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More like Super Hottish Hero

Splinter Cell: Double Agent was a step in the right direction regarding multiple endings and moral choice, but it left something to be desired in the end.  There was very obviously a "right" ending, with an extra mission tying the story up.  If you chose one of the other endings, then you got a much, much shorter ending with little to no closure.  These endings were one of the major selling points of SC:DA, but they felt like an afterthought.

Myself, I don't want a "led-by-the-hand experience."  I want my personal choices and actions to be reflected by the game as I progress, and to not feel like I'm just going from A to B to C...

Some games work very well as "playable movies" (BG&E, FT) I'd just sure like to see a game that pulls off this freedom.

Yodaman, please stop trying to be funny and edgy.  I would appreciate it, thanks.

The real April Fools are the ones who called it out as a prank, not those who were tricked.

The perspective was based on DOTT's mansion, right?

Speak for yourself, the first three were awesome.

I am skeptical about this new one, but I'll probably see it soon.

[Song:]

Song: Good Morning Captain, by Slint
Comment: The pinnacle of Slint's achievements.  Builds perfect anticipation, and utilizes the "less is more"  philosophy to a chilling degree.  And when it gets loud, it gets LOUD.  This band never received proper credit for the way it influenced other artists.
How I discovered it: I was camping with my brother and he lent me the CD for a night.
Fun fact: The band broke up almost directly after the album's release, and one of the members (David Pajo) went on to play in Zwan.

I would just like to point out my love for the name "Johnny Flaccid."

And thus begins the epic battle between esper and myself...





Sorry man, I didn't see yours until I had finished mine.

Edit:  Added full color version.  Obviously not an entry, but I like it better.

Let it be...

That would be Paul McCartney

Um, very nice, but isn't this a really old thread?  Doesn't it defeat the purpose to just have the same thread be stickied and posted in for 4 months?  If not, carry on.

Could you tell us more about the sprite?  We can do a much better job of helping if we have some background information.

I like...

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness - Smashing Pumpkins
Spiderland - Slint
Live at Central Park - Dave Matthews Band

I think there's a little too much focus on genre in this thread.  Maybe it's just me, but I always have trouble labeling artists like that anyway 

Also, Grim Fandango Soundtrack!

[Mr_Frisby]

Okay, time's up!  The winners are...

1st Place: Mr_Frisby
Original and simple.  Surgio's skill and snootiness both come across quite nicely.

2nd Place: nihilyst
A very good idea and well executed.

3rd Place: TheJBurger
Great technique, and nice pose.

No trophies, I'm afraid.   Feel free to make one for yourself if you feel so inclined. 

And thanks to the other participants. This competition wouldn't be what it is without lots of competition!

[Masters!]

Alrighty folks, this week's topic is...

Masters!

Many, many games feature inexperienced or incompetent main characters.  Your job is to create someone that is a master of his or her craft.

Examples could include a burglar, Jedi Master, cook, musician, or a shrewd businessman - even janitors could work.  The possibilities are endless.  I just want his/her expertise to be conveyed in the sprite.

No size or color restrictions, just don't get unreasonable.

The competition ends on the 27th.  Have at ye!

Woohoo!  Thank you very much.  I'll post the new one sometime tomorrow.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/TikiTikiMan13/indian3.gif


A quickie.  31 colors minus the background stuff.

Edit: Touched it up some.

I'm glad that you made the demo, because thanks to that, I'll be buying a copy shortly.

Excellent music, Greg.

Go for it.