Topic: Why haven't you joined Operation Akumajo?

[KaZudra]

what's cool about that is you can describe anything the same way Uwe Boll does 

Mega Man- robot fights robots in robotic world
Indiana Jones- man with whip finds stuff
Final Fantasy/All RPGs- friends team up to battle demi-god
Dragon Ball Z- people fight eachother
Zelda- boy with sword fights monsters
Metroid- girl in space fights aliens
Contra- guys with guns shoot stuff
Evil Dead- man with weapons fights monsters
Assassin's Creed- men in hoods sneaks around

I'm sorry, I couldn't resist XD

[Kingshango]

And here we go again, no matter what topic gets started It slowly become just another Lords of Shadow hate- a -thon/ defend -a -thon and a IGA hate-a thon/Defend -a -thon.


There should be a topic made to settle things between both camps once and for all to keep other topics(like this one) from getting derailed.

[KaZudra]

And here we go again, no matter what topic gets started It slowly become just another Lords of Shadow hate- a -thon/ defend -a -thon and a IGA hate-a thon/Defend -a -thon.


There should be a topic made to settle things between both camps once and for all to keep other topics(like this one) from getting derailed.

okay, then, now we can get back on topic.
(that thread you were talking about is below)
http://castlevaniadungeon.net/forums/index.php/topic,4023.0.html

[Flame]

And here we go again, no matter what topic gets started It slowly become just another Lords of Shadow hate- a -thon/ defend -a -thon and a IGA hate-a thon/Defend -a -thon.


There should be a topic made to settle things between both camps once and for all to keep other topics(like this one) from getting derailed.

Because thats all Operation Akumajo is.
"We hate LoS and the way it reinvented Castlevania, we demand only 2D games and IGA games back"

[crisis]

And here we go again, no matter what topic gets started It slowly become just another Lords of Shadow hate- a -thon/ defend -a -thon and a IGA hate-a thon/Defend -a -thon.

but it's so funnnnnnnnnnn

[Kingshango]

but it's so funnnnnnnnnnn

Then go to the showdown thread that Kamui made and use %100 of your power there.

[Harrycombs]

There's already something great to celebrate the 25th Anniversary

For all Castlevania's fan! Castlevania special medley 悪魔城ドラキュラ

That is amazing.

[Neobelmont]

The reason I have not joined yet is because I do not have a facebook also I just don't want to stay 2-D now I like 2-D a lot do not get me wrong but I am looking toward a bright future staying 2-D after some time will get boring. Also on another  I really hate the failure comes into 3-D part I don't care what anyone says that comes off to me like a defeatist and very negative attitude sure not every one agrees with 3-D but that does not give a group that is trying to reach people to say such a phrase (so I guess that is the main reason) it dissuades me greatly and I do not want such a feeling when it concerns something I have enjoyed for so long.

[jestercolony]

Honestly, OA is honestly a good idea.

But I for one - have joined because I too am angered at the fact that Konami sits there as we get shat on while other franchises from the very same company get a more high treatment (I.e Silent Hill.) Metal Gear was as small as Castlevania back in the 80s and recently didn't get big until 1998's release of Metal Gear Solid.

This honestly my reasoning for this is that LoS was a good title; but it just because it's a new form of a storyline doesn't mean it has actually seperated the fan base. LoS could have been more than what we had been given and honestly - if I took the time to sit down and write out an entire essay as to why, even the Dungeon itself would see it. 

There are  three types of CV titles

Classic
Exploration
3D

Each, apparently has spread out the fanbase. Why is this? Because you all forget the one major thing that what Castlevania is about: A tribute to Horror Movie Monsters.

I'm honestly tired of seeing what people think they know what Castlevania is about, or what they want to see. It's not gothic enough, the platforming sucks, oh no it will do horrible in 3D or its horrible in 2D or whatever.

Honestly, I can see a case as to why Konami chooses not to listen to the fanbase because of its lack of unity. Look, we have our own ideas. But there is a lot more going on the franchise than what most people do not actually take the time to sit down and study. We are forgotten the true meaning behind the franchise because of all this b/s that has been going on.

People are complaining about LoS is a revamp. Here's a little tip for you: You do KNOW that Kojima-san  is known for surprises  and it is more than likely this "revamp" was called out to piss off the original fanbase of the original canon to get us to buy the game.


*this is slightly off subject V *

Btw - Pro Tip: YOU do know that Dracula called Elizabeth "Marie", out of the fact it was her LAST name and only says her FULL name when he yearns for her. It was out of respect and love. For all we know the name is Elizabetha Marie "Belmont". As IGA had said before: There is a LOT more going on in the series than what we know of and Konami -refuses- to release that information.

Not to mention the series has been heavily censored back in the 80s and 90s by Nintendo...etc. So please keep that in mind when looking at this "Revamp", I'm honestly very skeptical that it is a revamp and it is in fact the real story that has been waiting to be told since the beginning of the series.
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So honestly? OA is on the right track for actually bringing back the unity of the fanbase instead of seeing it ripped apart.  2D needs to be preserved and respected; but 3D is a must also. Reason to this is that kids these days really have no interest in the "old school" as times have changed. This isn't the 80s or 90s anymore. The days of the FX chip are gone my friends.

[C Belmont]

Not to mention the series has been heavily censored back in the 80s and 90s by Nintendo...etc. So please keep that in mind when looking at this "Revamp", I'm honestly very skeptical that it is a revamp and it is in fact the real story that has been waiting to be told since the beginning of the series.

Well thats certainly a new one
Of course I think it's clutching at straws. It is interesting though that both at the end of Simons quest and the start of Super Castlevania IV it looks as though Dracula has been given a proper burial despite being such a tyrant.

Btw - Pro Tip: YOU do know that Dracula called Elizabeth "Marie", out of the fact it was her LAST name and only says her FULL name when he yearns for her. It was out of respect and love. For all we know the name is Elizabetha Marie "Belmont". As IGA had said before: There is a LOT more going on in the series than what we know of and Konami -refuses- to release that information.

Maybe it's just because I'm tired but I'm not sure I understand what your getting at here

[crystos]

i agree with the 1999 game. I dont need IGA to make another sotn clone tho. I guess i am one of the few who  really liked lords o shadow granted the whole satan/belmont dracula thing was hard to swallow..but it was a hell of a game over all.

I also agree that konami ignoring castlevani's 25 anniversary is awful

[Nagumo]

Then go to the showdown thread that Kamui made and use %100 of your power there.

Topic locked. Thanks, Jorge. 

[Successor The Cruel]

where are all the los fans who out number us ten to one

They don't exist. If LoS was some monster hit with legions of devout fans, I'm sure this fanbase wouldn't seem as dead and tired as it is now. It would be bustling with activity and anticipation instead of floundering in doubt, dismay, and discontent.

Also, Man with a whip fighting monsters IS what defines castlevania.

That is way oversimplifying it. It takes a lot more than that to present a convincing Castlevania game. Anyone who really believes that is missing a lot of points. It's like baking a cake and leaving out practically all the ingredients. I guess that's what Lords of Shadow did. Well, not only did it leave out several key ingredients, it added the wrong ones, as well, and came out as a misshapen monstrosity - God of Shadow of the Lord of the Rings-Vania.

[Nagumo]

It's the execution of the concept that Lords does all wrong. That's the problem in a nutshell. 

[crisis]

Which is why I'm comfortable with calling LoS "Castlevania: The Game of the Movie"