Fallout Devs Want to Work On Chrono Trigger
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I think it'd be awesome but if it's got anything to do with Bethesda just remember one thing:
PATCH THE FUCKING THING! A game whose already few and far-between save points don't work is NOT an acceptable release and it is the developer's responsibility, not the community's, to make a patch for it.
Yes, Cthulu
CotE, I'm looking at you.
PATCH THE FUCKING THING! A game whose already few and far-between save points don't work is NOT an acceptable release and it is the developer's responsibility, not the community's, to make a patch for it.
Yes, Cthulu
CotE, I'm looking at you.
I think if developers are going to go for that sort of co-operative creation, it should be from the bottom up. Rather than a remake-- which will simultaneously gather new fans and enrage others-- why not come up with a fresh idea with a solid foundation that isn't based off of another story?
Surely two teams can come up with something original to start from rather than drag out a dead horse?
Surely two teams can come up with something original to start from rather than drag out a dead horse?
I wasn't a fan of the Chrono games (and yes, I am well aware that puts me in the minority) but I AM a fan of Obsidian as they made both KotOR 2 and BG2. Even with those in mind, westernizing Japanese things seldom works, same thing vice-versa.
And I can kinda see where you guys are coming from with this "I don't want those damn westerners sullying my beloved JRPG!", as I'm pretty sure I wouldn't buy a remake of KotOR made by Square. In fact, the very idea has given me the chills...
And I can kinda see where you guys are coming from with this "I don't want those damn westerners sullying my beloved JRPG!", as I'm pretty sure I wouldn't buy a remake of KotOR made by Square. In fact, the very idea has given me the chills...
It was just a question. The alternative would've been to answer "none", and that would've been a boring answer.
You know what I'd like to see sometime? A linear western rpg that focuses only on combat, characters and story. For me the problem with the western rpg is that because you can alter the protagonist's personality at any point it just ends up being weak and unengaging no matter what way you take it, and because of how the system generally works the same thing happens to the rest of the cast. Also the combat tends to be either slow, even when there's no challenge, or seem like an afterthought altogether.
Jrpgs may have varied, colorful environments and character designs, flair and flash, but the writing is even in the best of cases so bad it's impossible to take seriously. Not that you need to take a game seriously to enjoy it mind you, but still. More often than not the characters are children, or in the very least act like children. Two of the most common plot devices are that the characters are too dumb to understand what's going on around them, or one of them does understand but then decides not to tell anyone for whatever reason. Although, I have to admit that jrpg characters at least DO things. They laugh, cry, trust and betray. Even if their written dialog and their motivations are weak they're at least gushing in emotion when carrying them out.
A fanciful, linear rpg with combat designed by the japanese party, a story written by the western party and character design being co-joined... Yeah, I'd play that.
You know what I'd like to see sometime? A linear western rpg that focuses only on combat, characters and story. For me the problem with the western rpg is that because you can alter the protagonist's personality at any point it just ends up being weak and unengaging no matter what way you take it, and because of how the system generally works the same thing happens to the rest of the cast. Also the combat tends to be either slow, even when there's no challenge, or seem like an afterthought altogether.
Jrpgs may have varied, colorful environments and character designs, flair and flash, but the writing is even in the best of cases so bad it's impossible to take seriously. Not that you need to take a game seriously to enjoy it mind you, but still. More often than not the characters are children, or in the very least act like children. Two of the most common plot devices are that the characters are too dumb to understand what's going on around them, or one of them does understand but then decides not to tell anyone for whatever reason. Although, I have to admit that jrpg characters at least DO things. They laugh, cry, trust and betray. Even if their written dialog and their motivations are weak they're at least gushing in emotion when carrying them out.
A fanciful, linear rpg with combat designed by the japanese party, a story written by the western party and character design being co-joined... Yeah, I'd play that.
I died a little inside reading this.
Why do Obsidian have to seek out and destroy everything that is good?
Why do Obsidian have to seek out and destroy everything that is good?
Honestly, no one should be getting upset because this sadly would never happen (even though I'd be interested to see the result).
I truly am more worried about the prospect of Squeenix eventually turning it's crimson eyes towards the property again. We saw this happen with Chrono Cross which was an absolute fucking disaster.
Obsidian's given us some junk, but some of those folks are responsible for Planescape: Torment remember, that that's one of the few rpgs that stands toe to toe with Chrono trigger. These folks would do a much better job than Squeenix would.
I truly am more worried about the prospect of Squeenix eventually turning it's crimson eyes towards the property again. We saw this happen with Chrono Cross which was an absolute fucking disaster.
Obsidian's given us some junk, but some of those folks are responsible for Planescape: Torment remember, that that's one of the few rpgs that stands toe to toe with Chrono trigger. These folks would do a much better job than Squeenix would.
NO, FUCK YOU, NO!!! Seriously that is all the needs to be said. Leave Chrono Trigger alone, and especially out of the hands of western developers like them. There is ground that should not be tread, lines that should never be crossed, and games that should never be remade or touched again.
Chrono Trigger and its universe should be left untouched and FAR away from any western devs. I swear I will fire bomb your building and destroy your work if such a thing were to come about. Let the Chrono series stay within the recesses of time and be appreciated for what it is and not what abomination you want to turn it into.
Chrono Trigger and its universe should be left untouched and FAR away from any western devs. I swear I will fire bomb your building and destroy your work if such a thing were to come about. Let the Chrono series stay within the recesses of time and be appreciated for what it is and not what abomination you want to turn it into.
THIS!!! a thousand times...Calhoun347 said:
i love chrono trigger, and will beat obsidian off it with a stick if i must. just one look at their resume, and one must conclude that if there was to be a modern remake, obsidian would be exactly the wrong maker (we haven't forgotten alpha protocol yet, guys).
Wow, I must be the only optimistic one here. I would be interested to see if a product between a Japanese team and an American team. If they can get over the barrier from the time difference and the cultural difference it could be a good game. This is if they take the best parts from both Western and Japanese RPGs, and not the worst.
But seriously, Square Enix owns the property. You have no right to firebomb their building just because you're afraid they MIGHT ruin a precious memory from your childhood.
But seriously, Square Enix owns the property. You have no right to firebomb their building just because you're afraid they MIGHT ruin a precious memory from your childhood.