LOST ODYSSEY THREAD

kenshin2418

Since 6990 Days

lol, so they chose the Jefferson Airplane acid trip song eh? Interesting

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UrukHaiPT

Since 6542 Days

Im on the third DVD, with 25 hours of gaming, and loving it! :D

I was expecting to see more CG cutscenes... I like them :p

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ramses01

Since 6541 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Add was god, music is horrible and really didn't suit it IMO, they should have used the trailer that shows at the start of the game if you don't press anything on the controller, same as they JP trailer but with english voices.

I think you are way off base. The music choice is inspired and fits perfectly with the the theme of the game, not too mention the brilliant cutting of the trailed to synchonize with the music. Now it might not fit the game as you played, but from the stand point of selling the game and themes represented by memory loss and retrevial, the twists and turns the plot, and the growth of Kaim through memories and skill linking as compared to the growth of Alice the music fits perfectly. Of course, it doesn't hurt that I think the original song is one the best songs to come out of the acid rock era.

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GriftGFX

Since 7015 Days

Jollipop hates rock music. Duh.

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Optimusv2

Since 6907 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Add was god, music is horrible and really didn't suit it IMO, they should have used the trailer that shows at the start of the game if you don't press anything on the controller, same as they JP trailer but with english voices.

I think it fit well.

Alice in wonderland she was dreaming. In Lost Odyssey dreams play a role. There were a number of moments in the trailer where the music and what was being shown matched up surprisingly well.

Even if some of it required a bit of reading between the lines.

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Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

I don't care Uematsu IMO is one of the best game musicians around and its a shame they didn't keep his final boss music for the trailer (like the JP trailer).

Ramses you are obviously being bias to the song as you say you are a fan of it, personally I think the song is shite .. so perhaps I am also being bias, but its my opinion and i'm at least allowed to voice it.

So based on that how can I possibly be off base ?

but from the stand point of selling the game and themes represented by memory loss and retrevial, the twists and turns the plot, and the growth of Kaim through memories and skill linking as compared to the growth of Alice the music fits perfectly.

Nowhere in that trailer does it convey lost memories or the 1000 years of living, it has no voice work no text, its just a song and some game clips, so unless you know what the game is about you would be no better off.

Grift I like some rock music by the way, I wouldn't even class this as rock though.

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kenshin2418

Since 6990 Days

Music is serious business

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ramses01

Since 6541 Days

Posted by Jollipop

I don't care Uematsu IMO is one of the best game musicians around and its a shame they didn't keep his final boss music for the trailer (like the JP trailer), Ramses you are obviously being bias to the song as you say you are a fan of it.

Personally I think the song is shite .. so perhaps I am also being bias, but its my opinion and i'm at least allowed to voice it.

So based on that how can I possibly be off base ?

Also nowhere in that trailer does it convey lost memories or the 1000 years of living, it has no voice work no text, its just a song and some game clips, so unless you know what the game is about you would be no better off.

For those that don't know the trailer I am refering to its this one

Are you from the US? I can't remember. Anyway, the trailer works on several levels. First the synching of music and trailer fits beautifully. Second, for people familiar with the song (most every adult in the US) it has an additional layer of mean. For those familiar with the song and Alice in Wonderland, there is added significance. Finally, for all of the stoner, slackers out there, there is the trippy angle.

You have to remember that this ad is targeted at a very broad audience in the US. I don't MS needs to try to sell this to JRPG fans. It is the general 360 owner that they are targeting. Before this ad, I though LO would be successful it sold 4-500K in the US. If this ad is widely played, I think that it can go platinum in the US. Make no mistake, that ad is one of the two best video game ads ever, with Bioshock being up there as well. The real test will be how they cut the 30 second version.

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[quote=Jollipop]I don't care Uematsu IMO is one of the best game musicians around and its a shame they didn't keep his final boss music for the trailer (like the JP trailer), Ramses you are obviously being bias to the song as you say you are a fan of it.

Personally I think the song is shite .. so perhaps I am also being bias, but its my opinion and i'm at least allowed to voice it.

So based on that how can I possibly be off base ?

Also nowhere in that trailer does it convey lost memories or the 1000 years of living, it has no voice work no text, its just a song and some game clips, so unless you know what the game is about you would be no better off.

For those that don't know the trailer I am refering to its this [url=http://www.gametrailers.com/player/28603.html]one[/url][/quote]

Are you from the US?  I can't remember.  Anyway, the trailer works on several levels.  First the synching of music and trailer fits beautifully.  Second, for people familiar with the song (most every adult in the US) it has an additional layer of mean.  For those familiar with the song and Alice in Wonderland, there is added significance.  Finally, for all of the stoner, slackers out there, there is the trippy angle.

You have to remember that this ad is targeted at a very broad audience in the US.  I don't MS needs to try to sell this to JRPG fans.  It is the general 360 owner that they are targeting.  Before this ad, I though LO would be successful it sold 4-500K in the US.  If this ad is widely played, I think that it can go platinum in the US.  Make no mistake, that ad is one of the two best video game ads ever, with Bioshock being up there as well.  The real test will be how they cut the 30 second version.

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

That was the wrong trailer I linked to above by the way LMAO.

Anyways lets hope you are right and it sells the game, somehow I don't think its guna work in the same way as Gears, as many people wanted Gears prior to the trailer, and it was a mainstream game.

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kenshin2418

Since 6990 Days

I have no idea how you were able to edit that trailer link out, since I would have thought the edit link would have vanished already(unless you left the window open). Are you a wizard, like Phaethon?

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GriftGFX

Since 7015 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Grift I like some rock music by the way, I wouldn't even class this as rock though.

Jefferson Airplane is most definitely rock music.

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Optimusv2

Since 6907 Days

Posted by Jollipop

I don't care Uematsu IMO is one of the best game musicians around and its a shame they didn't keep his final boss music for the trailer (like the JP trailer).

Ramses you are obviously being bias to the song as you say you are a fan of it, personally I think the song is shite .. so perhaps I am also being bias, but its my opinion and i'm at least allowed to voice it.

So based on that how can I possibly be off base ?

but from the stand point of selling the game and themes represented by memory loss and retrevial, the twists and turns the plot, and the growth of Kaim through memories and skill linking as compared to the growth of Alice the music fits perfectly.

Nowhere in that trailer does it convey lost memories or the 1000 years of living, it has no voice work no text, its just a song and some game clips, so unless you know what the game is about you would be no better off.

Grift I like some rock music by the way, I wouldn't even class this as rock though.

I agree that Final Boss music by Uematsu would likely work even better, but I do think that song was a nice unexpected touch.

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[quote=Jollipop]I don't care Uematsu IMO is one of the best game musicians around and its a shame they didn't keep his final boss music for the trailer (like the JP trailer).

Ramses you are obviously being bias to the song as you say you are a fan of it, personally I think the song is shite .. so perhaps I am also being bias, but its my opinion and i'm at least allowed to voice it.

So based on that how can I possibly be off base ?

[quote]but from the stand point of selling the game and themes represented by memory loss and retrevial, the twists and turns the plot, and the growth of Kaim through memories and skill linking as compared to the growth of Alice the music fits perfectly.[/quote]

Nowhere in that trailer does it convey lost memories or the 1000 years of living, it has no voice work no text, its just a song and some game clips, so unless you know what the game is about you would be no better off.

Grift I like some rock music by the way, I wouldn't even class this as rock though.[/quote]

I agree that Final Boss music by Uematsu would likely work even better, but I do think that song was a nice unexpected touch.

Hironobu Sakaguchi is coming back to reclaim the throne :)

October 20th 2007 (A good day)

Don't ask any questions just shut up and buy Halo : Ghosts of the Onyx one of the greatest books ever.

pssh! more like electronic gay-ming monthly! amirite

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Posted by GriftGFX

Jefferson Airplane is most definitely rock music.

Fair enough, but I don't consider that song to be rock .. OK!

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alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

Ok just got home and the game obviously didnt arrive :( :( ...... they do deliver saturday morning so who knows, might get it tomorrow.

/runs and hides in the corner ... cries :(

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

:(

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alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

Posted by Jollipop

:(

I know :( ... I had the week end all planned out ... Oh well ... there's still some hope ... please arrive tomorrow!

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Have you not checked the tracking on Play-Asia ?

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alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Have you not checked the tracking on Play-Asia ?

Thanks for bringing it into my attention. All it says in my Play-asia account is that the order has been shipped on January 29th so I think expectine it today is a bit too optimistic on my part. what doy you reckon ? do they give traking numbers to check with the carrier or something ?

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

this is what's on my account

Shipping Type: Air Economy Bubble
Shipping Weight: 0.50 kg
Tracking Number: N/A
Shipping Date: Jan 29, 2008

I think I picked the cheapest and hence the slowest shipping method / Damn me trying to save a few more quid :( :( is that what you usually pick jolli as a shipping method ? If not, I am be in for a VERY LONG wait .....

Reading this info about their Airmail services makes me want to Weep :(

Airmail:
This shipping option is available for smaller shipments with a weight below 2kg. Airmail shipments are carried out through your local post office. Though we ship out all Airmail parcels insured and registered, there is no online tracking facility available for this service. It usually takes around 5 to 14 days for Airmail shipments to arrive to your destination. However, under certain circumstances it can take up to 4-5 weeks.

/Cries some more!

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Nah I normally pick the most expensive shipping, I doubt the cheap shipping supports tracking either.

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alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Nah I normally pick the most expensive shipping, I doubt the cheap shipping supports tracking either.

It doesnt .... Oh Well I guess I am screwed then :D

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

kenshin2418

Since 6990 Days

heh, I remember it took nearly 4 weeks for me to receive my Naruto game from them. I too selected the cheapest shipping, since it was my first time using them. Yeah, never again :p

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alimokrane

Since 6945 Days

Posted by kenshin2418

heh, I remember it took nearly 4 weeks for me to receive my Naruto game from them. I too selected the cheapest shipping, since it was my first time using them. Yeah, never again :p

WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT ???????

OH GOD NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Are you being serious Kenshin please ???

/Cries even more!

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NARUTO/AVATAR are the best anime EVER!!!
Bring on LOST ODYSSEY & CRY ON!

Jollipop

Since 6898 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Oh and Alimo delivery is normally 2-4 days, if you go for the fastest postage method.

Did you not read what I said...

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GriftGFX

Since 7015 Days

Posted by Jollipop

Fair enough, but I don't consider that song to be rock .. OK!

OK! but it is :P

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