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Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 1
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

(01-08-2013, 09:31 PM)Damascus Rose Wrote: No, if a game doesn't want to be scary then it won't be. A 'horror' game wouldn't be a 'horror' game if it had no intention of scaring you. Obviously if it's just a jump scare fest then it won't be scary, it needs balance.

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01-08-2013, 09:34 PM
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

In my perception of things, there is a difference between "horror" and "scary". Whenever something scary happened in Amnesia, to me, it had to be related to an element of surprise, an unexpected event that I would not want to face or confront instinctively (meaning it's out of my conscious control). It's a "concrete" interaction. Objectively, as far as the developers are concerned, yes it is intent, but playing a game in an objective perspective kills the personal experience. It's gotta be something you have to deal with, not an "intent to scare me".

On the other hand, horror wasn't really something related to a particular event. It was a condition, while walking inside the castle and going through its halls. It's me filling the void with my own fears (fear of the unknown), which is — perhaps — the perfect definition of immersion. Like a setup wizard, I install that horror by... clicking on it (lol Amnesia.exe) ! The atmosphere in the game is so successful it interacts with our psychological archetypes. To me, that is the essence of your gameplay experience simply because... you are creating it ! Smile

It's not a wild guess to say that 'immersion' depends of the sensitivity of each person; for some people immersion requires a conscious decision, for some (most) people the immersion happens subconsciously while playing the game and some other people can't even care about the idea of a "horror game" and can't even immerse themselves to it. Essentially, we make it a horrifying experience. It's our intent, whether we even like it or not. We fill in some of our worst fears (shadow) and hope to deal with 'em and get through (faith). It's a great duality.

I am more than certain Amnesia : A Machine for Pigs will be able to provide that experience better than it was on Amnesia : The Dark Descent.
01-09-2013, 03:37 PM
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

This is a little bit off-topic, but why has googolplex been temporarily suspended and why has so many changed their name?
01-10-2013, 01:54 AM
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

(01-10-2013, 01:54 AM)Tigerwaw Wrote: why has so many changed their name?

It's a while since i made my account, and pretty much everywhere i'm using BeeKayK instead of Beecake so why not change it? Smile

Though you could just ask in the Random Thread Wink

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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

Oh goodie, Thechineseroom is redeveloping their website so this could mean something new will be on our front doorsteps soon or maybe I'm just hopeful and optimistic. I'm hoping for a release date; I don't care if the release date is next month or when Jesus returns I just want to know.


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01-10-2013, 05:26 PM
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

New concept-art :3

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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

Now that's freaky!
01-10-2013, 10:31 PM
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

(01-10-2013, 10:11 PM)Kein Wrote: New concept-art :3

[Image: tumblr_mgfdtmgx8p1qhttpto2_1280.jpg]

So were dealing with giant pigs...

Where did you find the image? DeviantArt? Cause I don't see it on the AMFP Site.

Also I wonder whats with all the chinese stuff in it? AMFP does not take place in China.

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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

(01-10-2013, 10:33 PM)Macgyverthehero Wrote:
(01-10-2013, 10:11 PM)Kein Wrote: New concept-art :3

So were dealing with giant pigs...


Also I wonder whats with all the chinese stuff in it? AMFP does not take place in China.

Hint hint, Thechineseroom Big Grin

EDIT: Those white things with mean faces look like giant sperm cells... And they're attacking on girl?!
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RE: Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion

(01-10-2013, 10:36 PM)Deep One Wrote:
(01-10-2013, 10:33 PM)Macgyverthehero Wrote:
(01-10-2013, 10:11 PM)Kein Wrote: New concept-art :3

So were dealing with giant pigs...


Also I wonder whats with all the chinese stuff in it? AMFP does not take place in China.

Hint hint, Thechineseroom Big Grin

EDIT: Those white things with mean faces look like giant sperm cells... And they're attacking on girl?!

I just looked closer at the pig. They are giant sperm cells.

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01-10-2013, 10:52 PM
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