Check it out dude, if you don't think it's something you want to watch, then don't watch it.

@mutha3 said:

@JeffGoldblum said:

it would be very clear you have an abnormal opinion of this game.

The other thread begs to differ.

Chrono Trigger is a genre-defining classic-- but that doesn't necessarily translate to good video.

Citation needed.

@gladspooky said:

@mutha3 said:

@JeffGoldblum said:

it would be very clear you have an abnormal opinion of this game.

The other thread begs to differ.

Chrono Trigger is a genre-defining classic-- but that doesn't necessarily translate to good video.

Citation needed.

You might have missed the huge thread which was stickied for a couple of days and has been consistently on the front page this past week.

Don't feel like pulling it up, do it yourself.

@Sooty: Yeah. a better combo would have been Ryan and Vinny, OR Jeff and Vinny. Vinny always seems to bring the funny things up and the other guys just run with it.

You are being unreasonable.

That is all.

@Kyreo said:

@Sooty: Yeah. a better combo would have been Ryan and Vinny, OR Jeff and Vinny. Vinny always seems to bring the funny things up and the other guys just run with it.

This is the only thing that I'm truly upset about. If it was Vinny with ANYONE playing ANY game, I would be happy.

It's an endurance run, for VIDEO games. VIDEO. games. VIDEO. games.

Pretty sure the whole thing is designed to be viewed, not listened to.

@JeffGoldblum said:

@QuistisTrepe said:

My stated reason for Chrono Trigger being a poor choice for an ER is that it just isn't a very compelling game and it has the depth of a puddle.

So they shouldn't cover one of the most revered RPG's of all time because YOU don't like it? I mean if you knew anything about video game history it would be very clear you have an abnormal opinion of this game.

Pretty sure I'm well versed on gaming history. This is why I can make a comment like that and it stands perfectly well. Frankly, I just don't care if my opinion is "abnormal" or not. Will there be anything else?

@mutha3 said:

a genre-defining classic

FFVI says hello. I remember how disappointed I was by CT after playing through FFVI.

@joshth said:

@Kyreo said:

@Sooty: Yeah. a better combo would have been Ryan and Vinny, OR Jeff and Vinny. Vinny always seems to bring the funny things up and the other guys just run with it.

This is the only thing that I'm truly upset about. If it was Vinny with ANYONE playing ANY game, I would be happy.

i was just saying to someone the other day how Vinny needs to be in EVERY video ever made, and that they should even invest in cloning to do so.

I kinda don't want them to do Chrono Trigger is because I haven't beat it (played it on an emulator years ago) and really want to see the story for myself.

@JeffGoldblum said:

@Sooty said:

The problem isn't the game, the problem is it's Patrick and Ryan.

If you don't like 2/5 of the content contributors of this site, maybe you should find a different site.

I didn't say I didn't like them, I just don't think they're good choices for an endurance run, Ryan was boring in Deadly Premonition.

Every eighth thread on Giant Bomb before the 24-hour Tested podcast: I demand a new Endurance Run!
Every eighth thread on giant Bomb after the 24-hour Tested podcast: I'm not satisfied with the thing that I asked for and received!

This is the first of many of these blogs.

I am excited about the choice of game. I think it could be fun. I was just really hoping to have it be Jeff and Vinny again. Don't get me wrong, I think Patrick and Ryan will do a great job, but I just loved watching Jeff and Vinny the first two times around.

@DeeGee said:

@Old_Corncob said:

So, 70 percent of the responses are baseless rejections, and vicious insults.

That is to be expected on the Giantbomb forums, so I'm over it.

Try not to make stupid comments and you won't get insulted : D

"Guys, making a video series that I have to watch is a terrible choice!"

Hint: it's not a podcast. It's a video. You watch it. With your eyes.

it was not a stupid comment at all, it was his opinion, and I am pretty sure he knows that he has to watch with his eyes(now that's a stupid comment)

@Sooty said:

The problem isn't the game, the problem is it's Patrick and Ryan.

Yeah, I'm not really interested in this one, because of the game, but also because of the dudes doing it, no disrespect, it's just not for me, it's fucking cool that they do another one.

The reason Chroono Trigger is a terrible idea for an endurance run is because it isn't Shenmue.

@DAFTPUNK:Clearly you didn't read his post if you believe "Make videos that I don't have to watch" isn't stupid.

We have video you don't have to watch. They're called podcasts.

Whether Chrono Trigger is a terrible choice for the ED isn't the issue. That's his opinion and he's allowed it. I personally agree, but for different reasons than the fact he needs to watch a video.

I think the bigger problem is who the people are doing the ER. I just imagine 5 minutes or more going by without anyone saying anything. Vinny's pretty good about starting long strange conversations with almost nothing to go on, you kind of need him for an ER to work. Vinny + anyone = working ER. opinions

Well, this thread makes me sad to read. I think you make a very valid point Corncob and I'm also going to find it kind of hard to put aside some time specifically for watching the videos, instead of having them on while doing other stuff. None the less I think it's fair enough for them to produce video content that demands you watch it to keep up, and I have to be honest, I thought your "cute thought guys" comment seemed rather patronising.

Im actually really looking forward to watching them play a game i played to death, plus the soundtrack is the best of any game ever imo. Bring it Lavos!

@BabyChooChoo said:

@Old_Corncob said:

...or Chie was being sexy.

As if Chie is ever not sexy.

Creeper

So your main complaint is that you have to read....

@big_jon said:

@BabyChooChoo said:

@Old_Corncob said:

...or Chie was being sexy.

As if Chie is ever not sexy.

Creeper

Yes

I'm not crazy about a Chrono Trigger ER either (FWIW, I played it when it was released, still own the cart :P) but it's just good to know there's gonna be another endurance run.

Still, the quality of the GB crew videos has little to do with the games themselves, anyway. Just look at Game Room quick looks.

It's astonishing how unsurprised I am that this is in the forums. Don't hate on Chrono Trigger! Toriyama's artstyle works wonders in all mediums!

All i feel is this is a good reason to deman Ryan, Brad, and Patrick VO while Jeff and Vinny Endure.

Or, i supppose Jeff, Brad and Vinny VO. Ryan and Patrick can endure instead, if need be.

lol @ someone thinking Chronotrigger is a 40 hour game

thanks for bumping this stupid thread, i was worried someone would forget that this thread existed.

I bet one trillion dollars that after the first episode everyone will be like "I hated the idea at first then I saw the first episode and great job guys!".

The only times I ever went audio-only for past Endurance Runs was for the dungeon crawls, because there's not much of interest to look at, so at that point pretty much all you're there for is to hear what them mutter nonsense anyway (don't get me wrong. I loved the random banter Vinny and Jeff got into during P4's dungeons).

Chrono Trigger doesn't really have any long eventless hauls, so I know I'll want to be eyeing the whole thing. I consider this a plus, myself, even if it means finding the time to do it. (I'm usually listening to Giant Bomb at work, heh.)

Chrono Trigger is a bad idea because there is no voice acting, it is well known, it is short, it is not "weird" enough, and Patrick. I mean, Patrick has even played some of the game before. If they don't want to do a full ER they should wait and do it proper instead of doing some half-assed thing like this.

I feel like had you phrased this thread differently we as a community could have come together and forced them to make funny voices for each character. My favorite part of the persona 4 ER was when ghoul showed up.

@FengShuiGod said:

Chrono Trigger is a bad idea because there is no voice acting, it is well known, it is short, it is not "weird" enough, and Patrick. I mean, Patrick has even played some of the game before. If they don't want to do a full ER they should wait and do it proper instead of doing some half-assed thing like this.

The people that keep saying the game isn't weird at all probably haven't played it. It gets pretty insane at times.

The part I most want to see is when they get to Zeal late in the game. Don't worry, that's not spoilers, just a place.

@MasturbatingestBear said:

The people that keep saying the game isn't weird at all probably haven't played it. It gets pretty insane at times.

It's not that the game isn't weird; it's that, specifically, it's not quirky. I've played Chrono Trigger and do you believe it holds the same level of deliberate hilarity as Persona 4 or Deadly Premonition? Because I don't. The only thing I can think of in CT that fits that decision at least a bit is the hidden cave with all of the game's developers as sprites.

@FluxWaveZ said:

@MasturbatingestBear said:

The people that keep saying the game isn't weird at all probably haven't played it. It gets pretty insane at times.

It's not that the game isn't weird; it's that, specifically, it's not quirky. I've played Chrono Trigger and do you believe it holds the same level of deliberate hilarity as Persona 4 or Deadly Premonition? Because I don't. The only thing I can think of in CT that fits that decision at least a bit is the hidden cave with all of the game's developers as sprites.

Ok you've got a good point there. A lot of the quirkiness comes from the characters and some of the things they say. But not on par with P4 or DP.

I bet one trillion dollars that after the first episode everyone will be like "I hated the idea at first then I saw the first episode and great job guys!".

Poor original poster, people get mad at him for having a fucking opinion of his own. I don't think Chrono Trigger is a good idea but I guess we'll see about that. Also, I have nothing against Patrick or Ryan. They are both great and have a good sense of humour but let's be honest here, Jeff was the one to point out every awkward situation, brad was great at failing at the game, and Vinny is... well he's just Vinny. Those 3 things are needed for a good ER, or at least that's what got me into them.

I can already picture Ryan getting all serious and directing Patrick to do everything he says and being mad all the time. I also can imagine Patrick making awkward jokes and weird references to old movies that, while compeling, are not as fun as watching what the other guys have to offer.

I hope I'm wrong though.

EDIT: You know who should do the endurance run? Dave and Vinny... Now THAT would be fuckin' awesome.

Holy shit. What is wrong with you people? First, you beg, whine, and plead about getting another Endurance Run when they were tired from them and needed a break. Finally, when they actually announced an Endurance Run, you complain like spoiled brats. Annnnnnd really... when people act like this, it just reminds me of children. Be happy you're getting an endurance run, and shut the fuck. That's all you need to do.

@CommodoreGroovy said:

Holy shit. What is wrong with you people? First, you beg, whine, and plead about getting another Endurance Run when they were tired from them and needed a break. Finally, when they actually announced an Endurance Run, you complain like spoiled brats. Annnnnnd really... when people act like this, it just reminds me of children. Be happy you're getting an endurance run, and shut the fuck. That's all you need to do.

Why should we shut the fuck?

@CommodoreGroovy said:

Holy shit. What is wrong with you people? First, you beg, whine, and plead about getting another Endurance Run when they were tired from them and needed a break. Finally, when they actually announced an Endurance Run, you complain like spoiled brats. Annnnnnd really... when people act like this, it just reminds me of children. Be happy you're getting an endurance run, and shut the fuck. That's all you need to do.

Speaking of acting like children

@CommodoreGroovy said:

Holy shit. What is wrong with you people? First, you beg, whine, and plead about getting another Endurance Run when they were tired from them and needed a break. Finally, when they actually announced an Endurance Run, you complain like spoiled brats. Annnnnnd really... when people act like this, it just reminds me of children. Be happy you're getting an endurance run, and shut the fuck. That's all you need to do.

...Okaayy. Totally makes sense.

Oh, and "shut the fuck" reminds me of "what a hell". See, Chrono Trigger will never have a "what a hell" or "lamp is the killer" moment.

@FluxWaveZ said:

@CommodoreGroovy said:

Holy shit. What is wrong with you people? First, you beg, whine, and plead about getting another Endurance Run when they were tired from them and needed a break. Finally, when they actually announced an Endurance Run, you complain like spoiled brats. Annnnnnd really... when people act like this, it just reminds me of children. Be happy you're getting an endurance run, and shut the fuck. That's all you need to do.

...Okaayy. Totally makes sense.

Oh, and "shut the fuck" reminds me of "what a hell". See, Chrono Trigger will never have a "what a hell" or "lamp is the killer" moment.

The P4 Endurance Run taught my just how much fun a lamp can really be.

I think Chrono Trigger is a bad choice. There may very well be over a thousand let's plays and stream cast of Chrono Trigger out there. It's not a obscure game at all among gamers and frankly, this decision makes them look like they're either really out of touch or just flat out bad at video games. Now, Earthbound. Yeh, that's a game for ER if you're shooting for the retro route.

Personally, I was hoping for a Yakuza ER. That'd be rad. Still gonna watch the ER. What else am I to do? Can't change shit and there's no point turning my pale ale into ipas with all the QQs like the rest of the big babies up in here.

@Marokai said:

@IzzyGraze said:

I bet one trillion dollars that after the first episode everyone will be like "I hated the idea at first then I saw the first episode and great job guys!".

I will take this bet, with a twist. Sure, some idiots are always easily convinced after one episode, but after they get serious about playing, I am almost 100% positive it will not be interesting for long. Comments may be at their most positive at first, but they will get progressively more, not even critical, but just bored. Afterall, I'm pretty sure that almost everyone year, complaining or not, wants it to be successful, we simply don't feel like it will be in the end.

I will take this bet as well!

I honestly can't see myself watching more than half an hour's worth of chrono trigger, even with commentary.

I dunno. I guess the only problem i even have with this is that Vinny isn't in it. He brings something special on stuff like this with his offbeat sense of humor. Ryan is great at being cynical and Vinny is amazing at being optimistic at all times. Nothing against Patrick or anything but i just don't feel like there has been enough of him around to really get a grasp of his personality.
 
Or maybe I'm just obsessed with Vinny. Either way, more content is always nice. Hope it turns out alright.

I completely disagree. I watched the Endurance Run not to listen to the game, but to listen to the GB crews' commentary on the game while also watching them play the game onscreen. Also, they usually have the game audio turned down pretty low anyway so if you have it on in the background, it's unlikely you'll be able to hear the game audio very well with them talking over it (hence why they turn the subtitles on).

@Old_Corncob said:

Waaaa! Waaa waaa waa. Wuh waa waaa. Me me me, me me, meme me me. Waaaaaaa!

Why on Earth would you just listen to the video? I love watching them play and listen to their banter at the same time. It's not an audiobook or a podcast. Worst argument ever.