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Post by Raijin on Feb 4, 2011 0:09:14 GMT -5
Whew, I'm glad they're alternating between easy events that anyone could throw in with and the more intensive design contests that push us to the breaking point. Being another event aimed at ideas, like the townspeople one, I'll likely be sitting it out unless a really brilliant idea comes to me, which isn't likely. I have little doubt MMLS members will come up with prize-winning submissions though. Good luck guys.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2011 2:54:31 GMT -5
Wow, this new event really sounds like fun to participate in. I had wanted to participated in the other events (Bonne mecha and the reaverbots) but I didn't since I can't design machines and other robotic things to save my life.
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Post by MegaTuga on Feb 4, 2011 5:03:42 GMT -5
This looks even fun todio. Perhaps better than the townspeople.
Capcom didn't lost any time! Well this is good news. And the Reaverbots msut be on choosing process.
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Post by WhiteWindow on Feb 4, 2011 5:12:57 GMT -5
Not a bad idea for an event, but I can predict that we'll see no more than seven cameo based ideas, twenty Servbot ideas, and plenty of ideas that give good/evil points. This interest me more than the NPC event anyway, which I barely paid much mind to expect for reading a few submissions, and the winners.
I'll probably submit some if I can think of enough original and clever ideas.
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Post by Roll on Feb 4, 2011 5:21:52 GMT -5
Hee, this event is very exciting, indeed! C: I'd love to participate but I'll probably need a proofreader to avoid Engrish. :V
I'm sure there'll be lots of great submissions~
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Post by TronBonne on Feb 4, 2011 14:10:53 GMT -5
Now this is an event that anyone can participate it. Hurray! I'll definitely be dreaming up ideas on my commute to work, school, etc. Literally anywhere, which is good! I'm sure a lot of fun/interesting ideas are going to pop up from others....can't wait!
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Post by Dashe on Feb 4, 2011 18:48:23 GMT -5
I can predict that we'll see no more than seven cameo based ideas, twenty Servbot ideas, and plenty of ideas that give good/evil points. No more than seven cameo-based ideas? Wanna make a bet on that one? I'd imagine nearly half of the entries from CU users with less than ten posts under their belt would revolve around some sort of cameo. They tend to pop out of the woodwork during event season. You know how these things go.
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Post by pureweavel on Feb 4, 2011 19:37:29 GMT -5
This one definitely excites me. I've already have several ideas in mind, so I think it's time I whipped out my sketchbook for this one though. Hee, this event is very exciting, indeed! C: I'd love to participate but I'll probably need a proofreader to avoid Engrish. :V I'm sure there'll be lots of great submissions~ Certainly one of us would be willing to help you with any proofreading, myself included.
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Post by finalphantom on Feb 5, 2011 17:04:26 GMT -5
Working alone is probably better for us this time. No offense to anybody, but the event sounds more like a solo thing.
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Post by ravenf6 on Feb 5, 2011 17:55:48 GMT -5
This is going to be an interesting event, I couldn't get an idea or two out of my head at work while thinking about this event.
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Post by pureweavel on Feb 5, 2011 18:25:02 GMT -5
Alright, starting off on my first idea, that I have posted on Unity tonight, which I believe is one of my stronger ideas that I have decided to voice. I noticed this, due to myself seeing a lot of Easter Eggs being posted that have to do with side-quests or have little to do with Teomo City. This idea also uses the Grab, Throw, and has the optional Kick mechanic as well for as much versatility. I felt posting the idea now and adding visuals later (either by myself or from help from others), getting feedback from others would allow myself to adjust for an extremely optimal entry. This Easter Egg focuses on a small Easter Egg, that promotes curiosity for it to expand into something more entertaining. Megaman's decision ultimately causes a Light or Dark influence on the town, which also impacts Megaman remaining Light or becoming Dark. Also having the event taking place in an alley of Teomo City, which then relates to the assumed "Gossip" area - The Central Fountain would be something that extends beyond a normal Easter Egg. Here is the thread that hold my submission. For those who do not wish to load a new page, here is the entry itself. Servbot #619's Submission: #1
Actions Used in Submission: Grab and Throw Mechanic; Kicking can also be used but is optional.
Words used: 250/250
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Megaman finds three kids in a lone side-alley. When striking conversation, he learns that the three children are fascinated by anyone that poses to be role models for them. These three kids are wannabe “Heroes-Diggers-or Trouble Makers”! After their new acquaintance, Megaman is their new Rolemodel! They’ll try to keep up with Megaman’s run, kick randomly in the air when he does, and hop when they see him jump.
“I’m the only one around. So that means they will only copy me. Unless…”
Megaman finds Data.
“Hi Megaman! Do you want to Save?.. Eeek! Megaman! What are you doing!?”
The robo-monkey scampers around in Megaman’s raised arms until dropped in front of the kids he met before. Data resumes his traditional Data Dance.
Megaman is shocked. The kids really just want any Role Model, because they’re all doing the Data Dance!
“Put me down! Miss Tron! Help Me!”
Megaman throws a misbehaving Servbot in front of the Wannabe Kids. The Servbot runs in a panic, and before you know it, the kids are following, running in panic as well!
These Wannabes can only be admired so much until their mothers find out and share their news at Teomo’s Central Fountain!
“When I arrived home today, I found my son continuously dancing! Has my bundle of joy found a Dance Professional here?”
“My son gave me a scare recently! He’s been running frantically as if he was in trouble! I hope he hasn’t been causing mischief with his alley friends again!”Notice how one Parent is pleased with the Role Model presented to the Wannabe Kids - When Data teaches them how to "Dance", the Mother is pleased, ultimately lightening Megaman. If the misbehaving Servbot is presented to the kids, they are ultimately influenced to panic as a relief to their mischief, and one of their Mother's becomes severely concerned as to who they met and Megaman ultimately gets a point on the Dark Scale. As you can see, there are small gaps that visuals would really help illustrate. If anyone is interesting in helping me create the visuals that would greatly aid this submission, please let me know. I'm going to attempt to sketch some visuals myself, but I believe my talent will only get me so far. So, be honest, as equally as I am open. What does everyone think?
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Post by tominator on Feb 5, 2011 20:01:07 GMT -5
Didn't someone earlier have an idea of a secret servbot fight club, that would be an interesting submission I think.
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Post by Dashe on Feb 5, 2011 20:05:41 GMT -5
Pretty slick, PureWeavel! How do the parents like it if the kids just keep imitating Mega Man, though, and you never show them either Data or the Servbot?
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Post by pureweavel on Feb 5, 2011 20:47:31 GMT -5
..I haven't considered that. If it wasn't for the measly 250 word limit, I could have shed some more light about the after scenario. I'd definitely make an illustration split up between the Light, Nuetral, and Dark reactions given by parents.
It's very similar to Megaman eavesdropping on the family conversations through the front doors of houses on Kattelox. I suppose I could make the impression that the Parents think their role model is our Blue Hero, which depending on his actions, will either be pleased or upset with the matter.
Maybe, just maybe if I think of a way to paraphrase this further without ripping out the soul of this submission, I can sneak in the Nuetral reaction. It's funny, because this word count restriction is the reason I didn't even include Birdbots or an animal.
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Post by Dashe on Feb 5, 2011 21:31:09 GMT -5
Yeah, paraphrasing and illustrating are key here for sure. Part of the charm of the Easter Egg is the fact that the kids' behavior and the parents' perception thereof change based on what Mega Man shows them, and if you took that away by just having the parents perceive Mega Man as the role model no matter what, it wouldn't be quite as cool.
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