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Kinda Funny Community Thread | The Fire Rises, Brother!
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facetheslayer92
Member
New episode of Gamescast is great cuz you know Danny.
I really dug the newer GoG with Jared. I think he would be great. Pockets could be another show in KFs arsenal. Same with No Clip honestly. I know it gets dicey with everyone having separate patreons but if somehow they could combine them all into one and everyone still got paid what they have been. Imagine the video output we could get from having No Clip in house. If there wasn't the ex factor with Greg & Steimer it would also be sweet to bring WGG under the KF umbrella.
I know this is all dream world, but I like to hang out there.
I know this is all dream world, but I like to hang out there.
ReubyJuice
Member
I like a lot of the changes. When I watched the video I was just thinking "holy shit, they actually listened!"
I think it's great they're segmenting the morning show into the silly, shenanigans portion and a more serious, live podcast-esque portion where they just talk news. Adding Danny and Andrea is fantastic as well, they always kill it. Now I can just skip the silly part and I'll get the serious part I want. It's smart, they can get Twitch subs for both portions, but some people might only watch a certain part of it.
The Gamescast changes are good as well, I might start listening to that again. Overall their announcements made me feel like I'll give them another fair shake, since it seems they're really trying to improve things.
I think it's great they're segmenting the morning show into the silly, shenanigans portion and a more serious, live podcast-esque portion where they just talk news. Adding Danny and Andrea is fantastic as well, they always kill it. Now I can just skip the silly part and I'll get the serious part I want. It's smart, they can get Twitch subs for both portions, but some people might only watch a certain part of it.
The Gamescast changes are good as well, I might start listening to that again. Overall their announcements made me feel like I'll give them another fair shake, since it seems they're really trying to improve things.
WAR recon zero
Banned
When are the changes effective?
I saw the 19th on the subreddit.
GalacticMouse
Member
Can confirm. Greg says June 19th in the announcement video on YouTube.
They're trying to get through all of their E3 coverage over the next two weeks before launching all the new formats.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
I think my biggest issues still are as follows.
1) Greg never apologized for telling that mod to basically fuck off. It was uncalled for, and it makes me wonder what the crew really thinks about things when everything isn't going well.
2) Not a ton of new content on the whole. The way they are redoing their current content seems much better, but for a business running TWO patreons it sure doesn't feel like a ton of content.
3) They need a new full time on air person that can build rapport and be part of the brand vs friends of the brand.
4) Still feels like sometimes they want to be Rooster Teeth. That's fine and all. You be you, but why not just try and join Rooster Teeth?
5) It's an old podcast (especially gamer) complaint. I get the whole thing of calling us "kids" or "best friends" but that only goes so far. It's fine when things are going good, but when things go sideways you're like but I'm a consumer in this business transaction. Plus I'm olderish with my own kids so the whole "kids" moniker while all in good fun can go extra sideways fast for someone like me.
1) Greg never apologized for telling that mod to basically fuck off. It was uncalled for, and it makes me wonder what the crew really thinks about things when everything isn't going well.
2) Not a ton of new content on the whole. The way they are redoing their current content seems much better, but for a business running TWO patreons it sure doesn't feel like a ton of content.
3) They need a new full time on air person that can build rapport and be part of the brand vs friends of the brand.
4) Still feels like sometimes they want to be Rooster Teeth. That's fine and all. You be you, but why not just try and join Rooster Teeth?
5) It's an old podcast (especially gamer) complaint. I get the whole thing of calling us "kids" or "best friends" but that only goes so far. It's fine when things are going good, but when things go sideways you're like but I'm a consumer in this business transaction. Plus I'm olderish with my own kids so the whole "kids" moniker while all in good fun can go extra sideways fast for someone like me.
Always.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
No I really just want more content considering they are running two patreons and two separate YouTube channels?
Nothing they said in their announcements amounts to more content.
Tal Shiar Agent
Banned
So Tim claims to be a social media expert and always up on the game but he doesn't know what Discord is?
BoBoThunder
Member
Since Discord is mainly a PC thing, I can see why they never heard of it. Plus Tim probably meant Social Media like FB, Twitter, etc.
Wish they would show the PC some love during E3 though but they won't. Kinda Funny is not the place you go for PC content.
Ironically, he used the KF Discord server to play Smash Bros. with subs during Extra Life. They've done probably a dozen events by now that relied on Discord for voice chat.
Edit: Got him to join though
So their E3 predictions (I have a list if anyone wants it). Many obvious ones as expected but then there's Greg thinking Days Gone will be this September, Danny expecting Last of Us gameplay and a Red Dead trailer, Andrea believing Halo 6, Tomb Raider & Beyond Good and Evil to be there despite devs confirming otherwise. And Tim..well Tim loves his get hyped moments.
damien1928
Banned
Personally I'm not really feeling the two new people, hope my opinion changes in time.
Didn't really enjoy their E3 predictions.
To safe and abit bland, no one seemed that happy, except Tim was the only interested party here.
The chemistry is just not there but it's something that can develop. I feel like Andrea is faking her laugh, no one else is laughing because what you said wasn't funny.
When talking about a potential female lead in Assassin Creed Origins, Andrea said something along the lines of "oh I wish so but no"
But assassins creed has already had 2 games where a female is a/or a main character, seemed like she was rallying for justice but it's not needed, also she had to Google if morrowwind was out yet.
Eh, I'll give it some more time before leave KF behind but Andrea and Danny didn't really bring anything to it
Didn't really enjoy their E3 predictions.
To safe and abit bland, no one seemed that happy, except Tim was the only interested party here.
The chemistry is just not there but it's something that can develop. I feel like Andrea is faking her laugh, no one else is laughing because what you said wasn't funny.
When talking about a potential female lead in Assassin Creed Origins, Andrea said something along the lines of "oh I wish so but no"
But assassins creed has already had 2 games where a female is a/or a main character, seemed like she was rallying for justice but it's not needed, also she had to Google if morrowwind was out yet.
Eh, I'll give it some more time before leave KF behind but Andrea and Danny didn't really bring anything to it
I thought the predictions were a little haphazard but I enjoyed them nonetheless. Tim's get hyped moments were amazing, he definitely had fun with these which is what it's all about.
ReubyJuice
Member
I'm curious who will be watching/commenting on the press conferences. I'm assuming it'll be Greg + Tim?
ST2K
Member
I'd assume so. I'd welcome Candy Andy joining them as well.
I thought the predictions episode was good, minus some weird tension from Andrea and Danny that I think will dissipate as they get to know the guys.
Danny is legitimately great and knows a lot about games. Watch some old episodes of The Point from Gamespot if you wanna check out some of his better stuff. Andrea I don't know as much about, and admittedly my initial impression of her years back was that she was a bit shill-y, but she already seems to be bringing more of the game business/economic perspective that KF needs.
Also, none of the guys knew about ESO Morrowind either. I'd much rather have someone confirm it than broadcast false information.
ReubyJuice
Member
In case anybody's interested, here's the KF E3 schedule, as well as their new content schedule:
EdReedFan20
Member
Here's the (near) four hour (!!!!) video of them playing Emily is Away Too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57q7F3iD4O4
ST2K
Member
This is the best.
EdReedFan20
Member
This is so good, it reminds me of the drunk stream Greg and Colin did late at night when the news about a Sony Spider-Man movie broke. That was amazing lol
EdReedFan20
Member
speedomodel
Member
Their live reaction to MS was the best. Have fallen off with Kinda Funny lately, hasn't been the same, but really enjoyed their reactions, Tim especially was great.
ReubyJuice
Member
They need a new PC, like yesterday. I think they're still running the one they got when they started out, and while that thing was a beast a few years ago, I'd heard that it regularly maxes out CPU usage when they're streaming now.
Icyflamez96
Member
"Go viral"
Seems like they just want fans who don't bother watching through their whole commentated press conferences videos to see them, which is probably a majority of them.
Seems like they just want fans who don't bother watching through their whole commentated press conferences videos to see them, which is probably a majority of them.
LockOfTheWeek
Member
I dunnnnnno guys, Tims stock standard open your mouth for a selfie face on the thumb nail says "hella sweet viral reaction" to me.
Icyflamez96
Member
Tim tries to clickbaitify all of his thumbnails
Sadly thats what actually gets clicks even LinusTechTips did a video about the change to their thumbnails, and stupid shit like open mouth face holding the new GPU or whatever Tech flying on to the screen is proven to work.
LockOfTheWeek
Member
Yeh, you're not wrong, gotta do what you gotta do in a crazy competitive space. It'll forever look super lame and cringe tho.
Icyflamez96
Member
Andy had no discretion god dang https://www.reddit.com/r/kindafunny/comments/6hekb4/candy_andy_no/
ReubyJuice
Member
Hahahaha I can just imagine Tim in his head being like "WTF ANDY" but he handled it pretty well.
Oh no. Andy, no.
GalacticMouse
Member
bahahahaha. That's amazing. I love the faces of both guests like "umm, PR? How do we answer this one?"
Also, good on Tim to turn that around as quickly as possible. "Well, Andy...that's an interesting segue..."
SprachBrooks
Member
I think their E3 coverage has been really good. Tim has been really informative when reflecting on the games he has played/seen behind closed doors.
Icyflamez96
Member
unheard of
SprachBrooks
Member
Whenever I see a thumbnail of that ilk I never click on the video.
ST2K
Member
Lots of interesting stuff on GOG this past week. Biggest takeaway was that the fanbase likes RT a lot, which is kind of a bummer. The more work they do with RT, the more they attract RT fans, the more closely they're attached with RT, the more their independence is threatened. That's definitely a more long-term thing though.
For the most part, it does seem like a lot of the common concerns floated up to them through the survey. Let's see if the new format addresses it.
For the most part, it does seem like a lot of the common concerns floated up to them through the survey. Let's see if the new format addresses it.