Colonel M Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Being a person who's done commentary on the game (no I'm not saying I'm experienced), it isn't easy to really get excited over what you're doing really. I mean... it's pretty straightforward. Even I think I'm pretty dry at being cheerful with my commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paperblade Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 That's like asking a physics teacher to explain in an entertaining way. Get better physics teachers imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant Dragon Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Get better physics teachers imo Agreed. It's not hard to make Physics interesting. Well, I guess it depends on the student, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodykitty Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 In my opinion, I really like the informative style and I would yell and scream at everyone if it were damaged just because people want more "entertainment". dondon's commentary will improve naturally as he continues to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvercrow Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I had just assumed he had scripted out what he wanted to say and was reading off of it. It doesn't detract from the quality of it at all, though, unless he starts trying to crack jokes or something. Either way, these are quite interesting, definitely looking forward especially to later chapters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chococoke Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Can we all agree that he can continue as normal as long as he doesn't imitate the voices of characters? Probably my least favorite thing ever about most LPers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant Dragon Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Can we all agree that he can continue as normal as long as he doesn't imitate the voices of characters? Probably my least favorite thing ever about most LPers. I second this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Deadly Sins Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Can we all agree that he can continue as normal as long as he doesn't imitate the voices of characters? Probably my least favorite thing ever about most LPers. Third. Also, an interesting and informative "monotone" isn't that bad. As long as the commentary is saying something that's interesting about the game, how it's said isn't a huge deal. It's when people try to be funny or get cute with a monotone that it stops working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narga_Rocks Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Just a reminder to everyone, as I don't really feel like doing anything more about this at the moment. 2.2, and 2.2.1 Do not make one-line posts, unless it adds something new or interesting to a discussion. In other words, do not spam. Likewise, do not just quote another member and simply write "I agree", "quoted for truth", "no", etc. In these cases, make sure to at least explain why you agree or disagree. Anna says, "Care to expound on that thought?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) I had just assumed he had scripted out what he wanted to say and was reading off of it. It doesn't detract from the quality of it at all, though, unless he starts trying to crack jokes or something. Scripting takes way too much time. I prepare a couple of notes beforehand and usually just ad lib. The point of the commentary is more like a lecture on Fire Emblem than anything else. I'm sure we're all familiar with the nuances of the plot. Edited January 24, 2011 by dondon151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionordeQuester Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I think Dondon sounds fine personally. If he starts wanting to sound less monotone and can make it work, fine, but it's not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiant Dragon Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) Anyway, I'm looking forward to seeing how long some of the characters will be used (aside from fliers and Bartre). Edited January 25, 2011 by Narga_Rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chococoke Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm looking forward to ANOTHER VIDEO BEING POSTED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm looking forward to ANOTHER VIDEO BEING POSTED For serious. What gives, dondon? (Kidding, of course. Take your time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anouleth Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 For serious. What gives, dondon? (Kidding, of course. Take your time) He's lost his nerve after all those mean comments about his voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 OK guys, project's canceled. (jk real life is busy right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chococoke Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 OK guys, project's canceled. (jk real life is busy right now) Not funny, DICK. Seriously though, take your time. We'll just accept every video you post as a gift from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) *follows* Great vids so far. Edited January 26, 2011 by Tangerine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I've got a lot to learn from these videos. Please keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEST TRYNDAMERE PLAYER Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I'm liking the commentary, his voice is fine the way it is if he's going for an informative approach. Not all videos with commentary have to be humorous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Chapter 13: About the 5 turn strategy that I was talking about: I didn't actually execute the strategy to completion, but I am 99% sure that it can be done. As I stated in the video, Marcus solos the south route and Matthew follows just far enough behind to recruit Guy, while all other units go the west route and prioritize clearing the path for Lowen. Marcus should have enough movement to just barely reach the tile in front of Boies on turn 4. He should not use his full movement on either turns 1 or 2, turn 1 being to ORKO a brigand, and turn 2 being to lure Guy to the edge of Matthew's range. I might consider recording the strategy just for the sake of completion, but it's rather pointless. Turns: 6 Edited February 4, 2011 by dondon151 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thanks alot for these strategies. Would you mind if I use some of them to go through the FE7 SOYO draft better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dondon151 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 No, you must pay me royalties. (Of course you can duh) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I didn't bother asking, I just went ahead and studied the videos. There's a lot of things I can't do here (like use Lowen), but I'm learning quite a bit. Now to get past Chapter 15 with nary but Hector, Matthew, Marcus, and two squishy healers. . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkhead Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Well, I actually thought it'd be kinda rude to just steal this and use it without crediting. I admit I've used two of your tactics at the FE10 draft, but at least I credited and thanked you for them in the post. 8[ Thank you, dondon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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