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NuclearPenguin

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Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
 

Jaranja

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NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Are you rich?
 

Julianking93

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NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
 

NuclearPenguin

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Jaranja said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Are you rich?
No, its just what ive collected over the years.
 

NuclearPenguin

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Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
I hated Dark Cloud.. Loved Dark Chronicle but Dark Cloud made me cry.
 

Julianking93

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NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
I hated Dark Cloud.. Loved Dark Chronicle but Dark Cloud made me cry.
Then why do you still have it let alone list it?
 

NuclearPenguin

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Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
I hated Dark Cloud.. Loved Dark Chronicle but Dark Cloud made me cry.
Then why do you still have it let alone list it?
I dont sell games anymore and I list it because you asked what ps2 games I have, and im proud of having it because its become a collectors object in sweden..
 

Jaranja

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NuclearPenguin said:
Jaranja said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Are you rich?
No, its just what ive collected over the years.
Yeah but... PS3, Xbox360 AND an awesome PC?

Blimey.
 

Julianking93

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NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
I hated Dark Cloud.. Loved Dark Chronicle but Dark Cloud made me cry.
Then why do you still have it let alone list it?
I dont sell games anymore and I list it because you asked what ps2 games I have, and im proud of having it because its become a collectors object in sweden..
Ah. Well then do something on the SNES or PS1
 

NuclearPenguin

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Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Julianking93 said:
I've never done a Let's Play before so I don't know what to tell you.

What systems do you have?
NES
SNES
64
Gamecube
Wii
Gameboy
Gameboy Advance
PSP
PS1
PS2
PS3
Xbox
Xbox 360
Uber gaming PC
iPhone
SEGA Genesis/Master System not sure which
Oh. Okay then...

Uh...do a LP of...um...what games do you have for PS2? Its pretty easy to get a capture card for PS2.
Freedom Fighters
Dark Cloud
Dark Chronicle
Champions of Norrath 1 & 2
Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance 1
Timesplitters Future Perfect
Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater
Def Jam Fight for NY
Wipeout Fusion
The only one of those I know of other than Metal Gear Solid is Dark Cloud.

Do that one. I've never seen an LP of it and it was a pretty fun game in my opinion.
I hated Dark Cloud.. Loved Dark Chronicle but Dark Cloud made me cry.
Then why do you still have it let alone list it?
I dont sell games anymore and I list it because you asked what ps2 games I have, and im proud of having it because its become a collectors object in sweden..
Ah. Well then do something on the SNES or PS1
Im going to list all my games in my first post, please check back in 10-20 minutes
 

NuclearPenguin

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Can someone teach me how to hook my 360 up to my PC so I can use fraps to record? It would help me greatly.
 

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NuclearPenguin said:
The main things I want to know are (Let's Play):
Do you think the commentary should be done while making the video or after?

Depends, If you want to script or not. Do you sidetrack easily? If so, write up a script, and do it after.

What software do you think I should use to record it?

I use FRAPS for my LP's on PC, and a Dazzle Capture Card for consoles. The latter will cost you around $50-100.

Do you think it is fine to record a 360 game using a regular camera on the TV?

Again, it depends. How good is your lighting? Is there a window behind you? How good is your camera? These are all variables that will determine how good it will look in the long run.
Speaking of which.. I need to get back to my LP. :p

Good luck.
(And make sure to have a decent mic, or if you don't, get one.)
http://www.amazon.com/Cyber-AcousticsStereo-Microphone-Ambidextrous-AC-201/dp/B0002QLQ96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1263590408&sr=8-1

It's what I started with, and it should keep you from looking sounding like an adult on the Charlie Brown cartoons. XD
 

The Candyman

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I'm planning on making a list on what to do and what not to do in lets plays. One is to record comentary at the same time as gameplay. Also, Do not use a regular camera for any recording. Try to find a way to record it directly to your computer. Also, to check if a game has been LP'd, search it on Youtube. Here is a good example of a good LPer. http://www.youtube.com/user/chuggaaconroy?blend=1&ob=4
 

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NuclearPenguin said:
The main things I want to know are (Let's Play):
What games dont have many/any Let's Plays?
Do you think the commentary should be done while making the video or after?
What software do you think I should use to record it?
Do you think it is fine to record a 360 game using a regular camera on the TV?


And any tips for either Let's Plays or Reviews would be great.
It really doesn't matter if there's already been a Let's Play on a game, as long as you do it well. Though Metroid Fusion (My current LP) hasn't gotten more than maybe three or four, counting mine. So perhaps somewhere in the portable libraries, you might find something that hasn't been done a lot, or at all.

Definitely do commentary DURING the video. Afterwards you already know what happens and it just isn't as natural.

I can't say anything in terms of software. I use Jing to record, but that's only to capture your computer screen.

You certainly can record a console game with a regular camera. You just have to know how to do it right. The only LPer I've found that has been able to do a good job with that kind of recording is 666theheartless666 [http://www.youtube.com/666theheartless666]. If you watch him you may be able to pick up a few things. (I think he shuts off the lights, not sure.)

PS: Let me know when you've started the LP, whatever it turns out to be. I'm always up for finding new people to watch!
 

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NuclearPenguin said:
Oh cmon! No one has answered?!
Hubilub?!
Furburt?!
Pimpeter?!
TheNamlessGuy?!
Damn you all.
I was in class! XD!


I'd love a Mario Party review, but the video would be kinda dull.


How bout Battlefield Bad Company or Castle Crashers?
 

NuclearPenguin

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pimppeter2 said:
NuclearPenguin said:
Oh cmon! No one has answered?!
Hubilub?!
Furburt?!
Pimpeter?!
TheNamlessGuy?!
Damn you all.
I was in class! XD!


I'd love a Mario Party review, but the video would be kinda dull.


How bout Battlefield Bad Company or Castle Crashers?
Castle Crashers should be quite easy.


Just need to hook my 360 up to my pc which I still dont know how to do and ill get right on it.
 

hamster mk 4

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My favorite "Let's Play" is "A Scotsman in Egypt"
http://lparchive.org/LetsPlay/Scotsman/

Where the player essentially kept a log of the internal dialog of his Generals in a game of Medieval II Total War. The Total War games are an excellent platform to do a "Let's Play" on. Every user experience is different and there is lots of room for you to add your own creative interpretation on the often vague computer generated plot. Doing a "Let's Play" on an pre scripted game like Half Life or Call of Duty has less value since your experience will be much like every one else's.

Here are some more open ended games that would make good "Let's Play"'s IMO:

Mount and Blade
Civilization
Sim City
The Sims
Spore
Anything ending in "Total War"