contest attempted to encourage the development of polymer-based artificial muscles
A depressingly similar situation in Junior High is what encouraged my development of my then-gummy-based muscles!
This doesn't make sense! If this was the reason, then tracing the theif would only be a matter of determining the mailing information! The buyer would need to physically pick up the goods at one point or another.
But keep in mind that these contributions aren't forced on to the society.
I think that when it comes to video games, a balance is required. I think that Mortal Kombat, for example, was not a GREAT contribution to society. In fact, it was pretty gratuitous in many respects, but it wasn't forced on you. Since it wasn't exactly wholesome, it was the guardians'/parents' responsibility to see whether or not their children should play/see it.
It's just like with R rated movies: It's up to the guardian to decide if the children can see them.
The French are a problem no matter where they are in the world.
You give one example!
We ALL know that there is ALOT wrong with the Quebec government. There is a whole lot of brainwashing done in the school system in that province. This in mind, you have to realize that it's not all the francophones in Quebec who are like this! It's not the entire population of Quebec that is totally nuts. Stop generalizing. Stop making comments you don't back up.
You, my friend, are a tit for generalizing so much.
I'm a french canadian. I grew up in New-Brunswick, in Acadia. My family is French from France, so I've been immersed in two francophone cultures. It's NEVER as simple as you seem to think it is to deem something 'french', or any other culture. Cultures are constantly changing. You'd have to be a total tit to believe everyone, everywhere in the world, who shares a common language also share a common culture.
I've lived in Montreal, I've lived in Douarnenez France. To call the population of one city less 'french' than the other is totally idiotic. And if you believe they go around claiming they are genuine 'french', you're, again, a total tit.
So, my tit, in conclusion, you're a tit.
Though you MAY have a point, it's overshadowed by your bitterness and subjectivity.
Hi, I'm also a proud Canadian, and I agree that it's silly for a nation to call itself 'America' (a group of continents!) as if it was the only country IN America. BUT, I don't agree with your 'real' American bit. Don't make the same mistake with which we're unhappy. And also, if you're going to make radical statements, make sure your grammar and spelling are correct, otherwise, your message loses all credibility.
the horror!
Tossing the word "idiot" there really helps you get your point across. Way to go.
Why is this parent at -1?
It's a perfectly cromulent statement.
Try something with punctuation.
I'm wondering what the problem/calculation was.
parent rated as Troll???
This guy is simply expressing an opinion. Yes, it isn't the most popular opinion, but it's still valid. As for his use of sarcasm.. sure it might not help his point, but it's tame compared to most of the posts we see on slashdot.
I really can't see how the above comment can be justly called a Troll, but that's just my opinion.
Sorry, I was wrong, the image would simply be upside down.
How is this going to work with the new GBAs? Isn't the cart completely hidden behind the screen?
From what I understood, alot of the first generation 3D consoles were terrible for making 2D games. I always attributed this to the sudden disappearance of the side-scroller.
There are some neat 2D-type games for the 3D consoles though. My favorite example is one of the Mystical Ninja (Goemon) game for N64. It's a side-scroller game in 3D. The 3D is used to direct the player (in a straight line) to secret areas in the fore/background of the main path, or just to have the straight-line path cross over in the 3rd dimension. The end effect is really neat.
I don't know if many people are developing new innovative 2D games, but the scene isn't dead. A few friends and I are working on a PC sequel to NES's Blaster Master. It will be a platform game, constantly switching between 2D and 3D, but always remaining platform (with the exception of certain play modes).
That happened to me with IE also. Musn't be specific to a browser... Probably a side effect of getting slashdotted.