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XyZspineZyX

11-21-2003, 08:25 PM

We recently did an online chat with Michel Ancel, the creator of Beyond Good & Evil. During that chat he answered *your* questions about BG&E. A transcript form that chat is now available on the official site. Check out what he has to say here (http://beyondgoodevil.com/us/qanda/qanda.php).

Message Edited on 11/21/0308:25PM by djnogg

XyZspineZyX

11-21-2003, 08:25 PM

XyZspineZyX

11-23-2003, 05:23 AM

That was pretty interesting. Thanks for the link, djnogg. http://ubbxforums.ubi.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif

This one particularly interested me:

"(Enyak): In the demo I've noticed that the game switched to slow-motion in several key scenes, while remaining interactive/playable. What was the idea behind that?

(Michel): The visual rhythm is very important. It's very important to underline a special moment during the fight. To increase the dramatic effect of the end of the fight, we modified the music and the time. It makes you enter smoothly into the next cinematic sequence. Then, every thing is visually connected, the gameplay and the cut scenes. "

Michel's response interested me here... he has a pretty unique view on game design, and he's obviously looking at it as an art form. Such approaches to game design always impress me, though, cause I kinda see that as the future of games...

XyZspineZyX

11-26-2003, 01:08 AM

I'm glad to see that explained. I was a little curious about the use of the slo-mo. Although in the rooftop scene, I think you can really see a good illustration of his point.

XyZspineZyX

12-09-2003, 07:10 AM

I am a hardcore gamer who plays every game there is out on the market. This game has inspired me to some of the greatest things...this game has everything a good game should have...popular hit titles like this always have good solid game play but somewhere along the line games never picked up the fact that a game needs more of a meaningful plot. Games today are awesome but loose their taste because their plots are not meaningful nor inspiring. This game has it all. Solid game play plus a meaningful story that brings it to life. I will say the game is a little short though. I hope more games like this come out with crystal clear graphics. This game is like a movie within itself, its beautiful. Michel Ancel is 10 feet tall right now and should continue to make games with this great and life meaning story that he brings to life in his epic game Beyond Good and Evil. I one day hope to be like him and bring fantasies to life. Michel Ancel says what motivated him to make this game is. "For this game, I would say the motivations and inspirations were more about trying to express something", and he did a great job with this game of achieving his goal. Michel goes on to say, "I think we could interest more people who are not into video games [if games had more meaning]", and it is true. Michel Ancel is my inspiration to stay off of drugs and pot to do great things with computer games in my future, to express an opinion or though like he does in this epic game. Ancel also says, "The other idea is trying to tell something [meaningful]. It's not just about beating everybody; it's about maybe getting something from the game". Great job Ubi-Soft and most of all Michel Ancel you are great keep up the good work. This game is a must have if you want to bring meaning to your gaming experience. This game sets itself apart from any other game in a unique way, from the GREAT music that is like a fantasy coming in to make the moment that much more axilerating. Although you dont have much time to meet the characters and really get to know then as well as you would like you come to love some of the characters like the Pig "Pey'J". Got to love Pey'J and Jade has a great look, with eyes that catch yours and a unique way of looking hot. Get this game you will not be disappointed.