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« Thread Started on Mar 17, 2009, 11:35am » | ![[Quote]](http://s4.images.proboards.com/buttons/quote.gif) |
Well, I picked up the game of Spore again to see if I would enjoy it any more this time around.
Finding that I'm quite enjoying watching all the lovely creations, which is clearly what originally got me hooked on the game. So, I've decided to play a little bit more and see where it takes me.
I'm sad to find that the PBL pretty much seems to be totally dead, though - a vast number of PBL members must've stopped playing shortlty after I left the scene (and quite a few even before me). I noticed that a LOT of players hadn't uploaded anything new for my Sporepedia to download (and, believe me after leaving the game for so long it took a long time still do download all the new stuff... went from like 15K to over 40K. Phew!
Anyway - just thought I'd let you know that I'm around for a bit, and to ask if you'll think it could be worth it trying to revive this project?
I don't want to put in as much work as I did previously, so I would suggest slightly less "policing" of content (and instead simply asking members to try their best to stay within the rules).
Another thing that I would be interested in trying to incorporate is a "true buddy system" into the whole idea. One that would encourage members to write a little something about each creature we encounter in our games (I do that already, as some of you may have noticed). It is fun to just get a note that says someone killed off or befriended your creation, and it can be fun to go see what creation that was.
Just some thoughts...
Anyway - no one might even read this, but do get in touch if you'll think it's worth it to try to revive this little thing. If I get a few people saying so, I might want to just send out a note to all the old members and see if we can rally something up. (with those that still remain).
Keep Sporin' 
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« Reply #1 on Mar 21, 2009, 7:33am » | |
Welcome back! I have to admit... I don't really get too hung up on what our rules are (were?) anymore. There came a time when it seemed like there were only a few of us left creating... and everyone was breaking some rule or another.
As long as it's playable... it's OK by me. But I won't even promise playable anymore. Chances are good that anything I make will be, though.
Anywho... have fun!
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« Reply #2 on Mar 21, 2009, 1:06pm » | |
I am kinda back also been creating a bit these last few days. Originally i didnt want to upload any to my manicmoose "account", started creating under an alias, but in the end, i uploaded all as manicmoose anyway
And yeah, this place seems dead... seems the spamming even stopped, thats when you know things have really gone downhill lol.
Will be interesting to see what people can do with the new expansion, last i heard it was coming out march 26, but wouldnt be surprised if the release is pushed back.
Edit: Oh and seems a new "PBL" was created... not really sure what it was about though, but i was added to it, someone told me in a comment.
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« Reply #3 on Mar 22, 2009, 5:29am » | |
Mar 21, 2009, 1:06pm, markiem32 wrote:Welcome back! I have to admit... I don't really get too hung up on what our rules are (were?) anymore. There came a time when it seemed like there were only a few of us left creating... and everyone was breaking some rule or another.
As long as it's playable... it's OK by me. But I won't even promise playable anymore. Chances are good that anything I make will be, though.
Anywho... have fun! |
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Yeah, I'm not as hung up on the old rules either. It wouldn't be worth it to "scare" anyone off being part of a buddylist because they couldn't make certain content. I find that it's quite easy to "police" your own Game Sporepedia, as I check before and after each playing session what's been downloaded. If I see a walking tub-creature, I simply delete it from my computer and do not risk seeing it in game.
I've added a lot of new buddies that are not part of the PBL, and possibly never heard of it either.
What I am currently more interested in is actually knowing what my creatures are doing in other people's games, and giving comments to others who's creatures I encounter.
I am still disappointed in what the game Spore has to offer, but there is no denying the wonders of seeing the amazing stuff that people create with the different editors. That's what I'm enjoying more than anything else with this game atm.
Mar 21, 2009, 1:06pm, manicmoose wrote:I am kinda back also been creating a bit these last few days. Originally i didnt want to upload any to my manicmoose "account", started creating under an alias, but in the end, i uploaded all as manicmoose anyway
And yeah, this place seems dead... seems the spamming even stopped, thats when you know things have really gone downhill lol.
Will be interesting to see what people can do with the new expansion, last i heard it was coming out march 26, but wouldnt be surprised if the release is pushed back.
Edit: Oh and seems a new "PBL" was created... not really sure what it was about though, but i was added to it, someone told me in a comment. |
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Yeah, I am kind of curious about the new expansion. I haven't read much about it since I just re-entered Spore-mode in my gaming. As long as these new galactic missions are playable without the annoying constant random threats and attacks on your planet, I think it could be worth it.
The idea of getting your creature to set foot on all those different planets and walk around just like in creature stage (if that is in fact how it will be) is very appealing to me, as I enjoy creature stage the most in terms of exploration (the actual game play is very lacking). And, as a creative writer, coming up with interesting missions for people to experience sounds like a winner.
New PBL-list? Didn't see or hear anything about that. I saw something that appeared to be Sporecast only, which seems to have been created out of this (I believe Virakotxa was part of that?). But, I like using the Buddy Only option, and for some reason beyond my comprehension one can not use Sporecasts when using Buddy Only content.
Anyway... I am contemplating whether or not to head out to purchase the Creepy and Cute parts pack to have some fun creating brand new look creatures (and a lot of my new downloads can't be used without it...).
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« Reply #4 on Mar 23, 2009, 5:38am » | |
Well might have been a sporecast, i dont really know. Anyway, seems there are soooo many groups on the spore forums these days, i have no idea what they are all about, and no wish to join any of them really. Maybe if a proper new PBL was made, but would need more active members than we ever got here for it to work properly.
But i guess its not so easy, when peoples creativity would have to be somewhat limited. A sporecast might be a better idea, but since there is no "sporecast only" option... or "sporecast+buddy only" then its kind of pointless.
And probably going to be hard, to compete with the sporecast already out there. I think most people playing dont really look for new sporecasts very often.
Oh, and yes, buy C&C, i'm sure you can find it cheap somewhere now
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