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Arenanet is here with a blog post, this time on the Asura opening cinematic.
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Opening cinematics are designed to educate a player as to the world background, the racial background, and the impact of the choices they made for their character. But, packed in amid all that lore is the hope that the cinematic will be inspiring. In an ideal world, we want the player to be so busy yelling ‘AWESOME!’ at the end of the cinematic that it takes them a minute to find their keyboard and mouse again.
But what is ‘inspiration?’
During our creative process, these cinematics go back and forth between lore writers and artists; a wonderful succession of ‘one-upsmanship’ where both sides are trying to contribute more and more amazing into the work. The cinematic has to grab the player and show them — through imagery and words —things that strike close to the heart.
We have a certain advantage on our side; the player chose this race, that specific biography answer, because the player was already interested in those things. So we build them up. We write the asura with an attitude of complete intellectual dominance. By doing so, we encourage the player to see those traits in their character —and get excited about it.
But what is ‘inspiration?’
During our creative process, these cinematics go back and forth between lore writers and artists; a wonderful succession of ‘one-upsmanship’ where both sides are trying to contribute more and more amazing into the work. The cinematic has to grab the player and show them — through imagery and words —things that strike close to the heart.
We have a certain advantage on our side; the player chose this race, that specific biography answer, because the player was already interested in those things. So we build them up. We write the asura with an attitude of complete intellectual dominance. By doing so, we encourage the player to see those traits in their character —and get excited about it.
Read the rest of the blog post here.
Comments
#1 Trolozaur
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:32 PM
#2 Azure Skye
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:35 PM
#3 Mordakai
Mordakai7
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:35 PM
Can't wait to see the complete Asura cinematic (with choices) tomorrow in game!
#4 Mordakai
Mordakai7
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:36 PM
I don't know if i should watch it now or till launch date or beta. >.>
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It's just the very first part, with no choice decisions included, so it's probably OK to watch.
#5 Korra
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:38 PM
#6 Azure Skye
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:41 PM
I see they're avoiding the sylvari as much as possible. Myself, I've been avoiding any information about their starting area, the opening instance and everything. Tomorrow we dine in lag!
[/quote] Nice quote there. Lol
[quote name='Mordakai' timestamp='1342726596' post='1613992']
It's just the very first part, with no choice decisions included, so it's probably OK to watch.
[/quote]I don't know, i just something to be mystery to me, you know.
#7 Vahkris
Vigil Crusader
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:41 PM
There's a gametrailers video out there that shows the full one with choices.
#8 Amannelle
Legend of the Norn
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:43 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NinJsYr4JHk&feature=relmfu
Or like this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKkGoa4-dlE&feature=related
#9 7thCylon
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:45 PM
#10 cyclopsje
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:47 PM
Very nicely done. Now that we've gotten a glimpse of all the races' cinematics
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Uhm only had 4 so far 1 more to go
#11 The Eggman
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 07:50 PM
Uhm only had 4 so far 1 more to go
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Jeuxonline and others had sylvari intro videos posted last week from Anet.
#12 Amannelle
Legend of the Norn
Posted 19 July 2012 - 08:07 PM
Jeuxonline and others had sylvari intro videos posted last week from Anet.
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This.
#13 Daelin Dwin
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 08:14 PM
#14 Tenicord
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:26 PM
[quote name='The Eggman' timestamp='1342727458' post='1614026']
Jeuxonline and others had sylvari intro videos posted last week from Anet.
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I don't think they have the actual intro cimematic do they? if so i'd like a link because i didn't see it the other day, anybody?
thanks!
#15 Mordakai
Mordakai7
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:26 PM
#16 Hanzo
Vanguard Scout
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:30 PM
#17 Rainbrowman
Asuran Acolyte
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:33 PM
Rata Sum and The Grove. I really hope so, or it's gonna be a bugger for people that can't play the BWE3...
#18 Zerdav
Vanguard Scout
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:34 PM
No, BS, no false modesty. They are brilliant.
#19 Makovorn
Sylvari Specialist
Posted 19 July 2012 - 09:43 PM
The video captures that somewhat snide, utterly confident nature of the asura (that we've come to love), quite well. The only thing that I really, really miss, is the original music for the asura race that was used in the [url="http://www.guildwars2.com/en/media/videos/"]"The Races of Tyria"[/url] video. Not quite sure if this slightly sinister pizzicato motif with the meandering oboe actually works. But, I kinda suspected the current one would slip in here, since it was used in the video's featuring the racial starting areas.
I guess all one could say after watching this is .... [i][b]asura[/b][/i] ....
And now for the sylvari intro. Or wait ...
[quote name='Amannelle' timestamp='1342728472' post='1614072']
This. We've seen videos of the sylvari intro. They're on reddit if you want.
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Seriously, I could hug you for this little bit of info (and that says a lot from a total introvert like me!).
#20 Archduke
Seraph Guardian
Posted 19 July 2012 - 10:10 PM
[quote name='Tenicord' timestamp='1342733160' post='1614301']
I don't think they have the actual intro cimematic do they? if so i'd like a link because i didn't see it the other day, anybody?
thanks!
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Likewise. I have not seen the Sylvari intro nor was I aware that it was released.
No way am I going to reddit. I cannot figure that website out for the life of my grandma.
Well, lucky for my grandma then. I found it.
[media]http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1648474559001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAA8asf-nE~,j0fkTcfzGnILGfva5hz2huq6oK-W9K-y&bctid=1736727911001 [/media]