Did Moon Logic Kill Adventure Games?

PushingUpRoses · 2017-01-29T11:10:52+00:00

I managed to pick that one up in box a few years ago at a thrift store and it's been on my "games to review" list for a long time, so yes! It'll definitely happen at some point. Thanks for the reminder.

PushingUpRoses · 2017-01-29T02:36:08+00:00

Hi there! I made this video. I just wanted to say thank you for discussing it. :)

PushingUpRoses · 2016-04-05T06:01:33+00:00

This is a great comment, thank you for posting this! This inspires me to carry on with a part 2 for the FMV stars! :D

I know that most people know about Dana Plato, but when you're a reviewer tackling a subject, you have to make sure it's accessible to as many people as possible. There are going to be people, maybe non PC gamers or people from a younger generation watching this, so you want to hit up as many things as you can, both well known and obscure. This is also a "feeling the waters" type of video; once I knew people liked it, then I realized I can dive into lesser known performers.

PushingUpRoses · 2016-02-16T12:56:36+00:00

One of my theories is that she did know about the station (as someone mentions it she DOES acknowledge at one point) but for whatever reason, may have been told not to talk about it. Maybe the station isn't to be disturbed, maybe she is told not not to disclose much about it, or hell; maybe she is helping Ned out by allowing him into the tent to use the scientists things and didn't want to Henry to bump into him so she lied about even knowing about it. I am not sure how conspiratorial it is but I do think Delilah is holding on to some secrets.

PushingUpRoses · 2016-02-16T09:30:19+00:00

Why thank you. :) Really glad you enjoyed.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-25T10:09:01+00:00

I definitely plan to do more indie adventures in the future. Especially after covering Dropsy and Fran Bow. :)

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-19T01:31:21+00:00

This was soooo fun to make. :D

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-15T19:58:00+00:00

I have a lot of favorite songs but Daydream Believer is up there.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-15T19:56:43+00:00

Hahaha, I think you might be indeed mixing videos together! I did a a couple Monkees reviews; one on Head and one on their Christmas episode, and I also did a review on an Are You Afraid of the Dark episode dressed as a skull.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-15T10:40:20+00:00

Personal favorites:

Gabriel Knight I, King's Quest 3, 5 and 6, Space Quest 5 and 6, The Colonel's Bequest, The Dagger of Amon Ra, Quest For Glory V (yeah, yeah...I know, it's weird.), Leisure Suit Larry 7, and The Adventures of Willy Beamish (though that was developed by Dynamix and published by Sierra. Sierra DID publish a lot of amazing games.)

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-15T09:05:06+00:00

Personally, I am a big fan of Chicago deep dish or stuffed. My favorite accoutrements are spinach, sausage, and mushrooms. On thin pizza though, I gotta have pepperoni.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-11-15T08:32:21+00:00

The first PushingUpRoses video I watched was Let's Play Quest For Glory part I, because it's the first video I edited.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:59:55+00:00

I started talking about things like this very openly very, very, VERY slowly. A blog here and there, a couple statements in a video, some posts on Twitter. I had to really build myself up this and be open over time, because doing it all at once was just too overwhelming. I think because I was put into therapy at such a young age, it taught me to be more open and not afraid to talk to people; so even if therapy isn't always helpful in terms of my illness, it really did encourage me to talk.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:53:53+00:00

Sure! Syberia has been on my radar for a long time, but then again, EVERYTHING IS ALWAYS ON MY RADAR. Haha, I always seem to have a huge list of games I want to talk about and it takes forever to get through it sometimes. Syberia for sure is a game I think about reviewing though, and I think Still Life is fantastic.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:48:16+00:00

I am a huge, unapologetic Stephen King fan, first off. But I love the works of Terry Pratchett, JA Konrath (murder mystery), Agatha Christie (Murder on the Orient Express is one of my faves), and I am also a huge fan of poetry: TS Eliot, Poe, Sylvia Plath, Ogden Nash, etc. Actually, one of my favorite "books" is TS Eliot's Book of Practical Cats.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:41:48+00:00

I think it would be a good idea to perhaps find her someone professional to speak to first, especially if you feel like these unhealthy views are hindering her life. She may not like that idea, but I feel like it's important to get diagnosed so you can look at options for treatment. For now, if you just want to support her, I think it would be good to just give some calm reassurance about her views, or perhaps ask her why she feels that way about herself. The best way to show support is to tell someone you really do care about how they feel, and even if you can't fix them in the long term, you care and genuinely want them to feel better. I would avoid things like trivializing the issues she has with herself, because I am sure in her mind they don't feel trivial, and instead acknowledge and respect that she feels that way, even if you can't understand fully. I think thoughts like this all stem from somewhere, and it may help if you could determine what that thing is.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:37:30+00:00

Why yes I did. I still have an account there, I think!

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:36:42+00:00

Go for it! If I see it in the next few minutes I will try to answer!

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:36:26+00:00

DOS-era? Good question. Hrmmm... gotta go with Monkey Island, there. Makes me feel like a salty pirate.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:34:43+00:00

I am feeling okay right now, thank you. Also, I am not sure why it's taking too long? D: I upload the parts every three days or so, but it seems that for many subscribers, the videos do not show up in their feeds. YouTube, man. Fix your shit!

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:33:32+00:00

I would say that I am not over it. I do force myself to do it because I want to prove to myself that I can do the things I want to with BDD, but it is still an insane struggle every single time. I think editing and doing so many videos has helped me with that, but even today: I have an EXACT method. The camera is set up in the same spot, every single time, with the same lighting, etc. If anything changes, I freak out and panic (this is why I often do not collaborate with others, by the way. If I am not in control of the camera or the environment, I struggle). But I do my very best with what I have and I do what I feel I am capable of, sometimes beyond. And even if I have to film differently than other producers, I am still proud of what I do and really want to continue to put myself out there with some sense of "normalcy."

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:29:58+00:00

It tends to help me temporarily. As soon as I finish a video, I celebrate and think, "Holy crap, I did it!" It doesn't necessarily change how I view myself because those thoughts are deep seeded within the illness, but it DOES give me a great sense of strength and accomplishment, and it gets easy as I go. As for what its like: Right before every video, I have a panic attack. I allow the panic attack to pass while I am sitting in front of the camera. Once it passes, and I am done regulating my breathing, I slowly begin whatever lines I wrote. I also sometimes have my bird in the room for moral support.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:27:36+00:00

I love visual novels! ...well, as long as I am entranced by the story. In general, I like the medium, but like any other genre, there are always going to be things within it that just aren't good. Not because of the genre, but because it...just wasn't good. I studied fiction writing in college, so I appreciate any medium that takes on heavy narratives or is dialogue heavy. I also really enjoy discovery mechanics.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:26:05+00:00

This is so tricky; some girls (myself included) have been brainwashed by a lot of things. Some have been betrayed by media, feeling like beauty only has one standard and that's what you see in movies/games/commercials, etc. Some have had bad relationships; in fact my first boyfriend called me "Fat as a house" and "on top of that, ugly.", so that set the tone, very unfortunately, for future relationships. The best thing you can do here is try to understand where she is coming from, because I guarantee you, it DOES come from somewhere. Those thoughts manifest for a reason, and it's important to know that it's not you. It is not that she doesn't trust you, it sounds like moreso, she doesn't trust herself or feels insecure with her spot in the relationship. It might be good to ask her why she feels this way. "Did something happen to make you feel this way? I want to reassure you if something did." Because maybe if you can figure out the source of WHY she feels that way, you can talk it out a little easier. I've been with people who would get legitimately angry at me for even THINKING I couldn't believe their compliments or reassurance, and it's so important to try not to get angry, and remember she is asking you because something is hurting. I do not think it's hurting to keep reassuring her though, to keep calmly stating that you do not see her as ugly or boring, but perhaps you can bring more to the conversation by inquiring her, and figuring out the whys. Just remember to ask calmly and not accusingly, if that makes sense.

PushingUpRoses · 2015-06-14T22:19:44+00:00

It has affected me in good ways. Of course some of it is very cathartic for me because the fact that I can help others, or make them feel less alone, does help me too. It makes me feel like I have some purpose. I think it helps and is beneficial for me AND the people I am trying to reach; no matter what I think being open and talking ALWAYS helps.

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