AUG Challenge - Theme?

[starrley]

I know that the concept for this said no Mario or Zelda, but I've been looking at the suggestions, and while I like a lot of them, maybe some people don't. If we randomly pick a game that only a few people like, the challenge won't be as fun. If we pick a more mainstream game like Mario (maybe a specific one, like Mario 3) or Zelda or Pokemon or Final Fantasy (again, specific games for each) there is a better chance that everyone will like them and have fun. We would have to have a requirement that it be a NEW pattern or new concept, including but not necessarily something funny. They can be the same old sprites, but in a new situation. What do you think? My suggestions for this line of reasoning are:
Mario 3
Zelda LTTP
Pokemon 4th Generation games (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold/Soulsilver, Ranger, Mystery Dungeon)
Final Fantasy 1 or 2

Just my 2 cents. (More like 10 cents)

[funkymonkey]

If we randomly pick a game that only a few people like, the challenge won't be as fun.

While I agree, and would fully support Mario 3, I figure no matter what game we pick, some people participating won't be familiar with it. Part of the challenge would be to become familiar with a new game, and I wouldn't mind doing some internet research to find a character or scenario that I like.

By trying to satisfy everyone, I feel like we could run the risk of losing the point of a "challenge."

It is, after all, only for a month, and if it doesn't have many participants, we would know to chose via a different route next time.

Also my ten cents.

[blackmageheart]

A specific game/series that everyone decides on and agrees on seems more suited to a stitch-a-long in my opinion! (Might set one up if there's enough call for it.)

Also, I do feel like when you're presented with a game you don't know very well or maybe don't know at all, it's more of a challenge to make something from it *coughharvestmoonfarmcough*. And if you do know the game, the challenge lies in doing something other than the usual stuff with it! I do agree that it'll suck if you don't like the game, though. It's hard to sit and make things for something you don't like.
I do like the idea of the old sprites in a new situation - and I'm pretty sure I have something similar to that written down on the ideas list. I would definitely like to use it at some point, soon.

However, I do want to keep the delay of the start of this challenge to a minimum so I'm going to randomly pick a game out of all the suggestions at 00:00 UK time tonight. (So there's room for more suggestions!) What you all do with said game is up to you!

[kuja.girl]

Well I'll joint he band wagon and also add my 2 cents even though BMH has already laid down the law ;)
- I would be easier if it's a game with sprites - not (only) 3d graphics - that way it's easy for people to find source images.
- Popular titles are nostalgic and more people may enter because of this but I agree with BMH - sometimes it's more fun/more challenging to use a game you know nothing about. I also did a swap with Harvest Moon and really enjoyed the project even though I'd never played the game.

more entry ideas:
Disgaea (series)
Final Fantasy Tactics Advance II
Earthworm Jim (series)
Metroid Fusion (or really any of the 2D entries in the series)

[Lunariah]

Since it was mentioned but not officially suggested, I'm suggesting Harvest Moon. Also Ecco the Dolphin and Animal Crossing.

[SofaraStarfyre]

My 2 suggestions are both wii games...

Lego Star Wars

Lego Harry Potter either Years 1- 4 or 5 - 7 or maybe let people choose since it is the same series

[starrley]

Also, I do feel like when you're presented with a game you don't know very well or maybe don't know at all, it's more of a challenge to make something from it *coughharvestmoonfarmcough*.

Huh, what are you talking about?
No, seriously, you're right. This challenge will be fun.