It took about three month but we FINALLY have Blockbusters up and running. May I say it looks great, sounds great and feels great too. I can already tell that this "Rafferty" style project fixed the problems that the 1987 version had. As a result we have: better question writing, a true progressive jackpot and substantial amounts of money won. This is going to be a great show I can feel it.
Michael, this is coming from someone who really does appreciate the effort you put in, so please don't delete this comment. Here is my review of this game:
1. Questions are A LOT better than the last few shows, particularly regarding pet subjects.
2. Why do you keep the clips of yourself flubbing up stuff when you can easily rerecord it? I know unintentional bloopers sometimes become funny moments, but this REALLY comes off as amateurish.
3. Does each game show REALLY have to offer Matthew Lesko-esque inflated payouts just because it's 2009? $5,000 for winning a match just seems excessive.
4. The background of the set is a gradient texture. Whoop-de-doo. This is the "void" TotallyShifty complains about. I think a little more effort on creating a background image (you can do this in PP) would go a long way.
5. A serious question: Was this game played legitimately? Or are you just making up the gameplay?
@4: I'm referring to v=3NQnB0v4N58 for an example of what a good set looks like.
Also, one thing I forgot in my initial post: you've been getting a lot better about not getting sidetracked. Unfortunately, there were still enough sidetracks to grind the pace to a halt--as evidenced by the fact that only TWO main games got completed. This is something you could work on for your next project.
Don't you ever let anyone boss you around (like those controlling men you see on Maury) or tell you what projects to do EVER for the rest of your life!!
If you mean the actual show, I never liked the one on one format. Blockbusters was unique as it was a solo player vs. a family pair.
The electronic board didn't have the same charm as the large light board. Maybe I'm old school, but I'm not a fan of monitors and many of the computer graphics on game shows. Also, the questions were not as good as Cullen's show (too many Hints from Heloise/Mary Ellen questions I'd expect on Gambit), and Rafferty has never been a host I've liked much. Not funny.
Lets play Blockbusters.
dim432 2 years ago
It took about three month but we FINALLY have Blockbusters up and running. May I say it looks great, sounds great and feels great too. I can already tell that this "Rafferty" style project fixed the problems that the 1987 version had. As a result we have: better question writing, a true progressive jackpot and substantial amounts of money won. This is going to be a great show I can feel it.
gamshwfan 2 years ago
Michael, this is coming from someone who really does appreciate the effort you put in, so please don't delete this comment. Here is my review of this game:
1. Questions are A LOT better than the last few shows, particularly regarding pet subjects.
2. Why do you keep the clips of yourself flubbing up stuff when you can easily rerecord it? I know unintentional bloopers sometimes become funny moments, but this REALLY comes off as amateurish.
cont'd
rjaguar3 2 years ago
3. Does each game show REALLY have to offer Matthew Lesko-esque inflated payouts just because it's 2009? $5,000 for winning a match just seems excessive.
4. The background of the set is a gradient texture. Whoop-de-doo. This is the "void" TotallyShifty complains about. I think a little more effort on creating a background image (you can do this in PP) would go a long way.
5. A serious question: Was this game played legitimately? Or are you just making up the gameplay?
rjaguar3 2 years ago
@4: I'm referring to v=3NQnB0v4N58 for an example of what a good set looks like.
Also, one thing I forgot in my initial post: you've been getting a lot better about not getting sidetracked. Unfortunately, there were still enough sidetracks to grind the pace to a halt--as evidenced by the fact that only TWO main games got completed. This is something you could work on for your next project.
rjaguar3 2 years ago
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Axnfanatic 2 years ago
Don't you ever let anyone boss you around (like those controlling men you see on Maury) or tell you what projects to do EVER for the rest of your life!!
captaintakemeshoppin 2 years ago
I was considering doing the Cullen version, quite honestly
mtiller2006 2 years ago
great job mike
Mikefromla1 2 years ago
Thanks
mtiller2006 2 years ago
I was hoping you'd do the Cullen version, as it was far superior, but oh well.
someguy23475 2 years ago
What was wrong with this version?
mtiller2006 2 years ago
If you mean the actual show, I never liked the one on one format. Blockbusters was unique as it was a solo player vs. a family pair.
The electronic board didn't have the same charm as the large light board. Maybe I'm old school, but I'm not a fan of monitors and many of the computer graphics on game shows. Also, the questions were not as good as Cullen's show (too many Hints from Heloise/Mary Ellen questions I'd expect on Gambit), and Rafferty has never been a host I've liked much. Not funny.
someguy23475 2 years ago
Well, like they say... "To each his own".
viddykiddy18 2 years ago
MIKE!!! You did it!!! You did it!!!!
FINALLY
gamshwfan 2 years ago
Getting there, but yes! I'm finally getting it!
mtiller2006 2 years ago