Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Nevermind I guess. I can't remove this post, so I'll just edit my original message. It was all in good fun but when it comes to things I work hard on, I take it a bit personal. Edited October 10, 2013 by Sprybug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I wouldn't worry about it, this guy seems to be playing a character that isn't meant to be taken seriously. Even if he is being sincere (doubtful), your game will still impress the majority of others out there. Don't sweat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorTom Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 It's not entertaining in the least. I couldn't be more bored watching this. I really don't know what he is trying to accomplish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I wouldn't worry about it, this guy seems to be playing a character that isn't meant to be taken seriously. Even if he is being sincere (doubtful), your game will still impress the majority of others out there. Don't sweat it. Yeah, I'm easily offended especially when it comes to things I work hard on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariBrian Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Hes just trying to be funny for his video . Secretly he must of liked it since he wasted all of his (valuable) time on your game . If it makes you feel any better I always hated sonic but will be buying your game as soon as it is available . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Just remember: "In life, those who can, do... ...and those who can't, teach (make shitty, angry youtube videos complaining about the people who actually do something creative with their lives)." I wouldn't let it bother you. The folks who appreciate your games, and the dedication required to program them, are pretty much all here in the forums. You have all of our support and admiration. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 I'll just say nevermind that I made this topic. You can check out the video if you'd like, but I wouldn't comment on it. I've already said what I wanted to say and I think we have an understanding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Oh, I see. It's the guy with the blue lipstick and the camera guy that seems to have a craving for hot dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 He's an idiot who thinks it's funny to be a jerk. He must be envious of the AVGN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SabertoothRetro Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I played Zippy at PRGE and loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 He's an idiot who thinks it's funny to be a jerk. He must be envious of the AVGN. At least AVGN is actually funny a good portion of the time. This guy just thinks he is funny. Between the "Blair Witch Project" shaky-cam video quality and his terrible color commentary, I am not sure what made me more nauseous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Uh-oh! I feel like we're getting him views! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 What was with his outfit also? Anyway, I had to point out a few things and I'll take Chris's advice and leave it at that. Sonic doesn't have Stars which I understand was just a flub and if the company has to constantly apologize for the guy not being funny then why do they endorse the video? I too will be ordering Zippy day one. No box for me though as I still haven't given in to that demon yet. It's bad enough having enough carts around that I could insulate my house with them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Uh-oh! I feel like we're getting him views! ...and thumbs down/angry comments. No matter how many views, the guy looks like a class-A douche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkiker2089 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Uh-oh! I feel like we're getting him views! Views and down votes, they cancel each other out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well it is just a "character" and judging by his responses back to me he does seem like a reasonable guy, just trying to make a show. So I'd refrain from bad comments and the like, I'd hate to think that I may have spawned something I regretted doing in the first place, which is why I edited my first message shortly after posting. I jumped the gun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Well it is just a "character" and judging by his responses back to me he does seem like a reasonable guy, just trying to make a show. So I'd refrain from bad comments and the like, I'd hate to think that I may have spawned something I regretted doing in the first place, which is why I edited my first message shortly after posting. I jumped the gun. I can understand your desire to just see it go away, and will happily respect it. Food for thought tho....people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. This guy had no problem criticizing all of your efforts...actually, he hardly put any time or research into the "review" of your game. Anybody can show up to an expo with a video camera and pretend to be a journalist. I'm not encouraging negative comments...I just think he will get them regardless. We reap what we sow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Food for thought tho....people in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. But the broken glass makes such a cool crunch/squish sound when you walk on it with no shoes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Manhattan Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) I was playing Zippy the Porcupine at PRGE 2013 when I heard this tremendous THUD noise. Turns out it was my jaw hitting the ground after being completely blown away by this game. I simply could not believe I was playing a 2600 title. This game is amazing. I personally thought Princess Rescue was amazing, and being a huge Mario fan it's a gem in my collection. Now I'm counting the days until the release of Zippy and I plan on being first in line when that day finally arrives. Edited October 10, 2013 by Dr Manhattan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprybug Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Thanks for the support. Wish I could have met some of you. Maybe I should have hung around the AtariAge booth more. I was in and out and watched people play it here and there. I made a few mental notes while watching people play. The big one for me was the skid factor. I think I'm going back off on the skid a bit. I watched people skid off small ledges left and right. There'll still be skidding, but just not as long. I lost count on how many people couldn't figure the loop out (They kept jumping into it or not building up enough speed to do it), and thinking there were more than 2 levels to a zone and falling down death pits constantly. The manual will help with that. It'll let you know how to accomplish different tasks like the loop and that the zones are just 2 levels high and you will die if you fall down a pit in the bottom level. I saw a few people get to Cave Zone and only one figured out the replicating platform. Everyone else kept jumping off the cliff to death. One person I saw got to Star, which is probably the easiest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Jentzsch Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nothing to see there, go away. Just someone irrelevant trying to be funny vs someone proving to be talented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Nothing to see there, go away. Just someone irrelevant trying to be funny vs someone proving to be talented. Being able to apply blue lipstick perfectly is proof that he has some talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I haven't seen the video but I'll pretend to have a valid opinion anyway. Whoever "made" Zippy the Hodgepodge clearly ripped of Princess Rescue. You can see the scrolling works basically the same. Someone should tell Sprybug. UPDATE: All kidding aside YouTube is worthless for opinions. Everyone is a troll and the valid comments get deleted or marked as spam. Fuggedaboutit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Sprybug, some people will be douches. I'm glad you got to witness people playing. The physics do feel a bit weird, and it is very hard to predict how far Zippy will jump with the speed :: height physics. Skidding off platforms compounds the issue. Either way, with some tweaks you should be able to achieve a very nice game engine. I'm not sure how to explain to people the two story playfields. It took me quite a while to figure it out. Not everybody reads the manuals before playing either, even if the game comes with one, so mentioning critical data in there may not be enough. Pitfall II style vertical scrolling would be epic if you could somehow shoehorn it into the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gemintronic Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 My first reaction was that Sprybug was being overly sensitive. Feedback is actually pretty hard to get and should be considered even if negative. I watched the video and changed my mind pretty quick. I left a thumbs down and this comment: Not insightful commentary. Even the developer was offended. As long as he is making his opinion known I can also provide some commentary on his own "performance". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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