2015 "Official" Misao Predictions/Discussion Thread Topic

"It's frustrating because - as much as Corf is otherwise an irredeemable person - his 2k/3 mapping is on point." ~ psy_wombats

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10/29/2015 03:14 AM

author=CashmereCat
Most RTP Game Award
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My pick: Starship TsukuruNova 20003.

Starship TsukuruNova 20003 gets this one for me, mostly because of its strict usage of the 2k3 RTP to create a game in space. Props for creating a wooden ship to fly galaxy-wide. Sellsword also looks good.

Worthy mentions: Sellsword.

Have I not released anything new in 2015? Wow.

CashmereCat

Self-proclaimed Puzzle Snob

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10/29/2015 03:43 AM

author=nhubi
author=CashmereCat
author=eplipswich
I don't know about this year...The only game that actually stands out for me is World's Dawn (as a demo, of course), though this game is not eligible for nomination...
Yeah, the download for World's Dawn was added in 2014 but modified in 2015, and the system only detects downloads that were added in the year that the Misaos takes place.

It wasn't modified, it was expanded, one of the three available seasons were added this year, it's actually had more than half of it completed in 2015 (tweaking and polishing Summer, all of Autumn and part of Winter as well as the new look due to successful KS campaign) and should be eligible for best demo because of it.

Yeah but the reason the system doesn't detect World's Dawn as able to be nominated, is because the creator modified the original DL link instead of adding a new one, and since the system only detects games with a download added this year, World's Dawn doesn't qualify, even though it should. If the creator adds the download as a separate and new link, it would qualify.

nhubi

Liberté, égalité, fraternité

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10/29/2015 03:55 AM

Thanks Cash, since I don't Game Make that part of the site and it's workings are a mystery.

Liberty

RTP Princess

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10/29/2015 04:42 AM

I'm actually playing a bunch of games that I've had on my 'Play this year' list now. So far I did GUILT and Second Death. Both were pretty decent. GUILT actually looks pretty good but I'm not very good at platformers as it is, and this one requires a bit of hiding/running... it's still pretty neat though! I'll be playing more later. Maybe I'll dig up a GOTY! XP

bahlete442456234996

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10/29/2015 02:22 PM

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CashmereCat

Self-proclaimed Puzzle Snob

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10/29/2015 02:46 PM

@Sated You can set downloads to be for testers only, but I guess not everyone knows that. Not sure what you mean by it being broken, though. As far as I know, that was how it was designed. If you're talking about the Misaos being broken because they don't recognize modified downloads, I'd imagine that can be changed rather easily.

bahlete442456234996

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10/29/2015 03:52 PM

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NeverSilent

Got any Dexreth amulets?

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10/29/2015 04:02 PM

The fact that I neither remembered to nominate some games until now nor know which ones I should nominate in the first place makes me realise I have played way fewer games this year than I would have liked to. Kind of sad, actually.

The one suggestion I do want to add, perhaps for categories like Setting, Atmosphere and RTP, is Heresies of Discord. That game stayed in my memory as a particularly good game that mainly relied on default assets while being far from an "average"-style RPG Maker game.

CashmereCat

Self-proclaimed Puzzle Snob

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10/29/2015 10:55 PM

author=Sated
Setting a download for testers only solves the second problem (that people don't want out-dated versions on their game-page), it doesn't solve the first problem (that people want the download button to show how many downloads a previous version garnered).

Actually, you're right. That is kind of strange. Although theoretically you could just add a doppelganger "testers only" download to help you qualify for the Misaos and modify your current download in turn. Cue "Hannah Montana - Best of Both Worlds". That's a pretty rude way of getting around restrictions, though.

author=NeverSilent
Heresies of Discord... stayed in my memory as a particularly good game that mainly relied on default assets while being far from an "average"-style RPG Maker game.

author=Liberty
author=Cap_H
Ruin Frontier was actually more enjoyable than O and its 015 too.
It really was.

Added Heresies of Discord and RUIN FRONTIER to the "Notable Entries" list.

unity

You're magical to me.

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11/01/2015 09:10 AM

author=CashmereCat
author=Ratty524
Cash, I think you like Sellsword way too much (it's also not really a Non-RPG?).
Oh, the final honourable mentions aren't for non-RPGs. My bad. They're for potential Game of the Years. Maybe that makes you even more uneasy but I enjoyed the game a lot, even if you don't believe it's not indicative of your talent. It's a solid RPG with brisk pacing and a wry sense of humour.

I also really enjoyed Sellsword! The combat was fun, the mapping was nice, and the story made me smile ^_^

Lucy_Fox

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11/02/2015 12:53 AM

Wow, I'm proud seeing both of my games in the notable entries post <3
I totally have to play more of the listed titles. Some of them are looking really promising. :3

From the list I only played Listen, which is great little story based game.
And Resonate, which I also enjoyed.

Sooz

They told me I was mad when I said I was going to create a spidertable. Who’s laughing now!!!

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12/01/2015 06:52 PM

Why is Grappi the most visible game pic in the front page image how does that make any sense?

not that I would mind a nomination but all those other games there are probably more worthy of display on account of not being explicitly weird and creepy for its own sake

kentona

Bunnyhug

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12/01/2015 06:56 PM

BECAUSE YOUR DEAR LEADER HAS NO INNATE AESTHETIC AND DESIGN SENSIBILITIES

unity

You're magical to me.

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12/01/2015 06:57 PM

Grappi's the new mascot for the Misaos! :3 :P

Frogge

I wanna marry ALL the boys!! And Donna is a meanc

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12/01/2015 07:20 PM

Welp might aswell share my picks, didn't really get to play much of the good stuff yet, so I have a high chance of changing them.

Best Storytelling and Direction: Amidst the Cold Night
Best Characters: Blank Dream
Best Game Title: Quincy and Amber Quest to Autumn
Best Setting: Amidst the Cold Night
Best Atmosphere: Chelsea
Best Graphics & Artwork: Resonate
"Lawsuit Waiting To Happen" Award: None, but if Terra Incignota was here it would get the most votes in this :P
Most RTP Game Award: -
Best Sound & Music: -(Porbably should nominate something for this, I really loved the soundtrack in chelsea so that maybe)
Most Technical Prowess: -
Best Level/Dungeon/Puzzle Design: Listen-Just a Game
Best Gameplay Mechanics: Blood Ties
Best Interface Design: Blood Ties
Most Promising Demo: Aria's Story
Best Game You Can Beat Under An Hour: Blood Ties(probably gonna change this soon)
Most Humourous Game: Math Father
Most Horrific Game: Blank Dream
Most Puzzling Game: -
Most Adventurous Game: -
Best RPG: Blank Dream(I voted for this accidentally so I'm looking for a good traditional rpg to replace it since you can't delete votes I believe)
GOTY: Blank Dream

Marrend

Guardian of the Description Thread

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12/01/2015 07:33 PM

Oh yeah. This.

I figure the majority of my picks would probably come from the McBacon Jams, maybe the Golden Age of 2K. Though, Luxaren Allure for Game of the Year...

Sgt M

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12/01/2015 07:38 PM

I've only done a few lock-ins so far, but I'll share what few I have:

Most Technical Prowess: Ellie Starling's Very Long Walk
Most Promising Demo: Ellie Starling's Very Long Walk
Best Game You Can Beat In Under An Hour: Craig
Most Humorous Game: Craig
Best RPG: Luxaren Allure
Best Characters: Luxaren Allure

Haven't picked a GOTY yet.

EDIT: Wait! Yes I did. Luxaren Allure is my Game of the Year.

Sooz

They told me I was mad when I said I was going to create a spidertable. Who’s laughing now!!!

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12/01/2015 07:46 PM

author=unity
Grappi's the new mascot for the Misaos! :3 :P

Pointless but entertaining for a few minutes? Sure, works for me! :V

Red_Nova

Sir Redd of Novus: He who made Prayer of the Faithless that one time, and that was pretty dang rad! :D

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12/01/2015 08:06 PM

I would have put more games from the 2015 IGMC on here if they were actually on RMN. Corrine Cross' Dead and Breakfast won the friggin contest and deserves some awards. Oh well.

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Best Storytelling and Direction: Luxaren Allure

Best Characters: Luxaren Allure

Best Game Title: Red Syndrome

Best Setting: Grist of Flies

Best Atmosphere: Grist of Flies

Best Graphics & Artwork: Luxaren Allure

"Lawsuit Waiting To Happen" Award: The Last King of Hyrule

Most RTP Game Award: Starship TsukuruNova 20003

Best Sound & Music: Grist of Flies

Most Technical Prowess: Red Syndrome

Best Level/Dungeon/Puzzle Design: Account Mu

Best Gameplay Mechanics: Luxaren Allure

Best Interface Design: Red Syndrome

Most Promising Demo: Arid Abysm

Best Game You Can Beat Under An Hour: Red Syndrome

Most Humourous Game: Luxaren Allure

Most Horrific Game: Grist of Flies

Most Puzzling Game: Luxaren Allure

Most Adventurous Game: Luxaren Allure

Best RPG: Luxaren Allure

GOTY: Luxaren Allure

This is probably gonna be updated since I've got a couple more games planned to play. Friggin final exams.

unity

You're magical to me.

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12/01/2015 11:54 PM

;_; Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who mentioned Luxaren Allure. Seriously, it means a lot to me and I'm so happy people are enjoying the game ;u;

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