Ideas for future AG Community Playthroughs - Page 4

Ninth · 01-19-2006, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepurhan

DOTT is a great game but its not well-suited to a community based playthrough because you can solve most of the puzzles in any order (once you've got use of all 3 characters)

I'm up for The DIg, GK1 or Grim Fandango as I have all these already. Anyone know of installation/running issues on any of these on XP? Might help with the decider if one is easier to get running on most platforms.

The Dig works fine, even more so with ScummVM.
GK1 works fine with DosBox.
Grim Fandango works fine, but might require a patch for some (rare) crashing issue.

colpet · 01-19-2006, 04:08 AM

Well, I'm in for the Dig if anyone else is.
(GF is keyboard, and I've played GK1 fairly recently)

Karmillo · 01-19-2006, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurufinwe

Well, the world's probably not coming to an end any time soon, so there should be time for several playthroughs before that, and therefore little need to make the next one the 'perfect choice'.

Well the worlds apparently supposed to end this year and I dont have the things I need to save it so I think we should make this one the best

so please no dig

RLacey · 01-19-2006, 04:56 AM

It doesn't matter to me, as I left all my AGs at home

.

So save Shadow of Destiny for Easter-time

...

Jeysie · 01-19-2006, 07:02 AM

Kurufinwe: Heh! Well, thanks for the praise.

The BaSS thread wasn't that time-consuming, though... just a matter of spending a few hours playing through the next section or so seeing where a good stopping point was (and I *still* haven't played the latest section... (pans self)) And I don't want to be, er, dictatoress... I must admit that whenever I personally come up with an idea I want people to run away with it and add their own thoughts to it (instead of just me controlling it). But enough of a philosophy session...

Commercial Games:

I own all three of the most "popular" commercial game choices here, and I'm amenable to all of them.

I'm especially kind of torn between GK1 and The Dig, though. On the one hand, I love GK1, it has a detailed story suited for discussion, and it's already broken up into easy sections. On the other hand, I'm tempted to do with The Dig what I did with BaSS... that is to say, choose an often underrated game to pick apart and see if it really deserves more credit.

But I think I will say Gabriel Knight 1 for this thread, since it is in easier sections than The Dig, and since I haven't played the game all the way through with voices yet, and since I want to make a Death Scene list for it, too. Then after the GK1 thread is done we can do The Dig. Any objections from the peanut gallery?

Amateur Games:

I'll say that 5 Days a Stranger it is.

Myst-Style games:

This is all you folks, I'm afraid... the only Myst-style games I've played are Myst itself and Lightbringer, and I didn't enjoy either of them, to be honest.

So if there's anyone who wants to volunteer as thread custodian, you'd know better than I would which of the suggestions would work for the discussion.

Peace & Luv, Liz

Karmillo · 01-19-2006, 07:24 AM

Looks like im gonna have to go about finding a way to obtain GK1 then, been wanting to play that series for a while now

colpet · 01-19-2006, 07:49 AM

Could someone fill me in on 5 Days a Stranger? I've checked through PAGODA and was unable to find a review.

Ninth · 01-19-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpet

Could someone fill me in on 5 Days a Stranger? I've checked through PAGODA and was unable to find a review.

http://www.bigbluecup.com/games.php?category=6

It's a very atmospheric and quite short amateur adventure, where you play a guy that gets himself locked in a house with some other people. It's 3rd person, inventory and dialog based (mostly dialog, but they aren't long, so have no fear), and it's not that easy.

colpet · 01-19-2006, 08:18 AM

Sounds intriguing. I'll give it a go if others do.

*stepurhan* · 01-19-2006, 08:49 AM

Definitely ready for 5 days a Stranger. I'll try to free up enough time to join the GK1 chat as well. (Got the Mysteries boxed set somewhere)

UPtimist · 01-20-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninth

GK1 works fine with DosBox.

I'm not sure if it was mentioned (or if it's really even relevant) but there's also that patch that Hendroz made. You didn't need any emulators or anything...

I'll go find the patch...

Unless someone already posted it?

(Edit): Here it is: http://forums.adventuregamers.com/sh...ight=GK1+patch

I'm excited about the GK1, as for some diabolic reason I did not finish it when I played it last...

Karmillo · 01-20-2006, 11:21 AM

theres not many copies availible on ebay

01-19-2006, 04:08 AM	#62
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01-19-2006, 04:56 AM	#64
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01-19-2006, 07:02 AM	#65
Jeysie Diva of Death Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,402	Kurufinwe: Heh! Well, thanks for the praise. The BaSS thread wasn't that time-consuming, though... just a matter of spending a few hours playing through the next section or so seeing where a good stopping point was (and I still haven't played the latest section... (pans self)) And I don't want to be, er, dictatoress... I must admit that whenever I personally come up with an idea I want people to run away with it and add their own thoughts to it (instead of just me controlling it). But enough of a philosophy session... Commercial Games: I own all three of the most "popular" commercial game choices here, and I'm amenable to all of them. I'm especially kind of torn between GK1 and The Dig, though. On the one hand, I love GK1, it has a detailed story suited for discussion, and it's already broken up into easy sections. On the other hand, I'm tempted to do with The Dig what I did with BaSS... that is to say, choose an often underrated game to pick apart and see if it really deserves more credit. But I think I will say Gabriel Knight 1 for this thread, since it is in easier sections than The Dig, and since I haven't played the game all the way through with voices yet, and since I want to make a Death Scene list for it, too. Then after the GK1 thread is done we can do The Dig. Any objections from the peanut gallery? Amateur Games: I'll say that 5 Days a Stranger it is. Myst-Style games: This is all you folks, I'm afraid... the only Myst-style games I've played are Myst itself and Lightbringer, and I didn't enjoy either of them, to be honest. So if there's anyone who wants to volunteer as thread custodian, you'd know better than I would which of the suggestions would work for the discussion. Peace & Luv, Liz Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Adventures in Roleplaying (Nov. 19): "Maybe it's still in the Elemental Plane of Candy." "Is the Elemental Plane of Candy anything like Willy Wonka's factory?" "If it is, would that mean Oompa Loompas are Candy Elementals?" "Actually, I'm thinking more like the Candyland board game. But, I like this idea better." "I like the idea of Oompa Loompa Elementals."

01-19-2006, 07:24 AM	#66
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01-19-2006, 07:49 AM	#67
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Could someone fill me in on 5 Days a Stranger? I've checked through PAGODA and was unable to find a review. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

01-19-2006, 08:18 AM	#69
colpet Easily amused Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,091	Sounds intriguing. I'll give it a go if others do. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Occasionally visiting Uru Live (KI 00637228).

01-19-2006, 08:49 AM	#70
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	Definitely ready for 5 days a Stranger. I'll try to free up enough time to join the GK1 chat as well. (Got the Mysteries boxed set somewhere) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

01-20-2006, 11:21 AM	#72
Karmillo woof Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NOT REALLY RIGHT HERE Posts: 4,750	theres not many copies availible on ebay Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "I've got nothing to lose! Except for...well everything."

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