Let's Play RealMyst and then Let's Art(VIDEO HEAVY)

Odradek · 2013-06-12 21:22:28

Myst, in case you've been living under a rock, is the name of the hit 1993 adventure game that took the world of computer gaming by storm when it came out. The game's ability to immerse players in a fictional world and then-groundbreaking graphics made the game the best-selling PC game of all time until The Sims took its crown in 2002. For the purposes of this thread, I'll be playing the 2000 remake, RealMyst which uses free-roaming 3D enviroments rather than pre-rendered stills. Why am I, a person who is not totally immersed in the lore and universe of Myst, playing the game all the way in 2013? Because I believe the game has some things to say on gaming and games themselves, and the very acts of discovery, exploration, and in some cases, exploitation and ruin of new worlds.

I'll also be showing videos of so-called art games that are available for free on the internet. Some of these are good, some of these are bad, but I think all of them have some interest. I'll be joined by a good IRL friend of mine who knows nothing about Myst and most of the art games I'll be showing him.

Odradek · 2013-06-12 21:23:56

Atrus's Journal. Worth reading to give some context to what we're gonna see on the next update tomorrow.

Bunny · 2013-06-12 22:01:44

First impressions: Your voice is adorable and you seem a little soft.

More updates once I watch all the way through the videos.

Odradek · 2013-06-12 22:46:11

And a little bit of art game to go with your RealMyst

Previous Calica · 2013-06-12 23:22:59

come on and meet your maker

Odradek · 2013-06-13 13:12:20

Oh goddamnit, I forgot to post the intro.

I uploaded it a few days ago, then forgot about it.

Yarrun XIX · 2013-06-13 14:50:02

Odradek said:

And a little bit of art game to go with your RealMyst

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah, it's the game!

I thought that was a false memory, or a dream that I half-remembered! I honestly didn't think that this was real!

Odradek · 2013-06-13 16:29:58

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Odradek · 2013-06-13 16:31:57

That's all the Myst updates I have for now. It'll probably be a little over a week before I can record another session and continue our adventures.

Odradek · 2013-06-14 16:41:36

Added a disclaimer to the title, for people who don't like dealing with multiple videos.

Odradek · 2013-06-19 23:41:56

Next recording session is this weekend, probably.

Also, this

Salix Babylonika · 2013-06-23 22:40:34

Just because I have no idea if you'll see my comment, your voice seems to be too far down in the mix.

Also who's that other guy?

Odradek said:
Next recording session is this weekend, probably.

Also, this

good....good.

Odradek · 2013-06-23 22:43:35

Mo' said:
Just because I have no idea if you'll see my comment, your voice seems to be too far down in the mix.
Also who's that other guy?
good....good.

Friend of mine IRL. You wouldn't know him. He DMs my DND group.

I think I realize what I did that lowered the mix, and try not to do it this time.

Salix Babylonika · 2013-06-23 22:45:07

also, what are you using to record? I tried using XSplit but it's clunky and it leaves a big ugly watermark in the corner.

Odradek · 2013-06-23 22:50:48

Mo' said:
also, what are you using to record? I tried using XSplit but it's clunky and it leaves a big ugly watermark in the corner.

Fraps. I also use Audacity for audio recording, and Camtasia to edit and encode.

Only Audacity is free, though.

Salix Babylonika · 2013-06-23 22:51:28

nooooooo money :[

Odradek · 2013-06-23 22:51:52

Also, is my audio so low as to be unwatchable, even if you turn up the volume?

Salix Babylonika · 2013-06-23 22:56:28

I can hear you, but the game often drowns you out.

so no, but it's still impactful.

Odradek · 2013-06-23 22:57:09

Mmmhmm, is it just my voice or is my friend's voice drowned out too.

Salix Babylonika · 2013-06-23 22:57:51

both y'alls

Odradek · 2013-06-23 22:58:28

Okay, so amp up commentary audio levels, lower game audio, got it.

Odradek · 2013-06-23 23:03:01

Also I did this video solo

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Miss Miko Mayonegg · 2013-07-11 14:00:10

Steamshovel Harry has the best tutorial ever. :D

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Odradek · 2013-07-17 22:22:39

Sorry for the last video being washed out, but there were problems with darkness and the day/night cycle.

Imipolex G · 2013-07-17 22:25:38

is that the one I'm supposed to like

Odradek · 2013-07-17 23:03:16

No, the intro to the Selenetic Age is the one you're supposed to like.

Imipolex G · 2013-07-17 23:44:06

OK. I'll watch that one.

Imipolex G · 2013-07-17 23:53:07

ah ha ha ha you used a Uriah Heep song as a musical interlude

good choice, though.

You know, I played the original Myst a little bit back around when it first came out. Never got anywhere with it, though.

Odradek · 2013-07-18 00:09:04

I played a little of it on a friend's sega dreamcast.

I too, did not get anywhere.

Imipolex G · 2013-07-18 00:18:41

I remember thinking it seemed cool but WTF was I supposed to do

Odradek · 2013-07-18 15:00:49

Let's Play RealMyst and then Let's Art(VIDEO HEAVY)

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