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 *Gurgling noise* I'm glad that you asked! Dropsy is a point and click game born out of a CYOA thread on this very site, created by Jay Tholen. After popular appeal, Tholen took that idea and with the help of Jesse Bull, David Walton, and Chris Schlarb, created a real adventure game out of the plot. Published by Devolver Digital, it is hailed as an unsung gem of adventure games. *Bob up and down repeatedly* You've heard correctly, this is an adventure game with zero dialogue, only pictures and emoticons. There is the rare garbled sentance, but it is intentionally gibberish. Dropsy communicates entirely through body movements, including body flailing and hugs! *Slightly creepy smile* Yes, hugs! Because that is the real objective of the game, to hug everyone and every thing possible. People, animals, trees, rocks, everything. *Wiggly arms* This will be a blind run with vocal commentary, with a current schedule of a 10-15 minute episode per weekday. I will announce any changes to the schedule on here and on my Twitter, @Dreamshipwreck. Since this is a blind run we are having a strict "no spoilers" rule. Please keep it fun for everyone else. I am also happy to say that Jay Tholen has expressed interest in this LP and may be dropping in to the thread to provide some backdrop to the adventure. If you have any questions for him, feel free to post! And with that, let's *slightly damp hug* Episode 1: Press X To Hug Episode 2: Wanderlust Episode 3: Sex, Drops, and Rock and Roll Episode 4: Vintage Snack Cakes Episode 5: M.O.U.S.E. Episode 6: Membership Card Episode 7: Serendipity Episode 8: Brotherhood Episode 9: Cutting Onions Episode 10: Big Top Episode 11: Curtains Completionist: Episode 1(SPOILERS) Completionist: Episode 2 CuddleCryptid fucked around with this message at 03:57 on Apr 4, 2017 |
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Dec 3, 2016 00:22
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I've had a deep love and interest in the concept of this game since the trailer. I hope you do it justice, and I hope it does itself justice.
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Dec 3, 2016 01:23
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This game looks strangely intense. All the subject matter makes me really uneasy in an interested sort of way.
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Dec 3, 2016 02:37
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Dropsy is good, in general. Dropsy is also pretty good about not having to constantly arbitrarily rub everything on everything else, as I recall.
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Dec 3, 2016 10:42
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This game had the unfortunate timing to come out around the same time as Undertale, but I do REALLY appreciate the communication method in this game as being really inventive.
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Dec 3, 2016 11:43
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Dropsy has one of the best soundtracks. A lot of games have musical scores that you can tell are a bit phoned-in or simply a genre that the person in charge enjoys listening to, but Dropsy's music is pretty diverse and always feels driven by the theme and setting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waCWzyMgTV0
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Dec 3, 2016 14:27
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Linking to the Fistful Clown Goldmine because why not? http://www.somethingawful.com/comedy-goldmine/dropsy-clown-game/1/ i played a bit of this game and it's currently on sale on Steam!
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Dec 3, 2016 16:21
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This game is great, I couldn't go 20 minutes without something in it putting a smile on my face. and the soundtrack's one of the best I've heard in years. There's a big update planned for this game in January that'll unlock an area that's closed off for now. Are you gonna show it off when it comes around?
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Dec 3, 2016 16:48
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Flac posted:This game is great, I couldn't go 20 minutes without something in it putting a smile on my face. and the soundtrack's one of the best I've heard in years. I don't see anything about that on Google, but if it is then sure, I can double back and check it out!
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Dec 3, 2016 16:59
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DreamShipWrecked posted:I don't see anything about that on Google, but if it is then sure, I can double back and check it out! Cool! Jay should announce when it happens.
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Dec 3, 2016 17:24
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Flac posted:Cool! Jay should announce when it happens. He already did to Kickstarter backers. But there's also a Twitter update. Dropsy goes to the beach! https://twitter.com/dropsytheclown/status/773852032813891584
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Dec 3, 2016 19:18
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Awesome! I'm not sure how that will fit into the gameplay or if I will have to restart, but I'll get the update in one way or another.
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Dec 3, 2016 19:45
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good heck, we'll finally be able to hug that whiny lil shrimp
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Dec 3, 2016 22:18
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I was there for the first Dropsy, I remember it fondly as one of the finest CYOAs conceived by the forums. This game is a drat masterpiece.
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Dec 4, 2016 00:01
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Put another one down for this game ruling, because I've never played anything quite like it before. The aesthetic is recognizable and engaging, the presentation is intriguing and works astonishingly well at telling a story without words, and I was surprised at how far into dark, mature territory it ventured without losing the essential core of a heartwarming story about love, forgiveness and community.
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Dec 4, 2016 00:34
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I remember when this game first came out I saw a trailer of it, not knowing a single thing about this game prior to that, and mentioning offhand on twitter how someone should buy it for me because I was broke. Fast forward to later in the same day when The Creator messages me on twitter and gifts me a steam copy of the game! Spent the rest of the week playing Dropsy and tweeting back and forth with them asking a million questions to make sure I didn't miss anything. I had to hug them all. I HAD TO.
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Dec 4, 2016 06:32
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DreamShipWrecked posted:*Bob up and down repeatedly* The game's alphabet is legible, and there are some interesting things to be read (like on the outside of the tent). Are you going to mention them?
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Dec 4, 2016 18:15
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So far, a mixture of adorably sweet and unsettlingly horrifying. I hope things get better for our clown friend - and his many friends and friends-to-be!
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Dec 4, 2016 18:17
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Thanks all! It's nice to read this stuff. I agree with the Undertale/bad timing thing somewhat, but I also think point-and-clicks have a way smaller potential audience in general. I'm not sure it ever could/would've reached a similar level of success. I am proud of the game though, and I'm excited for the January (might be February now, urgh) update. Most of the content is stuff we wanted to put in the game that we had to cut to make our release date.Sessile posted:good heck, we'll finally be able to hug that whiny lil shrimp Yeah! I'm excited about finally telling a little more of his story. We call him 'Gameboy Kid' internally. His parents show up in one of the nightmares, but beyond that he wasn't expounded upon.
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Dec 4, 2016 18:30
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Old Grey Guy posted:The game's alphabet is legible, and there are some interesting things to be read (like on the outside of the tent). Are you going to mention them? There are things to be read, yes, and the alphabet has been deciphered, but I am not planning on focusing on it because it is not in the spirit of the game, that kind of stuff is garbled for a reason. That being said, if folks in the thread would like me to cover it then I can.
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Dec 4, 2016 19:36
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DreamShipWrecked posted:There are things to be read, yes, and the alphabet has been deciphered, but I am not planning on focusing on it because it is not in the spirit of the game, that kind of stuff is garbled for a reason. That being said, if folks in the thread would like me to cover it then I can. Thanks, and don't sweat it, it's easy enough to read in the videos. 
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Dec 4, 2016 19:49
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I liked that game when it came out. I saw Gaspy Conana post a few times in the adventure games thread, which gave me incentive to buy it. But I bet I missed a few hugs. I hope you are going 100% there.
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Dec 4, 2016 22:09
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Ahhhh, Dropsy, the game I was sad I missed the Kickstarter and bought it at launch when it came out. True story: I played Dropsy to the end first before I even touched Undertale! I really like how the game is basically wordless. It's pretty commendable for that.
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Dec 4, 2016 22:37
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cant cook creole bream posted:But I bet I missed a few hugs. I hope you are going 100% there. While I am going to try and hit as much as I can, since this is a blind run I cannot guarentee that I will find everything. That said, I am of course striving for MAXIMUM HUG-MAGEDDON.
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Dec 4, 2016 22:43
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Cosmic Afro posted:Ahhhh, Dropsy, the game I was sad I missed the Kickstarter and bought it at launch when it came out. True story: I played Dropsy to the end first before I even touched Undertale! I said I liked Dropsy more than Undertale once and was told I was a filthy goddamn hipster for it. Then again, the same person said the same thing when I said I was more excited for Saints Row 4 than GTA V back in the day. People sure are dumb!
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Dec 4, 2016 22:47
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Kaboom Dragoon posted:I said I liked Dropsy more than Undertale once and was told I was a filthy goddamn hipster for it. Then again, the same person said the same thing when I said I was more excited for Saints Row 4 than GTA V back in the day. People sure are dumb! Wow. I really hate the way hipster is used as a term, nowadays. Also, I really like the aesthetics of the game. It's a combination of grotesque and sweet.
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Dec 4, 2016 22:52
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Let's explore the town in today's episode! Episode 2: Wanderlust
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Dec 5, 2016 02:39
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So, no spoilers. Can we guess or suggest then? Because it annoys me that you won't acknowledge the middle symbol of the bird's text being an ≠, making the full birdspeak a statement that you can make untrue by utilizing an object we have already seen in game. I have never played or heard of this game before, by the way, so I may be completely wrong.
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Dec 5, 2016 23:47
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DreamShipWrecked posted:While I am going to try and hit as much as I can, since this is a blind run I cannot guarentee that I will find everything. That said, I am of course striving for MAXIMUM HUG-MAGEDDON. At the very least you should do an informed bonus video with hugs you missed at the end of the LP.
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Dec 5, 2016 23:51
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You've missed enabling a very important feature in the menu. e: Game is currently 50% off on GOG! https://www.gog.com/game/dropsy Odysseus S. Grant fucked around with this message at 00:25 on Dec 6, 2016 |
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Dec 5, 2016 23:59
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cant cook creole bream posted:At the very least you should do an informed bonus video with hugs you missed at the end of the LP. That is the plan. Do it blind for the start and then double back with a guide for all the hugs. kjetting posted:So, no spoilers. Can we guess or suggest then? Suggestions are fine, but generally speaking I am recording these a couple days ahead of time so I'll often have a solution before you suggest it. Feel free to speculate though! CuddleCryptid fucked around with this message at 00:41 on Dec 6, 2016 |
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Dec 6, 2016 00:38
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Chicken accomplished. Episode 3: Sex, Drops, and Rock and Roll
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Dec 6, 2016 06:06
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Today's episode is like fine wine. Episode 4: Vintage Snack Cakes
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Dec 7, 2016 17:35
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I love how the dog wiggles his eyebrows when he marks his territory. He looks like a Spencher or a Milton. The mouse is a typical Lennie.
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Dec 7, 2016 20:09
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That rat's eating animation is kinda 
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Dec 7, 2016 22:14
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BioEnchanted posted:That rat's eating animation is kinda Yeah. They tried to make it gross and scary but it's still kinda cute. That's because it's a rat and most rats are cool and cute. Same for spiders. 
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Dec 7, 2016 22:21
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Your hugging priorities are weird. Dude in a costume? Maybe I shouldn't hug him, he might not like that. Starving rat monster? HUG IT UNTIL IT LOVES ME BACK
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Dec 7, 2016 22:25
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Also - Play the Satan Cassette in the church? Maybe something may happen? (Haven't played this so just assuming/hoping for a funny effect)
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bbcisdabomb posted:Your hugging priorities are weird. Dude in a costume? Maybe I shouldn't hug him, he might not like that. Starving rat monster? HUG IT UNTIL IT LOVES ME BACK All animals must love me. I swear on my heart, I will make Dropsy into a Disney princess.
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