A bit tired of people knocking videogames...

[MichaelSomething]

When you say "videogamey", do you mean going about in a large premade world where you are free to save the world or just run around having random adventures and doing whatever you feel like, even collecting books?

Perhaps you mean embracing design ideas of yesteryear and fusing them with modern sensibilities in order to create a game that brings back the joy of youth without the flaws that came up the first time around?

Could it be that you meant to convey an experience where you are engulfed in an immersive experience of the world and story?

Maybe you're referring to a bunch of heros with different classes going into dungeons?

Of course, "videogamey" could mean being rewarded more for avoiding most fights by sneaking around and hiding from your enemies.

Then again, what about taking the time to fully understand a subject in order to make a game that best reflects the principles of said subject?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

When you say "videogamey" do you mean...<snip>

I mean it reminds me of a videogame, and I'd rather not be reminded of a videogame when I'm not playing one. If you REALLY need to know specifics, ask me in particular, and I might tell you.

Just don't expect to change my perception that what is bothering me is videogamey.

 

[Raven Crowking]

When you say "videogamey", do you mean.....

I could do something similar with "love". Or "role-playing game". Or "Dungeons & Dragons". Should we all stop using all of those terms as well?

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I could do something similar with "love". Or "role-playing game". Or "Dungeons & Dragons". Should we all stop using all of those terms as well?

"Cat"

"Car"

"Plane"

Lots of stuff out there with broad, broad definitions.

 

[Raven Crowking]

"Cat"

"Car"

"Plane"

Lots of stuff out there with broad, broad definitions.

Dang. I guess that, if we let the Word Police win, we won't be able to say anything.

Well, except what they tell us is acceptable.

This conversation reminds me of something from Star Trek:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_eSwq1ewsU]There are four lights![/ame]

 

[The Shaman]

When you say "videogamey", do you mean going about in a large premade world where you are free to save the world or just run around having random adventures and doing whatever you feel like, even collecting books?

Can I buy a ship and hire a crew and some mercenaries to go conquer Akavir, building a large statue carved in my character's likeness at the place where we land?

 

[Hussar]

But, the difference between videogamey and "cat", "car" or "plane" is that the latter three are neutral.

I've almost never, ever seen someone use videogamey as anything other than a negative.

But, then again, I have to give Dannager mad props for taking up this flag. I tried a couple of times in the past and I know that the obfuscation patrol will never let it fly. For some reason, being able to use hot button language is more important that actually communicating.

It is true that "videogamey" does convey meaning. It says all sorts of things about the poster. Very little about the issue at hand, but LOADS about the poster.

 

[MichaelSomething]

Dang. I guess that, if we let the Word Police win, we won't be able to say anything.

Let me just say you're being a real tool here.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

But, the difference between videogamey and "cat", "car" or "plane" is that the latter three are neutral.

No they're not- you've probably just never used those nouns in a negative comparison.

"I don't like that guy- he's too catlike."

"This car's ride is too planelike."

"This condo's interior is too carlike."

It is true that "videogamey" does convey meaning. It says all sorts of things about the poster. Very little about the issue at hand, but LOADS about the poster.

Again, it does convey the exact meaning that the element in question reminds the speaker of videogames in some way. If they add a value-laden modifier phrase such as "I hate it because" or "I like it because", then you also know the attitude of the speaker towards that element.

And that, again, is THE issue. The element in question reminds that speaker of a videogame, and it is unlikely that any amount of discussion will change that perception.

That some don't seem to get that says LOADS about those posters.

 

[Oryan77]

I've almost never, ever seen someone use videogamey as anything other than a negative.

There are lots of D&D terms that are almost always used as a negative. I'm not sure I see your point with this line of thought other than the fact that in this case, since people like to play video games, they are taking a personal insult to this term.

Which is really the only reason anyone even cares about this term. All this mumbo jumbo about "Yer not explaining yourself properly!" is just a cover up for the fact that they feel insulted as if we're saying "Video games suck!" And to be insulted by that is a little nutty.