I agree, I don't tend to post often on other forums because if people have well thought out ideas no one takes the time to respond. From reading these boards, the community is different then many boards out there.Syntax Error said:
Is the traffic from ZP good or bad for the Escapist community?
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I'm here for Yahtzee, I knew who he was prior to ZP's apperance on youtube because of his freeware adventure games. Mostly "Fantabulous Space", though I guess his "Kilby" series was far, far more popular. I've spent too much time on freeware/abandonware sites due to spending too much time gaming and the failure of newer games to capture the magic of many older ones (to me at least).
I've given some of the other features a shot, but most of them are just so-so. The articles are okay, but usually I wind up writing a lengthy essay in response basically saying "WTF" when I respond to them at all.
Truth be told I'm glad Ben is doing well, and it wouldn't surprise me if he moves on from doing Zero Punctuation before too long. He's apparently got some attention from the industry, and he's fairly talented.
Honestly I'm surprised he hasn't gone on to do professional adventure games given his exposure. Despite saying it's a dead genere, it seems like there are still plenty of them out there (not that I play many of them), Rhiannon, Dead Reefs, Overclocked, etc...
I've always kind of thought that Roberta Williams and the Coles (all from Sierra) sort of put adventure gaming on the map and then quit. Another talented person could possibly resurrect it.
But I'm getting way ahead of things here.
Of course, given some of his comments, I still want to see Yahtzee make an RPG and show everyone how it should be done.
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I've given some of the other features a shot, but most of them are just so-so. The articles are okay, but usually I wind up writing a lengthy essay in response basically saying "WTF" when I respond to them at all.
Truth be told I'm glad Ben is doing well, and it wouldn't surprise me if he moves on from doing Zero Punctuation before too long. He's apparently got some attention from the industry, and he's fairly talented.
Honestly I'm surprised he hasn't gone on to do professional adventure games given his exposure. Despite saying it's a dead genere, it seems like there are still plenty of them out there (not that I play many of them), Rhiannon, Dead Reefs, Overclocked, etc...
I've always kind of thought that Roberta Williams and the Coles (all from Sierra) sort of put adventure gaming on the map and then quit. Another talented person could possibly resurrect it.
But I'm getting way ahead of things here.
Of course, given some of his comments, I still want to see Yahtzee make an RPG and show everyone how it should be done.
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Yeah, actually.Erana said:
Trolls will always be around.
If there is a forum, there will be trolls. That's Murphy's Law.
But the beauty of this forum, is the MODs.
We can pat ourselves on the back all we want for making the Escapist more, and better, then the average gaming forum...but the truth is this: We have MODs who don't sit on their hands and let trolls run up and down and all over this place. We see daily bans and probations. We've got a reporting system that really works. Couple that with the, generally, well behaved long time user base (All my Gonzo brothas and Sistas!), and you've got a dame good forum.
So something like ZP, which draws a fairly decent crowd, will attract the moronic and the good newcomers alike. But the MODs weed 'em out. Trolls and idiots (Seems redundant) don't last too long, and we're left with the good.
I'll take it.
Me as well. Yahtzee may be a draw for the trolls, but he's also a draw for new blood.J-Man said:
There are a small minority who are 'trolls'. Most people probably just watch and enjoy it. I like many other just used to watch ZP. I started commenting on ZP threads before looking into the others. I soon realised that the forum is actually quite good. I've never felt like a proper forum member on any other site other than this one.Erana said:
I find that it lets me talk about games with people on the internet who aren't wholly annoying. Sure I argue with people a bit but it's generally all fun
I came here because of Zero Punctuation, and I like to think I am not an idiot here...At least I hope I'm not!
I wouldn't be here if it weren't for the original quirky atmosphere that was this Forum. It has long since changed to a different smell full of slightly more incorrect grammar, anonymity due to overpopulation and lack of Joe [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/profiles/view/Joe].
On topic aside, what annoys me most about frequenters or ZP fans above atrocious spelling or misdemeanors is the fact that several people declare Croshaw a famous if not sanctimonious figure of a religion, usually Christian. Such as saying "he's God/Moses/ a Bible of sorts" etc.
No one is amused, you should be ashamed if your intent is to offend.
On topic aside, what annoys me most about frequenters or ZP fans above atrocious spelling or misdemeanors is the fact that several people declare Croshaw a famous if not sanctimonious figure of a religion, usually Christian. Such as saying "he's God/Moses/ a Bible of sorts" etc.
No one is amused, you should be ashamed if your intent is to offend.
Oh ho ho, you don't know our moderators. Remember that anyone with a yellow name can ban people.Jandau said:
So it ends up being more than just the two Stallions defending us defenceless ponies.
You sound awfully caniballistic saying that. Wait- what are you do- No! Nooooo!The_root_of_all_evil said:
That about sums up all that I would have said.Baby Tea said:
Even if the ZP videos do attract their fair share of idiots it will probably never become a truly rampant issue so long as the Mods continue to keep those people out while letting the ones who can actually contribute to the community in .