Gaunt Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Honestly, I can't speak for Amethyst, but I've been somewhat disappointed by this thread. I was the one who proposed we add a status/percentage thread so that people could accompany the development of the episodes, with the expectancy that it'd give people a place to discuss the upcoming episode. The outcome was predictable, but it basically became 19+ pages of "It's at X%! That is really bad/good! The episode is near/far! Keep up the good work!" it's become spam at this point, and I feel like we have places for that. I get that there isn't much to discuss, but I also feel like that creating such a high-exposition thread gave people a chance to expose their ideas, and perhaps give suggestion and feedback in a place where they will undergo greater scrutiny by the community. I feel this hasn't been used to it's full potential, or to any potential at all. So, in my opinion, while I stand by letting people know how far in development the episode are, I'm not entirely sure the whole "discussion" thing is better than just having a locked topic to show the numbers. That said, Amethyst'll do whatever she wants to do.. That's one solution (and pretty valid too) but the developers could also make some (light) hints as to what to expect in the next episode so we can...you know...actually discuss "something" because if you give people only "numbers" that's exactly what they will talk about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'll quote Jericho on this real quick Kurotsune: VinnyKurotsune, see Murphy's laws. But anyway, let me ask you instead: What exactly would you suggest that we could discuss in such a thread? Because honestly, there isn't much that i can think about. I believe that most of the discussing topics would relate to people wanting to know about available pokemons/spoilers on the story. With that said, i'll agree that a locked topic just showing the development might be in our best interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Honestly, I can't speak for Amethyst, but I've been somewhat disappointed by this thread. I was the one who proposed we add a status/percentage thread so that people could accompany the development of the episodes, with the expectancy that it'd give people a place to discuss the upcoming episode. The outcome was predictable, but it basically became 19+ pages of "It's at X%! That is really bad/good! The episode is near/far! Keep up the good work!" it's become spam at this point, and I feel like we have places for that. I get that there isn't much to discuss, but I also feel like that creating such a high-exposition thread gave people a chance to expose their ideas, and perhaps give suggestion and feedback in a place where they will undergo greater scrutiny by the community. I feel this hasn't been used to it's full potential, or to any potential at all. So, in my opinion, while I stand by letting people know how far in development the episode are, I'm not entirely sure the whole "discussion" thing is better than just having a locked topic to show the numbers. That said, Amethyst'll do whatever she wants to do.. Let's be honest here: anything that could be discussed has been beaten to death. What's going to happen in this episode? There were already multiple topics on it in Reborn City some beforehand. Who's the leader going to be? Again, lots of discussion elsewhere. What Pokemon are going to be included in the next episode? Again, different topics discussed this (though I have a pretty good idea which ones will be available). If you randomly throw info at us (it could even be stuff completely irrelevant) that'll create discussion otherwise such as when someone mentioned six fields, the only thing we see is numbers. So of course we're going to talk about the numbers to notify people it went up. Here's something that'll raise discussion: is there a Pseudo in the next episode? I'm thinking there is one, and I am pretty confident I know which one it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Veterans Azeria Posted April 21, 2015 Veterans Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) Let's be honest here: anything that could be discussed has been beaten to death. What's going to happen in this episode? There were already multiple topics on it in Reborn City some beforehand. Who's the leader going to be? Again, lots of discussion elsewhere. What Pokemon are going to be included in the next episode? Again, different topics discussed this (though I have a pretty good idea which ones will be available). If you randomly throw info at us (it could even be stuff completely irrelevant) that'll create discussion otherwise such as when someone mentioned six fields, the only thing we see is numbers. So of course we're going to talk about the numbers to notify people it went up. Here's something that'll raise discussion: is there a Pseudo in the next episode? I'm thinking there is one, and I am pretty confident I know which one it is. GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY,GOOMY. Obvious enough? Seriously though,Goodra 4 ep 15 pls Ame-sama <3333 Edited April 21, 2015 by Azeria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted April 21, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2015 You guys make a good point. I haven't really given you much else to go off of... mainly because I don't know that there's always a whole lot to say, especially when I end up working on the same thing for two weeks and then not being able to finish it entirely for various reasons. I'll start thinking on how to give more context to the numerical increases. @ Azery, I mean, you're not entirely wrong, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 @ Azery, I mean, you're not entirely wrong, but... ...I'm just going to take a shot in the dark and say it has to do with Rock Climb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCrash Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 That would make things wayyy too easy, but it would give us lots to explore, so even if story-wise the episode is small, we will have things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) dont worry amy its going up 1% a day at the moment so that sould be enough numerical context if you want to give us something to do even if its a short episode you could put the mega stones in for us to find. Edited April 21, 2015 by sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm wondering what that last 7% in field effects is; is it just something that hasn't been gotten around to, or is it something particularly tricky? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterans Azeria Posted April 21, 2015 Veterans Share Posted April 21, 2015 (edited) I just want Goomy ok :c In all seriousness,if we get another pseudo it will be something pretty tedious like Beldum and come out at like level 5 or something to keep it from being immediantly usefull. I can imagine Goomy being a sidequest around Azurine/Byxbision or even the sewers since those are the 3 most likely locations for it to pop up. Besides that,a few more screenshots from time to time or a tidbit from the story like an interesting line by an important character would do just fine though screenshots would be better. Edited April 21, 2015 by Azeria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted April 21, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2015 I'm wondering what that last 7% in field effects is; is it just something that hasn't been gotten around to, or is it something particularly tricky? Well, it hasn't been gotten around to yet, yes. It's the documentation. It's busy-work, so I put it off onto the others. That goes for both the previous updates, and the new updates. Besides that,a few more screenshots from time to time or a tidbit from the story like an interesting line by an important character would do just fine though screenshots would be better. Screenshots are great, but the problem with that, or even the lines, is that I do the story section last (by relative necessity). So, currently there's nothing but empty maps to screen-shot... ...Although, I guess that's not the worst thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted April 21, 2015 Support Squad Share Posted April 21, 2015 Why not turn it into a game? Set up some real screenshots of the new ep and then set up fake ones. Mindfuckery with Ames personal touch. The worst kind of Mindfuckery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veterans Azeria Posted April 21, 2015 Veterans Share Posted April 21, 2015 why not turn it into a game? Set up some real screenshots of the new ep and then set up fake ones. Mindfuckery with Ames personal touch. The worst kind of Mindfuckery. .......I like your thinking Dobby..........the reactions alone would be worth it lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted April 21, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2015 While that would be entertaining, I think everyone agree there will be better uses of my time. :x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted April 21, 2015 Support Squad Share Posted April 21, 2015 That's what the peons like Kuro are for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted April 21, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2015 Kuro definitely has better uses of xyr time. And xe doesn't do graphics/mapping. The others all have other things that I'm waiting on, too, such as the aforementioned documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted April 21, 2015 Support Squad Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hire a specific Peon for that then Just an idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Hire a specific Peon for that then Just an idea I'm pretty sure ame wouldn't even need to do that to screw with you guys (even without pics or info). I mean someone could just be given bits of info and be told to lie, stretch, or bend those facts just to frustrate us all. (Points to Silph Co) I'm surprised nobody tried to mention or theorizes with this thing yet. It's one of the few things since Ep 2 that we haven't even touched really. Since we're going to eventually head back to Reborn City...maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickCrash Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Where do you think the secret Meteor base is? I am more concerned with Devon to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Why_not both In all seriousness, nobody has asked the question where did they get all this money and technology? Think about it for a moment. Just think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurotsune Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 That's what the peons like Kuro are for. >Almost single-handedly does all the coding > Peon I can feel the love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaunt Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Why_not both In all seriousness, nobody has asked the question where did they get all this money and technology? Think about it for a moment. Just think about it. They make Pokeballs (and other "trainer" items) much of their profit should come from that but who really knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Amethyst Posted April 21, 2015 Author Administrators Share Posted April 21, 2015 Tbh as much as I enjoy teasing people, creating fake content is kind of mean. Like... at least with the E12 April Fools' stuff, most of that was obviously just a joke, but if I did that with this, it would defeat the point of people guessing. I'm not going to set people up for disappointment like that. But I suppose I can post less polished stuff here from time to time. Keep in mind such scraps may be likely to change before release. http://prntscr.com/6wlw00 This was basically confirmed anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 >Almost single-handedly does all the coding > Peon I can feel the love. It's true, Kuro is a coding machine. I've been unable to even try to do my part, but hopefully best buy Geek Squad can put my computer back together functioning this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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