The Hype-o-Meter

mszv · 08-20-2005, 02:54 PM

Hey, it is time for Jack's discusson of the Hype-o-Meter? Time for any reclassifications?

I really like that part. I'm kind of behind on my game player, so this helps me keep up.

Not that there are screenshots from "And Then There Were None", do you think it will make the list again?

*Dale Baldwin* · 08-20-2005, 05:49 PM

I doubt it'll be long before it's updated. VOYAGE has shipped early, and Indigo Prophecy and MYST V are due out very soon indeed, so that's at least three places on the chart available for new and re-entries.

Pappapisshu · 08-21-2005, 05:51 AM

Broken Sword 4 should rightfully be at the top!

***Jackal*** · 08-21-2005, 06:32 AM

Rats. I was hoping no one would notice, at least until Indigo Prophecy released, so I wouldn't have to keep updating.

But no rest for the lazy, it seems.

No sneak peeks now, though. (Meaning, I haven't decided.

)

AFGNCAAP · 08-21-2005, 07:04 AM

Oh goodie! A kind suggestion for your consideration, then:

1) Unless you were terribly disappointed with it upon reviewing, Fahrenheit deserves taking over the first place for these last weeks before the release, based on Forum discussion alone.

2) Please don't overhype the new Broken Sword (meaning, if it has to land on the list just now, let it be not higher than #6). "Because it's there" is really too little to get excited about, especially considering the firings and financial problems Revolution had last year. Also: remember BASS 2

smashing · 08-21-2005, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AFGNCAAP

Oh goodie! A kind suggestion for your consideration, then:

1) Unless you were terribly disappointed with it upon reviewing, Fahrenheit deserves taking over the first place for these last weeks before the release, based on Forum discussion alone.

I think the discussion of Fahrenheit is mainly due to the recent release of their demo, and the marketing they are doing in recent months. As much as I hate to see Fahrenheit to overtaking Dreamfall, I think Fahrenheit should deserve the first spot as what AFGNCAAP suggested.

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Originally Posted by AFGNCAAP

2) Please don't overhype the new Broken Sword (meaning, if it has to land on the list just now, let it be not higher than #6). "Because it's there" is really too little to get excited about, especially considering the firings and financial problems Revolution had last year. Also: remember BASS 2

I think there are overwhelming enthusiasm in the forum about Broken Sword. It'll definitely be overhype with all the fans and more. But I wonder... have the game even been designed yet?

BenjaminBunny · 08-22-2005, 12:03 AM

go dreamfall

Kolorabi · 08-22-2005, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by smashing

I think Fahrenheit should deserve the first spot as what AFGNCAAP suggested.

Agreed.

smashing · 08-22-2005, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Spade

go dreamfall

we should be proud.

GO DREAMFALL

***Jackal*** · 08-22-2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AFGNCAAP

1) Unless you were terribly disappointed with it upon reviewing, Fahrenheit deserves taking over the first place for these last weeks before the release, based on Forum discussion alone.

That's a terrible idea!! Pretty much the worst idea EVER! I should know, because I had the same one!

Also: Done.

Quote:

2) Please don't overhype the new Broken Sword (meaning, if it has to land on the list just now, let it be not higher than #6). "Because it's there" is really too little to get excited about, especially considering the firings and financial problems Revolution had last year. Also: remember BASS 2

No worries there. No free H-o-M rides on my watch.

The Seed · 08-22-2005, 06:34 AM

Just out of curiosity, is that like the official new Hypo-o-Meter for the month, or are there more alterations still to come?

smashing · 08-22-2005, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackal

That's a terrible idea!! Pretty much the worst idea EVER! I should know, because I had the same one!

Also: Done.

No worries there. No free H-o-M rides on my watch.

Awww... just one change? And frankly, wasn't there more hype on Myst V and Voyage than Paradise?

***Jackal*** · 08-22-2005, 06:50 AM

No, there's more to come, as Voyage needs to be replaced, at the very least. Don't hold your breath for a major overhaul, though.

The Seed · 08-22-2005, 06:52 AM

What about Bone? There's been tons of stuff released about that during the last couple of weeks, not least from this very website.

smashing · 08-22-2005, 05:46 PM

Given the disparate views about the HoM elsewhere in the forum, is it possible to be slightly more democractic, and conduct a secret poll to all the forum members? Members are to choose from a list of upcoming adventure games, and cast 10 votes for the most-deserving HoM games. From there, the mods/admins should then decide, with the consideration of the number of votes cast for each game, how the HoM is ranked.

Geesh! Sounds a lot like the all-star ballot huh?

NemelChelovek · 08-22-2005, 08:29 PM

Hmmm, a new House of Tales game is coming out. Now, I'm in a minority on this one, but I thought Moment of Silence was a pretty sorry excuse for an adventure game. Scarcely any puzzles to be found, a semi-dead atmosphere...it should have been a movie, not a game. It was just so...pre-rendered-ish. I just hope Overclocked doesn't get more highly ranked than it deserves.

And when the hell is Dreamfall coming out, already? Quarter 3 is almost over here, Ragnar...

RaMa · 08-23-2005, 12:39 AM

It was quarter 4, authumn

.

***Jackal*** · 08-23-2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smashing

Given the disparate views about the HoM elsewhere in the forum, is it possible to be slightly more democractic, and conduct a secret poll to all the forum members? Members are to choose from a list of upcoming adventure games, and cast 10 votes for the most-deserving HoM games. From there, the mods/admins should then decide, with the consideration of the number of votes cast for each game, how the HoM is ranked.

We periodically do polls, but the H-o-M doesn't specifically cater to the AG forums, so we also take the larger adventure community into consideration. And occasionally we need to use some discretion for reasons that may not be widely known (delays, publisher issues, whatever). So the forums are only one piece of the puzzle. That said, I'm pretty sure a poll would bear out the games that are currently on it.

Captain Blondebeard · 08-28-2005, 07:34 PM

Tony Tough 2 might be included this time. It looks lovely.

2GooD · 09-26-2005, 12:39 AM

Hello?

Released games still on the Hype-o-Meter:

Bone
Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit
Myst V

Missing games on the Hype-o-Meter (IMHO) -- in alphabetic order:

Ankh -- release in October?
Keepsake -- release in February?
Overclocked -- because we know so little about this game, all we can do is hype it
Tony Tough: A Rake's Progress -- release in December?

08-20-2005, 02:54 PM	#1
mszv Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, US Posts: 261	The Hype-o-Meter Hey, it is time for Jack's discusson of the Hype-o-Meter? Time for any reclassifications? I really like that part. I'm kind of behind on my game player, so this helps me keep up. Not that there are screenshots from "And Then There Were None", do you think it will make the list again? Share Share this post on Twitter

08-20-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
Dale Baldwin Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 3,139	I doubt it'll be long before it's updated. VOYAGE has shipped early, and Indigo Prophecy and MYST V are due out very soon indeed, so that's at least three places on the chart available for new and re-entries. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Catherine, Sword and Sworcery:EP Recently Completed: The Witcher

08-21-2005, 05:51 AM	#3
Pappapisshu rare groove Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sweden Posts: 506	Broken Sword 4 should rightfully be at the top! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ strike a match, strike a pose, strike your girlfriend in the nose

08-21-2005, 06:32 AM	#4
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	Rats. I was hoping no one would notice, at least until Indigo Prophecy released, so I wouldn't have to keep updating. But no rest for the lazy, it seems. No sneak peeks now, though. (Meaning, I haven't decided. ) Share Share this post on Twitter

08-21-2005, 07:04 AM	#5
AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	Oh goodie! A kind suggestion for your consideration, then: 1) Unless you were terribly disappointed with it upon reviewing, Fahrenheit deserves taking over the first place for these last weeks before the release, based on Forum discussion alone. 2) Please don't overhype the new Broken Sword (meaning, if it has to land on the list just now, let it be not higher than #6). "Because it's there" is really too little to get excited about, especially considering the firings and financial problems Revolution had last year. Also: remember BASS 2 Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

08-22-2005, 12:03 AM	#7
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08-22-2005, 06:34 AM	#11
The Seed Irritant F0rum Beasty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Just lurking... Posts: 990	Just out of curiosity, is that like the official new Hypo-o-Meter for the month, or are there more alterations still to come? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Disclaimer The Seed accepts no responsibility for any damage that my have been caused to your Hard Drive as a result of viewing this post!

08-22-2005, 06:50 AM	#13
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	No, there's more to come, as Voyage needs to be replaced, at the very least. Don't hold your breath for a major overhaul, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-22-2005, 06:52 AM	#14
The Seed Irritant F0rum Beasty Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Just lurking... Posts: 990	What about Bone? There's been tons of stuff released about that during the last couple of weeks, not least from this very website. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Disclaimer The Seed accepts no responsibility for any damage that my have been caused to your Hard Drive as a result of viewing this post!

08-22-2005, 05:46 PM	#15
smashing I'm complicated Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 736	Given the disparate views about the HoM elsewhere in the forum, is it possible to be slightly more democractic, and conduct a secret poll to all the forum members? Members are to choose from a list of upcoming adventure games, and cast 10 votes for the most-deserving HoM games. From there, the mods/admins should then decide, with the consideration of the number of votes cast for each game, how the HoM is ranked. Geesh! Sounds a lot like the all-star ballot huh? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Just seen DEATH, and he'd said HI.

08-22-2005, 08:29 PM	#16
NemelChelovek The Solomon of Sarcasm Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 207	Hmmm, a new House of Tales game is coming out. Now, I'm in a minority on this one, but I thought Moment of Silence was a pretty sorry excuse for an adventure game. Scarcely any puzzles to be found, a semi-dead atmosphere...it should have been a movie, not a game. It was just so...pre-rendered-ish. I just hope Overclocked doesn't get more highly ranked than it deserves. And when the hell is Dreamfall coming out, already? Quarter 3 is almost over here, Ragnar... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Before you ask, "Nemel Chelovek" is from a Russian fairy tale about a dragon, his uncle, a princess, and a heroic pageboy. Nemel is the uncle in question. Advertisers don't program morals into their audiences. It would be bad for business. --Sara Ogaz, Queen of the World Just about every adventure game includes you needing to combine a ham and a wrench to make a "porkscrew". --Kevin Wilson

08-23-2005, 12:39 AM	#17
RaMa Elder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 474	It was quarter 4, authumn . Share Share this post on Twitter

08-28-2005, 07:34 PM	#19
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09-26-2005, 12:39 AM	#20
2GooD Pixelhunter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ronneby, Sweden Posts: 176	Hello? Released games still on the Hype-o-Meter: Bone Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit Myst V Missing games on the Hype-o-Meter (IMHO) -- in alphabetic order: Ankh -- release in October? Keepsake -- release in February? Overclocked -- because we know so little about this game, all we can do is hype it Tony Tough: A Rake's Progress -- release in December? Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by 2GooD; 09-26-2005 at 04:04 AM.

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