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Post by Iakus on May 14, 2019 14:38:04 GMT
The MET, at least at the start drew more inspiration from Star Wars, Star Trek, Babylon 5, Stargate, etc. If they wanted to be Solaris, 2001, Lost, or whatever, they should have gone with that from the start. Then those of us who simply wanted entertainment cold have known to avoid the series from the beginning. Not only that, but up to and including the end of ME2, I don't think there was any indication the trilogy was going that way and I don't think many people were up for the whole "subversion of expectations" thing.Mac Walters was Rian Johnson before Rian Johnson
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 14, 2019 14:47:30 GMT
Not only that, but up to and including the end of ME2, I don't think there was any indication the trilogy was going that way and I don't think many people were up for the whole "subversion of expectations" thing. I just quoted you to let you (and the rest of the forum, I'm an open book) know that I LOVE your nickname. I am going to assume that means me, right? Well, gee, thanks.
Edit: But now I am curious as to why
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Post by General Mahad on May 14, 2019 14:53:14 GMT
As much as I don't like the fact they removed them, anyone who was "baffled" needs brain surgery. They told everyone multiple times in advance that elysian chests would not be around for all time. They put a timer in the game for all to see. Congrats on another youtube click-generating bullshit article. Maybe he's talking about the bug introduced (no loot drop on HoR), not the removal of elysian chests, but his whole "career" is based on clickbait anyway (even when it's to reveal real information) My “career” is to record the failure of Anthem and it is very fruitful. Anthem is Half Off Less Than Three Months After Launch gamerant.com/anthem-game-sale/
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Post by Sartoz on May 14, 2019 15:20:34 GMT
Originally. my expectation was for a price drop three months after game launch. ... in the $40 range. But, as low as $32 implies a need for generating sales. Since this game is "the most digital sale" ever, physical inventory reduction is hardly the reason. In that case, the player base needs to be increased for sustainable online revenue income. Anthem is in trouble and lowering the price point is a good indicator of this need.
Edit: I'm now thinking that these new positions can also be used by the DA4 team. Certes, the studio wants to avoid the loot/progression fiasco of Anthem.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 14, 2019 15:39:59 GMT
Mac Walters was Rian Johnson before Rian Johnson Ugh, like Rian Johnson is so mainstream. Mac Walters did subversion of expectation before it was cool. I wish I had a picture of Hipster Jack to post along with this.
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Post by PillarBiter on May 14, 2019 17:01:00 GMT
I just quoted you to let you (and the rest of the forum, I'm an open book) know that I LOVE your nickname. I am going to assume that means me, right? Well, gee, thanks.
Edit: But now I am curious as to why It beaks nicely. SsssirrrpeTAkkusss
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Post by tatann on May 14, 2019 20:22:32 GMT
Maybe he's talking about the bug introduced (no loot drop on HoR), not the removal of elysian chests, but his whole "career" is based on clickbait anyway (even when it's to reveal real information) My “career” is to record the failure of Anthem and it is very fruitful. Anthem is Half Off Less Than Three Months After Launch gamerant.com/anthem-game-sale/I was talking about the Youtuber's carreer, not yours ;-)
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Post by ahglock on May 15, 2019 4:44:09 GMT
You just aren’t smart enough to get it or something. Some day I’d like someone to explain the hidden brilliance I missed. At risk of sounding like a pretentious asshole (big shock I guess) I did write a series of four articles analyzing things from a biblical standpoint. Considering I am not religious at all, it was quite fun to notice the overt and subtle references they added to the game, as well as how they tried really hard to mix philosophy, theology and sci-fi together to make it work. I always maintain its a cerebral, 2001 A Space Odyssey Ending, which I personally really liked, but at the end of the day it kind of missed the mark for many because it was kind of out of place on the surface. Digging deeper though there is a lot of meaning and nuance we can infer from the whole journey, at least if you ask me. I am really proud of those articles, by the way. Hope you enjoy them if you choose to read them. It was a good read. I'm not convinced by your arguments in that I don't think much of any religious symbolism was intended. Many of those concepts have been baked into popular culture so much that the religious aspects are for the most part gone.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 11:52:46 GMT
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Post by Space Cowboy on May 15, 2019 12:19:32 GMT
At risk of sounding like a pretentious asshole (big shock I guess) I did write a series of four articles analyzing things from a biblical standpoint. Considering I am not religious at all, it was quite fun to notice the overt and subtle references they added to the game, as well as how they tried really hard to mix philosophy, theology and sci-fi together to make it work. I always maintain its a cerebral, 2001 A Space Odyssey Ending, which I personally really liked, but at the end of the day it kind of missed the mark for many because it was kind of out of place on the surface. Digging deeper though there is a lot of meaning and nuance we can infer from the whole journey, at least if you ask me. I am really proud of those articles, by the way. Hope you enjoy them if you choose to read them. It was a good read. I'm not convinced by your arguments in that I don't think much of any religious symbolism was intended. Many of those concepts have been baked into popular culture so much that the religious aspects are for the most part gone. Not to get into a debate or anything, but it seems to me at least some was intended. Just look at the promo materials in several games placing the companions into a picture copying the Last Supper. I haven’t read the articles yet but it isn’t hard for me to believe some was intended. To the extent Links may be suggesting, I wouldn’t know.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 12:32:43 GMT
Just look at the promo materials in several games placing the companions into a picture copying the Last Supper I must have missed that. Sounds like some cool artwork. Care to link a few?
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Post by Space Cowboy on May 15, 2019 12:56:09 GMT
Just look at the promo materials in several games placing the companions into a picture copying the Last Supper I must have missed that. Sounds like some cool artwork. Care to link a few? I can’t right now, as I’m at work and on my phone. Maybe be tonight if I remember.
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Post by Iakus on May 15, 2019 13:04:23 GMT
"EA is still very committed to the game because 'It fills a gaping hole in our offerings'"? What does EA not publish other online shooters?
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Post by Pounce de León on May 15, 2019 13:06:14 GMT
"EA is still very committed to the game because 'It fills a gaping hole in our offerings'"? What does EA not publish other online shooters? Not coop shooters.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 13:06:34 GMT
What does EA not publish other online shooters? Looter shooter destiny/warframe/division clone.
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Post by warden on May 15, 2019 13:09:48 GMT
ironically they also have their gacha game with heroes of dragon age milking people with rng, lmao.
if you think about it, they have almost if not all the variations of gambling in the game industry.
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Post by tatann on May 15, 2019 13:10:05 GMT
"EA is still very committed to the game because 'It fills a gaping hole in our offerings'"? What does EA not publish other online shooters? Not coop shooters. Well if Titanfall had coop from the start, maybe we wouldn't be here
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 13:17:41 GMT
they also have their gacha game with heroes of dragon age milking people with rng If they made a ME version, I'd be weak enough to get into it, I'm afraid. I play Dokkan Battle because I love Dragon Ball.
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Post by warden on May 15, 2019 13:20:39 GMT
they also have their gacha game with heroes of dragon age milking people with rng If they made a ME version, I'd be weak enough to get into it, I'm afraid. I play Dokkan Battle because I love Dragon Ball. lmao, a ME gacha game, it would be the end of the world, I don't want to know what would happen in the forum. Don't worry I play both Dokkan Battle and Legends, because I also like Dragon Ball.
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Post by Sartoz on May 15, 2019 13:26:33 GMT
EA & Bio were surprised at the backlash because of the state of the game and the full price for a lemon? Mgt ought to get out of their ivory tower and walk among the muggles once in a while.
Loot system to be redesigned? Well, this thread was telling them to do it since almost day 1.
Jesse Anderson is muffled by mgt? How unsurprising.
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Post by Space Cowboy on May 15, 2019 13:29:27 GMT
EA & Bio were surprised at the backlash because of the state of the game and the full price for a lemon? Mgt ought to get out of their ivory tower and walk among the muggles once in a while.
Loot system to be redesigned? Well, this thread was telling them to do it since almost day 1.
Jesse Anderson is muffled by mgt? How unsurprising.
I’m taking that article with a few grains of salt.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 13:36:15 GMT
lmao, a ME gacha game, it would be the end of the world, I don't want to know what would happen in the forum. Depending on the character interaction elements, it could be good. Not saying they should go the Dead or Alive Venus Vacation way, but, you know, some character content would be good. And it'd be cheap. Recycle some lines from the game, a solid, but simple idle animation for each character, when you talk to them, some static poses to convey some reaction to dialogue choices, man I could make a bitchin' ME gacha.
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Post by warden on May 15, 2019 13:38:10 GMT
lmao, a ME gacha game, it would be the end of the world, I don't want to know what would happen in the forum. Depending on the character interaction elements, it could be good. Not saying they should go the Dead or Alive Venus Vacation way, but, you know, some character content would be good. And it'd be cheap. Recycle some lines from the game, a solid, but simple idle animation for each character, when you talk to them, some static poses to convey some reaction to dialogue choices, man I could make a bitchin' ME gacha. lol, sounds good to me, cheap and "simple", now add some story and fanservice interactions and such, make it pve, add a bit of pvp in the future and we have a complete ME gacha game. Bio needs to hire us.
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Post by SirSourpuss on May 15, 2019 13:43:05 GMT
Depending on the character interaction elements, it could be good. Not saying they should go the Dead or Alive Venus Vacation way, but, you know, some character content would be good. And it'd be cheap. Recycle some lines from the game, a solid, but simple idle animation for each character, when you talk to them, some static poses to convey some reaction to dialogue choices, man I could make a bitchin' ME gacha. lol, sounds good to me, cheap and "simple", now add some story and fanservice interactions and such, make it pve, add a bit of pvp in the future and we have a complete ME gacha game. Bio needs to hire us. Amen, brother.
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Post by ahglock on May 15, 2019 14:22:34 GMT
It was a good read. I'm not convinced by your arguments in that I don't think much of any religious symbolism was intended. Many of those concepts have been baked into popular culture so much that the religious aspects are for the most part gone. Not to get into a debate or anything, but it seems to me at least some was intended. Just look at the promo materials in several games placing the companions into a picture copying the Last Supper. I haven’t read the articles yet but it isn’t hard for me to believe some was intended. To the extent Links may be suggesting, I wouldn’t know. Oh sure, some was intended. Christianity is a large part of western history and culture. I just don't think it was particularly deep about it.
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