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I don't know where to put this, so I decided to make an entire thread about this.
I know I've been a dick to people the last few days about how they don't like what they've seen and I apologize for that, but I am not going to take back what I've said. I have a reason to why I get on the cases of people who have already admitted that there's something about this game that they don't like without giving anything a chance first, and here I go:
I've been a fan of this series since the very beginning, ever since I was one years old, (yes, one years old) I've been playing this game, even if my brother had helped me. To see people bash about all this new coming into the game really bothers me because I certainly don't understand how they can bash it when this series has ALWAYS given us new things. Whether it be characters, new alities, new arenas, they've always given us new features. This series is almost a quarter of a century old, it's very hard to keep giving us old material without adding anything new to it and still keep going.
Sure, we have Mario, but it's not that hard to please kids (and that's not really meant to be an insult to anyone, it IS a kid-friendly game).
It's really aggravating to see people already giving up on the game because they think it's too much like Injustice or they're giving more attention to the newer stuff than the old, which is why I have to ask, why does that bother you? A series that has been around for a very long time certainly should have the right to add more new stuff than the old. We've seen games that have so much potential to be one of the greatest games out there, I feel like it's hard to compete with games these days, so the developers do what they always do and give us something new, even if we all do not accept it. But it's tiresome, really tiresome, to see the impatient grow and immediately bashes it without giving it a chance. I'd be more down to see more new characters than recurring, only because, I would like to see this series change, despite that it's always had, but change even more. It's not hard to say that, because I've always been down to that. I really wouldn't even be that bothered if my all-time favorite, Sub-Zero, sat out for a game or two. It really wouldn't bother me at all.
Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that everyone is bound to change once they get their hands on the game and everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but some of the reasons I've seen just doesn't add up. People don't want more new "crap" being thrown in. I laugh at that because we've always been given new things into the series. This game gives me that nostalgic feeling of Mortal Kombat 2, my all-time favorite game of the series. How does this game do that? Well, let's go back to the 90s, the original Mortal Kombat has already made its impact, and Midway is saying to themselves, "How can we make this game better than the first? I know, let's double everything and add new things to it!" And they perfected the sequel. And this is what they did here. "How can we make this game better than 2011? I know, let's double everything and add new things to it!" And by golly gee wiz, they did it. There's more gruesome looking fatalities, new characters, new arenas, awesome looking costumes even for the recurring characters. They literally perfected 2011's sequel (I'm calling it a sequel).
So please, understand where I am coming from. I am a die hard fan of this series, and yeah that gives me no excuse to act like a dick and as I said before, I apologize to those I aggravated, with no fingers crossed behind my back (I'm not that evil) but as a true die hard fan of the series, it sort of makes me sad to see people immediately bashing the new without giving it a chance or realizing that this series has always done that. I say just try to like something even if it doesn't hit you immediately. We have almost half of this year left (and a few months afterwards in 2015) for info about everything, I'm ready for it already!
I don't know how to end this, so here's a picture of a kitty and a puppy
I know I've been a dick to people the last few days about how they don't like what they've seen and I apologize for that, but I am not going to take back what I've said. I have a reason to why I get on the cases of people who have already admitted that there's something about this game that they don't like without giving anything a chance first, and here I go:
I've been a fan of this series since the very beginning, ever since I was one years old, (yes, one years old) I've been playing this game, even if my brother had helped me. To see people bash about all this new coming into the game really bothers me because I certainly don't understand how they can bash it when this series has ALWAYS given us new things. Whether it be characters, new alities, new arenas, they've always given us new features. This series is almost a quarter of a century old, it's very hard to keep giving us old material without adding anything new to it and still keep going.
Sure, we have Mario, but it's not that hard to please kids (and that's not really meant to be an insult to anyone, it IS a kid-friendly game).
It's really aggravating to see people already giving up on the game because they think it's too much like Injustice or they're giving more attention to the newer stuff than the old, which is why I have to ask, why does that bother you? A series that has been around for a very long time certainly should have the right to add more new stuff than the old. We've seen games that have so much potential to be one of the greatest games out there, I feel like it's hard to compete with games these days, so the developers do what they always do and give us something new, even if we all do not accept it. But it's tiresome, really tiresome, to see the impatient grow and immediately bashes it without giving it a chance. I'd be more down to see more new characters than recurring, only because, I would like to see this series change, despite that it's always had, but change even more. It's not hard to say that, because I've always been down to that. I really wouldn't even be that bothered if my all-time favorite, Sub-Zero, sat out for a game or two. It really wouldn't bother me at all.
Don't get me wrong, I completely understand that everyone is bound to change once they get their hands on the game and everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion, but some of the reasons I've seen just doesn't add up. People don't want more new "crap" being thrown in. I laugh at that because we've always been given new things into the series. This game gives me that nostalgic feeling of Mortal Kombat 2, my all-time favorite game of the series. How does this game do that? Well, let's go back to the 90s, the original Mortal Kombat has already made its impact, and Midway is saying to themselves, "How can we make this game better than the first? I know, let's double everything and add new things to it!" And they perfected the sequel. And this is what they did here. "How can we make this game better than 2011? I know, let's double everything and add new things to it!" And by golly gee wiz, they did it. There's more gruesome looking fatalities, new characters, new arenas, awesome looking costumes even for the recurring characters. They literally perfected 2011's sequel (I'm calling it a sequel).
So please, understand where I am coming from. I am a die hard fan of this series, and yeah that gives me no excuse to act like a dick and as I said before, I apologize to those I aggravated, with no fingers crossed behind my back (I'm not that evil) but as a true die hard fan of the series, it sort of makes me sad to see people immediately bashing the new without giving it a chance or realizing that this series has always done that. I say just try to like something even if it doesn't hit you immediately. We have almost half of this year left (and a few months afterwards in 2015) for info about everything, I'm ready for it already!
I don't know how to end this, so here's a picture of a kitty and a puppy
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Jaded-Raven Wrote:
No need for this, Icey. ^^
This reminds me of back when I felt really hated by everyone on here and I made a thread about it... but then I realized, I am just me and I should continue to just be me, and if people don't like it, well, too bad.
We can all get bitchy and defensive at times, but that's just because we care about this franchise and it is close to our hearts. No need to apologize for that, however, when realizing one's behaviour has turned sour online, take a deep breath and take a break from the internet and go do something you like to get you in a better mood. That's what I do, at least. ^^
You're alright, Icey. At least you know when to take a turn to the right while others on here keep going in the same track. :)
No need for this, Icey. ^^
This reminds me of back when I felt really hated by everyone on here and I made a thread about it... but then I realized, I am just me and I should continue to just be me, and if people don't like it, well, too bad.
We can all get bitchy and defensive at times, but that's just because we care about this franchise and it is close to our hearts. No need to apologize for that, however, when realizing one's behaviour has turned sour online, take a deep breath and take a break from the internet and go do something you like to get you in a better mood. That's what I do, at least. ^^
You're alright, Icey. At least you know when to take a turn to the right while others on here keep going in the same track. :)
Thanks Jaded, I appreciate the heck out of this post. You're right, I think the past three/four days really got the best of me. With the absurd amount of info just splashing in our faces with this game, I guess it's just being in total shock. It's weird because I've never been this defensive before with this series until now. It's great to see a lot of people be this caring about something, and I guess it's just something that's needed getting used to. But thank you again
martin_m95 Wrote:
Thats really sweet. Now I do feel kinda bad, even though I didn't directly participate in that "things we dislike" argument between you and the others. I'm sorry.
With that being said, I almost never bash anything. I just state that I don't really like it at the moment (in my case its about the gameplay being too injusticy), but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to give it another chance.
Thats really sweet. Now I do feel kinda bad, even though I didn't directly participate in that "things we dislike" argument between you and the others. I'm sorry.
With that being said, I almost never bash anything. I just state that I don't really like it at the moment (in my case its about the gameplay being too injusticy), but that doesn't mean I'm not willing to give it another chance.
Don't feel bad, it's all right. I know I may not have came off as nice every so often when replying to you, and I apologize for that as well. And it's great to see that if you're not liking something at the moment, you're gonna give it a chance. And that's what I like to see more rather than, "I'm not going to buy this game, ever!" So thank you for the response! And sorry again if I ever came off bitchy in anything.
Toxik Wrote:
The problem is that, some people are very adamant about their concept regarding MK. They are not good with change. MK fans are the biggest nostalgic people ever. They can't seem to let go of their favorite characters(which is understandable); but they need to give a chance to new characters, concepts, ideas, etc.
The main reason the fans react like this... It comes from the producers of the game. They introduce new characters and then toss them right out next game. Therefore not giving them a chance to continue devolping..
Characters examples:
Kai, Fujin, Jarek (we didn't see them until MKA)
Nitara, Frost, Mavado, Drahmin (we didn't see them again until MKA)
And I know these characters are not the best of them.. But if MK team would had given them a chance at least the following game after their debut, then they would had a bigger fan base then they do now.
The problem is that, some people are very adamant about their concept regarding MK. They are not good with change. MK fans are the biggest nostalgic people ever. They can't seem to let go of their favorite characters(which is understandable); but they need to give a chance to new characters, concepts, ideas, etc.
The main reason the fans react like this... It comes from the producers of the game. They introduce new characters and then toss them right out next game. Therefore not giving them a chance to continue devolping..
Characters examples:
Kai, Fujin, Jarek (we didn't see them until MKA)
Nitara, Frost, Mavado, Drahmin (we didn't see them again until MKA)
And I know these characters are not the best of them.. But if MK team would had given them a chance at least the following game after their debut, then they would had a bigger fan base then they do now.
Yes, I totally agree. I get that the recurring characters are the easiest to like because they're more popular with the developers, and we know they have more of a chance to be in rather than the "newer" characters. And if they were treated the same way as the "newer" ones, they wouldn't have that kind of popularity as much as the others.
However, like you said, they should give new characters a chance... but then how can we if they get treated like they don't belong? (Is what most would probably say) I have a feeling that the "newer" characters are going to have a lot more respect than what they have been gotten before, and yeah, it's easy to quickly judge, but we shouldn't immediately expect that these newer characters are going to be treated like Kai, Fujin, and everyone else you stated who only had a one time appearance before Armageddon. We should all at least appreciate that they're doing something different with the newer characters, and by that I mean add characters that we've never seen before ever in the series, and just appreciate that they're at least trying something new again.
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Icebaby Wrote:
Thanks Jaded, I appreciate the heck out of this post. You're right, I think the past three/four days really got the best of me. With the absurd amount of info just splashing in our faces with this game, I guess it's just being in total shock. It's weird because I've never been this defensive before with this series until now. It's great to see a lot of people be this caring about something, and I guess it's just something that's needed getting used to. But thank you again
And thanks to the others that responded as well (it's hard to keep up with these postings when everyone is on!)
Jaded-Raven Wrote:
No need for this, Icey. ^^
This reminds me of back when I felt really hated by everyone on here and I made a thread about it... but then I realized, I am just me and I should continue to just be me, and if people don't like it, well, too bad.
We can all get bitchy and defensive at times, but that's just because we care about this franchise and it is close to our hearts. No need to apologize for that, however, when realizing one's behaviour has turned sour online, take a deep breath and take a break from the internet and go do something you like to get you in a better mood. That's what I do, at least. ^^
You're alright, Icey. At least you know when to take a turn to the right while others on here keep going in the same track. :)
No need for this, Icey. ^^
This reminds me of back when I felt really hated by everyone on here and I made a thread about it... but then I realized, I am just me and I should continue to just be me, and if people don't like it, well, too bad.
We can all get bitchy and defensive at times, but that's just because we care about this franchise and it is close to our hearts. No need to apologize for that, however, when realizing one's behaviour has turned sour online, take a deep breath and take a break from the internet and go do something you like to get you in a better mood. That's what I do, at least. ^^
You're alright, Icey. At least you know when to take a turn to the right while others on here keep going in the same track. :)
Thanks Jaded, I appreciate the heck out of this post. You're right, I think the past three/four days really got the best of me. With the absurd amount of info just splashing in our faces with this game, I guess it's just being in total shock. It's weird because I've never been this defensive before with this series until now. It's great to see a lot of people be this caring about something, and I guess it's just something that's needed getting used to. But thank you again
Do you remember how I was back when Freddy Krueger was announced as the 4th DLC character? The rage I flung at everyone in here before announcing my leave from this forum like a proper drama queen?
Yeah, I should've just gone outside, taken a deep breath and then kicked some random passing child in the head to get my frustrations out. That always helps. ^^
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I don't know if I've ever upset you with anything on the forum or in your "discuss the new characters" thread, but I'm sorry as well. You're a valued community member here at MKO and a good person! 
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MK Khronology: 58.49% complete...Jaded-Raven Wrote:
Do you remember how I was back when Freddy Krueger was announced as the 4th DLC character? The rage I flung at everyone in here before announcing my leave from this forum like a proper drama queen?
Do you remember how I was back when Freddy Krueger was announced as the 4th DLC character? The rage I flung at everyone in here before announcing my leave from this forum like a proper drama queen?
Next time we get Jason or whoever the hell, or something awful happens to shake your faith in this franchise, just do what I did; walk away, and come back a little later. Shit happens and some things you just can't affect.
I'd like to think time and age have given me a calmer, objective perspective on the series. I've got better things to do than hurl bile at decisions I disagree with; I'm too old for that now. Instead I just sit back, tsk tsk at things and people I find objectionable, make light of it and move on.
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I apologize as well. I'd had an unbelievably long day at work, I was very frustrated with the world and in hindsight I should have gone for a walk with the girlfriend instead of booting up the computer. I think we both said things we regret, and while I remain unconvinced by Ferra/Tor, I would like to point out that I am as enthusiastic as anyone about Cassie, Kotal and D'Vorrah. I sincerely didn't mean to come across as impolite or condescending and I can only apologise profusely if that is how you took it. I work as a lawyer and sometimes it can be hard to turn off the 'must speak as though I have proper manners' button inside your head after work.
If we're going full huggy bunny in this thread, I may as well share my earliest MK memory too. I was six years old, Christmas 96. I can still remember pulling MKT from my stocking. My uncle (he's only three years older than me) had convinced my parents to buy it. I can still vividly recall the fire background, the black logo. It must've been caught in a door cos the bottom left corner was a little cracked, but that PS1 box is as clear in my mind as any image I've ever seen. I was a huge fan of Tekken 2 so when I powered up, I remember wondering why it was 2d, why they looked like little people haha. I was so confused! My first match I picked Cyrax and got Fatality'd by Sindel. In my first ever MK match, I had the skin screamed off my character's body. I sat in shock for about 5 minutes, utterly amazed at what I'd just seen. I went back and picked Reptile and slowly but surely learnt the game.
A couple of weeks later, my dad picked up one of those old cheat code books. It had all the specials, all the fatalities, everything.
I kinda forgot about MK after that until I saw DA in a game shop a few years later. I recognised the dragon. I got it for my birthday, along with a cheat sheet with the Krypt and the Fatalities and that was where it really began. I was in love with that game. I still am. The design, the music. It was like a brutal Bruce Lee movie.
At the time I was hanging around with a lot of older kids, one of whom had the first movie. We watched it until the VHS broke. Then, we went outside and played Mortal Kombat ourselves. I was always Reptile. I remember once I climbed a tree and my friend Dean (who was Scorpion) kicked it and yelled "get down here" so I jumped from about ten feet. Another time, I climbed a shed while we were all playing MK and tried a jump kick to my friend Jason (who was Raiden). I broke my ankle, foot and jacked up my knee. To this day, my left knee is dodgy as sin
But from then on, I loved MK. Through D, SM, A, I loved the game wholeheartedly. I got into real martial arts through MK and kickboxing and jiujitsu have changed my life even more than MK.
I love MK. And don't mistake anyone's criticism of the game for a lack of adoration. My only criticism was that Ferra's voice was going to be irritating. If things aren't criticised, they can't improve. Mill was of the opinion that when a critique of something is oppressed, it festers until it becomes more powerful and truthful. Obviously, MK isn't actually a religion, but I think the only times people should dismiss things out of hand is when some jackass claims that everything is crap and they should scrap Cassie cos Sonya is da best evar. That type of opinion has no merit.
Anyway, I just hope myself and Icebaby can let bygones be bygones. That thread will sink to the bottom of the forum soon, and hopefully we can move on. I really am sorry for what went down and I'm glad I have a chance to resolve it in public as opposed to PM. So Icebaby, I'm sorry. Truly. And I won't call you love, sweetheart or babydoll unless you want me to
. But seriously, I do apologise and if I could stop myself logging on yesterday, I would. I hope you (Icebaby) sees that I am genuinely sorry and I hope we can move on and be respectful, even if not friendly, towards each other.
This apology also extends to Darkhound. I know we put our differences aside in the thread, but I wanna apologise again. Long day at work, ready to lash out etc. I'm sorry dude, you seem like a really good guy and I'm terribly sorry to hear about your dad. Mine has a lump on his ear he has to get checked out and I am quietly shitting myself.
DISCLAIMER: This apology, and my genuinely generally contrite attitude, has no bearing on microchip. That guys just a fucking dick.
If we're going full huggy bunny in this thread, I may as well share my earliest MK memory too. I was six years old, Christmas 96. I can still remember pulling MKT from my stocking. My uncle (he's only three years older than me) had convinced my parents to buy it. I can still vividly recall the fire background, the black logo. It must've been caught in a door cos the bottom left corner was a little cracked, but that PS1 box is as clear in my mind as any image I've ever seen. I was a huge fan of Tekken 2 so when I powered up, I remember wondering why it was 2d, why they looked like little people haha. I was so confused! My first match I picked Cyrax and got Fatality'd by Sindel. In my first ever MK match, I had the skin screamed off my character's body. I sat in shock for about 5 minutes, utterly amazed at what I'd just seen. I went back and picked Reptile and slowly but surely learnt the game.
A couple of weeks later, my dad picked up one of those old cheat code books. It had all the specials, all the fatalities, everything.
I kinda forgot about MK after that until I saw DA in a game shop a few years later. I recognised the dragon. I got it for my birthday, along with a cheat sheet with the Krypt and the Fatalities and that was where it really began. I was in love with that game. I still am. The design, the music. It was like a brutal Bruce Lee movie.
At the time I was hanging around with a lot of older kids, one of whom had the first movie. We watched it until the VHS broke. Then, we went outside and played Mortal Kombat ourselves. I was always Reptile. I remember once I climbed a tree and my friend Dean (who was Scorpion) kicked it and yelled "get down here" so I jumped from about ten feet. Another time, I climbed a shed while we were all playing MK and tried a jump kick to my friend Jason (who was Raiden). I broke my ankle, foot and jacked up my knee. To this day, my left knee is dodgy as sin
But from then on, I loved MK. Through D, SM, A, I loved the game wholeheartedly. I got into real martial arts through MK and kickboxing and jiujitsu have changed my life even more than MK.
I love MK. And don't mistake anyone's criticism of the game for a lack of adoration. My only criticism was that Ferra's voice was going to be irritating. If things aren't criticised, they can't improve. Mill was of the opinion that when a critique of something is oppressed, it festers until it becomes more powerful and truthful. Obviously, MK isn't actually a religion, but I think the only times people should dismiss things out of hand is when some jackass claims that everything is crap and they should scrap Cassie cos Sonya is da best evar. That type of opinion has no merit.
Anyway, I just hope myself and Icebaby can let bygones be bygones. That thread will sink to the bottom of the forum soon, and hopefully we can move on. I really am sorry for what went down and I'm glad I have a chance to resolve it in public as opposed to PM. So Icebaby, I'm sorry. Truly. And I won't call you love, sweetheart or babydoll unless you want me to
This apology also extends to Darkhound. I know we put our differences aside in the thread, but I wanna apologise again. Long day at work, ready to lash out etc. I'm sorry dude, you seem like a really good guy and I'm terribly sorry to hear about your dad. Mine has a lump on his ear he has to get checked out and I am quietly shitting myself.
DISCLAIMER: This apology, and my genuinely generally contrite attitude, has no bearing on microchip. That guys just a fucking dick.
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