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Hayden · 07/10/2010, 06:53 pm

Well, that's a little sad for all you guys that it was so incredibly short after all these years of waiting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mataku

that was very short. finished it in 20 minutes...

Are you absolutely sure it only took you 20 minutes? Because that would mean that it's almost as long as 'IWWHIIWWHITOMIROTPG', which would be extremely disappointing seeing as how that fan game only took about a week-and-a-half to make. So, I guess there isn't too much to worry about.

Update: I'm currently reading that the second episode will be much longer, and that 'What is Decreed Must Be' just serves as basically a re-introduction back into the King's Quest world.

Mataku · 07/11/2010, 02:37 am

2nd episode would be twice as long, so get ready for mind boggling difficulty of two puzzles!

Mike Haley · 07/11/2010, 03:53 pm

Even though it was short, I was surprised with the overall quality of the first episode. I guess that it is a case of quality over quantity, and being that it is a fan-made game being released on a freeware license, expectations shouldn't be that high to begin with. My only real problem was with some of the voices. I didn't care much for the Narrator, or some of the Castle of the Crown characters, but thankfully, King Graham's voice was spot on. He was the real standout character, and that's definitely a good thing (being that he's with you throughout the whole game).

Hopefully, though, the later episodes are a bit more interactive (unless they're going for a new hands-free approach, but that may work better in a Leisure Suit Larry game).

Secret Fawful · 07/11/2010, 09:55 pm

I agree, the quality was immense. The directing, story, and acting were phenomenal, and the game world they've created is fantastic. In fact it's better for me than most of the earlier Kings Quest games on that front. I also ADORE the villain, and that other mysterious cloaked man. Every time they were on screen the atmosphere was incredibly tense, and the villain TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS.

I'm sensing a return to the classic KQ atmosphere with mind boggling puzzles, exploration, death traps, and maze-like areas with Episodes 2-5. I think the project lead even confirmed this. Remember the map and all the locations on it!

MusicallyInspired · 07/11/2010, 11:44 pm

I've no doubt the game will be loaded with atmosphere, great gameplay, and excellent storytelling. I'm just wary about where they're going to take the story....I heard some pretty dark and twisted things that they had planned for it from some inside sources. I hope that's since been changed. We'll find out.

Megaloman · 07/12/2010, 03:49 am

Phoenix Online answers the critique here.

I found this section to be especially interesting: "Now, once you get to Episode 2, we will break the linearity. You will have goals that you can meet in the order you want, and there will be a lot more characters to interact with."

SHODANFreeman · 07/12/2010, 04:15 am

I'm not really sure I understand the point of having an episode where the player does approximately nothing.

*Irishmile* · 07/12/2010, 07:07 am

maybe they just wanted to give us something before they get shut down again.

TV-Geek · 09/15/2010, 04:45 pm

GREAT news! We are thrilled to announce that The Silver Lining, Episode 2: Two Households will be available for download this coming Saturday, September 18th at 1 PM PST/4 PM EST! The download will be available, for free, at tsl-game.com!

Filled with more gameplay, more puzzles, more locations, more characters, and new features, Episode 2 will fully launch the player into Graham’s quest to save his children and learn the identity of the cloaked stranger who has cursed them.

Get ready for Release Day 2.0, and go check out the new trailer for Episode 2 now, and enjoy a screenshot from Episode 2 on our blog!

doodo! · 09/15/2010, 05:02 pm

The first episode was out already? I never liked the format of the KQ games, but I do like the stories.

How the heck are you supposed to guess a pass word that isn't in the game at all or remotely, oh I get it, buy a guide/ book...or call the hot line.

Chyron8472 · 09/15/2010, 08:12 pm

I didn't know episode 1 was out already either, since Phoenix Online has had so many problems with acquiring permission to make the game.

I'm going to try it out.

Alaedrain · 09/15/2010, 08:42 pm

I hope it's going to end out better as a game. Ep. 1 was a good introduction/homage to the King's Quest series, but man, only one puzzle ?!

(and an easy one at that)

Hayden · 09/16/2010, 12:07 am

This game will definitely be longer, with an average of about 4 hours gameplay, apparently. So, there shouldn't be much to worry about this time around.

roberttitus · 09/16/2010, 04:31 am

I told you all that the second episode would be free too, but you all laughed at me. Who's laughing now?

Chyron8472 · 09/16/2010, 01:16 pm

wtf are you talking about, Robert? Who the heck laughed at you and said they would charge for it?

It's a fan game, not an official release. They can't charge for it. Just as IA and AGD can't profit from their KQ1-3 remakes either. If they did, it would break copyright laws.

Activision gave Phoenix Online permission to make a game using people and places from the KQ series. They didn't give them permission to profit from it. If Activision had done that, they would have been given credit (and a cut of the profits) as a publisher of the game.

roberttitus · 09/16/2010, 01:17 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chyron8472

wtf are you talking about, Robert?

It's a fan game, not an official release. They can't charge for it. Just as IA and AGD can't profit from their KQ1-3 remakes either. If they did, it would break copyright laws.

Activision gave Phoenix Online permission to make a game using people and places from the KQ series. They didn't give them permission to profit from it.

I'm glad that we are in agreement

Chyron8472 · 09/16/2010, 01:26 pm

Not really. I was stating the obvious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by roberttitus

I told you all that the second episode would be free too, but you all laughed at me. Who's laughing now?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chyron8472

wtf are you talking about, Robert? Who the heck laughed at you and said they would charge for it?

And you didn't answer my question.

roberttitus · 09/16/2010, 03:04 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chyron8472

Not really. I was stating the obvious.

And you didn't answer my question.

You edited that part after I responded.

a few people on here...a few people on youtube videos... y'know... the usual

gamex12 · 09/16/2010, 03:29 pm

Yes, i do like the stories as i have seen the first episode much before!

Secret Fawful · 09/18/2010, 04:56 am

So, yeah, just thought I'd remind everyone that the second episode is due out today. Woohoo yeah.

07/11/2010, 03:53 pm	#103
Mike Haley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 367	Even though it was short, I was surprised with the overall quality of the first episode. I guess that it is a case of quality over quantity, and being that it is a fan-made game being released on a freeware license, expectations shouldn't be that high to begin with. My only real problem was with some of the voices. I didn't care much for the Narrator, or some of the Castle of the Crown characters, but thankfully, King Graham's voice was spot on. He was the real standout character, and that's definitely a good thing (being that he's with you throughout the whole game). Hopefully, though, the later episodes are a bit more interactive (unless they're going for a new hands-free approach, but that may work better in a Leisure Suit Larry game). Last edited by Mike Haley; 07/11/2010 at 05:22 pm.

07/11/2010, 09:55 pm	#104
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,225	I agree, the quality was immense. The directing, story, and acting were phenomenal, and the game world they've created is fantastic. In fact it's better for me than most of the earlier Kings Quest games on that front. I also ADORE the villain, and that other mysterious cloaked man. Every time they were on screen the atmosphere was incredibly tense, and the villain TAKES CARE OF BUSINESS. I'm sensing a return to the classic KQ atmosphere with mind boggling puzzles, exploration, death traps, and maze-like areas with Episodes 2-5. I think the project lead even confirmed this. Remember the map and all the locations on it! __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - ~~Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge** - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

07/12/2010, 07:07 am	#108
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	maybe they just wanted to give us something before they get shut down again. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

09/15/2010, 04:45 pm	#109
TV-Geek Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 1	The Silver Lining episode 2 dated! GREAT news! We are thrilled to announce that The Silver Lining, Episode 2: Two Households will be available for download this coming Saturday, September 18th at 1 PM PST/4 PM EST! The download will be available, for free, at tsl-game.com! Filled with more gameplay, more puzzles, more locations, more characters, and new features, Episode 2 will fully launch the player into Graham’s quest to save his children and learn the identity of the cloaked stranger who has cursed them. Get ready for Release Day 2.0, and go check out the new trailer for Episode 2 now, and enjoy a screenshot from Episode 2 on our blog!

09/16/2010, 12:07 am	#113
Hayden ...is procrastinating Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3,498	This game will definitely be longer, with an average of about 4 hours gameplay, apparently. So, there shouldn't be much to worry about this time around. __________________ Read that instead ^.

07/11/2010, 02:37 am	#102
Mataku <obscure reference here> Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 542	2nd episode would be twice as long, so get ready for mind boggling difficulty of two puzzles!

07/12/2010, 03:49 am	#106
Megaloman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 188	Phoenix Online answers the critique here. I found this section to be especially interesting: "Now, once you get to Episode 2, we will break the linearity. You will have goals that you can meet in the order you want, and there will be a lot more characters to interact with."

07/12/2010, 04:15 am	#107
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	I'm not really sure I understand the point of having an episode where the player does approximately nothing.

09/15/2010, 05:02 pm	#110
doodo! Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4,268	The first episode was out already? I never liked the format of the KQ games, but I do like the stories. How the heck are you supposed to guess a pass word that isn't in the game at all or remotely, oh I get it, buy a guide/ book...or call the hot line.

09/15/2010, 08:42 pm	#112
Alaedrain Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	I hope it's going to end out better as a game. Ep. 1 was a good introduction/homage to the King's Quest series, but man, only one puzzle ?! (and an easy one at that)

09/16/2010, 04:31 am	#114
roberttitus Banned Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ashland, Kentucky Posts: 748	I told you all that the second episode would be free too, but you all laughed at me. Who's laughing now?

09/16/2010, 03:29 pm	#119
gamex12 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 9	Yes, i do like the stories as i have seen the first episode much before! __________________ Click Here Play Jones Platformer Click Here Play Zacks Hardware

09/18/2010, 04:56 am	#120
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,225	So, yeah, just thought I'd remind everyone that the second episode is due out today. Woohoo yeah. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - ~~Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge** - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

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