New So Blonde Screenshots... - Page 4

Steve Ince · 01-20-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

Have characters jumpted from 2D - 3D recently?

The characters have always been 3D. There has been a change in the engine so the way they are rendered is a little different.

Terramax · 01-20-2008, 04:04 AM

Ok, sorry. I could have sworn I'd seen some 2D characters.

Just to let you know I'm getting pretty excited about this game. Justadventure have it down for February 2008. Is that for a specific region? I'm assuming the German version will be the first one out? Is the February release date still going ahead or is this outdated information?

misslilo · 01-20-2008, 04:15 AM

I'm afraid the english version won't be out any time soon, unless of course they already have a publisher ready.
I too am really looking forward to this game

Terramax · 01-20-2008, 04:39 AM

In which case can Mr. Ince confirm if the German version with have English subtitles?

Steve Ince · 01-20-2008, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

Ok, sorry. I could have sworn I'd seen some 2D characters.

There were some 2D character sketches released some time ago.

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Just to let you know I'm getting pretty excited about this game. Justadventure have it down for February 2008. Is that for a specific region? I'm assuming the German version will be the first one out? Is the February release date still going ahead or is this outdated information?

The German release of the game is March with other language versions to follow. I believe that DTP are publishing the game worldwide.

Terramax · 01-20-2008, 08:43 AM

Ok, so presumably the German version won't have subtitles. I can wait a while (as usually is the case with the majority of games I get excited about).

Keep up the good work!

Steve Ince · 01-20-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

Ok, so presumably the German version won't have subtitles. I can wait a while (as usually is the case with the majority of games I get excited about).

It will have German subtitles.

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Keep up the good work!

Thanks.

Lucifiel · 01-22-2008, 01:35 AM

Hmm... the screenies look good.

How will the game be like, though? Will it be really stereotypical or actually attempt to deliver something new? Don't get me wrong, now, I know many couldn't care less if the plot is stereotypical so long as the game is fun... but I always like to see something interesting and rehashing old stereotypes just takes all the fun and magic out of the game.

Oh and I wonder how the game will deal with sensitivity(cultural , etc.) and culture shock. I've always gone more for a mixture of sublimal and a bit of "in your face" thingy since real life is rarely just that extreme.

Terramax · 01-22-2008, 03:16 AM

Lucifiel, if you ask questions like that, and he answers them, there will be no reason to play the game

Perhaps a demo is being released?

Also, I miss worded my question. I wanted to know if the german version would have English subtitles, but I imagine the chances are relatively slim.

Fien · 01-22-2008, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

I wanted to know if the german version would have English subtitles, but I imagine the chances are relatively slim.

I wouldn't dare to answer your question about a specific game when there's a developer around. I'm sure they would tell you if there was any chance of English subtitles. But you can safely assume that *generally speaking* the German market is not interested in English voices and English subtitles.

There have been a few, very few, adventures with English voices and German subtitles. For instance, Touche: the adventures of the fifth musketeer, localized for Germany. (Unimmersive as hell, because you collect all these German objects that the characters discuss in English, and you use German verbs to look, use, walk, talk etcetera.) But I cannot remember a single adventure game with German voices and English subtitles. What would be the point anyway? It would just be make the game more expensive.

ozzie · 01-22-2008, 04:09 AM

Not really. The game's original language is english, then it gets localized into german.
They just would have to build in an option to switch to another language, just like in some versions of Dreamfall.
Or the ugly method: You can choose the language at the start of the installation.

Personally, I like to have the option to choose the original language.
This is rare, though.

Fien · 01-22-2008, 04:21 AM

Right. But then the ENTIRE game would be available in English (like the old Cryo multilingual DVDs), not just the subtitles.

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Personally, I like to have the option to choose the original language.
This is rare, though.

I don't know where you're from. It's rare in Germany. Not in my own country, Holland.

Terramax · 01-22-2008, 05:39 AM

Sometimes I'd prefer English subtitles to English language.

I prefer to watch my world cinema in their original language. Further more, there are some games I just cannot stand with their English voice acting i.e. Tunguska -that girl's voice is just irratating!

Ankh's german demo also had a choice of English subtitles, strangely enough. I played the Heart of Osiris demo in German (without English subtitles) to find Thara's voice strangely more fitting to her character than the UK edition.

Steve Ince · 01-22-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Terramax

Lucifiel, if you ask questions like that, and he answers them, there will be no reason to play the game

Phew! That saves me some time.

Lucifiel · 01-22-2008, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Ince

Phew! That saves me some time.

Eh, I see... whatever.

So, will there be a demo?

Steve Ince · 01-22-2008, 11:28 AM

Okay, sorry my sense of humour fell flat.

I'm afraid I don't know if there will be a demo (I'm only the writer). That will be down to DTP and Wizarbox.

As far as I'm aware there are no plans to offer alternate subtitles to the specific spoken language.

As for stereotypes - it depends on what you mean by that. I've done my best to make the story as interesting and enjoyable as possible and woven the gameplay into that so it all becomes a highly fused experience. Only time will tell if you enjoy it as much as I hope you will.

JKR · 01-22-2008, 02:42 PM

I am apparently blind. Where are the screen shots? How am I missing them...

*Melanie68* · 01-22-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JKR

I am apparently blind. Where are the screen shots? How am I missing them...

I can't remember if we've updated them recently, but any screenshots would be on the game info page (look in the Games A-Z page to find the game you're looking for).

For So Blonde:

http://www.adventuregamers.com/gameinfo.php?id=938

Terramax · 01-22-2008, 09:00 PM

Also, the gallery here:

http://www.soblonde-game.com/

Christian IV · 01-23-2008, 08:19 AM

wow, screenies look better and better and the site for the game is great. The imagery looks luscious and I bet the story is likewise

Cheering this game on!

01-20-2008, 04:04 AM	#62
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Ok, sorry. I could have sworn I'd seen some 2D characters. Just to let you know I'm getting pretty excited about this game. Justadventure have it down for February 2008. Is that for a specific region? I'm assuming the German version will be the first one out? Is the February release date still going ahead or is this outdated information? Share Share this post on Twitter

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01-20-2008, 08:43 AM	#66
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Ok, so presumably the German version won't have subtitles. I can wait a while (as usually is the case with the majority of games I get excited about). Keep up the good work! Share Share this post on Twitter

01-22-2008, 01:35 AM	#68
Lucifiel Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 186	Hmm... the screenies look good. How will the game be like, though? Will it be really stereotypical or actually attempt to deliver something new? Don't get me wrong, now, I know many couldn't care less if the plot is stereotypical so long as the game is fun... but I always like to see something interesting and rehashing old stereotypes just takes all the fun and magic out of the game. Oh and I wonder how the game will deal with sensitivity(cultural , etc.) and culture shock. I've always gone more for a mixture of sublimal and a bit of "in your face" thingy since real life is rarely just that extreme. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I am asexual, neither male nor female. Last edited by Lucifiel; 01-22-2008 at 01:43 AM.

01-22-2008, 03:16 AM	#69
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Lucifiel, if you ask questions like that, and he answers them, there will be no reason to play the game Perhaps a demo is being released? Also, I miss worded my question. I wanted to know if the german version would have English subtitles, but I imagine the chances are relatively slim. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-22-2008, 04:09 AM	#71
ozzie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 726	Not really. The game's original language is english, then it gets localized into german. They just would have to build in an option to switch to another language, just like in some versions of Dreamfall. Or the ugly method: You can choose the language at the start of the installation. Personally, I like to have the option to choose the original language. This is rare, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-22-2008, 05:39 AM	#73
Terramax Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,595	Sometimes I'd prefer English subtitles to English language. I prefer to watch my world cinema in their original language. Further more, there are some games I just cannot stand with their English voice acting i.e. Tunguska -that girl's voice is just irratating! Ankh's german demo also had a choice of English subtitles, strangely enough. I played the Heart of Osiris demo in German (without English subtitles) to find Thara's voice strangely more fitting to her character than the UK edition. Share Share this post on Twitter

01-22-2008, 11:28 AM	#76
Steve Ince Writer-Designer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 927	Okay, sorry my sense of humour fell flat. I'm afraid I don't know if there will be a demo (I'm only the writer). That will be down to DTP and Wizarbox. As far as I'm aware there are no plans to offer alternate subtitles to the specific spoken language. As for stereotypes - it depends on what you mean by that. I've done my best to make the story as interesting and enjoyable as possible and woven the gameplay into that so it all becomes a highly fused experience. Only time will tell if you enjoy it as much as I hope you will. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Steve Mr. Smoozles Goes Nutso - Now FREE! Steve Ince, Writer and Designer Steve on Twitter

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01-23-2008, 08:19 AM	#80
Christian IV Adventure Game Researcher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, California Posts: 537	wow, screenies look better and better and the site for the game is great. The imagery looks luscious and I bet the story is likewise Cheering this game on! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The Future is the Promise of Today Becoming Real Admin 3D Worlds and Game Developers Group Linkedin Game Research and History http://3dworldandgamedevelopers.blogspot.com Game Patches and Aides http://www.filefront.com/user/CrisGer Patch and Fix Packs

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