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Lost Crown, the downers #294570
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First of all I'd like to say that this is a very good game. There are numerous threads here, if I remember correctly, which praises the game. I feel that we should also have a different perspective on the game other then just saying its perfect, cause nothing is perfect. So here I go:

Main question of the thread: What could have been done different? (Keep in mind not to spoil any of the plot!)

One of the first things I noticed is that they use images of real things. Not everything is graphics, like the door where our hero is staying. It's a picture of a real door until you close up on it then its a 3d door. Same goes for other stuff.

Another thing is that after you have picked a line to speak it should disappear so that we don't have to worry about clicking the same line twice.

Third is the repetitiveness. Our main character & the other character says the same things over and over again, even if we watch out not to click on an already spoken line.

Just my 2cents on how the game could have been improved. Again I am not dissing the game cause I really like it!

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Just a question Doffy....why is it necessary to nit pick something just for the sake of nit picking? I don't get it. duh

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Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: BrownEyedTigre] #294622
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Actually, the photo-reality is one of the things I like best about The Lost Crown. Many scenes are stunning to look at, and the daubs of brilliant colour here and there are a great effect.

I do agree with you regarding dialogue, Doffy. Once you've clicked on a line that's already been spoken there seems to be no way of cancelling it out, you have to listen to the whole spiel again.

I am completely enjoying this game, mind you. Everything else, from the story to the puzzles, to the majority of the voice acting, is superb.


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Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: Doffy90] #294632
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Originally Posted By: Doffy90
One of the first things I noticed is that they use images of real things. Not everything is graphics, like the door where our hero is staying. It's a picture of a real door until you close up on it then its a 3d door. Same goes for other stuff.


I'd have to disagree with you that the style of artwork was a downside. I think it's absolutely lovely that they combined photos with computer generated graphics.

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I enjoy reading other people's opinions (even if they say it is only worth 2 cents!) and I don't see it as nit-picking at all. I do get worried when everybody says the same thing (good or bad) because then it is usually the "cascade effect" where groups will follow the leader rather than say their real thoughts. It is *safer* that way! So an honest opinion is worth ten of the copycats, says I.


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Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: Rushes] #294704
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Originally Posted By: Rushes
I do agree with you regarding dialogue, Doffy. Once you've clicked on a line that's already been spoken there seems to be no way of cancelling it out, you have to listen to the whole spiel again.

I don't think that's what Doffy was suggesting. Being able to click past already heard conversations is not the same as those conversations disappearing entirely. I like to have the chance to re-hear things, in case I missed what was said because of some noise outside or the phone ringing or some other distraction.

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You do not need to redo those dialogues that have been heard - just those new ones that you haven't clicked on.
There's always a sort of ending the conversation dialogue at the bottom when you're done.

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Originally Posted By: Jenny100
I don't think that's what Doffy was suggesting. Being able to click past already heard conversations is not the same as those conversations disappearing entirely. I like to have the chance to re-hear things, in case I missed what was said because of some noise outside or the phone ringing or some other distraction.


Well, hey now, you're nitpicking my nitpicking! razz

I should have tagged "and additionally" onto the end of that sentence in my previous post. In my own head I make fabulous sense. yay


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Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: Rushes] #294932
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I just love this game and think the graphics are very good and innovative. My only grip is that there are not sub-titles for the ghoastly voices.
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[/spoiler]I had to use the w/t on the upstairs landing[spoiler]
as I could not understand what was being said. That is my only grip as otherwise it has everthing I could want from a game. Love it. thumbsup


Has any one seen any little gray cells around as I think I've lost some? Reward for finder.
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I love the graphics and the way it was laid out. My only minor beef is I wish Nigel could have walked a little faster!

Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: Doffy90] #294942
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Interesting points. I find that the combo of real photos integrated into the environments worked beautifully,and is one of the strong points of the game,along with the subtle of splashes of color.
I am thoroughly engrossed in this marvelous game...yet...I TOO have a slight nitpick (okay ,2,.but they're minor):
A game this large should have more than 8 save slots...and...
One should be able to skip out of a dialogue tree if one clicks on a branch by mistake.
But that's it. Other than that,IMHO,this is the best adventure game I've played this year....in several years,actually.
Darkness Within comes close,along with Timelapse played many moons ago,and a couple of the later Myst games...but this is the best one in a LONG time for me...and the most engrossing...

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Re: Lost Crown, the downers [Re: joanieS] #295070
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Just a question and not a nit-pic since I haven't played the game; after looking at the screen shots, is most everything in black and white or gray shades with a little color here and there. If it is then guess I'd have to nit-pic that.


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the story is the important thing and I like it when they keep the old speechs up as if I forget some thing or get interrupted then I can go over the conversation .I think he is a little to calm under some of the cercumstances cause if that was me I would nt need a train Id be gone .The only thing that got me was the walkie talkie .
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I had to save befor I used it as it kept throwing me back to the hut .
All in all I think they did a good job and I gues there will always be some one who won t like a game .Its a preferance .I like the ghost hunting .Searching for things and he mostly tells you what to do so I can go for a couple of things I don t like .Even the best game I guess you would find some thing not to like

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Originally Posted By: 3dobermans
Just a question and not a nit-pic since I haven't played the game; after looking at the screen shots, is most everything in black and white or gray shades with a little color here and there. If it is then guess I'd have to nit-pic that.


Yes, the game is in black & white with occasional splashes of colour on flowers and suchlike. It's very effective and doesn't detract from the game at all.


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Originally Posted By: 3dobermans
Just a question and not a nit-pic since I haven't played the game; after looking at the screen shots, is most everything in black and white or gray shades with a little color here and there. If it is then guess I'd have to nit-pic that.

I agree. But I'd have to play the game in order to really see whether it works for me or not. Someone (I forget who) posted in a previous thread that they dream that way -- that things can be all black-and-white except for certain objects that stand out because they're in blazing color. Maybe the developer dreams that way too, and that was why he chose to do the game that way.

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Thank you much for the replies.
The premise of the game sounds good but I dream in bright techno-color so guess that's how I like to see my games. smile


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Originally Posted By: 3dobermans
Thank you much for the replies.
The premise of the game sounds good but I dream in bright techno-color so guess that's how I like to see my games. smile

That's how I like to see my games too.
But I don't want to miss this one after all the good things that have been written about it.

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I love it. I want to play & play & play and for the game never to end. I love the black & white with the odd splash of colour, love the characters, the spooky atmosphere, the wandering around scared in the dark, I love the lot. Hope there will be a follow up game thats just as great.


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I need to start by saying all in all I love this game. However between the walkie talkie glitch and my own stupidity I have messed myself up. I want to make everyone aware of my situation so the same thing doesn't happen to you. It all started when I entered the Nightmare Room in the Old Net House.
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I found the hidden key and used it to open the desk drawer. After opening the drawer, the door slammed behind me and locked. I attempted to use my wakie talkie to contact Lucy. At the time I was unaware of the glitch and was upset when it sent me back to the outside of the Old Net House. I figured it was a glitch and checked a walkthrough. Sure enough it said you have to check the door first then use the walkie talkie. I attempted to do it all over again and saved my game before entering the Nightmare Room in case it happened again. I entered the room and attempted to find the key, however since I had already found it once, it was no longer there and the desk drawer was locked again. I am now stuck in the room and cannot do anything. I emailed GotGameEntertainment to see if they can help me, but god knows how long it will take to hear from them.
Don't be stupid like me and save your game after this happens.

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welcome to GameBoomers BizBoi, have you installed the patch?

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I have installed the patch, but it seems to be too late now. I cannot get the key to reopen the drawer.

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THere are 8 save slots, can't you go back to the one before that save?

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