@Dan - Yeah, not so bad here outside of the fella dropping the f-bomb. My remarks were more an overall blanket after reading these here and comments on my story, Kotaku, Raptr and other sites.
All fun and all good, and a good thing folks are considering more participation on this fun idea. Poor Jimmy gonna be left in the dust :D
@PSP Totally agree it's about fun, but I think this is a healthy debate. For this category to evolve, I think it's good that people are getting into specifics re: the definition of "forward progress."
@Sean-Ryan (and others), any thoughts on how we can define "forward progress" across all games/systems? I'd argue that since we can't base it on a score (since some games aren't score-based), we almost need to accept "firing of a missile" or "throwing a punch" as progress. Perhaps "not landing a punch" could be grounds for failure. Thoughts?
Why are some people taking an entertainment-based record (i.e. done for fun) so seriously?
Ryan's gaming resume speaks for itself... he holds a number of skill-based world records. This is lighthearted fun. Some of ya should relax. Gaming is about fun, right?
Missile command you made no progress within the time. Assuming progress in a game where your score is counted as progress you did manage to fire off the missiles BUT you did not get a score within the time limit (the impact of the missiles was at least 1 second after time expired). Also, how is progress made in a fighting game. In street fighter your hits were blocked AND you actually got knocked down taking more damage than your opponent....that is backwards progress.
@Matt, the rules state you "must make forward progress in each game." As this category evolves, it will be interesting to say how gamers continue raising the bar by selecting games that allow for rapid forward movement. Hope you step up and try to beat it. Until then, congrats to Ryan!
this is sort of a ridiculous record as the amount of time spent on each system is arbitrary....ive got 14 systems, give me 14 TVs and ill do the same thing
I own all 13 of those consoles, which constitutes my library at this point, but I'll probably pick up a few more along the way (not including handhelds).
Not sure what my next one will be yet! Thanks for the support guys!
I was waiting for this. Every day I'd think about it, 'When is Ryan going to lay it down...can the 26th get here fast enough?" Well, I was not disappointed! I knew he'd do it and do it in a manner thoroughly entertaining. This was so thrilling to watch and recaptured the spirit of something I felt, for a long time, had bitten the dust: Fun in Gaming :)
It looks like Jimmy goes backward in Crazy Taxi, and in Tomb Raider Lara Croft side steps a few times, but fails to make any forward progress. Just sayin'.
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Andy Shick
Is it Tekken 3 or 6?
Patrick Scott Patterson
@Dan - Yeah, not so bad here outside of the fella dropping the f-bomb. My remarks were more an overall blanket after reading these here and comments on my story, Kotaku, Raptr and other sites.
All fun and all good, and a good thing folks are considering more participation on this fun idea. Poor Jimmy gonna be left in the dust :D
Dan Rollman
@PSP Totally agree it's about fun, but I think this is a healthy debate. For this category to evolve, I think it's good that people are getting into specifics re: the definition of "forward progress."
@Sean-Ryan (and others), any thoughts on how we can define "forward progress" across all games/systems? I'd argue that since we can't base it on a score (since some games aren't score-based), we almost need to accept "firing of a missile" or "throwing a punch" as progress. Perhaps "not landing a punch" could be grounds for failure. Thoughts?
Patrick Scott Patterson
Why are some people taking an entertainment-based record (i.e. done for fun) so seriously?
Ryan's gaming resume speaks for itself... he holds a number of skill-based world records. This is lighthearted fun. Some of ya should relax. Gaming is about fun, right?
Sean-Ryan Sullivan
Missile command you made no progress within the time. Assuming progress in a game where your score is counted as progress you did manage to fire off the missiles BUT you did not get a score within the time limit (the impact of the missiles was at least 1 second after time expired). Also, how is progress made in a fighting game. In street fighter your hits were blocked AND you actually got knocked down taking more damage than your opponent....that is backwards progress.
Dan Rollman
@Matt, the rules state you "must make forward progress in each game." As this category evolves, it will be interesting to say how gamers continue raising the bar by selecting games that allow for rapid forward movement. Hope you step up and try to beat it. Until then, congrats to Ryan!
Benjamin Eugene
@Matt>> back it up dude. Let's see your video.
Simon Kirk
Matt - looks like you should find yourself some TVs then.
Matt Straka
this is sort of a ridiculous record as the amount of time spent on each system is arbitrary....ive got 14 systems, give me 14 TVs and ill do the same thing
Ryan Sullivan
I own all 13 of those consoles, which constitutes my library at this point, but I'll probably pick up a few more along the way (not including handhelds).
Not sure what my next one will be yet! Thanks for the support guys!
Pan Galactic
That is just fucking dumb.
Alex Cunningham
in Phoenix Wright voice TAKE THAT!
Emily Miethner
Ryan, what a great video and accomplishment! So fun to watch. Can't wait to see your next record. Starting off with a bang!
Simon Kirk
Also, how many consoles do you own? Are you a collector?
Simon Kirk
Nice work Ryan. What is your next record going to be?
Cat DeSpira
I was waiting for this. Every day I'd think about it, 'When is Ryan going to lay it down...can the 26th get here fast enough?" Well, I was not disappointed! I knew he'd do it and do it in a manner thoroughly entertaining. This was so thrilling to watch and recaptured the spirit of something I felt, for a long time, had bitten the dust: Fun in Gaming :)
Congrats, Ryan!
Andy Shick
Played is some progress. Hence, the last 2 didn't count.
Alex Nadon
id would be hard to get 11 consoles in one room.
Thomas Lee
The question is, "What do they mean by 'played'?" because I didn't see a whole lot of playing going on there.
Nathan McClellan
conan is better.
Dave Betten
It looks like Jimmy goes backward in Crazy Taxi, and in Tomb Raider Lara Croft side steps a few times, but fails to make any forward progress. Just sayin'.