how do you look at oddworld....

Sekto Springs · #1 05-27-2003, 08:13 PM

everyone i know (personally) who like oddworld look at it as a joke, and only for its humor, they refuse look deeper and discover the nativity and wonder, the mystery, and how close it is to our world on the account of industry versus wilderness, steel and wheels against wood and excercise.....oddworld is more than humor, it has a whole world to discover, every enviroment and creature is vital and important to this oddworld....

how do you look at this place.......

Jacob · #2 05-27-2003, 09:01 PM

I see it as a game. Not a whole "world" a game that portrays a message. Like other games. There are many other games out there that portray a message, not just OW. But yes, i see it as a game to be played and enjoyed, nothing more...

paramiteabe · #3 05-28-2003, 03:15 AM

I see it as one of the most interesting games out there.

Not only its an enjoyable game but it is an inspiration for me when it comes to my art. I am an artist and Oddworld is one of those inspirations that is something that us artist call eye candy.

When I look at Oddworld my imagination just sores. I see Oddworld as one of the most perfect examples on just how far you can take your imagination. Lanning is a genus and an artist and he thought up his own world from the power of his imagination. That is the inspiration I see and that is what makes me want to create my own Universe or world so I can feel the same.

Thats what I see in Oddworld.

Paramiteabe...

Jacob · #4 05-28-2003, 09:17 AM

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that is something that us artist call eye candy.

Easy there, Picasso. Many other people use the term 'eye candy' not just Artists.

And if you lot are saying all this about OW, what about Fable and Albion which will severely beat OW in the groin region with a spikey baseball bat??

I think OW is liked mainly due to its characters and darkness...

paramiteabe · #5 05-28-2003, 11:40 AM

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Originally posted by Jacob
Easy there, Picasso. Many other people use the term 'eye candy' not just Artists.

And if you lot are saying all this about OW, what about Fable and Albion which will severely beat OW in the groin region with a spikey baseball bat??

I think OW is liked mainly due to its characters and darkness...

Well Jacob thats your opinion. So we will leave it at that.

Abeguy · #6 05-28-2003, 12:03 PM

I agree with PA on this one.I think OW is a game that is so much more than a game my friend Zach Roy Wilson says that he thinks OW is out there in the universe, and believe me he's told me weirder stuff but who knows? maybe it's all true

***Xavier*** · #7 05-28-2003, 02:46 PM

for me it is a parody of our world showing us the problems of OUR world
It is also a beautifull universe full of stories and adventures

Jacob · #8 05-28-2003, 04:50 PM

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my friend Zach Roy Wilson says that he thinks OW is out there in the universe

Does your friend go to a special school? Were he has a nice white room and lots of people with the mental age of a 3 year old retard to talk to?

Nath · #9 05-28-2003, 06:19 PM

YOU GO THERE TOO!
Wow, this world's odd. HAHAHAHA
SERIOUSLY

***Xavier*** · #10 05-28-2003, 06:55 PM

nath, did you post had a point?
this post was kind of wreid

Nath · #11 05-28-2003, 07:37 PM

sorry. i just wanted to show jacob that not everyone weired goes to insane clinics (they go to the Oddworld forums) hahaha.

Anyway. i like to look at oddworld as a whole universe, and like to think that someplace like it exists in the unlimited universe. (But hey, that's me)

Abeguy · #12 05-28-2003, 08:24 PM

Jacob Quote: does your friend go to a special school?

actully jacob, zach and I go to the same school, Meridian Middle School in Meridian,Idaho,United States Of America,North America

Dipstikk · #13 05-28-2003, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by Jacob
Does your friend go to a special school? Were he has a nice white room and lots of people with the mental age of a 3 year old retard to talk to?

I don't appriceate that word being used. "Retard" is just the arrogant and ignorant perception that people use to name someone if they exhibit an unfamiliar, or as you so colorfully put it, "Retarded" behavior.

It's been used before on this forum and I DO NOT APPRICEATE IT!

I have worked with a class of kids with mental and physical disabilities for two years. They are gifted, talented and SMARTER than anyone here would probably give them credit for.

Read the rules.

Refrain from posting anything that might be considered offensive to other users, ie: no offensive language, flaming, using vulgarities or posting sexually explicit material.

And before you go off and make fun and try to look big, Jacob, think about this:

Have any of these people who you have described as "Retards" ever asked to be born like that?

paramiteabe · #14 05-29-2003, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Dipstikk
I don't appriceate that word being used. "Retard" is just the arrogant and ignorant perception that people use to name someone if they exhibit an unfamiliar, or as you so colorfully put it, "Retarded" behavior.

It's been used before on this forum and I DO NOT APPRICEATE IT!

I have worked with a class of kids with mental and physical disabilities for two years. They are gifted, talented and SMARTER than anyone here would probably give them credit for.

Read the rules.

Refrain from posting anything that might be considered offensive to other users, ie: no offensive language, flaming, using vulgarities or posting sexually explicit material.

And before you go off and make fun and try to look big, Jacob, think about this:

Have any of these people who you have described as "Retards" ever asked to be born like that?

Well said Dipstikk!

Why is it every time we state our opinions about OW we just like, people have to do that? This is the OWF. If people don't want to talk about OW which is what this place is for then go to off topic. Is that not so hard?

Paramiteabe...

Jacob · #15 05-29-2003, 06:23 PM

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"Retard" is just the arrogant and ignorant perception that people use to name someone if they exhibit an unfamiliar, or as you so colorfully put it, "Retarded" behavior.

The word 'retard' or 'retarded' means backward. And saying that a fictional gaming world is out there, somewhere, is severely backward. No matter what way you look at it.

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It's been used before on this forum and I DO NOT APPRICEATE IT!

I dont appreciate heterosexuals not being homosexual. Not much i can do about it though. Whats your point??

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I have worked with a class of kids with mental and physical disabilities for two years. They are gifted, talented and SMARTER than anyone here would probably give them credit for.

Thats a generalisation. Are you saying somebody braindead is clever? Cos, they're not. Some are stuck in a cycle of 4 year oldness and act like 4 year olds. They're not clever. Some are. Not all.

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Have any of these people who you have described as "Retards" ever asked to be born like that?

None. But ask yourself this. Why do people born "normally" act like retards??

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Why is it every time we state our opinions about OW we just like, people have to do that?

I personally believe in freedom of speech but when you start going on about shite such as OW is real it annoys me cos creatures whom state such facts are the creatures that will be desperate to make friends with my children (if i have any) and thus may corrupt my child to a lifestyle of geeky-unpopularity.

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This is the OWF. If people don't want to talk about OW which is what this place is for then go to off topic. Is that not so hard?

I didnt go off topic. I made a remark which could have been ignored. I dont have a problem with your kind talking about OW, i ignore most of the blatant moronicness that you lot produce. Its when you start wanting to be Abe and have a pet 'Slog', thats when it gets worrying...

MojoMan220 · #16 05-30-2003, 01:54 AM

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Originally posted by paramiteabe
I see it as one of the most interesting games out there.

Not only its an enjoyable game but it is an inspiration for me when it comes to my art. I am an artist and Oddworld is one of those inspirations that is something that us artist call eye candy.

When I look at Oddworld my imagination just sores. I see Oddworld as one of the most perfect examples on just how far you can take your imagination. Lanning is a genus and an artist and he thought up his own world from the power of his imagination. That is the inspiration I see and that is what makes me want to create my own Universe or world so I can feel the same.

Thats what I see in Oddworld.

Paramiteabe...

I see it almost the exact same way. I'm an artist and Oddworld has some great concept art that I really admire.

paramiteabe · #17 05-30-2003, 03:10 AM

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I personally believe in freedom of speech but when you start going on about shite such as OW is real it annoys me cos creatures whom state such facts are the creatures that will be desperate to make friends with my children (if i have any) and thus may corrupt my child to a lifestyle of geeky-unpopularity.

First of all Jacob did I ever say Oddworld was a real place? No I said that Oddworld is an inspiration to me when it comes to my art. And I also stated that I look at it as a great example on how far you can create from your imagination. I never said Oddworld was real. And thats the truth!

Jacob · #18 05-30-2003, 03:54 PM

PA, enlighten me...where did i state you said OW was real. When i was mentioning people saying OW was real i was referring to this remark -

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my friend Zach Roy Wilson says that he thinks OW is out there in the universe

Not anything anybody else said.

paramiteabe · #19 05-30-2003, 06:21 PM

I thought you were refering to me because in your quote you said this:

but when you start going on about shite such as OW is real it annoys me

And that quote was towards me right? you said but when you

Sekto Springs · #20 05-30-2003, 07:31 PM

lets stay on topic here....
i say oddworld is real enough to beleive, lorne probly had a psychic interface with a mudokon one day while swallowing peanut capsules

Jacob · #21 05-30-2003, 08:25 PM

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And that quote was towards me right? you said but when you

I missed the 'all' after the 'you'...

paramiteabe · #22 05-31-2003, 12:41 AM

Oh ok well then theres no problem just a typo.

Well back to topic I also view OW as something as a stress releaver sometimes. When your haveing a hard day there is nothing like playing a few levels of AO to get your mind off of things for awhile. Hey it works sometimes.

Sekto Springs · #23 05-31-2003, 12:54 AM

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Well back to topic I also view OW as something as a stress releaver sometimes. When your haveing a hard day there is nothing like playing a few levels of AO to get your mind off of things for awhile. Hey it works sometimes.

im sure the native levels, but industry....naah

Reese Charles · #24 05-31-2003, 06:54 AM

I see Oddworld as a very deep game, and quite a good challenge with nice rendering.

The graphics aren't quite as pretty as stuff like Commandos, but there is definately more to this game than meets the eye. One thing is for certain, you can take this game how you will as far as depth is concerned, but if you have any taste at all then you will definately note OW for its originality...

Reese...

ratman · #25 06-07-2003, 09:53 PM

Sligslinger,
I look at oddworld like a different planet that is very similar to ours. I also look at oddworld like a humerous place though. There are alot of ways I think about Oddworld. Those are only 2 reasons.

There you have it.

Majic · #26 06-07-2003, 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by sligslinger
lets stay on topic here....
i say oddworld is real enough to beleive, lorne probly had a psychic interface with a mudokon one day while swallowing peanut capsules

I can't tell if your serious or joking there. You've posted enough stuff that itcould be either one, which is relatively sad.

Zach Roy Wilson · #27 06-10-2003, 10:17 PM

I see it as a whole new dimension. As soon as I start playing, I feel when Abe says "Follow Me..." I begin to follow him and then I feel as if I become Abe. But that is just me

Abeguy · #28 06-11-2003, 06:46 PM

Dude! i do too

it's weird huh?

Zach Roy Wilson · #29 06-11-2003, 06:53 PM

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Originally posted by Jacob
Does your friend go to a special school? Were he has a nice white room and lots of people with the mental age of a 3 year old retard to talk to?

Yes Jacob, and I am not only mental but homicidle! I know where you live hahaha!

Abeguy · #30 06-17-2003, 02:55 AM

yeah! zach told me where you live! MUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and i am homicidal, but not mental. partially but not full.