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Electroplankton: Coolest DS Package Yet!
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The biggest disappointment from what I'm reading is that you can't save or share your compositions, and that it's difficult to keep a consistent "life" to your music because certain plankton "decay."
That's a real big source of contention for me. I'm a bit wary of this now, and I was super anticipating it...
That's a real big source of contention for me. I'm a bit wary of this now, and I was super anticipating it...
Jonnyram said:
I would rather an official system, as such it's almost as if it discourages such things. I mean, I would think that's the most obvious thing of all.
Jonnyram said:
Not really what I wanted to hear.
Jonnyram said:
Why else would I buy something like that for my DS? I mean, "advanced artsy wind chime" (not my description, just from what I've been reading in this thread) is not exactly my idea of something that I'd buy, so I truly thought their would be some consistency and some solid method of saving and sharing. As it is, it seems they missed the boat somewhat. I think that's a huge omission.
Jonnyram said:
I didn't "think" their would be saving, I hoped their would be. That was a crucial aspect to my enjoyment of this product, I feel. Tell me, what should I be enjoying then? I mean, if it's just something you tickle to elicit some soothing sounds... why buy a 40 dollar "application"?
I'm not trying to be argumentative, I genuinely want to know.
And yes, I checked the website. It was what originally made me anticipate the whole concept.
And "what" I would be saving is my different plankton compositions. I was assuming that you can create a competent sounding composition using your different plankton "mini-sets" or whatever you'd call them. And I was assuming it wouldn't be totally random so that you could reproduce this same sound over and over if you liked, consistency is important for instruments I believe.
Anyway, there's obviously a lot of assumptions I've made so tell me - why should this title interest me now from an objective standpoint. What makes it worth, say, 30 or 40 dollars? This is a straight forward honest question.
I was expecting there to be a save function as well. I didn't even question if there would be a save function, I just expected it. Also, to whoever said you can't save because it's like an instrument and you can't save a piano or something, a pen and paper is the real world equivalent of what a save function in Electroplankton would've been.Jonnyram said:
radioheadrule83
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Is it something you can play for long periods or is it like some other DS software, in that you pull it out play, thoroughly enjoy it, but only do so for short bursts?
Or does it perhaps get old?
The different modes sound great and such, but I'm in two minds of whether to continue anticipating the title myself. Polarium, Wario Ware, Feel the Magic and Yoshi Touch & Go are games that I pick up for short blasts trying to best my earlier achievements. I don't really need another game like that at the moment.
With that in mind - is kirby any better?
Or does it perhaps get old?
The different modes sound great and such, but I'm in two minds of whether to continue anticipating the title myself. Polarium, Wario Ware, Feel the Magic and Yoshi Touch & Go are games that I pick up for short blasts trying to best my earlier achievements. I don't really need another game like that at the moment.
With that in mind - is kirby any better?
A decent save function would have been pretty much impossible......... You have to remember that as well as the in game sounds you would be using you can also record your own voice/sounds and saving this would take up a lot of memory. In the end I'm guessing you would only be able to save 3 compositions at most. Now, considering there are 10 modes, this seems pretty pointless to me....... I mean maybe it would have worked for people who want to hook it up there PC afterwards, but, for these people you can do it anyway.......... Another reason this wouldn't have worked is the fact that due to the planktons "decaying" there is an unspecified length to your song and therefore the save file could end up being massive..
It's not totally random. It generates sound according to what you do. If you provide the same input, it provides the same output. It's a computer, after all. The only things you would have trouble repeating are the sounds you input into Rec-Rec and Volvoice via the mic.Amir0x said:
I don't think this title will interest you. I highly advise you to avoid it because it's not an instrument per se and you can't save your "compositions". Value is clearly a subjective issue. I've gotten far more value out of Electroplankton than I have out of GT3, for example. I don't like GT3 even though other people say it's good. That doesn't mean I should post in GT threads saying how bad it is and how Polyphony should have added drift handling and techno beats.
By the way, if anyone's interested, someone on GameFAQs made this (copy the link and paste in another window) with Electroplankton. He's sampled 2 clips from 3 different plankton and put a piece together. It gives you a good idea of what sounds you can get out of it, and if this doesn't interest you, avoid the product... please, for all that is good and holy. Original thread here
I don't think any of us want to waste a second more of our lives getting deeper into chest-beating GAF mode about "what is art".
The point here is that me being an art history major is about as relevant as you being a painter, or the fact that the mini-games featured were supposedly in a museum. I own the game, do not think it's art or even very artistic. You disagree. Life goes on.
The point here is that me being an art history major is about as relevant as you being a painter, or the fact that the mini-games featured were supposedly in a museum. I own the game, do not think it's art or even very artistic. You disagree. Life goes on.
Mark, if you wanna record and share what you've made on Plankton with me, I can hook you up with the means to make it happen. Just let me know. 
But yeah, EP is pretty wanky... The fact that Iwata is singularly responsible for bring that out Stateside... wow.
But yeah, EP is pretty wanky... The fact that Iwata is singularly responsible for bring that out Stateside... wow.
Maybe some of you who can read Japanese or have been messing around with the game a lot would be kind enough to give a list of each plankton and everything you can do with that particular plankton (i.e. microphone does x, d-pad does y, etc). It seems some people have been playing it and not exploring or understanding all that you can do with each plankton.
I have the same problem. If someone is able to chuck the MP3 up on RapidShare or something that'd be sweet.bitwise said:can someone post up a link to a song.
I can't get that one that was posted to download.
you know, just a normal everyday link where i click it and can download it.
really want to hear what type of music can be made with this thing. tired of just reading about it
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JackFrost2012
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Jonnyram said:
My issues with Electroplankton are entirely software related, thank you very much!
The_Sorrow
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I don't know if this has been posted yet but here is an amazing 12 minute video of the game:
http://redruth.greenbean.org/~ben/DS/EP/EP2.wmv
This "game" looks like something that cannot be done on the PSP. Which is something DS needs IMO.
http://redruth.greenbean.org/~ben/DS/EP/EP2.wmv
This "game" looks like something that cannot be done on the PSP. Which is something DS needs IMO.
The_Sorrow
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Mejilan said:
They most likely will. I think it was shown at GDC for a reason.
The_Sorrow
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kIdMuScLe said:
Yeah the video looks amazing. Something truly unique IMO.
Both PSP and DS are gonna have some awesome games this E3.
Watching that video and talking to the 6955 last night got me inspired to Plankton again.
I think there are a couple modes that can be self-sustaining, and might actually work well in a live context. Couple the DS with my sampling/loop pedal as well as some effects (fuzz, etc.) might make this a neat little toy.
On its own, okay, maybe it's not as versatile as a keyboard or guitar -- but in conjunction with other gear, it should be a fun time. Can't wait for mine to get here.
I think there are a couple modes that can be self-sustaining, and might actually work well in a live context. Couple the DS with my sampling/loop pedal as well as some effects (fuzz, etc.) might make this a neat little toy.
On its own, okay, maybe it's not as versatile as a keyboard or guitar -- but in conjunction with other gear, it should be a fun time. Can't wait for mine to get here.
OH GOD at the new ElectroPlankton video. I'm watching/listening to it now and around the 5.52-6 mark with the leaf plankton demo... TRULY amazing. When that thing bounces between the two leaves and makes that melody. I think Plankton will be a showcase DS title even if you don't actually end up playing it all the time yourself. Good title to have in the DS so you can showcase what sort of gaming media out there.
I think I might be spoiling the title watching this video but it is outstanding.
I think Plankton will be a showcase DS title even if you don't actually end up playing it all the time yourself. Good title to have in the DS so you can showcase what sort of gaming media out there.I think I might be spoiling the title watching this video but it is outstanding.
DjangoReinhardt
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chespace said:
Not to pick on Che, but I swear that people here have the strangest, loftiest, most arbitrary expectations for DS games.
DCharlie
And even i am moderately surprised
yeah, i was talking to Jonnyram about linking the DS up to the 505 and using the BPM calculator and matching in some beats, but forgot that i could dust off my Zoom 1201 and have some crazy effects too!
I'm wondering what kind of crazy things we could come up with? I managed to get some more interesting stuff out of the plankton last time i gave it a whirl, and for some reason i'm getting this feeling that there is a shit load of semi-hidden applications of the plankton in there....
we shall see, for now, i'm holding of (and recalling my initial) judgement
The_Sorrow
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yoopoo said:
That's a damn shame. I have a feeling it will do much better in the US if Nintendo releases it over here.
Ferrarisimo
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The_Sorrow said:
Any news on a US release? I plopped $54 on an import version from Hypergame tonight since I hadn't heard any word of an impending release.
Crankenstein
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DjangoReinhardt said:
Or is it some see the potential that DS games COULD have, but they don't quite get there?
Smiles and Cries
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Still too much hate on here for this game 
anyway for those waiting for the US version rumour has it that some changes are being made to have it fit our taste, a new added story line and other bonus features
the new US title should give you a hint
Dre-Plankton
story:
Dr. Dre goes on a fishing trip with Emimem and discovers musical pond scum, excited they bring them back to the studio to cut a demo
I keed.
Still the US does not deserve Electroplankton I doubt it will do well here
You people hate Art
anyway for those waiting for the US version rumour has it that some changes are being made to have it fit our taste, a new added story line and other bonus features
the new US title should give you a hint
Dre-Plankton
story:
Dr. Dre goes on a fishing trip with Emimem and discovers musical pond scum, excited they bring them back to the studio to cut a demo
I keed.
Still the US does not deserve Electroplankton I doubt it will do well here
You people hate Art
TekunoRobby
Tag of Excellence
Set it at a cheap price like $20 along some aggresive advertising pushing forward this game as the leader in Nintendo's new line of non-games and it shouldn't do too bad. The problem is that this game isn't going to do well in ANY region.Smiles and Cries said:
Me? I love art! Why check out what I was just playing:
http://www.binaryzoo.com/games/mono/index.htm
And I was playing this the other day:
http://www.balldroppings.com/
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