Kids... step aside. It is Mommy's turn now! :awesome:
...sorry guys, I always wanted to say this one. :PP
So, here it is my first "Let's Play" ever. Most of you already know (if not, the title of the thread should give a hint)
that I am taking on the first, original Sonic the Hedgehog, which was effectively my second console game on the
Sega Mega Drive, back in 1992. I remember struggling with it a lot in the beginning, and crying when I got stuck
but I also remember how much I played/enjoyed it after I got the grip to it. I had a lot of fun going through the
game again. It gave me a very nostalgic (and warm) feeling... ^^
Anyway, the style of my gameplay here will be speed. I will not attempt to get many lives nor many points.
It will be just the result of me trying to complete the game as fast as I can, avoiding hazards at all cost, of course. ^^'
But before getting started, I will just make a little explanation about the controls
and some insight on the process of recording, the emulator used, and other details. :P
As for the controls, I used the keyboard. I would have used a gamepad any day of the year, for the comfort
apect of it, if mine were not so old and used (abused) but I usually feel that the keys are more precise.
(Also, I heard some "Doctor" here uses the keyboard too, so it could open way for... competition? ^^;;;)
Now, for the recording process, I used the "gens v11a Re-recording" I obtained from the paradise that is emu... paradise. Yes.
Anyway, there is an option under the "Tool" tab that says "start AVI dump", so it would be really easy, but here is the catch:
my somewhat old PC (almost 7 years now... just a few years to puberty) is not able to run the game properly while doing this.
While "dumping" the AVI, the game gets a lot of frames cut and the screen on the emulator window sometimes goes black,
heavily compromising my gameplay. The AVI ends up intact, however, like there were no lagging or glitches. (I tried with VBA
once, recording a GBA game called "Kirby Nightmare in Dreamland" and was even worse...) So, one day, I start making some
tests with the "gens v11a" and learned how to use the "record movie" function, which records, from what I can understand, the
keys I press, allowing to reproduce my performance from a save file. That was just what I needed to counter the AVI recording
problem. I just "record the keys", play the recorded "movie", start dumping the AVI with my key recording and...simply wait. ^^
Even if the screen blacks out or gets sluggish, it will not affect my gameplay because the performance was already made.
(Nyarharhar! Take that, technology!) And this is to say that I would never even dream of making a "Let's Play" if it was not
for that specific emulator. (and yes, this means I probably took a nap between Zones... or even made test runs. :pwacko:)
Oh, before I forget, this is also why you will see, in the end of every video, the words "Movie Finished". That is because
I stopped the "key recording" but still allowed the AVI dump. I am fairly disappointed with youtube also, since it literally
"halved" the frame rate of my videos, and they look a lot... well... "crappier" (if I may) than they really are...
At least youtube has "annotations"... (and believe me, you will see plenty of them. ^_^)
Enough chatter! Let's rock. ;P
Green Hill Zone
Spoiler warning:
Wow, I am kinda excited to show this off. ^^;;;
I bet some of you want to see me crash in many different and funny ways, but remember
this is the good old first level... so do not expect me to just hit things randomly. ;)
And, since this is my first "Let's Play", I thought of adding a comic strip from Taeshi's
"Not Enough Rings" (that I bet you all know by now... but if not, go read my thread. :nod:)
usually related to what will happen in the Zone referenced. So, here:
Here is the second one. We have now reached the perilous Marble Zone. Will Lil'baby Sonic be safe under Foggy's guidance?
How many rings will be lost because of the boiling lava pits? And what is the worst, possibly most deadly, mean and vicious
badnik of them all? Answers to these questions inside...
I chose the next comic strip because I wanted to, instead of making a reference to the
zone itself, make a reference to the pain that is to go through that special stage hell...
Alright, after this we will be halfway through the game. And if Foggy gets the last two emeralds here,
the second half of the "race" will be much quicker. I like this zone because it is a nice break between
the tough, slow, Marble Zone, and the equally troublesome Labyrinth. Anyway, I will introduce you
here to a little something I like to call... the "Leap of Faith"...
The next situation did not, obviously, happened this time. But I have a kinda vague memory of me holding the Sega controller
and staring at the TV screen for like... some long seconds when the following just happened to me. I believe I was 4, since I
am pretty sure I took a month or two to finish the game the first time... but without having all the emeralds, I remember that.
Anyway, "joke's on you":
"And that was how I was first introduced to the concept of suicide..."
Labyrinth Zone
Spoiler warning:
Gosh, I finally got rid of those crazy special stages. But here comes the Labyrinth Zone. Ouch.
I tried to be a little more reckless in this one, so there might be some... drowning? Who knows...
And what about the boss that just flees? You know, I think someone should give him a lesson...
At least the soundtrack is really nice to hear... except when you start drowning, of course.
Anyway, for those who always wondered, like me, why this Zone's boss is such a strange one:
"Makes a lot of sense now, doesn't it? I would say this totally changes lives..."
Star Light Zone
Spoiler warning:
Fresh air feels nice. This one is awkwardly easy, but also fast. Really lovely tune, by the way.
Oh, and I present you with the gift of being able to see my hesitations (read: stalling) during
the boss battle (that was supposed to be quick) driven by the fear of losing my first ring...
Again, a reference to the boss battle. I also agree that this is one of the easiest boss
battles in the game. Still, knowing that did not prevent me from being a total slowpoke. ^^'
"Oh, no, please! Do anything you want, but don't remove the springs!! XD"
Scrap Brain Zone
Spoiler warning:
I am afraid I am going to disappoint you all this time. You see, I kinda... well... "terminated" the recording
in the transition to Act 3... which means that said Act will be, effectively, part of the "Final Zone" video...
I know. I am really really sorry! I just thought the first two would take a lot more to finish! x´D
*sigh* ... such a short video. Anyway, this is the last comic I will post here. And if you, after reading the following piece of
humouristic "yummyness", are still mad because of my unfair video split, I just hope you can be a little more merciful than this:
"And then Willy Wonka came and bought the whole thing..."
All of the posted Sonic comics are part of a work called "Not Enough Rings" and were
created by Veronica "Taeshi" Vera, known for her "Bittersweet Candy Bowl" (BCB) comic.
Here is the link to the page: http://www.notenoughrings.com/sonic1/index.html
Final Zone (and credits)
Spoiler warning:
This is it, the Final Zone. Of course, there is Act 3 first, because of my crazy
(read: "cheaty") split, but that should not take long, so... enjoy the finale!
TOTAL RIDE TIME:35 : 51 ... (includes Special Stages) FINAL SCORE:430'800 <-------------------- we are almost there in the countbackwards thread! XD
...
I hope you enjoy! :-3
8th-May-2012, 16:37
Knightshade
Nice upload I was wondering if you were going to do a sonic let's play was slightly disappointed to click on the second spoiler tag and see the video's not up :(
oh well just building anticipation I guess :P looking forward to the continuation of this LP.
8th-May-2012, 16:43
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knightshade
Nice upload I was wondering if you were going to do a sonic let's play was slightly disappointed to click on the second spoiler tag and see the video's not up :(
oh well just building anticipation I guess :P looking forward to the continuation of this LP.
And I was wondering who would be the first to post... :pwacko:
Well, I was thinking on placing the videos in a daily basis... ^^;;;
... but I my rush them if more people come and watch. :P
But I am glad you are enjoying. :D
8th-May-2012, 16:51
Knightshade
Daily would be good or faster it's whatever you feel comfortable with I also subscribed to your youtube channel and liked the video there.
When I was there I saw it already has 9 views not bad for not even being an hour old yet.
8th-May-2012, 16:59
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knightshade
Daily would be good or faster it's whatever you feel comfortable with I also subscribed to your youtube channel and liked the video there.
When I was there I saw it already has 9 views not bad for not even being an hour old yet.
Subscribing? You can do that on my account? :PP
Well, I only created the account so I could upload videos, but I do not really intend to open it to public. :pwacko:
It is only for the "storage" aspect of if. But it is okay if you did. ^_^ ... oh, and the video was uploaded
several days before but I had it set to "private" and had to change it so it could be viewed, so maybe
the date you saw is the modification date... I think...
^^;;;
8th-May-2012, 17:09
TheRealSpiders
I like the fact that Pewdiepie shows up as a related video. :wacko:
Good, quick LP.
8th-May-2012, 17:09
Knightshade
yeah I can subscribe to your channel and like the video the funny thing is your channel tells me you have no videos(probably because of being private.) the only way I can see this on is by going to youtube from the video you posted in the thread.
Also March 26 was the date of the video I was going by the OP in this thread.
8th-May-2012, 17:16
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knightshade
yeah I can subscribe to your channel and like the video the funny thing is your channel tells me you have no videos(probably because of being private.) the only way I can see this on is by going to youtube from the video you posted in the thread.
Also March 26 was the date of the video I was going by the OP in this thread.
Oh, makes sense then. ^^;;;
I intend to not let the videos "public", so they can only be viewed when I post the link here. :D
(I have been making some research... ^_^)
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRealSpiders
I like the fact that Pewdiepie shows up as a related video. :wacko:
Good, quick LP.
Well, you can blame "weird tags" for that. :lol
(what is Pewdiepie anyway? :PP)
I am not going to change the tags, anyway. Here is why: :pwacko:
Quote:
Originally Posted by foggy_han
Well, I only created the account so I could upload videos...
:P
8th-May-2012, 17:21
Knightshade
Quote:
Originally Posted by foggy_han
(what is Pewdiepie anyway? :PP)
I am not going to change the tags, anyway. Here is why: :pwacko:
I tend to be a bit more completionist in my playthroughs of Sonic games, so I couldn't hope to match your speed. Fun annotations as well.
Eagerly awaiting more, but don't rush yourself. If you plan to release daily, feel free to stick to it. :)
8th-May-2012, 17:29
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Ivo Robotnik
Well, I'm impressed.
I tend to be a bit more completionist in my playthroughs of Sonic games, so I couldn't hope to match your speed. Fun annotations as well.
Eagerly awaiting more, but don't rush yourself. If you plan to release daily, feel free to stick to it. :)
Eh-he, that is somewhat flattering coming from such a renowned "Sonic Universe" authority. :pwacko:
Thanks. :-3
(I had to use the means available, so I played around with the annotations a bit. :P)
I will probably post the second video tonight, since they are quite short, anyway. :-)
I will be away now, but will come later, hopefully, and see how things are going. ^^
8th-May-2012, 18:03
Kouen Hasuki
Ya kick my ass at 16 Bit Sonic 1 that's for sure..
My excuse is I grew up with the 8 Bit ones :wacko:
Good viewing.
8th-May-2012, 18:25
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kouen
Ya kick my ass at 16 Bit Sonic 1 that's for sure..
My excuse is I grew up with the 8 Bit ones :wacko:
Good viewing.
Really? Thanks. But I guess you would win if we were both playing it in an elevator. :P
Well, that was the first level, afterall. Next one is... ugh... Marble Zone... ^^;;;
(so expect some crashing next time. ;P)
I played the 8-bit one once, on emulator... did not like much the reaction to the controls... and other things... ^_^
Wait, isn't there an 8-bit Sonic Let's Play here? And why do I have the feeling it is... yours? :PP
I will check that one soon too. :pwacko:
8th-May-2012, 20:36
Sheik
Yessir. (Yes, mam?) I get to see Foggy blaze the trail and fail :PP (literally)
Thanks for the LP, I've been waiting for this and it paid off.
One question
Spoiler warning:
You want a mic so you can just talk over your videos? annotations are plenty :revwacko:
This gets two :top: :top: up.
~SwordOfTime~ Out!
8th-May-2012, 20:45
Kouen Hasuki
Quote:
Originally Posted by foggy_han
Really? Thanks. But I guess you would win if we were both playing it in an elevator. :P
Well, that was the first level, afterall. Next one is... ugh... Marble Zone... ^^;;;
(so expect some crashing next time. ;P)
I played the 8-bit one once, on emulator... did not like much the reaction to the controls... and other things... ^_^
Wait, isn't there an 8-bit Sonic Let's Play here? And why do I have the feeling it is... yours? :PP
I will check that one soon too. :pwacko:
yea it is, and I finish the whole game
9th-May-2012, 00:06
Iamerror
Congrats on your first Let's play! Wow. You're an expert on this game! Impressive. When you talked about pointing out secrets in this game, I laughed. Because I'm the same way with Super Mario Bros 1 and 3. When someone else is playing;I point out all the secrets. I suck at the Sonic games, I grew up with a nintendo. I didn't play a Sonic game till recently.Your video makes me want to improve my skills in this game. Thank you, you did a great job playing the game and on the video.
9th-May-2012, 00:13
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamerror
Congrats on your first Let's play! Wow. You're an expert on this game! Impressive. When you talked about pointing out secrets in this game, I laughed. Because I'm the same way with Super Mario Bros 1 and 3. When someone else is playing;I point out all the secrets. I suck at the Sonic games, I grew up with a nintendo. I didn't play a Sonic game till recently.Your video makes me want to improve my skills in this game. Thank you, you did a great job playing the game and on the video.
Eh-he~ =^.^=
And you deserve a "thanks" for that. ;P
Also, what you said made a lot of sense, because I really suck at the Mario games. :lol
(not so much for Mario 64, because I had the N64 for a while, but that is the only exception. ^_^)
Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordOfTime
Yessir. (Yes, mam?) I get to see Foggy blaze the trail and fail :PP (literally)
Thanks for the LP, I've been waiting for this and it paid off.
One question
Spoiler warning:
You want a mic so you can just talk over your videos? annotations are plenty :revwacko:
This gets two :top: :top: up.
~SwordOfTime~ Out!
Fail? You mean the shields, right? :PP
(and no... keep the mike, I am not promising recording my voice here. >.>)
But I am happy you are enjoying. :awesome:
I will post more videos tomorrow, but thanks for watching, everyone. :-)
9th-May-2012, 00:16
Iamerror
Well, I can help you with Super Mario Bros, and you could help me with Sonic. If that's ok.
9th-May-2012, 16:30
foggy_han
Alright, Spring Yard Zone is now on. ;)
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamerror
Well, I can help you with Super Mario Bros, and you could help me with Sonic. If that's ok.
Why not? :pwacko:
But I must warn you, I can find those 2D mario games to be pretty frustrating... ^^;;;
9th-May-2012, 23:13
Sheik
I see the dreaded, menace that is.............
Labyrinth Zone up next. :revwacko:
Ooh I can't wait :bounce:
10th-May-2012, 01:21
j-sime
Well... I was reading all the above comments... but... too much thing too read... I'm sleepy and Marble Zone doesn't want to load here, so, here it goes:
Amazing! Here we would call you addicted on that game, hahahaha. You're just like me playing Street Fighter EX2 Plus or Star Sweep :PP Well, at least I was 5 years ago.
So, I couldn't do better on Green Hill Zone... and... damn, I'm focused on the song again... I have to stop focusing on these songs hahahaha.
Gonna watch (fortunately) the other 2 videos tomorrow. Hope you don't mind it. :D Also, I believe Labyrinth will be available... wonder if u gonna take the shortcut :P.
That is CHEATING... just in case, hahahahahahaha.
Night, girl. See you in game then.
10th-May-2012, 03:57
Iamerror
How do you make your annotations pink? Mario just takes a bit of practice, it's a matter of remembering where things are, and the layout of the levels. I enjoyed your new video and can't wait for the new one.
10th-May-2012, 13:00
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamerror
How do you make your annotations pink? Mario just takes a bit of practice, it's a matter of remembering where things are, and the layout of the levels. I enjoyed your new video and can't wait for the new one.
Well, the new one is already on... :awesomecat:
And thanks. =^.^=
Oh, about the annotations being pink, you just have to click a button
that looks like the "bucket" button of the good old "Paint" program. ;)
I planned on using other colors too, but pink, aside linking the color,
turned out to be the one looking better with the zones' art/layout. ^_^
10th-May-2012, 16:47
Kouen Hasuki
Amusing vids as always!
Thanks
11th-May-2012, 00:15
Iamerror
This new level looked tricky, but you were calm the whole time.wow.
11th-May-2012, 00:25
j-sime
If I had any doubt... now I'm for sure... you ARE addicted to this game...
I like Sonic cause I play it since child and so... but actually, it never was my favorite game ever... after Sonic 1 and 2... I just had another Sonic in 3 years (3D Blast)... and then just like 6 years later... I guess... and it was an "emulation collection" for PS2 I bought.
I've been further on Sonic just now... (from now I mean 3 years ago).
I always was a huge fan of DDR, Street Fighter EX, Megaman :awesome:, Resident Evil, Silent Hill... and... I guess I was only quite good on STEX... DDR when I trained... I mean... I never got an AAA on the hardest song like people do on the net... but I got a B... for something like this... I guess I'm not THAT bad... even because I do that in the dancepad... Here is a video... don't even open the box if u can't watch :wacko: (I did this thinking on your (demand) warning to not post videos:
Oh... and I love labyrinth's theme... that is the only thing I like about this stage :sweat:
This new level looked tricky, but you were calm the whole time.wow.
It looked like I was, didn't it? :PP
Quote:
Originally Posted by j-sime
If I had any doubt... now I'm for sure... you ARE addicted to this game...
I like Sonic cause I play it since child and so... but actually, it never was my favorite game ever... after Sonic 1 and 2... I just had another Sonic in 3 years (3D Blast)... and then just like 6 years later... I guess... and it was an "emulation collection" for PS2 I bought.
I've been further on Sonic just now... (from now I mean 3 years ago).
I always was a huge fan of DDR, Street Fighter EX, Megaman :awesome:, Resident Evil, Silent Hill... and... I guess I was only quite good on STEX... DDR when I trained... I mean... I never got an AAA on the hardest song like people do on the net... but I got a B... for something like this... I guess I'm not THAT bad... even because I do that in the dancepad... Here is a video... don't even open the box if u can't watch :wacko: (I did this thinking on your (demand) warning to not post videos:
Oh... and I love labyrinth's theme... that is the only thing I like about this stage :sweat:
Alright, you can post videos inside spoilers. :pwacko:
I wouldn't say I "am" addicted to it, because I was addicted to it since I was a child. :-3
... oh, okay, maybe you can say I am addicted. xD
The last time I played it was more than a year ago, for sure, but when I played it, it was
almost like playing a video cassette (okay, DVD) and let it roll, and I enjoyed every bit of it. :v:
Anyway, tomorrow I will definetely post Star Light Zone... and maybe Scrap Brain too, who knows? ;P
11th-May-2012, 00:39
j-sime
Scrap brain... frustration... both on the stage and the song, hahahahahahaha
But u rock. Let's see... I'm really willing for it. It was like u were here playing :nod:
That's nice. How many time do u spend making thos annotations?
11th-May-2012, 00:45
Sheik
A flawless play through of Labyrinth Zone (although you're a bit cruel to "baby" sonic :PP)
I may need to bust out my old genesis in the closet. :]
11th-May-2012, 20:30
foggy_han
Okay guys, :@: Light Zone is on. :P
Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordOfTime
A flawless play through of Labyrinth Zone (although you're a bit cruel to "baby" sonic :PP)
I may need to bust out my old genesis in the closet. :]
Oh, don't be so sorry for him. He gets to cuddle after finishing the journey. :-3
Wow, you still have a Genesis that works? :!!!:
Quote:
Originally Posted by j-sime
Scrap brain... frustration... both on the stage and the song, hahahahahahaha
But u rock. Let's see... I'm really willing for it. It was like u were here playing :nod:
That's nice. How many time do u spend making thos annotations?
Eh-he, thanks. But I don't rock as much as a stone. ;P
Well, if I was like K.K you would had to look behind you because I could really be there... :pwacko:
How much time? I will just say it was a lot more than I expected at first. But the youtube app and slow net don't help either. ^^;;;
Star Light Zone will be a short ride though. ^_^
12th-May-2012, 01:12
j-sime
Ok, Starlight was way too fast... :Z Couldn't enjoy the music... and I'm like:dancing: listening to this song... I guess that this one was the second sonic song I tried to... cover? hahahah
I really like it.
Well... u did it quick... so have no much to say... cause... there was no much :PP
12th-May-2012, 01:34
Sheik
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andale, andale, andale!
Seriously, I've never seen the fastest play through of Star Light Zone until today. :damn:
Your annotations are purple. I love that, purple is my favorite color. Great LP. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to next installment.
13th-May-2012, 21:16
Dr. Ivo Robotnik
Back from my trip. Want to see the last vids! :P
13th-May-2012, 21:31
Rockstar1983
Great job with this LP, Foggy. You're clearly very good at this game. :) A pleasure to watch.
13th-May-2012, 21:33
j-sime
I... I need Foggy's Scrap Brain (Imma zombie :PP)
13th-May-2012, 22:40
foggy_han
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockstar1983
Great job with this LP, Foggy. You're clearly very good at this game. :) A pleasure to watch.
Thanks for watching and enjoying, Rockstar. :P
It is nice to see you posting once in a while. ^_^
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dr. Ivo Robotnik
Back from my trip. Want to see the last vids! :P
Quote:
Originally Posted by j-sime
I... I need Foggy's Scrap Brain (Imma zombie :PP)
Sorry for the delay. I actually had a little problem with my browser and the thread settings, but Cookie helped
me out, and the problem is now solved. So you people can thank him that this Let's Play is still on the move. :nod:
...and I mean real "thanks". Give him some reputation or a thanks if you bump across one of his posts.
Or even better: you can ask his address, grab two or three boxes of your favourite cookies and send him. :pwacko:
(...also, Kouen warned me about the situation some days ago but I misunderstood his advice... so I kinda could have avoided this... :sweat:)
Alright, I will start posting Scrap Brain Zone. It should be ready in a few minutes... ^^;;;
13th-May-2012, 23:52
j-sime
I read it all and the only thing I understood was: It is gonna be ready soon :D
13th-May-2012, 23:59
foggy_han
Sorry for the double post, but...
Anyone looking for Scrap Brain Zone? :awesome:
Quote:
Originally Posted by iamerror
Your annotations are purple. I love that, purple is my favorite color. Great LP. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to next installment.
Thanks. I really like purple a lot too. :-3
I did not hear the word "installment" in a while. It should be used more. Anyway, the next installment is ready. ;P
Quote:
Originally Posted by SwordOfTime
andale, andale, andale!
Seriously, I've never seen the fastest play through of Star Light Zone until today. :damn:
And I approve your animated sprite! :D
(and yes, I am familiar with the term "sprite". :pwacko:)
Quote:
Originally Posted by j-sime
Ok, Starlight was way too fast... :Z Couldn't enjoy the music... and I'm like:dancing: listening to this song...
:lol
That smiley is funny in the middle of the sentence. ^_^
... also: Go watch. :PP
14th-May-2012, 01:05
j-sime
I already watched to them all and u r doing pretty good. Just thought weird the commment "waiting is for girls who played with dolls". ;-)
:PP That's reverse bullying
