Abe HD Ideas

[Wil]

It's wrong because it's derailment. You're not contributing to the discussion, you're nitpicking spellings. But you recognize what the words are, so obviously their spelling isn't utterly vital. There are times and places when these things matter, but colloquial discussion isn't one of them.

[Michael]

Here's something new from the OWI Facebook page:

Ok so here's the skinny on "Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee"...

We decided to reboot it, not just an HD update to the original PS1 title, this is a NEW game. It will be getting it's first public showing LATER this year, with a release date of NEXT summer (2013).

I'm a little confused by the 'reboot' (I always thought Abe HD was a remake, not a reboot to start again). Is this just a different way of announcing the Abe HD we've been discussing all along, or has a decision now been made to start from scratch again (like the new Tomb Raider) such that the originals are not cannon?

Either way, we now have some idea of the release schedule!

[Wil]

It's a remake. I hate any use of the word 'reboot' to describe it. It makes it sound like we're restarting canon. It's basically the same story, not a vastly different retelling like a film would be.

And I'm going to castrate whoever said it will be out summer 2013. There's not one person on the development team who thinks that's going to happen. And more than 550 people 'like' it, and that number is climbing fast. When we're already in trouble for giving so many promises and release schedules that haven't come to fruition. I have no idea how to damage control this.

[Manco]

So wait, you’re not in control of the Facebook page?

[Wil]

I'm not the only admin of it. But I think after this I should be.

[Manco]

“EXCLUSIVE: Strife in the ranks of Just Add Water as Facebook becomes battleground”

Say, is the OddBlog clear to use again?

[Michael]

I just checked out the comments on that OWI Facebook post. A lot of people seem to be confused as I was with the remake/reboot discrepancy.

There're some now under the belief that original continuity is going to be wiped out, and others disappointed that it's a 'new game' and not the Abe HD remake they were looking forward to.

I wouldn't think too much into it. Generally, it seems the Facebook fans don't follow developments as closely as we do on the forums. Even so, looks like it might need a bit of explaining to nip this in the bud!

[Scrabaniac]

Abe HD will be ready when it is ready, where is everyone getting these ideas for release dates from? Also can someone explain all these (let's say) ponies as profile pictures? It looks like something 6 year olds are into

[Nepsotic]

Where have you been the past month? There were about 20 people in on it at one point.

[Wil]

Abe HD will be ready when it is ready, where is everyone getting these ideas for release dates from?

Facebook. Look up six posts.

[Scrabaniac]

still doesnt explain why they are used as pictures, it just seems a little odd.
anyway, about the 'Summer 2013 Release' and the development team dont think that will happen, do you mean that they think it will be released sooner than that or later? i dont need specific dates or times, it just sounds like such a long way away.

[Nepsotic]

Abe HD will be ready when it is ready, where is everyone getting these ideas for release dates from? Also can someone explain all these (let's say) ponies as profile pictures? It looks like something 6 year olds are into

And by saying that, you're putting down an entire race of people. You bronist bastard.

Whats going on in terms of production. Presumably you are working on the game, can you not divulge any information about what stage you're at?

[Scrabaniac]

Nepsotic, is there a reason why you are rude to everyone?

[Paul]

still doesnt explain why they are used as pictures, it just seems a little odd.
anyway, about the 'Summer 2013 Release' and the development team dont think that will happen, do you mean that they think it will be released sooner than that or later? i dont need specific dates or times, it just sounds like such a long way away.

As a software developer I can tell you things never come early haha

[Scrabaniac]

haha cheers for that :P i think that if it is released after that time then it will be 110% worth the wait

[Nepsotic]

Nepsotic, is there a reason why you are rude to everyone?

Hey I'm one of the good ones!

[Scrabaniac]

As long as its just banter I don't mind haha

[Varrok]

Hey I'm one of the good ones!

I'm confused now

[Nepsotic]

Nice ones then. I'm not exactly 'nasty'

[Wil]

Whats going on in terms of production. Presumably you are working on the game, can you not divulge any information about what stage you're at?

In terms of production we have our programmer making the makeshift Abe move about more and more like Abe, we have our environment artists scrabbling to make the environments, we have our lead artist making Abe look as Abe as possible, and we have our designer furiously making level design documents to give everyone else as much work as possible.

[SpAM_CAN]

>Someone on the internet
>2012
>Doesn't know what a Brony is
*facehoof*

Okay, back on topic. People earlier seemed to think I want the Shrykull gone - I don't. Quite the contrary, I want the Red Rings, which are more useful than the Shrykull and have infinite uses, gone as they serve no purpose other than to make the Shrykull seem less awesome.

[Nepsotic]

How do you blow up bombs before getting the power of shrykull, then?

[Glitch]

aaaarrrrRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

[SpAM_CAN]

It only got used a couple of times before the Shrykull was obtained. Might as well use rocks, or just change the puzzles a little.

aaaarrrrRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHH!

Oh Facebook, root of all problems these days :3 That and our government, though that is more just a source of endless hilarity and nonsense.

Actually, on that note, please don't try to constrain yourself to a timescale too much... That is kinda how Ultima 8 and 9 happened.

[DarkHoodness]

Oh and don't forget what happened to Munch. In fact if any of the guys in charge try and attempt to put an unrealistic timescale on anything, remind them of Munch and use it as an example of why nobody should ever do that.

Also the guy who posted the first FB post made an update a while ago:

To extra clarify Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee HD, it is a remake of the original PS1 title, however we have started it from scratch using the original as a blueprint... Ok?

Think they should've also clarified about the release dates too. :P

[JennyGenesis]

How do you blow up bombs before getting the power of shrykull, then?

You seriously cannot answer that question yourself...?

[Glitch]

Oh and don't forget what happened to Munch. In fact if any of the guys in charge try and attempt to put an unrealistic timescale on anything, remind them of Munch and use it as an example of why nobody should ever do that.

Also the guy who posted the first FB post made an update a while ago:



Think they should've also clarified about the release dates too. :P

It's not a question of they. It's more a question of no one wanting to be seen second guessing anyone until we've had a chance to talk about it tomorrow.

[SpAM_CAN]

Is that FB post directly copied? Not to be mean to you folks... but that doesn't read like a post from a company... I know its Facebook, but perhaps an air of professionalism is in order? (Though I really shouldn't tell you how to run your company :3)

[Nepsotic]

You seriously cannot answer that question yourself...?

Rocks, I know. But what about the parts where theres tonnes of bombs? It would be really irritating having to go back five or six times to collect more rocks.

[SpAM_CAN]

Rocks, I know. But what about the parts where theres tonnes of bombs? It would be really irritating having to go back five or six times to collect more rocks.

You mean the thing that made up several areas in Abe's Exoddus?