 Riviera is a great work of art, Call it a cult classic, will ya? |
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| Midnight |
 Aug 30 2008, 04:21 AM
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 et Omnia Vanitas  Group: Flunkies Posts: 296 Joined: 2-July 08 From: Minnesota Member No.: 1755  |
We are its elitists. We, who know the random variance of a thousand spells, the blood types of a thousand creatures, over a thousand blades, we can see Riviera in all its glory. We are not blinded by the differences that Riviera brings to RPGs. Nor do we ignore them. We see them, and we understand, "This is good". We see the lack of movement options as a way to free us from pointless choices. We see the lack of random battles as a way to free us from random battles. We see Practice Mode, its replacement, say to us, "For lo, I have returned to level you up, but I shall be optional!" We see that the limited knapsack, item wear, and in-battle item limit as removing all limits from strategic choices and from the "One man one weapon" rule put in place by our forebears.
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| Kotlol |
Aug 30 2008, 11:57 AM
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 Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 38 Joined: 22-September 08 Member No.: 1783 |
Not to mention the beautiful and unique artwork (primarily the backgrounds), great compositions and the fact that it mixes such a lot of elements from totally different genres that it can not even really be ordered into a pre-existing category of video games, being this exceptionally innovative and original.
Also bath scenes. This post has been edited by P.P.A.: Aug 30 2008, 11:58 AM ~~~ (Currently trying to make Yggdra Union flashes)
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| Nana |
Aug 30 2008, 03:47 PM
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Lazy Group: Arcs Posts: 8 Joined: 2-November 11 Member No.: 2572 |
You missed the point.
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| Oyasumi |
Aug 30 2008, 04:01 PM
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Lazy Group: Arcs Posts: 12 Joined: 23-December 05 Member No.: 7 |
You're just trying to get us to say something. But I can't think of something to say that fits and is funny.
So I'll just say, INFINITE EINHERJAR SUCKS. ~~~  |
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| levyjl1988 |
Aug 30 2008, 04:11 PM
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 Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 36 Joined: 15-April 06 From: Canada Member No.: 112 |
OH MY GOD I'M SO STUPID
RAI THAT IS GENIUS. I HAVE NO REGRETS THIS IS THE ONLY PATH. This post has been edited by Irysa: Aug 30 2008, 05:32 PM ~~~ I FINALLY COMPLETED EVERYTHING IN EXTRA CONTENTS TO 100%! BAMN!
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| Wally |
Aug 30 2008, 10:22 PM
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 Talkative Group: Arcs Posts: 130 Joined: 18-January 06 From: Ontario Member No.: 47 |
Yes! Only true artists can appreciate Riveria for all its worth, for others are blind to the true meaning of art!
This post has been edited by d4rkdragon: Aug 30 2008, 10:22 PM |
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| Another Necromancer |
Aug 31 2008, 04:41 AM
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 Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 49 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia Member No.: 745 |
I didn't say anything about artists.
I was talking about elitists, and about the geniuses we follow. There are over a thousand "artists" Who look down on games And look down on mechanics. They would be hardpressed to tell you what's so great about a unique video game. Those "artists" will never understand why something so fresh is beautiful. You missed the whole point of my Riviera Elitist Rant. ~~~  |
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| Chaos |
Sep 1 2008, 03:26 AM
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 Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 25 Joined: 20-March 08 From: another castle Member No.: 1711 |
Argh. I swear to god I did not mean artists when I typed artists. It kinda slipped in there without me noticing.
This post has been edited by d4rkdragon: Sep 1 2008, 03:27 AM ~~~ I USE A MAC
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| Feral Phoenix |
Oct 8 2008, 05:56 PM
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 Angelus Artifax Group: Arcs Posts: 1516 Joined: 28-December 05 From: Ancardia Member No.: 29 |
Think of all the gorgeous ladies and that epic soundtrack always playing the right music at the right time.
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| Seve |
Oct 8 2008, 06:06 PM
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 Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 32 Joined: 4-December 06 From: Yes, Hinamizawa Member No.: 320 |
QUOTE(Durango @ Oct 8 2008, 01:56 PM)  Think of all the gorgeous ladies and that epic soundtrack always playing the right music at the right time. Agreed. Aside from that, Riviera has so much depth. It truly is a cult classic. My only regret is that more people do not know of its beauty. So I try to preach it to everyone I know, much to their annoyance. :3 This post has been edited by Neon_the_Chao: Oct 8 2008, 06:07 PM |
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| Mr. Sirius |
Oct 10 2008, 04:25 PM
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 Casual Chatter Group: Arcs Posts: 56 Joined: 1-March 08 Member No.: 1702 |
Riviera doesn't need more people knowing about it.
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| Tonfa |
Oct 10 2008, 06:39 PM
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 Casual Chatter Group: Arcs Posts: 91 Joined: 14-February 06 From: Finland Member No.: 67 |
Why not?
It's a truly amazing work of art. ~~~ They say one should not speak unkindly of the dead, so I say "Nice try." - Lezard Valeth
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| Kinsoku |
Oct 10 2008, 08:15 PM
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Lazy Group: Arcs Posts: 3 Joined: 23-May 11 Member No.: 2341 |
Because Riviera has enough fans.
Also, if you're being serious, it isn't -that- great. |
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| San Aurora |
Nov 12 2008, 06:58 PM
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 GOD IS DEAD Group: Sprites Posts: 162 Joined: 5-January 08 Member No.: 1681 |
I am being serious.
And it is great. Why don't you think so? |
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| yip9 |
Nov 15 2008, 09:18 PM
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Shy Group: Arcs Posts: 33 Joined: 23-June 08 Member No.: 1749 |
I didn't say it wasn't great, I said it's not as great as you say it is.
This post has been edited by Enzd: Nov 15 2008, 09:19 PM ~~~ I play Riviera for two reasons:
  IIRC, credits go to Feral Phoenix for Fiaa's icon and ChefMKT for the Lyuri scan. |
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