timaeus222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Well if we were in a race and the rules said Run OR Take a car, the race would quickly turn into people taking the easier route i.e. take the Car, or in this case use a theme from a game about robots which there are many, many options. Further more it requires the Star and Novice to think in creative and novel ways. Think of a a scavenger hunt, Go find 10 things vs go find these specific 10 things, which one sounds more fun?I don't want to cause any trouble, just a thought. Not that I want to start an argument or anything, but it sounds like you're saying people would prefer the easier way and that it could limit the variety of results you could get. Well, I think that's fine. I think that's a good thing in the following sense. I would rather people be able to choose something that they're most comfortable with and make something they're happy with than to be forced to do something they're not comfortable with and possibly ending up with something really poor or not turning something in at all because they couldn't figure out how to work within the constraints to create something they liked. That's my take on it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I'm actually already trying to avoid doing Mega Man, so there's that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindWanderer Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 So, can I do multiple sources with no dominant source if they all fit the theme ?Absolutely! As long as it doesn't succumb to medleyitis, which is a failure in execution more than in principle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Not that I want to start an argument or anything, but it sounds like you're saying people would prefer the easier way and that it could limit the variety of results you could get.Well, I think that's fine. I think that's a good thing in the following sense. I would rather people be able to choose something that they're most comfortable with and make something they're happy with than to be forced to do something they're not comfortable with and possibly ending up with something really poor or not turning something in at all because they couldn't figure out how to work within the constraints to create something they liked. That's my take on it anyway. You know I think I owe timaeus an apology. I conflated Iron Remixer with RWS. I guess the focus here is the team work aspect, not so much the use of a "Secret ingredient", so in that respect, yes timaeus would be right to focus on the team building and creating a well produced track. It's just confusing when it comes time to vote, "Do I vote on who's track that I liked the best or who followed the spirit of the Compo?" These RWS have been around longer than me, so I am in no place to demand change. I just want to have a solid framework when it comes time to plan, create and then judge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 You know I think I owe timaeus an apology. I conflated Iron Remixer with RWS. I guess the focus here is the team work aspect, not so much the use of a "Secret ingredient", so in that respect, yes timaeus would be right to focus on the team building and creating a well produced track. It's just confusing when it comes time to vote, "Do I vote on who's track that I liked the best or who followed the spirit of the Compo?" These RWS have been around longer than me, so I am in no place to demand change. I just want to have a solid framework when it comes time to plan, create and then judge. It's okay man, you didn't have to apologize; your reason did make sense in its own way, and I respect that you may not have wanted to see potentially similar remixes result from this compo or something like that. We have our own ways of seeing what makes sense to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eino Keskitalo Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If anyone is looking for good sources, here's a great soundtrack from an actual robot fighting game (that is also quite super): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I think it would be pretty cool if someone tackled a Return All Robots! source tune. http://zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/return-all-robots-original-soundtrack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorito Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Great suggestion from evktalo... OMF is a great game with a cool soundtrack; I played that a lot! Another title that instantly sprang to mind is Robo's theme from Chrono Trigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 It's just confusing when it comes time to vote, "Do I vote on who's track that I liked the best or who followed the spirit of the Compo?" Umm... yes. I think it would be pretty cool if someone tackled a Return All Robots! source tune. http://zirconstudios.bandcamp.com/album/return-all-robots-original-soundtrack Seriously thinking about it. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Mokram Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 A few robot-themed game series with great music: Front Mission, Assault Suit Valken, Zone of the Enders, Armored Core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Sparling Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well, I guess I'll just sit this round out then, unless there are any stars who want to work with two novices (if that's even allowed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Well, I guess I'll just sit this round out then, unless there are any stars who want to work with two novices (if that's even allowed). NOOOOO!!!! Seriously I'm hoping this'll bump the thread a bit and maybe someone will see this! Comon the more the merrier. If you don't have a Star by tomorrow, I'll check my rolodex and start campaigning to find you a star! Start working on something, would be my suggestion, someone will hopefully step up soon, this is a good group of people here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Coffee Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Man, deadline's in a few days. I wish I noticed this thread sooner, the timing would have been wonderful. Hope to join the next one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Man, deadline's in a few days. I wish I noticed this thread sooner, the timing would have been wonderful. Hope to join the next one! Run it by Mindwanderer first, but Just Coffee, maybe you and Mark Sparling could work as a team? Just Coffee that Mega Man 8 track was epic and that alone should qualify you as a star, just ask Mindwanderer first. I'd love to hear what you two can cook up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Sparling Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 NOOOOO!!!! Seriously I'm hoping this'll bump the thread a bit and maybe someone will see this! Comon the more the merrier. If you don't have a Star by tomorrow, I'll check my rolodex and start campaigning to find you a star! Start working on something, would be my suggestion, someone will hopefully step up soon, this is a good group of people here. Thanks! That would be awesome! I'm still looking for a good track at the moment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Coffee Posted March 29, 2015 Share Posted March 29, 2015 Run it by Mindwanderer first, but Just Coffee, maybe you and Mark Sparling could work as a team? Just Coffee that Mega Man 8 track was epic and that alone should qualify you as a star, just ask Mindwanderer first. I'd love to hear what you two can cook up! I'm really flattered that you think I'm good enough to qualify as a star. But I don't think my production skills are that good yet so I can't provide any significant advice or contribution to my would-be partner. I'd like to be able to participate as a Novice first since I've only just recently joined OCR. But either way, I don't think I'll have enough time to come up with something in time. So I think chances are high that I'll join the next one instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindWanderer Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 There's a week left, so you can still participate if you want. Most of the compos here only give you a week anyway. You don't really need my permission. The participation rules are spelled out in the first post (and if they're not clear on this, let me know): if you have two people willing to sign up as a "novice" and a "star," they can pair off. Heck, since both Max and Coffee seem to both be borderline on the novice/star thing, you can just collab and whoever ends up writing more of the arrangement, label them as the "novice." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necrox Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Not gonna make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) I'm going in on this one early... Song- People Without Hope aka the Protodome Theme **Important** Please read the small screenplay BEFORE you listen to the track! Have a Great day everyone! Edited April 6, 2015 by YoshiBlade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 ok....what happened? can I request we bump back the due date, get everyone in here? WIPs Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercoolmike Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 ok....what happened? can I request we bump back the due date, get everyone in here? WIPs Welcome! only really see that happening if the other contestants ask for a bump back (and relatively soon). Other then that you'll win by default and the next RWS will start (depending on what else MindWanderer is cooking up). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I really don't mind; we could just move on to the next one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiBlade Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm not calling the shots here, but I can't in good conscious take a victory here. So...may I vote we call this a no-conest and start the next round? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan! Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 ok....what happened? From my perspective, I was an idiot about it. When I signed up, I never considered if I was even available when I signed up (e.g. I had a 5 day vacation planned and then I had to practice for and play at all of the Easter services...). I would like to apologise to Mark Sparling for taking the place and not using it and to Timaeus for wasting his time. I'm not calling the shots here, but I can't in good conscious take a victory here. I would say that you are fully justified in taking it, your entry was great and fitted the theme really well. I liked how it was put together (including the text!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorito Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I would say that you are fully justified in taking it, your entry was great and fitted the theme really well. I liked how it was put together (including the text!). ^ this basically. But I might be biased because I was the Star for this song Still, quite a pity there were no other entries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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