funkystudent
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So what broke Patrick?
The 45 degree jump needed to get the pow block?
The 45 degree jump needed to get the pow block?
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Giant Bomb 18: Everything is always a surprise on some level
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misses bull
Banned
It's a joke that only a crazy person would make a 90 minute review of a movie that everyone already agrees is shit
They are but most of the stuff they do doesn't conform to that.
I can see why you'd think that though, the Star Wars reviews are their most well known piece of content by a wide margin.
AuthenticM
Member
Is The Klepocalypse the level Dan made during Extra Life?
Death Metalist
Member
Yes, because he did it by mistake while experimenting earlier tonight so that he doesn't play tomorrow morning with no progress like what he did for the past 2 - 3 days.
Yes.
RLM is fantastic. Also, lol.
Sleeping Lesson
Member
Yeah the RLM Star Wars reviews were their biggest thing, but Half in the Bag is actually their best content.
I got tired of the Plinkett story in the reviews. I'll never tire of that black table with three pieces of shit
and also Jay's there.
ratcliffja
Member
It was enough to turn me off any of their other stuff. Their review of Episode I is significantly worse than the actual movie, which is really saying something.
Here's the thing... The whole diagonal POW Block thing is an exploit IMO.... It's a complete bullshit move that was never intented by the original designers.
All the other stuff he did with his levels so far could easily be considerd "clever use of game mechanics" but that invisible block thing is just bullshit.
It's a weak move from Dan in an otherwise brilliant level IMO.
All the other stuff he did with his levels so far could easily be considerd "clever use of game mechanics" but that invisible block thing is just bullshit.
It's a weak move from Dan in an otherwise brilliant level IMO.
I disagree that it's an exploit, it's a mechanic you can find through normal Mario levels. It might not be intended but you definitely can. All you need to do is understand Mario's jumps and the way blocks work.
Also there's a p switch cannon right below the block, he can use that to get rid of the empty block and turn it into a coin, clearing the way to get the ? box. He's honed in on the bomb instead though.
How so? The invisible block thing used in the level is something that can be figured with logic or intuitively from just playing Mario a lot. Of course Patrick would call it an exploit because he's salty he spent so long on something so obvious. Dirty Dan wasn't that dirty in this instance.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Hey if it's a thing that's possible in the original game than its fair game.
TharpDaddy
Member
#TeamDan
Because there were alternative ways to get the pow block it's completely fair game. If the diagonal jump was the only way then it would be borderline sketchy but even then it's creative use of the game mechanics, but still game mechanics and not an exploit.
Because there were alternative ways to get the pow block it's completely fair game. If the diagonal jump was the only way then it would be borderline sketchy but even then it's creative use of the game mechanics, but still game mechanics and not an exploit.
Not surprised. He almost did it 2 or three times during his last stream, only to come up a pixel or two short.
nckillthegrimace
Member
I never forget. I sometimes forgive.
Edit: Wow, this makes me sound like a crazy person. Not crazy, I think.
funkystudent
Member
Its not a exploit but it sure as heck is a dirty trick.
That being said it is only the tip of the fuckery in this level.
That being said it is only the tip of the fuckery in this level.
Also why are we saying "not intended by the game's designers" as some sort of criteria for Dan's dirtiness?
For one thing, I thought the whole spirit of Mario Maker was to just do whatever you want with the tools Nintendo provides and the mechanics. Nintendo wants the player base to go crazy creating levels, showing creativity and all they ask at a minimum is for the player to be able to complete the level.
Also in this case I think Dan is the game designer. He intends for Patrick to make use of the mechanic of invisible blocks not being hit from the side. It's not a glitch or a bug, it's in the mechanics. If Patrick had found a way to get that upper block through a glitch then that would be an exploit.
For one thing, I thought the whole spirit of Mario Maker was to just do whatever you want with the tools Nintendo provides and the mechanics. Nintendo wants the player base to go crazy creating levels, showing creativity and all they ask at a minimum is for the player to be able to complete the level.
Also in this case I think Dan is the game designer. He intends for Patrick to make use of the mechanic of invisible blocks not being hit from the side. It's not a glitch or a bug, it's in the mechanics. If Patrick had found a way to get that upper block through a glitch then that would be an exploit.
Have you watched many of their others? Because if you enjoyed this one you'd definitely enjoy the others, it's very familiar. I had to wipe away tears after this one nonetheless.
TharpDaddy
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It's the only real puzzle trick in the level that I recall. Everything else is hard platforming and execution which will be much more entertaining to see Patrick fail at.
Fried Food
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It's not an exploit. Trick is just an inexperienced Mario player. That's how invisible blocks work, you can go through the sides of them.
Mister Negative
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I honestly thought it was Justin Roiland (of rick and morty) voicing him until I looked it up.
He's hilarious. But I got a little sick of the repeating music on that station so I switched it up to classical. It works a bit better as background music inst-BONGO BONGO BONGO I DON'T WANNA LEAVE THE CONGO OH NO NO NO NO NO
How is it not intended?
You move through invisible blocks all the time. They dont show until you hit them from the bottom. it has always been that way
BUNTING1243
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The way they've started covering entertainment just confuses me. Between Vox, The Verge, and Polygon, the same network of sites can have three different posts about the exact same movie. What's the point of that even?
same, with the exception of giant bomb guest segments.
LurkerPrime
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Did the Beastcast record after that Nintendo Direct? If this is a just world, they did.
skLaFarebear
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Direct happened at 5 pm on the east coast. I really doubt it.
But I hope they did too.
I suspect that they see their readership as separate audiences. The Verge and Polygon have some overlap, but I doubt entertainment posts on one site cannibalize the other. Heck, with Polygon posting about movies and such, they are likely making their audience more attached to the site because they fill multiple needs.
And let's not kid ourselves. Giant Bomb does the same thing, just with F1 and wrestling. If this thread was anything to go on, they should be launching a premium anime cast.
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I suspect Austin would have reference discussing it in his news piece if they did. But I wish they would have.
Also, there is already a Linkle page on the wiki. Good job, Giant Bomb.
NumberThree
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Yeah, this. If expecting you to go through an invisible block by not approaching it from below is an exploit you might as well shut down Mario Maker.
LurkerPrime
Member
I can hardly wait to cringe my way through the Legacy of the Void QL. Blizzard's writing is one of a kind.
Dang. Didn't realise the Direct was so late in the day. Oh well.
Dang. Didn't realise the Direct was so late in the day. Oh well.
Piston Hyundai
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wait, do people seriously think that invisible block shit is an exploit
patwick will do anything to assassinate dan's character, huh
patwick will do anything to assassinate dan's character, huh
I read a spoiler for the story on launch day because I didn't care. I laughed and laughed.
I think so and it's making me laugh.
Mister Negative
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Griffin with an excellent choice of music to close out the latest monster factory video.
(undertale has the best OST of the year)
(undertale has the best OST of the year)
LurkerPrime
Member
Appropriate reaction.
I purposefully spoiled myself on the ending. I half-hope Brad just goes Full Spoilermaker and shows it in the QL.
The only downside to that is that this suddenly becomes the anime + wrestling + cooking thread.
skLaFarebear
Member
Its great but it ain't Heavensward.
BUNTING1243
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I feel like the difference is that people want those things because they like the personalities at Giant Bomb so much and want to see them talk about other topics. Polygon is basically just low-rent AV Club with their entertainment coverage.
CoolBatteryCharge
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Sounds cool. I'm in.
Piston Hyundai
Member
A.V. Club seems to be on its way to becoming low-rent faster than you can say "Great Job, Internet!"
BUNTING1243
Banned
They've been giving the old Dissolve people some freelance articles, and that's as great as it's always been, but yeah, there's been a definite quality drop. Still have some good stuff though.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Terrible in the good way or terrible in the bad way?
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