Recent content by stevesan

I think Blow's message is pretty simple: If you want to make more innovative games, do it. Prototyping is easier than ever these days. If you don't have time to do it, well, that's why you're not doing it: you don't have time, or you don't really have the motivation to. Nothing wrong with...

I bet you that if people actually implemented every great idea they had, they would realize how much they all actually suck. Forget the mainstream - good luck making something YOU would enjoy! it's not easy. talk is cheap, folks. Having said that, the only way to realize that a great idea is...

rocket jumping in quake 1. too bad it's different (and easier - less cool) in TF2 :(

What are some good RPGs that don't involve orcs and/or aliens? It seems that 99% of RPGs fall into those 2 categories (and probably a good chunk of all games, period). Surely the industry is more creative than that! Fallout comes to mind...but what else? Jade Empire also was...

Look kid, the world's complicated, and people have various reasons for doing various things. And not all of them have time to come on forums and explain themselves to any pissed off gamer that asks, "Why did you make a shit game?" There are numerous reasons for building games around one...

Well thanks for all the replies. But I do wanna reiterate, the point of this post wasn't to rant about how much Fallout 3 will suck, but rather to explain why we old-timers (ie. those who loved Fallout 1/2) have so much inherent animosity towards it. I'm sure Fallout 3 will be a fine...

Well, I guess it's official: I'm getting old. Seeing that Fallout 3 footage made me wanna punch the damn screen in nostalgic rage and shout, "YOU BASTARDS!!! DAMN YOU ALL TO HELL!!" How dare they take my beloved Fallout and rip out its turn-based soul, replacing it with a cold and sterile...

Some good ones from the replies: Wild West - Has been done before (Outlaw), but I wouldn't mind seeing one now. Gunpowder Era - Hmm this one sounds like a good idea! Design would be a challenge, but certainly it'd stand out and I'd be interested. Feudal Japan - That'd be a great...

If you were to make an FPS today and wanted to stand out amongst the cest pools, what themes, settings, and styles would you choose to use? Some ones that have been done to death: WWII Post-apoc/Space marines Modern warfare/tactical squad Now for the hard part...novel...

This is a stupid thread. There is no such thing as the "quintessential" anything. That is a meaningless qualification. Is it one of the most popular RTS's ever? Yes. Has it enjoyed an amazing shelf life? Yes. Is it influential? Yes. Those are objective questions one can ask and debate. Is...

Had to do it? Can't be!

It's fun trying to understand the story, but don't sweat it if you can't keep track of what's going on. Cuz like I said, I think the important thing to enjoy and appreciate are the characters. Through the cutscenes and codec conversations, you will get to know some very interesting and deep...

On the non-gameplay elements: The plot is always confusing as hell. Don't worry about it too much. However, do appreciate the characters. Pretty much all the characters are well-done, with complex personalities and motives.

Here is my formula for really enjoying an MGS game: First, play on easy/normal, and watch the cutscenes. Run through the levels, don't bother sneaking around much (unless you're in the mood to). Your goal on the first play through is to just finish the damn thing ASAP, and watch the cool...

I guess you didn't really enjoy the game play. I, personally, LOVED the game play. Actually, I could care less if it was even Metal Gear! The story is already wrapped, so if they just took the MGS game play engine and put a whole new IP around it, I'd check it out pronto!