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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 11, 2008, 10:13:41 pm »

That was in part intended to mirror how the player might feel at the end of the game, knowing that its ending... and realizing that they'll never be able to play it for the first time again.

This is just too cruel. You had to remind me, hadn't you? Ever since I hit the credits scene, it's just not the same anymore...

ummmm.... when is the sequel coming, again? 

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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 11, 2008, 10:00:25 pm »

Standard Disclaimer: These are my own views. I think there's room for multiple interpretations of the game, and I don't intend to disrupt anyone else's views on the matter by sharing mine.

Well Alec, since you and Derek are the creators of Naija (or at least responsible for it. Creations have the habit of starting a life of their own in your head), in the end, it's your view that really matters. Just make sure you leave enough blurry areas for us to brag about endlessly.

Now that I think of Li a little more, I realized that I have a funny relation to the game as a player. Being a male, I never really identified Naija as a representation of myself. I felt more like an observer, or invisible companion. I never liked Li, and if I'm honest, it's because I viewed him as another male, standing between me and Naija.

No, really, I'm normal, just thinking.   

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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 11, 2008, 03:58:36 pm »

Yup, he forgot, as it seems. And I like that part of the storyline very much, I said I found the reactions of both characters very realistic. But still, it is a very much  creepy scene if you imagine it from a first person view, pretending not knowing the events that predate it.

I think that sometimes Naija can be a frightening character.  She's practically a dangerous predator. The beast form is good symbol of that aspect, that's why I liked a previous fanart depicting her as repulsive monster.  Sometimes she does things, that are, let's just say, not too environmentally sensitive. One of the oddest scene's of the game is when you venture into the nest of Nautilus Prime, kill the big momma, and raise a little nautilus made orphan by your own actions.

I think, this lack of  strict definiton of good and evil in the characters of Aquaria is an important element of the story. Think of the Creator, Naija's mom, Naija herself. Also, we are the most cruel predators of Earth, yet we don't like seeing ourselves like this.  In the end, this duality of the characters becomes a sensitive description of the nature of humanity.

That is why I would hate if this aspect of Aquaria never got adressed. It's sure relaxing to view her as the cute little girl that she is, but the other aspects of her character are the things that make her really interesting, and not just another reincarnation of  disney's little mermaid.

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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 10, 2008, 07:10:33 pm »

Well, if a fishwoman accompanied by a genocidal baby nautilus popping into your view isn't creepy, than I don't know what. I always felt the first reaction of Li to be very realistic. No matter how cute she's on further inspection, the first thing you do when seeing something utterly unusual is to ensure safe distance, like run away screaming.  I painted with that in mind.

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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 10, 2008, 10:46:21 am »

I take your word and remove the filter. Most people won't be able to see it if DA blocks them. I thought it will just give a warning.

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General / Re: Aquaria fanart [spoilers]

« on: February 10, 2008, 03:41:08 am »

Finally a little spare time! So here it is, my first digital painting in honor of Aquaria. I took me quite a while.  I'm sure,as anything else, this gets faster by practice, but now I respect the amount of work went into Aquaria even more. You guys deserve all the praise you get.


http://mugodzilla.deviantart.com/art/Naija-fanart-76954755

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Off-Topic / Re: Pixel art

« on: January 08, 2008, 11:28:53 pm »

Pixel art is a distinct style, see E-boy, where pixels are clearly visible and not subtle building blocks of the image.

Aquaria is not pixel-art by any means. Can Aquaria be considered as a piece of art? Definetly.

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General / Re: Idea for an offshoot of aquaria

« on: January 08, 2008, 11:19:57 pm »

So basically, Knytt Stories?

I don't think Aquaria in it's current form would ever suffer from power inflation. All forms have their strengths and drawbacks. The only items that really changes your overall power level I think is the Jelly Costume (for granting free health), the Dual form (for it's immense firepower compared to other offensive forms), and maybe the Pets (Li included) for lending a few shots in battle.

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Gameplay / Re: Yellow Creature in Kelp Forest drops Hot Borscht

« on: January 07, 2008, 08:34:08 pm »

Problem is, both FAQ tells me that I can pull up Red Bulbs in Kelp. I harvested the leaves like three times including the Sprite Cave but no luck. I really need those to finish my recipe book, and besidess my favourite foods are made of red bulb.

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Gameplay / Re: Not Buying and Here's Why

« on: January 07, 2008, 08:28:28 pm »

It does have a compass. Remember the White and Red Ripples on the minimap?

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Gameplay / Re: *super SPOILERS* everything I know about ingredients and cooking

« on: January 07, 2008, 08:22:55 pm »

Borscht, the Red Menace

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Gameplay / Re: Yellow Creature in Kelp Forest drops Arcane Poultice

« on: January 05, 2008, 04:32:09 pm »

The Yellow sea dragons in Kelp forset drop special bulbs once in a while. But Red bulbs are the real special, I cannot find them anywhere. I found only 5 or so trought the game and used up all to make Borscht. Any ideas?

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Games / Re: The game

« on: December 29, 2007, 10:20:27 am »

If I play the Game well enough, I will learn to brainwash myself whenever I want. I guess I lost this time.

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Gameplay / Re: I found something I don't know what to do with. *Spoilers*

« on: December 27, 2007, 07:09:08 pm »

Anybody tried what happens if you beat him again after getting the cooking pot?

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Gameplay / Re: Probably bug at Final boss

« on: December 27, 2007, 07:06:40 pm »

Blind, then Blind.