Telltale Otaku

edited March 2011 in General Chat
Just an idea becouse for sucess for otakus must be with japanese franchises here the my ideas

Hetalia - Could be the debut some new characters like Brazil and Argentina
Touhou - one of the games could be Homebrew Havoc a game where Marisa gets desapointed with the fans who made the fangames
Vocaloid - You can feature OCs like the three Lucoshis 8xt2yr.png

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  • edited March 2011
    ...huh?
  • edited March 2011
    "Otakus" aren't Telltale's main demographic, and they don't want it to be.
  • edited March 2011
    "Otakus" aren't Telltale's main demographic, and they don't want it to be.

    Who cares about it? I'm just showing my ideas.
  • edited March 2011
    Whats an otaku?
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    GeorgeC wrote: »
    Whats an otaku?

    The voice your intestines make when you eat a rock coated with chocolate.
  • edited March 2011
    Otaku in the US means a Japanohile- specifically a nerd who is into Japanese culture.

    In japan, it simply means nerd. Which means you can, in fact, be a brd watching otaku or even a Sam and Max otaku, which is what some of my friends jokingly call me.
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    Otaku in the US means a Japanohile- specifically a nerd who is into Japanese culture.

    In japan, it simply means nerd. Which means you can, in fact, be a brd watching otaku or even a Sam and Max otaku, which is what some of my friends jokingly call me.

    You live in Japan right? I've always wanted to visit, but I was just curious how you ended up living there? I've never really had the oppurtunity to ask :(
  • edited March 2011
    Lucoshi wrote: »
    Hetalia
    Overhyped.
    Lucoshi wrote: »
    Touhou
    Uninteresting.
    Lucoshi wrote: »
    Vocaloid
    Does not even have a plot and the only reason why so many people like anything related to Vocaloid is because it's the latest example of loli fashion and clothing.

    TL;DR, not such a good idea. "I DON'T CARE I JUST SAY IT" isn't a good comeback too, as you nullify every reasoning behind posting this thread, except for one; To point out that you're an otaku. Which, well, shouldn't be a sign of high quality, really.
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    I barely have any idea what's going on.
    I'm going to an ATM
  • edited March 2011
    GeorgeC wrote: »
    You live in Japan right? I've always wanted to visit, but I was just curious how you ended up living there? I've never really had the oppurtunity to ask :(

    College. I go to SouDai in Tokyo.
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    College. I go to SouDai in Tokyo.

    Lucky :(
  • edited March 2011
    GeorgeC wrote: »
    Lucky :(

    I wouldn't call it lucky. I've been hearing that Japanese people aren't known for their hospitality. But hey, if it's good education, then it's a good education.

    ---

    By the way, OP, those aren't OCs, those are recolors.
  • edited March 2011
    Falanca wrote: »
    Does not even have a plot and the only reason why so many people like anything related to Vocaloid is because it's the latest example of loli fashion and clothing.

    The Vocaloid is the hardest i agree!
    Falanca wrote: »
    TL;DR, not such a good idea. "I DON'T CARE I JUST SAY IT" isn't a good comeback too, as you nullify every reasoning behind posting this thread, except for one; To point out that you're an otaku. Which, well, shouldn't be a sign of high quality, really.

    Thanks for advice!
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    Lucoshi wrote: »
    Thanks for advice!

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  • edited March 2011
    Falanca wrote: »
    I've been hearing that Japanese people aren't known for their hospitality.

    Not so much this as much as they have a different cultural standard for hospitality. I was treated very well when I was in Japan. Through connections, me and my family got to eat dinner with an elderly couple living in Tokyo. They fed us this really nice stew with rice, and the lady of the household taught me the basics of playing a koto. It was a very pleasant experience. That said, I just don't socially work well with Japan and all the different rules. I like to visit, but I don't really see myself managing to live there. Different strokes for different folks.

    I just don't see why Japan is THE PLACE TO GO as a nerd. idk
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    Giant Tope wrote: »
    Not so much this as much as they have a different cultural standard for hospitality. I was treated very well when I was in Japan. Through connections, me and my family got to eat dinner with an elderly couple living in Tokyo. They fed us this really nice stew with rice, and the lady of the household taught me the basics of playing a koto. It was a very pleasant experience. That said, I just don't socially work well with Japan and all the different rules. I like to visit, but I don't really see myself managing to live there. Different strokes for different folks.

    I just don't see why Japan is THE PLACE TO GO as a nerd. idk

    Ofc what I said doesn't apply to ALL inhabitants of Japan. Being a guest in a friendly japanese house and having to live in Japan are two completely different experiences.

    All weaboos think it's a slice of heaven because most of their technology, anime and drawn sex fantasies come from there. Some even think people walk around in cosplay outfits every day (those people cosplaying and dancing to Haruhi's theme in the middle of the road then showing their act on youtube do not really help such poor souls come up with correct assumptions). I was talking to a friend a month ago and he was talking about his friend who is taking his academic education in Japan. First reaction he got from his teachers was "You thought this was a land of perverted cartoons and stuffed animals?". I guess he's doing a good job at failing his classes these days.
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    Falanca wrote: »
    Ofc what I said doesn't apply to ALL inhabitants of Japan. Being a guest in a friendly japanese house and having to live in Japan are two completely different experiences.

    All weaboos think it's a slice of heaven because most of their technology, anime and drawn sex fantasies come from there. Some even think people walk around in cosplay outfits every day (those people cosplaying and dancing to Haruhi's theme in the middle of the road then showing their act on youtube do not really help such poor souls come up with correct assumptions). I was talking to a friend a month ago and he was talking about his friend who is taking his academic education in Japan. First reaction he got from his teachers was "You thought this was a land of perverted cartoons and stuffed animals?". I guess he's doing a good job at failing his classes these days.

    Ding, ding, ding! I always get this from friends I made at anole conventions back in the US, as I used to work for a PR company that did a lot of stuff at anime conventions and video game contests. Oh, you're in Japan? Do you eatsushi every day? How much anime have you bought? Gone to a con and cosplayed?

    Short answer: no, none and no. Unless you count Haloween on the last one, we had a costume party in the dorm.

    Just because japan HAS these things does not mean it's a playtime fantasy otaku paradise. It's not, and i had no such idea of it when I applied. I want to be a diplomat or help facilitate trade relations between Japan and the US. Make no mistake, I like anime and manga. But it's not the reason why I'm here.
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    Falanca wrote: »
    Ofc what I said doesn't apply to ALL inhabitants of Japan. Being a guest in a friendly japanese house and having to live in Japan are two completely different experiences.

    I'm pretty exposed to many Asian cultures, and though they're all a bit different, they share several of the same aspects. Have I lived in Japan? No. I have been there though several times as well as occasionally being there for extended stays. With a bit of first hand immersion as well as side research, I can see why westerners can say that Japanese people are inhospitable. Saying so, however, is selling them short. They are very hospitable and kind, they just have different rules about it. And that has to do with the culture. Just like how in the view of an American, Europeans can seem rude when it comes to tipping. It's not so much that they are selfish or rude, it's just that it's not really something that's required.

    Just because japan HAS these things does not mean it's a playtime fantasy otaku paradise. It's not, and i had no such idea of it when I applied. I want to be a diplomat or help facilitate trade relations between Japan and the US. Make no mistake, I like anime and manga. But it's not the reason why I'm here.

    No worries, I don't think as much of you. :D
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    Giant Tope wrote: »
    Europeans can seem rude when it comes to tipping. It's not so much that they are selfish or rude, it's just that it's not really something that's required.

    You want a tip? You earn your tip. How you earn your tip is selected by my secret criteria that only I know.

    You're only allowed to ask me of everything's alright once, anymore and I get cagey.

    If you're a guy being more handsome than myself is auto exclusion

    Anyway I make up for it when I go places that do tip. I don't know tipping etiquette so I just tip like fuck so I don't seem like a cheap hoor. When i do tip abroad I have to force the money into peoples hands, I think everyone thinks i'm some poor traveller type
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    Giant Tope wrote: »
    I'm pretty exposed to many Asian cultures, and though they're all a bit different, they share several of the same aspects. Have I lived in Japan? No. I have been there though several times as well as occasionally being there for extended stays. With a bit of first hand immersion as well as side research, I can see why westerners can say that Japanese people are inhospitable. Saying so, however, is selling them short. They are very hospitable and kind, they just have different rules about it. And that has to do with the culture. Just like how in the view of an American, Europeans can seem rude when it comes to tipping. It's not so much that they are selfish or rude, it's just that it's not really something that's required.

    I guess you are somewhat right. It's about the definition of the hospitality, or at least the differentiation of the acts of showing it. Because it differs so greatly, not to mention social human behavior is a complex thing to map out anyway, a healthy comparison cannot be made perhaps. And well, I technically live in Asia myself. Well, Western Asia o_ô

    A girl I know who is Asian herself but lives in Canada, goes to see her boyfriend (who's living in Germany but Turkish himself) time to time. Whenever she does she always says Turkish people are so nice --because her bf's family, from what I hear, is absolutely generous with gifts and completely good will, and also they never let her get tired and stuff like that. So much so she expressed that she feels sad about it. And, again, Turkish people are considered to be Asian, and I've known many families just like that, but still this proves or points out nothing in the end I guess :/
    JedExodus wrote: »
    If you're a guy being more handsome than myself is auto exclusion

    Well, now I know I'm not serving you.
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    JedExodus wrote: »
    You want a tip? You earn your tip..

    Yeah, it's different here. Tips are a part of their regular salary rather than an add on. I understand the system is fairer there, so tips are only given when they really should be. It's harsh being a waiter/watress already, let alone not being able to make a living wage because some people are douchebags who won't tip ever.

    And I should have specified east asian. Because that's what I meant.
  • edited March 2011
    I can think of one anime that can be easily translated for an adventure game
    and can be easily sellable for Western audiences.. Gregory Horror Show
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkRlFzDPNHI <- 1st episode
    This anime has been overshadowed since it's US debut thanks to our neglect and obsession over over-popular anime like Evangelion, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball/Z/GT and Naruto
    It's time for redemption!
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    JamesFox wrote: »
    I can think of one anime that can be easily translated for an adventure game
    and can be easily sellable for Western audiences.. Gregory Horror Show
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkRlFzDPNHI <- 1st episode
    This anime has been overshadowed since it's US debut thanks to our neglect and obsession over over-popular anime like Evangelion, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Dragon Ball/Z/GT and Naruto
    It's time for redemption!

    Yep! Sure it is!
  • edited March 2011
    When I saw this topic I though japanese people had been cos playing as TTG characters.
  • edited March 2011
    Lucoshi wrote: »
    Yep! Sure it is!

    I know your being cynical
    I really mean it, Gregory Horror Show is perfect for Telltale
    You must see the series as a whole to understand it
  • edited March 2011
    Touhou is already a game, Telltale needn't bother with it. At all. XD Oh, lads...
  • edited March 2011
    I care nothing for anime whatsoever.
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    Otacon: Are you with them!?
    Snake: No..I work alone
    Otacon: Alone? are you an Otaku too?
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