tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.comments2020-01-24T06:03:08.430-08:00Church of PangoriaPangoria Fallstarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comBlogger109125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-41433576695761054272013-03-08T17:06:26.139-08:002013-03-08T17:06:26.139-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-42107973578872782892013-03-08T17:05:14.281-08:002013-03-08T17:05:14.281-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.hibilalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015459558690152554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-27643907587293804142011-11-19T11:53:28.699-08:002011-11-19T11:53:28.699-08:00Jim, to be fair, you've managed to keep your w...Jim, to be fair, you've managed to keep your word count and content each week at a very high level. By my estimates, you've written quite a few novels in your blog alone! Thanks for the words though, it helped me not only be able to feel like I'm the only one, but it also allowed me to see that it shouldn't stop me from trying.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-9612016825030696202011-11-06T15:45:55.217-08:002011-11-06T15:45:55.217-08:00I wish I had helpful suggestions. I'm theoreti...I wish I had helpful suggestions. I'm theoretically "writing" right now.<br /><br />In this time I've:<br />1. Bought an album on Amazon<br />2. Made kids food<br />3. Visited various websites<br />4. Written this comment<br />5. Daydreamed<br />6. Written a couple hundred words<br />7. Discovered that some of my mp3's had inaccurate information, and fixed it<br /><br />It's kind of depressing, but kind of amusing too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07163820697011328633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-77030070653785186242011-09-14T06:26:28.818-07:002011-09-14T06:26:28.818-07:00That last paragraph is partially the reason why I ...That last paragraph is partially the reason why I think stealth in competitive games doesn't really work. Though that may be the Engineer in me just angry because my Sentries are getting sapped. >_<<br /><br />In most games, you can have an interested set of penalties on death. Losing a life, scarring as you mentioned, or the social pressure of having to resist punching the person next to you for throwing that blue shell. MMORPG's, however, have a far more difficult time. It seems the genre is so used to the WoW idea of respawning that any harsher penalties make people scream until their faces turn blue. Not that they weren't doing that anyway, but you get the point. <br /><br />I would, however, like to see a PvP MMO with harsher penalties. I believe Darkfall has such a system, but I never could get it to install. I am interested in seeing how players react to that sort of environment, as opposed to "Get an achievement for getting roasted by Deathwing!" mindset.Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-38500254472613198902011-09-12T14:32:42.159-07:002011-09-12T14:32:42.159-07:00Wow, yes, Echochrome looks really interesting. Fro...Wow, yes, Echochrome looks really interesting. From videos I saw it feels more puzzle than agile, but it looks like great fun. I don't own a PS3 and my PSP is dead, which is unfortunate. Thank you for the recommendation, it looks like Echochrome gets really complicated, which looks absolutely fascinating.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-63560773646247837122011-09-12T14:17:19.978-07:002011-09-12T14:17:19.978-07:00Have you ever heard of Echochrome? If you like th...Have you ever heard of Echochrome? If you like that sort of puzzle/exploration game where perspective is important, you might give that a look. I can't remember what platform it's on (it may be console only; it's been a while since I checked it out), but the design was ingenious. If you haven't, watch a video of the demo and see what you think. <br /><br />That said, I'll check out CBA when I get home tonight. It sounds interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-53651879013783640152011-09-01T23:24:18.139-07:002011-09-01T23:24:18.139-07:00Yes, that was the main driving force of the system...Yes, that was the main driving force of the system. What is difficult is conceptualizing a way to translate pen and paper diversity of use to computer variables to allow for organic creation of spells and abilities.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-52996046992695787442011-09-01T15:57:04.450-07:002011-09-01T15:57:04.450-07:00I was tempted to come up with a recolored Muk and ...I was tempted to come up with a recolored Muk and call it a mud elemental, but I banished that silly thought.<br /><br />Many times the element system is more of a small part of combat, as you mentioned with the standard water beats fire beats grass. Likely more complicated in most RPG's but now I have Pokemon on the brain.<br /><br />The kind of system you presented here is the kind I would like to see take front row. This isn't just an element system here, this is an entire system for defining character and class abilities.Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-69399469050768324092011-08-26T14:19:49.605-07:002011-08-26T14:19:49.605-07:00That last statement about WoW is one of the reason...That last statement about WoW is one of the reasons why I haven't tried to resub for it. I'd love to check out Cataclysm, but at the same time, I just don't want to, especially after being away from my high level toons for over 2 years.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-73763513837545104502011-08-26T12:50:09.650-07:002011-08-26T12:50:09.650-07:00I'm easing myself in to the free to play micro...I'm easing myself in to the free to play microtransactions. They've been around for a bit, but I only just made a purchase the other day: Spent 5 bucks in Team Fortress 2's store. Did it mainly because it was attached to my Steam account, which made the purchase really easy. The game currencies I'm still hesitant on though.<br /><br />But from what I've seen, your experience seems to be the norm. You purchase what you want, when you want it, making satisfaction with purchases consistant rather than "Damn, I resubbed to WoW this month and I'm just not getting into it like I used to."Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-49578201081276394572011-08-22T09:35:27.061-07:002011-08-22T09:35:27.061-07:00Or mod servers where achievements are turned off. ...Or mod servers where achievements are turned off. That's an idea as well.Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-62131284611218049582011-08-22T08:49:55.408-07:002011-08-22T08:49:55.408-07:00Another game I remember with a great online commun...Another game I remember with a great online community was Unreal Tournament. The game had skins, models, game modes, and maps all driven by the community. And with the lack of achievements, most maps were designed for fun rather than achievement grinding.<br /><br />Perhaps a solution for certain games is to only allow certain mods, and to only allow mod use if all players have the mod.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-32864307643805281312011-08-22T08:17:34.013-07:002011-08-22T08:17:34.013-07:00Me and my roommate had a similar experience with W...Me and my roommate had a similar experience with Warcraft 3. We'd play together on LAN, then we tried a single online map. Wiped out in about 10 minutes, tops. It was brutal.<br /><br />Modding in any game that is competitive can lead to some seriously silly things going on. This in particular caught my eye:<br /><br />"So the more sandbox the game experience, the more likely that allowing for mods will improve the game. On the other hand, the more the game focuses on requiring balance, and fairness for all (classes, champions, lifestyle choices, etc), the the more likely that the game should not include mods"<br /><br />Pit players up against anything in where their victories gain persistant rewards, and mods are cheating, plain and simple. Put players in a sandbox, and who cares what they use to build that sandcastle? That's most likely why Blizzard keeps a hard reign in on the addon community for WoW. <br /><br />Even so, I have fond memories of the builder included with Morrowind and the mods that came from that. With the appropriate game, it can bring together a great community of people who care about the game.Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-27484832169808917792011-07-07T12:48:21.921-07:002011-07-07T12:48:21.921-07:00So far its been very legit. They've been aroun...So far its been very legit. They've been around for awhile, doing other programs. Their campus is in Florida. Several graduates have worked in Red Dead Redemption.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-16032146413031933642011-07-07T09:57:38.729-07:002011-07-07T09:57:38.729-07:00You have me interested. So, this is an online univ...You have me interested. So, this is an online university course/field of study for game design? I'll be honest, I've always been hesitant when it comes to things like that due to scams and such. If this is a legit program they have, they have my attention for sure.Strawfellowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575682856487531183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-25281703957243037982011-07-04T17:47:56.666-07:002011-07-04T17:47:56.666-07:00Yes! Love those console style RPGs! I really wish ...Yes! Love those console style RPGs! I really wish more of them existed today, instead of having such insipid storylines. I'm really happy with DQIX (my first DQ game!).Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-6406576440802447372011-07-04T17:45:46.507-07:002011-07-04T17:45:46.507-07:00You get out of Full Sail what you put into it. It ...You get out of Full Sail what you put into it. It is self study, but there are sessions you can attend online. The teachers have made games in the business before, and some still are in indy development as well. They used to have a huge focus on animation and music. Game Design is a pretty new course for them.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-41309403526332928082011-06-30T02:15:01.021-07:002011-06-30T02:15:01.021-07:00Chrono Trigger will always be my alltime favourite...Chrono Trigger will always be my alltime favourite console RPG! =)<br />squaresoft was on a roll back then...so many great games they produced.<br /><br />Secret of Mana and Breath of Fire are from the same era and were wonderful games.Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473554645340972749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-39814282480660156982011-06-29T17:54:41.296-07:002011-06-29T17:54:41.296-07:00I'm starting FS soon, and I'm nervous that...I'm starting FS soon, and I'm nervous that I chose poorly against a liberal arts school, but you give me hope. Please keep reporting on what you're learning and how you like it. You seem motivated and driven, which I think makes a huge difference in this type of school. <br /><br />Most people seem to think going to a particular school will automatically get you a job. I'm sure you know better than that. <br /><br />May the Force be with you and all that jazz.Nutellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737226483210594552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-34288496674134043032011-03-18T16:16:06.084-07:002011-03-18T16:16:06.084-07:00I'm stuck in the real world right now. I sneak...I'm stuck in the real world right now. I sneak into playing League of Legends, Magic the Gathering Online, or Champions Online when I can, but no one's really said, hey come play this free MMO with me.<br /><br />I can't do anything with a subscription right now, so unfortunately, I'm observing Rift from the outside looking in.<br /><br />What I'm mostly doing is homework assignments. I'm currently attending Full Sail University. Its a great place if you are self motivated to learn.<br /><br />Thanks for asking, and I'm working on different ideas for what to write about here, which will come to fruition hopefully sometime soon.Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-27827059391674584202011-03-16T13:16:03.418-07:002011-03-16T13:16:03.418-07:00So, are you playing Rift at the moment or where ar...So, are you playing Rift at the moment or where are you these days? :)Sylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473554645340972749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-27172693406197593742010-12-06T14:12:00.967-08:002010-12-06T14:12:00.967-08:00creative use of game mechanics.
technically what ...creative use of game mechanics.<br /><br />technically what you're doing can be done by creating throw away e-mail accounts manually with the multiple available free e-mail services.<br /><br />unlike private servers that basically violate copyright etc - what you're doing to me amounts to doing what I used to back when I was a poor student and wanted to go to metropolitan museum of art. haven't been there in a few years, but they used to have an option to pay as little as you could afford, so I made many a trip for a nickel per visit.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922945261685139416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-63137331799923188192010-11-04T10:22:25.312-07:002010-11-04T10:22:25.312-07:00I have to seriously admire them for caring about t...I have to seriously admire them for caring about their employees and trying to keep them employed is most definitely something that IMO terribly missing in a western job market.<br /><br />Complacency is definitely a bad thing, but so is a constant terror, because in a dog it god environment, people are more likely to sabotage others just to secure their own position, also resulting in sub par product, since its not about teamwork and crafting the best possible game anymore - its about eating or being eaten.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00922945261685139416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6976508527614113562.post-75368999054184681912010-10-07T21:58:20.683-07:002010-10-07T21:58:20.683-07:00His class songs often make me want to play that cl...His class songs often make me want to play that class for a bit so...Pangoria Fallstarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148359926488188195noreply@blogger.com