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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: MrAngryFace on September 19, 2006, 11:19:00 PM

Title: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: MrAngryFace on September 19, 2006, 11:19:00 PM
So I borrowed Drinky's copy for a couple minutes today to do 'THE QUIZ' which decides which pokemon I am the most like through 'several questions'.

First off, I am apparently a mudkip. The first test run said I was something else, but I dont remember. Now my problem isnt so much with the results as the consistancy of the results, granted I probably didnt run the quiz enough to get a good batch of results, but the fact I didnt get even CLOSE to the same evaluation shows one thing about this quiz:

It lacks context.

For example, I am asked how much I would fill a bucket if I found it. Now I know this game may be made for kids and they might have an instant answer pulled from their 'pure' souls, however I am 26 and a cynic. If I am going uphill I wouldnt want much water, but what if it was the end of the world and it was fresh water I would want it full but what if I want it full but I have to carry it up an incline and it would just make me tired and unable to outrun the religion zealots that populate the post apocalyptic landscape.

I ran into another question about me having the lights on or off when I sleep. Apparently if I like to turn the lights off when I sleep, I am afraid and timid. What? That was for the first test. Afraid and Timid.

They ask: If you found a chest -- I chose its a trap, because I am PARANOID, not timid. However the game called me a pussy and I got some lame pokemon the first time. The second run through it said I was all in touch with my feelings or some shit and got mudkip.

I think if these questions were given some context we would have motivations and that would provide a much clearer picture and most likely avoid another flawed analysis of my personality in relation to a fictional animal from a japanese cartoon.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: The Fake Shemp on September 19, 2006, 11:20:56 PM
Why are you guys playing this crap.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: MrAngryFace on September 19, 2006, 11:21:45 PM
Hey, I didnt buy it. My curiosity is piqued by stupid personality tests.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Van Cruncheon on September 19, 2006, 11:23:01 PM
It's a ROGUELIKE. Fuck the POKEYMANS; it's a FUCKIN' GODDAMN PORTABLE ROGUELIKE.

If you don't know what a "roguelike" is, Willco, you are BENEATH CONTEMPT.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Christopher on September 19, 2006, 11:27:42 PM
Aren't pokemon games for 10 year olds?
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Vizzys on September 19, 2006, 11:29:07 PM
Aren't pokemon games for 10 year olds?
Yes.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: demi on September 19, 2006, 11:37:00 PM
Is it good? I still never got an answer. I'll buy it tomorrow if you say it's good. What's up. Yes or No. Fuck.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Christopher on September 19, 2006, 11:37:40 PM
Gooooottta Catch em All
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: TVC15 on September 19, 2006, 11:38:21 PM
Is it good? I still never got an answer. I'll buy it tomorrow if you say it's good. What's up. Yes or No. Fuck.

Gimme a day or two to kick it around.  I'm still doing like, tutorial shit.  I have a feeling it may be too easy for my roguelike tastes, though.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Van Cruncheon on September 19, 2006, 11:47:39 PM
It's pretty stupid easy so far, and the graphics are sad, even for the ol' gutless DS. That said, it's still a portable roguelike -- if you like Nethack or any of the Mysterious Dungeon games, it's worth a look-see at the very least.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: BlueTsunami on September 19, 2006, 11:50:34 PM
Pokemons are for 11 year old girls

Pokemans are for kick ass domestic cats
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: brawndolicious on September 19, 2006, 11:57:10 PM
Hey that would be a good present for girls.
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Polari on September 20, 2006, 07:07:20 AM
If I was pretty big on Pokemon at one point and pretty big on nethack at one point should I either:

a) Buy this game
b) Accept that I'm a big nerd and end myself

?
Title: Re: Disappointed with the quality of testing in Pokemon Myst Dungeon
Post by: Van Cruncheon on September 20, 2006, 11:46:47 AM
c) all of the above, natch