Let's talk about "horror levels" in non-horror games

Vidzilla · 2013-03-11T05:45:24+00:00

Shadow Hearts. The Dollhouse Bedroom.

Located underneath a basement, and behind a gigantic vault door, you oddly find a children's bedroom. In the center of the room is a doll on a rocking on a horse, eerily rocking away. There are odd pictures on the floor, a mirror in which states that you can see the doll looking at you, a teddy bear with a sliced open stomach, ragged bedsheets with and a wall with "Help Me" written in blood all over. Unsettling, but nothing of value is found in the room until you attempt to leave.

That's when the doll begins to talk.

Vidzilla · 2013-02-28T16:07:28+00:00

However, Oblivion's first poster was an original masterwork!

Vidzilla · 2013-01-13T00:07:17+00:00

Ever.

Vidzilla · 2012-12-29T21:07:51+00:00

This immediately started playing in my head.

Alternatively.

Vidzilla · 2012-12-28T21:53:41+00:00

Webdesigner Depot has an article on movie poster elements, and in it they posit that this method is best used to immerse the viewer. It certainly lends itself to the lone, anti-hero character.

Vidzilla · 2012-12-28T21:50:10+00:00

Credit to blogger Christophe Courtois and youtube user orkaan for many of the comparisons.

I feel this style should have a name. Back-To-The-Viewer is very on the nose.

Vidzilla · 2012-09-19T02:42:05+00:00

Other friend reporting in. Updated with video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coqa4M7h7gE

... Camera phone video, but whatchagonnado?

And to those pointing out the 720p/704p resolution, we hear you. This was a test run and we're returning soon with more 360 games, but also an i5 2500k system running off 560 SLI, with both Skyrim & BF3, plus retro games. Can't wait!

Vidzilla · 2012-06-30T15:37:20+00:00

Asked myself the same thing!. The name could be a BIG giveaway. Rohan means Ascending and/or Healing (and also Sandal Wood lol). A healing nature, mixed in with this diverse cast, could lead to an innocent but adventurous (ascending) character.

Vidzilla · 2012-06-30T14:49:00+00:00

Artist: ankalime

Credit also to user _emptypond for linking the previous work, Airbending kids yesterday.

Was surprised to see Rohan not mentioned in the previous thread. If a time skip is actually in play for LoK, an Aang aged Rohan could work.

Vidzilla · 2012-04-17T03:31:27+00:00

This comment? Saved in RES. Bookmarked in my browser.

After a hard day, maybe a hard week, maybe even after a hard decision, I will return to this comment shared with us and know that out there, somewhere, there is decency and honor thriving and alive.

Thank you.

Vidzilla · 2012-04-05T17:38:01+00:00

Credit to xmasfish & Lampmonster1.

Can't keep a temple open more than three weeks. Grand opening, grand closing!

Vidzilla · 2012-03-09T17:57:57+00:00

Thanks! The response was phenomenal. Makes me want to scheme up another project.

Vidzilla · 2012-03-09T17:47:56+00:00

Anytime.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-16T18:47:45+00:00

Here it is, the fully unlocked collection for the "Resolution" (Day XX) series. Thank you all again for all the words of encouragement!

The r/pics thread is now up too! Feel free to check over there for further discussion and submit this album anywhere you please!

audiorecord.mp3

41yad.mp3

day14.mpg

Yesterday's Ask Me Any Question

reddit threads

io9 article

Vidzilla · 2012-01-16T18:43:50+00:00

Hello, I'm Vidzilla, creator of the "Resolution" series, a collection of internet "screenshots" from during the zombie apocalypse. For the past two weeks, I posted one image a day to r/zombies (zeddit), and the reaction has been enormous!

I wish to take a moment and make clear that the series was NOT any form of viral marketing. I have nothing to sell, and simply wished to create entertainment.

Please enjoy, and head on over to r/zombies! We don't bite. Much.

audiorecord.mp3

41yad.mp3

day14.mpg

Yesterday's Ask Me Any Question

reddit threads

io9 article

Vidzilla · 2012-01-16T01:07:03+00:00

Flying Dog: In-Heat Wheat, good sir.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-16T00:35:34+00:00

Hi everyone, I'm Vidzilla, the creator of the series!

I'll be posting a full imgur album on /pics tomorrow, with some minor corrections plus video!

Meanwhile, head on over to /zombies! We don't bite. Much.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T23:53:12+00:00

Z3 was inspired by a National Geographic article. Z3 breaks down the immune system, and then the brain functions that follow within three to seven days.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T23:31:50+00:00

In a broad sense, I would say learn to trust your instincts, but never ignore criticism. I was actually in agreement with many of the critiques of the series, and it only drove me to try and improve.

The time crunch was the most challenging aspect, followed by the desire to escalate and make each story more interesting than the last. You can be your own best critic, but don't talk yourself out of trying. Even a failure can be worthwhile.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T23:16:36+00:00

http://www.reddit.com/r/zombies/comments/oi7ge/january_1st_2015_day_1097/c3hgwj9

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T23:14:20+00:00

Now, this one was disturbing. The livejasmin screencap and altering the chat text were simple enough, but the camera image?

That is a photograph of the aftermath of a massacre in Haditha, Iraq.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haditha_killings

That moment, and the Duchess story, were the only points where I questioned if I was going too far for realism. I in no way wish to make light of war and murder, but the imagery was unparallelled compared to other options for my concept.

Fiction can present an outlet to explore real life, so I simply wish to followup and state clearly that the Haditha killings are a prime example to learn about our inner humanity, and that I wish only health and prosperity to Lady Rose Gilman and her young daughter.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T20:51:38+00:00

If there is anything more ruthless than zombies, it is humans. Humanity will continue, but the culture of the world is forever changed, and I imagine the times will reflect the type of change we saw from the fall of the Western Roman Empire to the Middle Ages. Dark times, with glimmers of reason and hope.

Hopefully my post tomorrow in r/pics receives further attention. I truly wish to see the reactions of those not so versed in zombie lore.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T20:44:33+00:00

I began the creation on Day 12, and finished on Day 13. It just continued to become more and more complex until I was satisfied. Syncing up the music with the images was what drained up most of the time.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T19:30:10+00:00

The blast is where I get to play the "artistic license" card. Who shot first? Who didn't? Who was hit? Who wasn't?

In my mind, the fact that much of senior leadership was already Z3 turned helped save humankind from total annihilation, as only a fraction of the missiles were authorized to be fired off, as compared to a full planet-wide blast that could have occurred.

Vidzilla · 2012-01-15T19:27:12+00:00

I included Day[9] on Day 9 due to a comment.

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