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Alcar 07-16-2004 05:02 PM

Interview With Lorne Lanning
 
Credit goes to Oddworld Universe.



Interview With Lorne Lanning (17th July 2004)
Yesterday, after the EA Press Event in Redwood Shores, GameSpy siezed the oppurtunity and interviewed the Director, Creator and Co-Founder of Oddworld Inhabitants, Lorne Lanning. In the interview, Raymond Padilla asked Lanning a series of questions to which he answered informedly, and humourously. The interview focused on the next game, and delved deeper into the reasons for making the game as it is, and the first person shooter element. We have decided, that seeing as the movie is incredibly large, that we would write a transcript and grab a few images for those not wishing to download it.





You can download the file from this page: http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/oddworld-4/530956p1.html

Be warned, the file is 213 MB, and unless you are a FilePlanet Subscriber, you'll be waiting in line to download the file for at least over half an hour. And that's before you can download the hellishly large file.

It also seems that GameSpy have updated their image section today, with the images I found. They've branded their own insignia on them, and the resolution is so tiny compared to the originals.

Alcar...

Sekto Springs 07-16-2004 06:02 PM

I'd register but the link is not valid when you try to join. I'll just have to wait in line. :|

Alcar 07-16-2004 06:36 PM

Yeah, I had to wait in line for the file too. Took ages to wait, and then ages to download.

I'm currently in the process of transcribing the entire interview, and I'll get as many images as I can. We actually have some sort of logo, which I'll post right now just to tease :D

Alcar...

Sekto Springs 07-16-2004 06:43 PM

I guess the title really will be Stranger after all, then.

sligster 07-16-2004 07:30 PM

that, or Lorne's trying to fool us.

Sekto Springs 07-16-2004 08:18 PM

I doubt the crew would make such a wicked logo just to throw off the fans.

sligster 07-16-2004 08:36 PM

your observations are wise, grasshopper.... we shall find out when more info is released... until then... SNATCH THE PEBBLE FROM MY HAND!

Dipstikk 07-16-2004 11:16 PM

Dammit, this sucks ass-burgers. I can't see the thing, and they want me to pay and subscribe. Someone needs to put the video here to download.

Alcar 07-16-2004 11:36 PM

Okay! I've just spent the last seven hours transcripting the entire interview, and getting some images up. I deserve the party I'm going to in a few minutes :p

http://www.oddworlduniverse.com/features/gamespy.php?
http://www.oddworlduniverse.com/feat...y/gallery.php?

The movie is far too large, weighing it at 213 MB. That would suck the already dead bandwidth we have dry.

Alcar...

Xavier 07-16-2004 11:46 PM

did you read the previews? they told us the name IS Stranger.
I'm trying to download that file right now... damn, so hard

oddguy 07-17-2004 12:01 AM

Dude! I just got back from seeing "I, Robot" and all this cool stuff happens while I'm gone. I feel so helpless when that happens.

Anyway...Oddworld-Web updated, with a huge thanks to Alcar. I hope I appeased you enough in my news-blurb, Alcar. ;)

http://www.oddworld.au.com/main.htm

-oddguy :cool:

Xavier 07-17-2004 12:58 AM

just saw the video, it's great...
and as usual: I'm excited like hell about this new game,

I think I will finally upload OddBlog now.

Wil 07-17-2004 01:21 AM

Not now that I'm back, Xav. Mweeheehee! I'd say it was a great movie, too, but my hard drive is utterly full, so no surprises for me. :( I'll have to rely on Alcar... *mumbles something about unholy allegiances*

Esus 07-17-2004 04:38 AM

I'm glad they chose the name 'bolamite' over A-wrapnid :D :D

Sekto Springs 07-17-2004 05:24 AM

Razor-Ex huh? Okay.

I'd say this interview sums up everything about live ammo. Ultimately I'm a little dissapointed, this was all about live ammo and I didn't learn much that I don't already know. But I am happy to know that all this info we already know is coming from official lips, this time.

Jacob 07-17-2004 05:38 AM

Ooohh, i wonder what that big roaring thing is on the poster. Looks abit like Stranger...

Sekto Springs 07-17-2004 05:40 AM

Stranger or a Steef in general. It looks bitchin', maybe the beast-like Stranger wasn't scrapped after all.

Xavier 07-17-2004 05:58 AM

apparently Stranger is still going to be some kind of beast,
I wonder what his health problems will be :fuzconf:

Sekto Springs 07-17-2004 06:06 AM

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apparently Stranger is still going to be some kind of beast,
I wonder what his health problems will be :fuzconf:

Maybe his beast-like 'transformation' has something to do with it.

Oddsville 07-17-2004 07:20 AM

Prehaps he slowly grows horns over the course of the game and realizing what he is becoming is afraid of being hunted? Now thoughs are just my thoughts but theres milions of other scanerios(sp?) out there. I can't wait to hear more about this game! :fuzsmile:

Xavier 07-17-2004 08:51 AM

actually he was aware of his problem before starting hunting, at least that's how I understood it, maybe the game could be cut in 2 parts, one where he tries to earn enough money to cure himself by hunting, and a part where he is the beast and with a different plot.

oddguy 07-17-2004 10:05 AM

Finally got to SEE the interview. Took me all night, and part of the morning, to download. I didn't even have to wait in line! I got up this morning and saw that it was at 95% and it took 20 minutes to finish after that!

Well, it was worth it. It just makes me excited to see Lorne excited. I loved hearing about the cool little tidbits in the game. Such as...the Chip-Punk talks to you when they're on your crossbow. What detail! And, that the Chip-Punk's upgrade is a speaker system so they can talk trash even louder! :lol: I just can't wait to play this game.

I'm also really proud of OWI. They really have turned some heads...which made the press go, "What was Microsoft thinking? Why the hell did they dump such a gold-mine of creativity?"

-oddguy :cool:

Oddish 07-17-2004 10:59 AM

Have'nt read the interview yet,but i found htis cool image.
http://xboxmedia.gamespy.com/xbox/im...6014812487.jpg

Is that Stranger in the background?

Esus 07-17-2004 11:03 AM

there are better images of that background on Oddworld Universe, anyway;
We (or I am, anyway) are assuming that that is Strangers 'beastly' form. Hence the slightly demonic eyes, big twirly horns and large roaring mouth. Saying that, it could be any steef.
Better Picture

Xavier 07-17-2004 11:05 AM

yeah, probably... who else?
you see it better here:
http://www.oddworlduniverse.com/feat...amespy-008.jpg

Edit: sorry, esus was faster...

Oddish 07-17-2004 11:14 AM

Ah yes, i saw it now. Lovely pic of Stranger.

Wil 07-17-2004 11:21 AM

Yeah, forgot to point out my glee of Bolamite beating A-Wrapnid earlier. :p

If Stranger needs an operation... then maybe we will see the Vykkers, at least briefly. I love the interactivity Lorne describes in the game. Using Clakkerz as a memory aid to missions is a good use of them in gameplay, which will let us get to know them more. I do so hope they have a great part in the story to make up for their appauling appearance (which I am unlikely to shut up about, it seems :p).

Xav came up with a cool idea: How about we capture Clakkerz eggs and use them as Live Ammo? :D :D :D Oh, how much glee the game would give me, then. *fires egg at cliff at point blank range*

Shell Man 07-17-2004 02:00 PM

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I would bet that it's Stranger. Man he looks awsome.

Alcar 07-17-2004 06:44 PM

I'd be careful people, as that poster isn't for certain an indication of Oddworld: Stranger's logo. As for that image, hehe, I specifically got that one for the purpose of showing Stranger and the logo at the bottom.

Alcar...

Al the Vykker 07-17-2004 07:22 PM

Wow, once again this is why I hate being gone I miss out on new stuff when its fresh. I still think that title Stranger as someone theorized that it could be to throw us off for now, or just a temporary title.

Alcar 07-17-2004 11:32 PM

I'd say in all likely-hood that the Steef pictured on that poster is Stranger. I didn't even doubt that until I saw some of the posts in this thread. As for the Clakker eggs being used as live ammo. That'd be against Oddworld's ethos! Killing unborn creatures! :p Tsk, tsk Max. Expect a spanking.

Alcar...

Xavier 07-18-2004 01:37 AM

It was my idea! bwahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa

*starts runing

is it my or does Lorne seems more young then before? hi also looks more thin.

oddguy 07-18-2004 05:25 AM

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is it me, or does Lorne seems more young then before? he also looks more thin.

Seriously...I thought the same thing. He looks a lot better than when we saw him on X-Factor, not that he hasn't always looked good. He does look thinner and younger.

He seems really happy and excited, maybe that's his secret...working on one of the most rewarding video game experiences of his life. Plus, he said OWI is stronger than ever...maybe the whole crew looks better than ever.

-oddguy :cool:

paramiteabe 07-18-2004 06:28 AM

Well according to Sherry she makes sure she keeps all of their employees in good health by giveing them memberships to health spas upon employment. How else can the artists and animators produce such a creative world without seriously being focused and dedicated to your work? It takes good upbeat health and atmosphere to produce quality material. Lorne and Sherry takes care of their employees and you can see it.

An undertaking such as Oddworld does require focused attention to detail, character, story and plot, and creativity. Good health helps that.

Sekto Springs 07-18-2004 08:36 AM

Damn. I'd love to be an Oddworld employee. Do what I love and expect a relaxing spa after work. Yum.

Oddish 07-18-2004 09:05 AM

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It was my idea! bwahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa

*starts runing

is it my or does Lorne seems more young then before? hi also looks more thin.

It's his long fingers, well their longer that the avarage thunps uh fingers.

Poor guy on the right. look he's sweting, and wearing sun glasses. To hide his tears, why so nervous. I forgot lorne has his haircut. That is the coolest steef of 'em all, just look that rage and power. Lorne and steef look alike,in a childish kind of way.

Wil 07-18-2004 12:28 PM

Hmmm, Lorne getting younger and fitter? Recalling past descriptions of him being somewhat vampiric, this instigates an eerie fear within me. And let's not forget Paul O'Connor's now-not-so-incredible tale of Lorne's lethal motor cycle accident. These things cannot be coincidence. :p

The poster looks great, a real rage going on there. Personally, I think the full force is tempered somewhat by the mugshot perspective, but that's probably just me. That mouth still looks gorgeous; I want in!

oddguy 07-18-2004 12:32 PM

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That mouth still looks gorgeous; I want in!

I do agree that the Stranger image looks awesome, but I wouldn't want to make out with it! :p

-oddguy

Wil 07-18-2004 12:54 PM

Erm, not the image, no. ;)

EDIT: I dread falling into the same catagory as Abe Babe and Sepphy. Most focus on less appealing things. *thinks of giant fat chickens*

Nate 07-18-2004 02:03 PM

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Hmmm, Lorne getting younger and fitter? Recalling past descriptions of him being somewhat vampiric, this instigates an eerie fear within me. And let's not forget Paul O'Connor's now-not-so-incredible tale of Lorne's lethal motor cycle accident. These things cannot be coincidence. :p

what motorcycle accident?