View Full Version : Forum TEAM project: Need game to dissect (not Bubble Bobble)
digitalpress
05-10-2003, 05:16 PM
I've been wanting to do this for quite some time, and it might be a lot more fun if we pool our resources.
I'd like to completely disect one particular game and create a "shrine" or homage page for it. This single page would include pretty much everything you ever wanted to know about the game: all of the stuff we capture in the DP Guide plus scans, links to relevant resources, online manuals, cheats, you name it.
So there are two parts to this.
1) We need to choose a game.
2) We'll then need to decide who's doing what.
We had chosen Bubble Bobble but as BenT discovered, there's already a very in-depth whole website on that. We need a different game that ISN'T done in detail anywhere.
I'll play the point person, but everyone who contributes will be credited on that page.
Who's in? Let's hear some suggestions for a title that we can really dig into.
buttasuperb
05-10-2003, 05:20 PM
I'm down to help out if I can.
A couple suggestions for the game we dissect.
Super Metroid
Mario 3
Kid Icarus
Raccoon Lad
05-10-2003, 05:26 PM
It may be a little tripe, but Bubble bobble has some interesting differences between the Arcade, NES, and Master System versions.
The most interesting being the Master System version with it's extra bosses and secrets.
Kid Fenris
05-10-2003, 06:01 PM
"A little tripe"? Hey, I happen to think Bubble Bobble is a classic.
It might be best if we choose a game that doesn't yet have a decent webpage dedicated to it. The Metroid Database (http://www.classicgaming.com/mdb/) already has every Metroid title covered, and Super Mario Bros. 3 is so well known that it'd almost be redundant to examine it in detail. Kid Icarus and Bubble Bobble are good suggestions, though, and I'd like to see us tackle something Crystalis or Wonder Boy III.
I volunteer to stand by and criticize everyone else's ideas.
digitalpress
05-10-2003, 06:10 PM
I like the Bubble Bobble concept, plus those characters "went on to do other things" which could also be somewhat explored.
Shall we start with this? It's a good candidate because it's well-known, has arcade roots, has appeared on many platforms, and has several sequels and thos spin-offs.
Drexel923
05-10-2003, 06:15 PM
I'll help whenever I have some time...but I wouldn't count on me to be a constant contributor. I'm still really busy with my senior project.
Charlesaway
05-10-2003, 06:40 PM
Sounds like a good idea to me as well. There's a pretty decent Bubble Bobble page here:
http://taito.overclocked.org/
but it is missing a lot, IMHO. No real reviews from what I can see. There's plenty left to build on.
kainemaxwell
05-10-2003, 06:44 PM
I'm game for a project.
WiseSalesman
05-10-2003, 06:45 PM
Count me in for writing articles. I also have some minor experience with designing web graphics, and I'm mediocre at HTML editing. I'd love to get in on this in some capacity, and I like the whole "team feeling" of it.
Arqueologia_Digital
05-10-2003, 07:03 PM
Yeah, count with me...
Matías Bianco
Mr-E_MaN
05-10-2003, 07:07 PM
I don't know how big of a help I can be with the project but it sounds like fun. I suggest super Mario Bros. 3.
digitalpress
05-10-2003, 07:08 PM
BUBBLE BOBBLE it is.
Here's what we'll do. Everyone who wants to contribute, just state so if you have not already, by noon on Sunday. After that I'll compile the things I'd like to see on that page. Volunteer for whatever you'd like, or suggest other things that I've surely forgotten.
"Noon" = 12pm EDT, Sunday. Sorry 'bout the weekday-only folks, you'll get your chance later!
buttasuperb
05-10-2003, 07:10 PM
Not sure what help I can contribute, but I'm sure I can figure somethin out.
http://www.bubandbob.com:82/
This is the main BB site I knew about...
Kid Fenris sez...
I volunteer to stand by and criticize everyone else's ideas.
LOL Sounds like me.
WiseSalesman
05-10-2003, 08:14 PM
This is pretty in-depth.....should we pick a different game?
DJCapcomBoy
05-10-2003, 08:22 PM
Me!
Could we also include Bust-A-Move as it is related?
Raccoon Lad
05-10-2003, 09:08 PM
I'd be interested in providing a little help.
Did you know there are several references to Chack'n Pop, bubble bobble's little known predecessor throught the game?
And for some info on the SMS version (which no one ever pays attention to for some reason, even though it's the best one) Check these out:
http://raccoonlad.topcities.com/smscode.html#20
and
http://raccoonlad.topcities.com/bb-faq.html
kainemaxwell
05-10-2003, 09:31 PM
Whatever the project becomes I'd like to volunteer to help.
Will any media files be at this site? If so I can dig up some for whatever we're working on.
ubersaurus
05-10-2003, 09:33 PM
Do one for Master Chu & The Drunkard Hu.
No seriously, a few years back my friend did the only fan site for that game. Too bad it went down after several months and he never bothered to put it back up...
Mr-E_MaN
05-10-2003, 09:53 PM
Since I know absolutely nothing about BUBBLE BOBBLE I think I will sit this one out. But it's a great idea! Hope it goes well.
Charlesaway
05-10-2003, 10:27 PM
I'm in. Let's see what we can do.
Charlie
05-11-2003, 01:11 AM
I'll help in some way, as long as no programming or anything like that is needed.
I need something to do to kill some time and I think this is a great idea.
Count me in, I'll come up with something I'm capable of ;)
hezeuschrist
05-11-2003, 01:47 AM
I'll be the first to take on Kid's idea...
You can start by spelling 'Bubble' correctly in the title of the thread LOL
rbudrick
05-11-2003, 02:14 AM
Is this on the whole series, or just the first game?
Ninja Gaiden, was gonna be my random choice...
The rare SMS and PCE versions sure do add some odd flavor to that idea.
But I digress. I used to play the shit out of Bubble Bobble on NES...sure where a lot of secrets in that game....seems there where more that 2 endings...could never quite figure out why ( I think it was different on the 2nd and 3rd times through). Yes I did do it with 2 players, so that wasn't the prob.....
Ughh.....now I wanna know.
-Rob
Achika
05-11-2003, 08:48 AM
Fantasy Zone?
TheRedEye
05-11-2003, 03:44 PM
Do one for Master Chu & The Drunkard Hu.
No seriously, a few years back my friend did the only fan site for that game. Too bad it went down after several months and he never bothered to put it back up...
uber, would you like to help me with Master Chu for Project: Sachen (http://sachen.theredeye.net)?
ubersaurus
05-11-2003, 06:03 PM
Do one for Master Chu & The Drunkard Hu.
No seriously, a few years back my friend did the only fan site for that game. Too bad it went down after several months and he never bothered to put it back up...
uber, would you like to help me with Master Chu for Project: Sachen (http://sachen.theredeye.net)?
Depends whatcha need for it...I can blow the dust off of my Chu cart and give you whatever help I can for it.
Arqueologia_Digital
05-11-2003, 07:24 PM
Snow Bros...it´s an interesting arcade game like Bubble Bobble
digitalpress
05-11-2003, 09:25 PM
I'll second Fantasy Zone - the game has several versions and the Opa Opa character deserves further exploration.
If everyone's OK to go with this one, we'll go with Fantasy Zone and start the "assignments" tomorrow.
So, we're doing Fantasy Zone now instead of Bubble Bobble? OK, count me out then.
ubersaurus
05-11-2003, 10:00 PM
Don't forget the Opa-Opa cameo's in Zillion(the first game AND the cartoon)!
WiseSalesman
05-11-2003, 10:23 PM
I still want to be involved....just need to go find a rom of fantasy zone quick...I haven't played it in years.
Raccoon Lad
05-11-2003, 10:39 PM
Interesting note:
The NES and Famicom versions of Fantasy Zone are DIFFERENT!!!!!!!