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Even puzzle-solving was often harder back in the day, a lot of puzzles these days are patronizing and ridiculously simple to any gamers, but if you've ever played Adventures of lolo 2, then you'll know how tough some puzzles can be.
Yeah, that game hurt. Badly.
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Does the last chorus sound ok, quality wise? Cause there's a lot going on there to and I wasn't sure if it too clear or not. Other than that, i think i might change the EQ on the drums just a bit to more power to the bass drum.
The second-to-last chorus is great, particularly the contrasting soloing in the background. My only suggestion for the last chorus would be to change the levels of the two main guitar solos so that one is clearly different from the other (starting at 4:15). Either that, or have them play back and forth, switching the dominant one (like a rock battle).
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I think it would be great to have something like that as a side-nugget which is unnecessary to the actual game -- sort of like how you cna learn the history of each planet you go to in Metroid Prime 3.
Nice. That kind of interaction is lacking in the Zelda series.
Also:
Hilarious.
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They need to make a Zelda game with a big-ass tome in it, where you get to read all about Hyrule's past and what scholars through the ages had to say about Ganon and Link(s) and Zelda(s), and all the events that have happened. And the only way to beat the game is to read the tome in order to find out HOW to beat the game... like a puzzling and entertaining walkthrough right in the game.
It's a game about Link's struggle to understand who he is and what the heck is going on. If someone said you were the "hero of time" that keeps coming back century after century to defeat evil, and then all this wierd stuff starts happening that only confirms your mythical status, wouldn't you try to find out what's up?
You must be brushing your teeth. This is brilliant! Heck, it could be in a nearly "present" time period (maybe Victorian). The Legend of Zelda: The Mystery of Mudora
I am reminded of Eternal Darkness...
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10!
Excuse the confetti, please.
Veteran Gamer Opinion Poll #10
I recently embarked on a mission. It's really nothing glorious (though some might think so) but is more of a quest for personal fulfilment. I've played dozens of games in my life and, like many gamers, left most of them unfinished for various reasons. In several instances, I simply grew bored with the game. In others, I wasn't willing to frustrate myself into insanity just to complete the game.
So this is my mission: Complete all the games I started (and can still play). This has led me to a conclusion regarding gaming history (yes, I'm getting to the poll). It seems that the older games (NES/Atari/Genesis/C64/etc.) are harder to beat than more recent games of the same series, style, or genre. That's my opinion, but what do you think?
Generally speaking, old video games are:
a. more difficult than new games.
b. just as difficult as new games.
c. easier than new games.
Vote and be heard! PM me for anything else. Oh, and thanks for looking!
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So, how's everybody doing?
Here's the last poll:
Veteran Gamer Opinion Poll #9
...The Wiimote broke new ground for controllers with its motion-sensitivity. Now, whether you agree with waggling or not, this has become the new "it" for console gaming. But here's the question: What's next? What will define the next generation of gaming as the new immersive technology?
a) Virtual Reality helmets
the return of the Power Glove! (or something like it)c) full-body motion capture
d) nothing, this is as far as it will go
e) something else (feel free to elaborate or invent!)
Here are the votes:
a) Virtual Reality helmets - 2 votes (18%)
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the return of the Power Glove! (or something like it) - 4 votes (36%) - WINNER!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
c) full-body motion capture - 2 votes (18%)
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d) nothing, this is as far as it will go - 1 vote (9%)
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e) something else (feel free to elaborate or invent!) - (18%)
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Surprisingly, folks seem to like manual manipulation over the more high-tech visual and kinetic input. I guess the helmets, full-body suits, and virtual worlds will have to wait. We like our controllers! Either that or the other options are too foreign to contemplate.
Thanks for voting. New poll in a few minutes. That's right. No, seriously, go look.
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Until I see something official, Zelda will remain as a mere money making device with the same characters in it, over, over, and over again.
Actually, if you look here, you can see that Miyamoto has proposed a specific chronology, as has Eiji Aonuma. The whole thing is speculation until the loose ends are tied up, but that's part of the mystique.
I think Spirit Tracks will add in a little modern flavor. Maybe that's the direction they're headed.
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Just now, while brushing my teeth, I had a startling revelation(I actually choked a little on my toothpaste, too).
Wah ha ha! That's too funny. And I know exactly what you mean. It's odd how the act of brushing one's teeth can lead to inspiration.
Spoilers, ho!
I was actually thinking about your first point the other day. I believe that Ganon being found out as a traitor (referenced in OoT by the dying guard in Hyrule Town - poor guy), is hastened by both Zelda and young Link as they are aware of his true nature. This then leads to Ganon's botched execution seen in Twilight Princess.
On the issue of the windmill, I don't believe there is any evidence to prove that it's possible. I think it's just an inconsistency which works for the sake of the game. That's a time-loop which could never happen.
From what I've read at Zeldapedia (yeah, I admit it), Ocarina splits into Twilight Princess and Wind Waker, depending on the state of Hyrule. From playing the game, I had assumed that the events of Ocarina were simply fixed by Link restoring the power of the sages, defeating Ganon, and everything being sent into the past again. I never saw any reason to believe that Majora's Mask was a separate Link. Actually, it's OoT young Link, still in some distant part of Hyrule, who is warped to Termina. It's been a while since I played that game, and I won't spoil the ending for you, but post your thoughts afterwards.
Thanks for the mental (and dental) stimulation.
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I've been listening to an old version of this for a long time.
I really like the changes you've made (xylophone, strings, flute). Maybe the strings could be a legato to give them a more natural feel?
Anyway, I just wanted to know if you had worked on this recently. I really dig it.
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Any updates to this one, Nasenmann?
Btw, I like the Danger portion of the song, reminding me of Shnabubula's take on the source, especially 2:10-2:15.
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My biggest question is, what direction are you going for? Are you leaning more toward a dance/techno-flavoring or something completely original?
Does AeroZ ever stick to a specific style? Or is his a style of its own?
This is a litte more constrained than those ReMixes of yours which I know by heart. It's tight and efficient, very sparse on the general swagger I feel when listening to Turning Terrors or Inspector Strago. That's a good thing here and a demonstration of your musical range.
I agree with Gario that it sounds a little muffled, which just leaves me hoping that some kind of sweet solo will break through and blow my mind. But it does give the song a certain character (agreeing also on the old school OCR sound).
Great work. Update?
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As for the hi-hats, you'll have to deal with it!
Takin' on Rozo? Gutsy.
Okay, Mr. Perpetually-Inspired, I don't know how you do it, but this, too, is awesome. Maybe a little repetetive in the beginning (some of your killer soloing would spice up the melody), but once the chorus comes in, it's just incredible. The rhythm guitar progression is tight and very edgy. I love the use of sound effects (as in your LoZ mix). Drums around 2:45 are very dynamic and sound great without being distracting. It sounds like there's a little too much going on when the chippiness begins around 3:12 (but maybe that's the point?). Ha! Death sound to bring in the main instruments again = sweet and hilarious.
Great work. Do you ever run out of ideas? Seriously, how do you do it?
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But the Midi has been uploaded on VGMusic.com.
So no plans to submit here?
I would love to hear this played live. Very soothing and expressive (I hadn't noticed the volume change around 3:00 before).
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Nice panning on the clip. Sounds great!
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I'm still hearing some kind of percussion between 1:04 and 1:14...
I agree with Rozo about interpretation. You might want to alter the volume of the piano in places to give it a more human feel and emotion.
As for the snare drums, I was thinking about short drum rolls. Maybe mix some in with the snare hits? I think it would separate the sound and add diversity.
The ending is nice. It's not really tied in to the rest of the mix very strongly but I like the concept.
Good work!
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Are you kidding? Pretty sure there's a dude who wrote entire song of vocals for a megaman song on here and all anyone can say to that is "OMG, AMAZING!"...
I'm assuming you mean either Dreams Come True or For You.
Beyond that, pretty sure this is about remixing.....a combination of the source plus your own original material and nowhere is it stated EVER that vocals are something that should be shunned like you're making it out to be.And not having the beginning vocals there shouldn't make any less possible to judge.....cause ya know....there is still all that music that's behind it that can be critiqued.
Bravo for including lyrics! I'm an afficionado, seeing as my other musical skills are limited. And there are no opening lyrics in a number of excellent ReMixes (Prayer and No Hope leap to mind).
Okay onto the mix. Right of the bat, this is better quality than I expect from a WIP. The music is solid, firmly rooted in the source but very unique in its sound. Feels a little like zircon's or AeroZ's work in places, in my opinion.
Excellent rap. I love ReMixes with lyrics, especially when they relate to the game (a la Freedom of Zero, The Incredible Singing Robot, and Little Mac's Confession). Great rhythm and inflection.
The chorus is sweet. I agree with BlackPanther on the stuttering.
Forecast: Cloudy with a chance of awesome.
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That's my final version.
I guess the question that's at the forefront of my mind is this: Do you want this to be an official ReMix?
If the mix is just for your own enjoyment and you posted to share, then that's fine. You can call it done whenever you please. But if you want to submit it to the judges for posting on the site... that's a different ball game. I would think (correct me if I'm wrong, folks) that most of us have offered suggestions to make your mix OCR-worthy.
If you want this to be an official ReMix one day, here's what you should do:
1. Listen to ReMixes of the same source, genre, style, and at random.
2a. If you believe your mix is as good or better than those out there (particularly newly posted stuff), as far as production, compositional value, originality, and adherence to the spirit of the source, then by all means submit it.
2b. If you don't think your mix is up to snuff, keep working on it. It's great that you posted in the WIP section so you could get feedback. Use whatever comments you think will get your mix ready for submittal.
3. Submit to the judges when you are certain you've got a winner or find yourself trying to perfect it by nit-picking tiny issues. Again, the WIP section is helpful here.
4a. Congrats! Your mix made it!
4b. The judges liked it, but not enough to post. Fix it.
4c. The judges didn't like it as much as you would have hoped. Re-evaluate your mix, starting from the ground up. If you're still passionate about it, take their advice and make it better.
I apologize if this is preachy. This is just what I've gathered from reading the polls and site info. Good luck, whatever you decide to do.
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Both links are down? Or is my computer screwy?
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Very cool intro. I like the smash at 0:23. It's a great transition into the dance beat. The piano sounds beautiful, too. Can you bring a little more of that in (maybe a few rapid descending rolls right after)? The starlight synth at 2:05 and 2:18 are great.
I wasn't sure about the new transition at 2:23 but, after hearing it through (there's that piano again!), I totally dig it. It segues really well into the main theme. As for the ending, maybe hold that last note out a little longer as it nears silence?
Overall, excellent.
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Okay, I just refreshed my ears by listening to the source. I think you have an interesting variation on the original. This has plenty of potential.
I notice that you have a little bit of soloing around 1:00 and 1:40. The rest of the song could use improvisation too, which would keep things from getting overly repetetive. I mean, this is battle music, it's bound to be repetetive, but a ReMix, in my opinion, needs plenty of originality (a la Fire Cross, to stay within the series).
I think the mix would also benefit from expansion of the sound (spread it out and make it louder). Some of the parts are more interesting parts (solos) are masked by the rhythm guitar.
Just my two cents' worth. Update?
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if you can direct me to some super awesome soundfonts I would much apprieciate it.
Are you looking for free soundfonts? Will this help? I apologize, I'm a noob at electronic music.
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Very cool. Hope this generates some decent data.
It's made me a little self-conscious about my gaming...
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I tried Chrono Trigger for DS earlier, and about halfway through it just kinda fell short for me (I never played the original, so I had no memories to keep me going.) Right now I'd take anything for PSP, DS, N64, PS2, PS1, or X360.
I am replaying Chrono Trigger, this time on the DS and I'm determined to beat it. I got bored the first time around too.
Anyway, if you are looking for good RPGs I can help you on a few platforms:
DS: There are a lot of RPGs here, including re-releases of the original 4 Final Fantasy titles. For something completely different, The World Ends With You is stylistically unique but (I found) challenging to grasp.
N64: Limited options here. The best in my opinion is Paper Mario. Some people like Quest 64 but I got tired of leveling up to beat it. Hybrid Heaven is an interesting blend of fighting/adventure/rpg.
PS1: Final Fantasy VII-IX. Seven is ridiculously popular, not without reason, I found eight more appealing for its story, and nine has great characters. Chrono Cross is another option, with great music (see ReMixes here) but a pretty convoluted story. Vagrant Story is in my must-purchase file. Here is a pretty decent list.
X360: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. I played this on PC and clocked way too many hours to state without embarrassment. This game is huge. It will swallow your summer (or whatever season you play it). Plus, there are a bunch of add-ons and hundreds of mods. Fable is quite popular too, from what I understand.
If you are looking for another Dark Cloud (action RPG), I would suggest Vagrant Story. Of course, if you are looking for the biggest bang for your buck, go with Oblivion.
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This sounds like I think it would have in an early Final Fantasy game.
I agree that the orchestra needs more depth, perhaps additional soloing around 1:30-1:45 and later (trumpet?). Any thoughts about bringing in a piano to fill things out? I like the bells.
Kudos for successfully reworking an already awesome theme.
Zelda - Majoras Mask (Submitted - Judges Version Uploaded)
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That is exactly the ReMix and reasoning I had in mind!