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Okay I've got a new one.  In this game, you play as a gladiator in the Roman Coliseum.  Anyway, the first opponent is some snake guy who's best move is to squeeze you in his tail.  After you beat him, he turns to stone and his head breaks off.  The other two characters I've seen are a frog creature that knows a down thrust move that killed every challenger I've seen and the third guy is some skeleton with skeletal bat wings who throws fireballs at you.  I've never seen him beat either.  Any ideas?

I've never heard of these before but I found this interesting site.  Let me know what you think!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/radicaleater/10-weird-food-laws-that-should-be-resisted

Neat idea, but I'd like to add something as the guy who has made many games about/based on/ featuring dreams. Many times your dream will seem very surreal and exciting in your memory, but when you put it into the form of a game, it can be very difficult to achieve the same emotions and surroundings found in your dream. I say plan all you can first.

That's why I'm looking for help.  I tried to make a game myself a long ways back and I discovered that it's a heck of a lot harder to do than I had hoped.  I eventually scrapped the idea on the basis that I would've been too ashamed to ever show my face on the net again if I put that up.  I've done some research on the matter, learned a few things, and I concluded that before I do anything I need to make a story.  A story that can have several paths (like a choose-your-own-adventure story) and is open enough to put some mechanics in it.  As for the mood being the same as the dream, I know THAT'S not going to happen.  I can't even use the exact same idea as the dream had (I would like to use a certain line from it but you'll have to ask about it before I say what it is).  But, you've done some games: would you please help me out?  Or do you know someone else who might?

... what would happen if you stuck the badge on another human?

I haven't really thought of that.  Right now, I would say that the badge could be transported by the other human but it would not take effect on the human.  The concept of the badges being used on animals is like an episode of The New Batman Adventures: "Animal Act."  The Mad Hatter figures out how to mind control animals from a distance (it seems like miles) but he claims that with humans it still requires proximity.

Essencially, it's the concept that human will and intelligence is more powerful than animals.  So, since you are a human (in mind) your will is no stronger than that of a human's and therefore not strong enough to overcome a human's ego.  Although, I could see a sequel where the tech is "perfected" and you can also switch with humans.  I can even see the concept of such a thing being introduced in this game.  It's a work in progress.

Yes!  Thank you.

Now I know to look for Karnov and Sengoku.

Unfortunately, the police game isn't Lethal Enforcer or Virtua Cop.  It's an arcade game so I don't think you'll find it on any consoles.

It's a man.  He's some fat guy with a long thin moustache.

Unfortunately, I don't know who made them or even a part of the title.

Anyway, one of the titles was a side-scrolling fighting game.  What was unique about it was that you'd occasionally defeat characters who would say, "I will help you."  Then your character would get to take on that character's form.  That's all I know about it unfortunately.

Next, was a light gun game.  This one you play as police and I only managed to get through the first level.  This level was a grocery store robbery that spans into the subway and finally into a warehouse with a mini gun toting boss.

Finally, there was a game that I saw where the character's primary capability was to breathe fireballs.  This looked to be set in medieval times and it was a side scroller.

I know I'm not giving much but I'd appreciate any suggestions you have.

“The world’s full of lies. There’s no way of knowing what’s right. All we can do is believe in ourselves. It’s easy to sit back and let people trick you. … I’m done with their lies. … From here on out I use my own eyes. Think.” â€" Hope, Final Fantasy XIII (haven't played it myself, but I read it somewhere)

Thank you.  THAT'S a good line that I can use.  And you even told me where to find it.  Thanks a million for it.  Woul you like your name to be put up on a "Thanks To" list?

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I don't want it to be humans in animal costumes, it's not a transformation that reflects your heart and mind, it is not a dream, and it's not anthromorphic animals.

If you want any of these ideas for your own game then feel free to use it.  I won't mind nor complain.

However, for my story the basis is: Someone has found a way to put a person's essence into a badge and has been placing them on different animals from around the world.  When a badge containing someone's essence is placed on an animal that person's mind takes over the animal's body.  Who ends up in what body seems to be random.  The people are fully aware of what has happened to them: they know they were human and now they are trapped in an animal body.  You are one of these people.  However, due to a malfunction in your badge you are able to remove the badge and you can place it onto a different animal body and take on that form.  You cannot change into any animal you want at will: some animals won't allow you to place the badge on them, and you can only turn into an animal that's in the immediate area.

While changing bodies is necessary in the game, there are several ways to complete a task depending on which body you inhabit. 

Sometimes, it will be necessary to inhabit the body of an animal you may not want to be because of the "inconveniences" they face.  I.E. If you must inhabit the body of a cow you must endure how it feels to be milked. 

True sex will not occur in the game.  You may have to deal with other animals being attracted to you but you never want to be with them.

The animal bodies will remain the same as any real animal in the world.  This way, the badge cannot just be plucked off the body if he animal doesn't have hands. 

You will have some urges that the real animal has which may be trouble for you and you have to fight it.

For the most part, your character sees the change as a curse, and starts to get used to it and learn the advantages of being able to take on other bodies in time.  The ultimate goal to return to true form remains, however. 

Until the game finally ends you cannot return to your true form.

Please stick to these criteria.

Yes, there is a major goal to complete.  The thing is that you're not caught up in a truly isolated incident.  There are SEVERAL people who are in this trouble.  Thing is: nobody know just WHY.  SO while it is a goal to return to your normal self, you need to learn why is this happening and maybe even find a way to stop it.

What I'm looking for is a person who's good at writing stories for games to help me write one.  No I don't intend for him or her to do all it alone, but I can't do it myself either.

That's not really what I was looking for.  While I do want some rather exotic animals to be in it, this is a game that spans several areas.  Even different reigons of the world.

The badge is sort of what holds the person's mind/soul.  That is why when the badge is so important.  When the badge is put on a new body, it transfers you into that body.

I want this to be a fresh new idea kind of game.  Unfortunately, escape from captivity is kind of a common theme.

Thank you for the feedback though.

I've decided to try my hand and writing a top ten list for GameFAQs and I thought a list of the deepest quotes from games would be an interesting read. However, I don't know that many quotes that seemed to be inspiring or insightful. So, I'm asking you what you think is a deep quote from a game, any system, any game. Just please let me know what the game is and who said it.

I have two:

1. Fate is not like the cut of a sword, rather the myraid of cracks when a hammer strikes ice.
-King's Quest 6, The Oracle

2. You cannot tell if a chest holds a treasure until you open it.
-Link's Awakening, The Owl

No, no, you misunderstand.  I'm NOT suggesting that we do a movie about The Lion King.  That was just the litteral, subconscious thoughts when you're asleep, dream I had that spurred this idea.

The IDEA is that we make a game about switching bodies with animals trying to solve a mystery and recover your true form.

I had a dream a couple nights ago and I think that it would make a GREAT plot for a game.

"I found myself on the set for the movie The Lion King, but what was weird about it was that Nala was just as big as me.  When I looked at the size of the set I realized that something was wrong and discovered that I was Simba!  Anyway, I noticed that I was wearing a strange badge on my chest.

Moving on... I later met up with Timon who ALSO had a badge.  He mentioned that he was not the real Timon the Meerkat and had been human too.  However, neither one of us knew how this happened.  We decided to try and remove each other's badges as neither one of us could do so ourselves.  Together we succeeded but the badges connected to the new host bodies and we switched bodies!"

Anyway, I came up with this game plot: You start out in an animal body.  However, you know that you are not an animal and are: in fact, human.  You notice that you are wearing a badge but you are a quadruped and the badge is in a spot you cannot reach it with your mouth.  So, you start the game trying to find a way to remove the badge.  When you finally get another to remove the badge for you, you switch bodies.  This means you play as a different animal for a while.  As the game progresses, you learn how to remove the badge yourself (if you can do so in that body) but you cannot remain outside of a body.  Therefore, you attach the badge to other animals to take that form.  Each form comes with new capabilities but also opens you to new dangers.

During the game, you discover that there are other people who are also trapped in animal bodies due to these badges and none of them know the full story about how or why it happened.  You mission: find your true body, discover how to deactivate all the badges to save everyone, and discover who's doing this and for what purpose.

Anyway, I think this can make a pretty elaborate game plot but I'm having difficulty coming up with an engaging story.  If someone is willing to help me out with a storyline I'd be appreciative of it.  Thanks.

I noticed that no one has ever done a game in which the main plot line is that the protagonist is shrunk.  I thought that this would actually be a very good plot for a game with some interesting visuals and potential for some unique situations.  I havce PART of a story set up for it, but I need some help with the rest of game.  I tried making it myself and the pictures were tacky, I couldn't come up with any puzzles, and trying to figure out the coding was hopless.  I was hoping some of you people would be interested in this concept and would help me make the game.  Let me know...

Thanks now I'm stuck in the pizzaria.

How do I deal with the chef?  I can't do anything but get him to bellow at me to get out.

I'm stuck in the first part of the game.  I keep messing up the TV reception but the guy keeps finding me, even when I hide in the shadows.  What do I do?

You have to click the hand button on the phone then dial it with the mouse button.  Unfortantely, the game has a wait time of about 2 seconds before it decides you're done.  I recommend you write down the numbers and do your best to memorize them because it gets REALLY frustrating.

i went in as a wizard,when i take my test at wit i can't get past wall,i target the wall then use the calm spell,and can't get over the wall.helppppp,pleaseee.thanks for the help.than you erpy.next problem is the iceburg,i used the flame bolt and split it in half then i used the thunder bolt on the split twice,then i was thrown out.why? helppp

Don't know if you got past this but for the wall, make sure you've cast trigger on it BEFORE you cast calm.  Otherwise, it won't do anything.

As for the iceburg, it sounds like you may have run out of magic.  Of course, I am assuming that you are kicked out of WIT.

Hint:

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You'll find the next clue in the park.  Just look (and I do mean use the Look AT command) at everything and talk to everyone.

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There are two other places you can go, but yoy have to find out about them.

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Hint:

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Did you take a REAL good look at the trashcan?

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Did you talk to the nice old lady?

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Answer 1:

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There's a flyer in the trashcan.  Look at it and you'll find a repair shop.

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Answer 2:

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Find the old lady's wallet and return it.  After your money is stollen talk to the kid.  He knows where you should go.

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I'm down one coin to finish the game and I can't for the life of me find it.  Can you tell me where to look?