I've wondered a bit about this myself. Specifically, if FF is an RPG, than anything is: the story is nearly all linear (with some cute branches, like who you go on a date with, etc.), so players have also "played the role" of Sonic, Mario, CJ from San Andreas, etc. Japanese RPGs do, however, differentiate themselves from other console games with an emphasis on stat. development and equipment and ability customization. While that is an element of western RPGs, the design of the character and not their equipment is the focus.
[+5 Offtopic] Personally, I REALLY like those strategy elements in a game, but I wish they weren't so strongly associated with the Japanese RPG genre, or even western RPGs either. There is a limit to how much pre-rendered CGI, anime style humor and lead characters WHO ARE SO OBVIOUSLY GAY going through the motions of their UPN style hetero love fantasy I can take. Western RPGs are not blameless either; relying on tired themes of medievel Europe, swords and sorcery, and chicks with poorly designed armor that accentuates the breasts. I just want a game with a different feel, that allows for me to use a strategy. FF Tactics Advanced is the closest I've come, as the storyline takes a back seat for a good 70 hours or so. I think I'm asking for ICO meets FF Tactics. Any suggestions (I've got a PS2, a Gamecube and DS and a MacBook Pro.)
All this means is that we need new types of games, where the gamesplay revolves around holding on to small, vibrating objects. That way, our existing rumble technology will be true force feedback. I propose a game based on JJ, the King of Beepers, as I can't think of anything other than beepers that vibrates like a PS2 controller. Plus, JJ was awesome. Maybe you had to live in LA or Phoenix at the right time.
H.
The thing is, if I pay $600 for an XBox 360 now, I'll be getting in early in the console's life. That $600 means I can play any of the coolest console games (which is more than enough gaming between school and work) for about four or five years, on average. Like a lot of people here, I already have a computer to do that other stuff. I recently purchased a laptop, which handles all of my computing needs and I probably will be happy with this computer for several years as well. The Xbox offers me roughly the same gaming experience for less money than a gaming PC, I don't have to upgrade the video card ever and the accessories are nice.
The on DS game I'm really interested in is something called Hotel Dusk: Room 215. It reminds me of a detective game I had on the TurboGrafix 16 (I may be able to get that for the virtual console too) and the artistic style is pretty cool, a nice comic book style. It's a great lineup for gamers this year.
At the end of each commericial, if a child's voice whispered "wee" in sort of a mystical way, it would do wonders in changing the perception of the name.
That would just serve to give Michael Jackson boners.
What is with you people today? If I see one more polite rebuttal or well written opinion, I'm going to decalre this officially not slashdot. I loaded this site for a reason, people, get to it. Are they in Microsoft's pocket? What have they done for the OSS community? In what way are they ironically like the Soviet Union? I want some crazy!
Man: How many of you kids would like Itchy & Scratchy to deal with
real-life problems, like the ones you face every day?
Kids: [clamoring] Oh, yeah! I would! Great idea! Yeah, that's it!
Man: And who would like to see them do just the opposite -- getting
into far-out situations involving robots and magic powers?
Kids: [clamoring] Me! Yeah! Oh, cool! Yeah, that's what I want!
Man: So, you want a realistic, down-to-earth show... that's
completely off-the-wall and swarming with magic robots?
Kids: [all agreeing, quieter this time] That's right. Oh yeah,
good. Myers: You kids don't know what you want! That's why you're still kids;
'cause you're stupid!
[sticks his face to the window, difforming his nose]
Just tell me what's wrong with the freakin' show!
[turns the lights out] Ralph: [starts crying, turns the knob left] Mommy!
Okay, this story was my submission, so by all rights, this is my message board. See, "hmccabe writes," that's me. As such, I feel it necessary to call you out for use of the word "Ninshito." If there is no way to make a clever portmanteau, the right thing is to not try and force one. Like, if you wanted them to discontinue a project, "Nintendon't" would suffice. You could call Nintendo fans "Nintendorks", and that would be okay. However, you replaced the sylable "ten" with "shit." Why? Presumably because you wanted to work the word "shit" in somehow. However, forcing it in where it doesn't belong smacks of trying too hard, which is the antithesis of cool.
Don't get me started on people who say "Hotlanta."
The rest of you, keep it up. You're doing a great job.
Slashdot Mirror
I had to put my mouse over your link to see if you linked to an article about what farts are.
You must be new here.
Why wasn't the Science article [sciencemag.org] linked to, rather than a newspaper?
For the benefit of us stupid Americans, I presume.
I believe this business plan was originated in Soviet Russia.
Would somebody mention the Coleco so I can say how "they'll rust up on you like that."
I believe it means "more acty."
So I shouldn't mention the beowulf cluster?
Yeah, but that means you'll never finish deleting that porn video you threw away.
No, I own the auto industry and I lease it to Honda. That's only part of why I'm so cool, though.
Well, it's back to saying he's a dick now. The system works!
I have vista on a hard drive that is clearly generating an electromagnetic field. I believe your theory is correct.
I'm only in the 100 level programming classes right now, but I'd be willing to give a scaled down project, such as "Dinosaurs v Episcopalians" a try.
I've wondered a bit about this myself. Specifically, if FF is an RPG, than anything is: the story is nearly all linear (with some cute branches, like who you go on a date with, etc.), so players have also "played the role" of Sonic, Mario, CJ from San Andreas, etc. Japanese RPGs do, however, differentiate themselves from other console games with an emphasis on stat. development and equipment and ability customization. While that is an element of western RPGs, the design of the character and not their equipment is the focus.
[+5 Offtopic]
Personally, I REALLY like those strategy elements in a game, but I wish they weren't so strongly associated with the Japanese RPG genre, or even western RPGs either. There is a limit to how much pre-rendered CGI, anime style humor and lead characters WHO ARE SO OBVIOUSLY GAY going through the motions of their UPN style hetero love fantasy I can take. Western RPGs are not blameless either; relying on tired themes of medievel Europe, swords and sorcery, and chicks with poorly designed armor that accentuates the breasts. I just want a game with a different feel, that allows for me to use a strategy. FF Tactics Advanced is the closest I've come, as the storyline takes a back seat for a good 70 hours or so. I think I'm asking for ICO meets FF Tactics. Any suggestions (I've got a PS2, a Gamecube and DS and a MacBook Pro.)
Good, I would hate for something to happen on the Internet and you miss it.
All this means is that we need new types of games, where the gamesplay revolves around holding on to small, vibrating objects. That way, our existing rumble technology will be true force feedback. I propose a game based on JJ, the King of Beepers, as I can't think of anything other than beepers that vibrates like a PS2 controller. Plus, JJ was awesome. Maybe you had to live in LA or Phoenix at the right time. H.
it's just that Nintendo is staying out of the dick-measuiring contest that Microsoft and Sony are getting themselves into.
Now how do I say I want an Xbox without it sounding a little gay?
The thing is, if I pay $600 for an XBox 360 now, I'll be getting in early in the console's life. That $600 means I can play any of the coolest console games (which is more than enough gaming between school and work) for about four or five years, on average. Like a lot of people here, I already have a computer to do that other stuff. I recently purchased a laptop, which handles all of my computing needs and I probably will be happy with this computer for several years as well. The Xbox offers me roughly the same gaming experience for less money than a gaming PC, I don't have to upgrade the video card ever and the accessories are nice.
Way to combat the stereotype that Slashdotters are desperate!
I see you don't get over to craigslist much.
The on DS game I'm really interested in is something called Hotel Dusk: Room 215. It reminds me of a detective game I had on the TurboGrafix 16 (I may be able to get that for the virtual console too) and the artistic style is pretty cool, a nice comic book style. It's a great lineup for gamers this year.
That would just serve to give Michael Jackson boners.
What is with you people today? If I see one more polite rebuttal or well written opinion, I'm going to decalre this officially not slashdot. I loaded this site for a reason, people, get to it. Are they in Microsoft's pocket? What have they done for the OSS community? In what way are they ironically like the Soviet Union? I want some crazy!
Man: How many of you kids would like Itchy & Scratchy to deal with
real-life problems, like the ones you face every day?
Kids: [clamoring] Oh, yeah! I would! Great idea! Yeah, that's it!
Man: And who would like to see them do just the opposite -- getting
into far-out situations involving robots and magic powers?
Kids: [clamoring] Me! Yeah! Oh, cool! Yeah, that's what I want!
Man: So, you want a realistic, down-to-earth show... that's
completely off-the-wall and swarming with magic robots?
Kids: [all agreeing, quieter this time] That's right. Oh yeah,
good.
Myers: You kids don't know what you want! That's why you're still kids;
'cause you're stupid!
[sticks his face to the window, difforming his nose]
Just tell me what's wrong with the freakin' show!
[turns the lights out]
Ralph: [starts crying, turns the knob left] Mommy!
Maybe you had to be there.
After looking at your sig for a while, I think I figured out what it means. I'll meet you there, you bring the burritos.
Shit, if I could get weed for $25 per ounce I wouldn't care too much about the computer.
Okay, this story was my submission, so by all rights, this is my message board. See, "hmccabe writes," that's me. As such, I feel it necessary to call you out for use of the word "Ninshito." If there is no way to make a clever portmanteau, the right thing is to not try and force one. Like, if you wanted them to discontinue a project, "Nintendon't" would suffice. You could call Nintendo fans "Nintendorks", and that would be okay. However, you replaced the sylable "ten" with "shit." Why? Presumably because you wanted to work the word "shit" in somehow. However, forcing it in where it doesn't belong smacks of trying too hard, which is the antithesis of cool.
Don't get me started on people who say "Hotlanta."
The rest of you, keep it up. You're doing a great job.
H.