Incline Chris Avellone Appreciation Station

[Fairfax]

The writing in PS:T is especially strong due to the way he used the concept behind it: you are immortal who had a past you forgot. He was inspired enough to make a game world that supported this concept throughout the quests, which make it so unique. I don’t think we will see something that memorable again without any intelligent concept, being his solo project or not.

It's not just a well executed concept. His whole reasoning behind it is genius. He said he realized a lot of people abandon RPGs when their character dies, so he made the character immortal. He also wanted to make any player's behaviour and decisions fit the character and the lore. He made a big deal about the past lives because everyone plays differently, so the protagonist doesn't have a strict personality or moral alignment: every life is different, so every playstyle fits.
PS:T's can also be called "What Chris Avellone Has To Say About CRPGs", and that's why it cannot be replicated. I'm sure he'd have a bunch of different and new opinions today, but only MCA can make another PS:T, because it was crafted with his perspective on the genre.

 

[Shin]

This is why it's so frustrating to watch him not do anything.

this talk about age is just an excuse to justify laziness and lack of passion

When did this turn into a 'Shit On MCA' thread?

Perhaps we are worried about him spending all his time giving talks at conferences, instead of making CRPGs.

that's just the warren spector syndrome which can play up when a dev gets older, he'll get over it in a few years

 

[Lurker King]

It's not just a well executed concept. His whole reasoning behind is genius. He said he realized a lot of people abandon RPGs when their character dies, so he made the character immortal. He also wanted to make any player's behaviour and decisions fit the character and the lore. He made a big deal about the past lives because everyone plays differently, so the protagonist doesn't have a strict personality or moral alignment: every life is different, so every playstyle fits. PS:T's can also be called "What Chris Avellone Has To Say About CRPGs", and that's why it cannot be replicated. I'm sure he'd have a bunch of different and new opinions today, but only MCA can make another PS:T, because it was crafted with his perspective on the genre.

Well, if the writing is special because it is supported by his design ideas, then we are fucked. What Chris Avellone has to say about CRPGs nowadays is a bunch of nonsense about the pernicious influence of “traditional” dialogue systems, the importance of mini-games, etc. His Alpha Protocol is a posterboy for his current atrocious ideas.

 

[Manmower]

Or supporting and being influenced by SJW retarders in his spare time.

:incloosive:

 

[Anthedon]

Oh my.

 

[Manmower]

I think they look cute.

 

[Excidium II]

I think they look cute.

Even Tim Schaffer's wife?

 

[Manmower]

Her especially!

 

[Excidium II]

Their daughter looks a bit but then again with that genetic material it could be worse.

 

[Anthedon]

Their daughter looks a bit but then again with that genetic material it could be worse.

 

[Roguey]

I'm impressed Schaefer found someone approximately on the same level of attractiveness he is. I suppose her personality is also just as rotten.

 

[Excidium II]

Just look at those glasses. Every pot has its lid I guess.

 

[Manmower]

Gents, that's just mean. Everyone deserves a shot at happiness...

 

[Lacrymas]

So, that's what happens when nerds start a family, good to know. The "used up and thrown away porn actress"-like one with the pink hair looks very out of place. :p I can't even imagine what they are talking about at these "dinner parties".

 

[Excidium II]

Probably degenerate kwanzania things.

 

[Morblot]

Fargo's hand is huge. Looks like a shovel.

 

[Manmower]

Romero's a fucking manlet, ahahahhahahaha

 

[Infinitron]

Holy crap Avellone get some sleep.

 

[Manmower]

Holy crap Avellone get some sleep.

Didn't he get 13h of sleep yesterday? But still... dating sims?

 

[Fairfax]

"not answering 'serious' questions"




No-fucks-given MCA.

 

[Infinitron]

Wait a minute, wasn't Brian Fargo supposed to be at that panel? Did they swap?

 

[Trashos]

Avellone joined the panel straight from his chemistry lab.

 

[Fairfax]

Wait a minute, wasn't Brian Fargo supposed to be at that panel? Did they swap?

Yes. The original panel was:

Patrice Desilets, Brian Fargo, Tim Schafer - moderated by Tobias Kopka PANEL - From AAA to indie and back

Probably wanted to compensate for the one he missed and asked Fargo.

Avellone joined the panel straight from his chemistry lab.

That's actually a bathrobe.

 

[Manmower]

Patrice Desilets, Brian Fargo, Tim Schafer - moderated by Tobias Kopka PANEL - From AAA to indie and back

What do any of those mongoloids know about AAA? They can't even make a C- game, let a lone a triple A one. Worthless conniving liars.

 

[Drax]