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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic (Live Reactions & Discussion)

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A thread to discuss My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and the tie-in media.

All of the usual forum rules apply. In addition, please remember that the thread is discussing a kids' show, and it's primarily focused on the work itself, not the fanfic — in particular, we don't want to see lewdness creeping in.

     Original OP text 
I don't know WHAT the Hell happened (I blame shenanigans) but we're going to start from scratch. Post your feels for this awesome show again! Naow!

Edited by Mrph1 on Aug 26th 2024 at 10:24:26 AM

IrishZombie Since: Dec, 2009
#32051: Dec 24th 2013 at 3:40:07 PM

@Luminosity: I'm going to have to disagree with you there. I thought Arkham Origin's story was one of its stronger points. Yes, the boss fights and gameplay in general weren't as good as the previous games, the multiplayer mode is unnecessary, and it was buggy as all hell when it was first released, but I thought the writing was well-done.

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32052: Dec 24th 2013 at 3:55:29 PM

The writing, while would probably be ok in a typical comic book game, again fails to live up to previous superior Arkham games. Arkham Asylum, with its beautiful combination of story and gameplay on, say, Scarecrow sections. And Arkham City, being the best "Joker dies" story out there. But this, this really fails to bring a new perspective, doesn't exploit anything interesting, plays everything incredibly safe to the point of killing its own message of "your villains define you" by barely using the villains that would define Batman.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#32053: Dec 24th 2013 at 3:56:55 PM

Why does he have strong opinons on it?

He's a game developer, so I assume he does.

Anyway, I think the appeal of indie games is that they are free to be different and innovative. I've gotten the impression that AAA is mostly devoted to a 'cinematic' experience nowadays, which massively expensive HD graphics everywhere and gameplay that just consists of herding you to one cinematic set piece after another. For the price of one AAA game, you can buy a dozen cheaper games, that will actually run on a low end computer and are usually more fun

Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's Play
Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32054: Dec 24th 2013 at 3:57:23 PM

[up] Play Long Live The Queen. Just do it. It's awesome.

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#32055: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:00:14 PM

That reminds me. I need to go finish Braid. It's surprisingly hard. I've already had to consult a walkthrough something like 5 times. The puzzle design reminds me of the approach I took in designing Pickory, but I guess now I know what it's like to be on the other end.

Blind Final Fantasy 6 Let's Play
IrishZombie Since: Dec, 2009
#32056: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:09:41 PM

But this, this really fails to bring a new perspective, doesn't exploit anything interesting, plays everything incredibly safe to the point of killing its own message of "your villains define you" by barely using the villains that would define Batman

I do agree they didn't utilize the villains as well as they could, but the ones they did use well (namely, Bane and Black Mask/Joker), were very interesting. For example, the bit where Bane infiltrates the Batcave, briefly killing Alfred and nearly causing Bruce to put up his cape for good, I really enjoyed.

That said, the "your villains define you" tagline that they used when advertising the game was, IMO, a bit misleading. To me, the story was less about Batman's first encounter with his rogues gallery, and more about how Batman learns that he has to accept the help of others if he wants to have any chance of cleansing Gotham.

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32057: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:11:52 PM

I hated the It was Joker all along twist. I really wanted just one Batman story without this shell of a character, reduced to a repetative broken record of to kill or not to kill, I'd kill him just to make him shut up about it.

IrishZombie Since: Dec, 2009
#32058: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:20:42 PM

I understand where you're coming from. I was also a bit disappointed that Joker was Black Mask all along, since I think he could have still been an interesting villain on his own, and I also wish they would just make a Batman story without Joker as the central antagonist. However, considering the game on its own, I thought the guy was still plenty entertaining, even if I was hoping for something different.

And Batman's unwillingness to kill is kind of central to his character. Considering this was a prequel, I doubt they could have gotten away with not at least referencing it.

Seraphem Since: Oct, 2009
Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32060: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:22:49 PM

It is central, but it shouldn't be the only thing Batman is about. I'm seriously tired of this stamp, every story dwelling on it with no end, every single one. Just one, I'd love just one Batman story without dwelling on that.

IrishZombie Since: Dec, 2009
#32061: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:23:07 PM

[up][up]Hey, don't let us stop you from talking about pony.

edited 24th Dec '13 4:23:26 PM by IrishZombie

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
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#32062: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:26:05 PM

Whenever batman comes up, I'm reminded of Condottiera.

Anyway, I recently watched part of a Let's Play of Ryse, and I think it epitomizes the problem. At one point the action stops while a beautiful fireball flies overhead so you can watch it. It's like the game is relying on HD prescripted sequences for its appeal like a movie. But I can't immagine what a fireball is supposed to add to gameplay.

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Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32064: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:34:01 PM

Whenever batman comes up, I'm reminded of Condottiera.

Why?

darkabomination Since: Mar, 2012
#32065: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:37:43 PM

Actually, that was 19. My screen reader counts things like headings and bullets.

NESgamer190 Since: Sep, 2012
#32066: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:39:17 PM

@Dark: Errm... whoops! I can't seem to keep a notepad document in check for the life of me it seems! That's one for the fail counter for me...

Anyways, I have something to do... -readies a box full of mistletoe- (No points for what I'll do.)

Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32067: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:40:40 PM

Anyways, I have something to do... -readies a box full of mistletoe- (No points for what I'll do.)

(can't wait to see what he does)

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#32068: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:41:13 PM

@NES Gimme one of 'em please.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
NESgamer190 Since: Sep, 2012
#32069: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:45:06 PM

@Starscream: -hands Starscream a piece of mistletoe-

-begins putting the mistletoe upon the thread's ceiling- I am somewhat sure this'll produce results... even if it's just a flamethrower to the mistletoe. There sadly is no such thing as mistletoe that's fireproof.

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#32070: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:46:28 PM

@NES Thank you, might as well, it's Christmas after all.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#32072: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:52:28 PM

(I then bring out a plate of two warm mince pies put them on a table and I then carry the mistletoe with me)

edited 24th Dec '13 4:52:45 PM by Starscream759

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32073: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:55:12 PM

(looks at the pies with a hungry look)

Starscream759 Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: In denial
#32074: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:56:22 PM

@Lumious No they are not for you. There for me and....her.

"Transform and Roll out!" Optimus Prime
Luminosity Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Lovey-Dovey
#32075: Dec 24th 2013 at 4:58:48 PM

Okay. (goes back to patented grumpy Russian corner. Don't ask how it's patented)


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