Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:41 pm
Thanks for your reasoned and detailed response.immortal1 wrote:When one thing like this happens you can let it go but when they continue to mount it gets harder. Yeah, you can make justifications all you want and sure lg15 isn't perfect but that doesn't mean you shouldn't make sure all your I's are dotted and your T's are crossed where your story is concerned. I'm not a gameplayer, I'm not someone who would stick around just for puzzles or drops. Based on what I've seen from my involvement so far I think I could really get into an ARG if it were a complete experience.
I agree with you about the game aspect. So far I'm very impressed, not only with the puzzles, but most importantly with the character's dedication in her communications. Oh and not sure if you missed it, but she did post here, quite a few times. In fact, she posted again about an hour ago.
http://lonelygirl15.com/forum/search.ph ... r=maddison
Abut the "mounting issues," you mentioned three:
1. The pigeon thing. The fact that you're from NYC and never felt compelled to pick up a pigeon doesn't mean a character from East TX that looks and talks like Adam wouldn't. I can perfetly see him picking up pigeons, skunks, or various other vermins or roadkill and excited about taking footage of it. Yes, you can't just send a pigeon to any address without homing it there first, and explaining away this detail implies that the sender has been very close to Maddy for a while without her noticing, but I consider that a minor innacuracy at worst.
Second, why Maddy? Of course that's a big part of the plot! I assure you there's a reason behind that question, just don't expect to be given an answer this early in the game. I take it as part of the mystery we're trying to help Maddy figure out. Obviously Mr. Zipp chose her for a reason, but he or she can't disclose that yet for his or Maddy's safety. How many why's have been mounting in LG, starting with "why Bree?" and now ending with "why not Bree anymore?" I'm sure you've requested answers, but part of the reason you're still watching is the fact that some of these remain unanswered, and hope to see them resolved somewhat satisfactorily.
Finally, I don't think pointing out an obvious edit is justifying a plot hole. There is no plot hole there, period. If you blinked and missed the edit, you can't blame the content creator, especially within an ARG where you're expected, no, required to watch and rewatch and comb every frame for clues.
I agree with everyone saying the acting is really lacking. I won't justify it. But I'm willing to dismiss it as acceptable. This is a fanfic ARG and the whole budget involved might not exceed a couple hundred bucks, and that better be destined to creating a good gaming experience. One talented PM can take care of good writing and good puzzles and good character interaction and good editing without spending one cent, but finding good actors to volunteer free work isn't easy.
Glad to have you ARGing with us, this is just my second ARG after OpAphid by the way, and I hope this time we'll get to experience its full resolution, as well as, like you said, a complete experience in the process.
