From Ace Combat to Zombies Ate My Neighbors: The NPF Let's Play Sticky

synkr0nized · 08-22-2009, 02:29 AM

General Guidelines and Rules

There's currently no limit to LP threads running at any given time. As such, don't worry about posting to claim a "spot" or whatever.

You do not need to request permission to post an LP thread. We are much too small with respect to the traffic and activity we have related to LP threads to worry about an interest and test/sandbox kind of thread. That said, it's probably a good idea to think your idea through before jumpin' to hit that submit button.

You do not need to request permission to LP a certain game [though please bear in mind the following request if other people are already playing it].

In an effort to diversify content and make things less repetitive, we are discouraging the creation of many similar title/theme Let's Plays. For example, if two authors are doing titles from a series of games (e.g. Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Half Life), we would prefer not to see more of the same crop up until they have run. Perhaps look into a different title?

Please seriously consider if you do have the time, motivation, and interest in seeing an LP through from start to finish. LPs do indeed often seem like great ideas and lots of fun, but maybe then a week later you find out you can't commit to it or are already burned out or it's more work than you had thought, etc. It happens, and it's not anyone's fault; however, kicking around the ideas to yourself for a while gives you time to really get into it as well as hone your technique!

I strongly advise that you work out your technical aspects (capturing, hosting, post format) before charging forth. There are some great tips in SA's LP section that could help you out here, as well as any guides you may own, know of, or find out there on the ol' Interbuttz.

I will keep this thread updated, which means from time to time I will be checking in on LP threads if I am not already reading them to keep this list current. This includes adding new threads, archiving completed threads as well as ones that failed or have faded out, and shifting running threads to "Inactive" for a period when they seem to be losing momentum, have gone on a hiatus, or the like. After being inactive for a while, these threads will be archived as incomplete (note that I usually handle these stages based on a couple months or more depending on the situation, so it's not like you need to rush).

Feel free to post here with updated information if I have not already caught it.

CURRENTLY RUNNING
These are ordered chronologically, most recent at the bottom. LP threads without game updates for about a month or two will be shifted into the inactive section for a while. Updates will shift them back, and a continued lack of updates will shift them further down to the incomplete/ended/failure sections.

The Marvelous Misadventures of Asshat! [REBOOT]
Asshat's Spectacular Shenanigans! - the story continues!
(initial thread - was rebooted from this)
Token
May 8, 2010 - (still going!!!!)

Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be the Dovahkiin... DRAGONBORN! -- A Skyrim LP --
Revolving Ocelot
January 2, 2012 -

Let's punch God in the dick! The Shin Megami Tensei LP!
Kim
April 1, 2012 -

"NPF IN THE XXV CENTURY!" or Let's Play Buck Rodgers!
RobinStarwing
April 5, 2012 -

Shut up and ride the pony - Shyria plays Secret of the Magic Crystals
Shyria Dracnoir
May 6, 2012 --
(streaming -- don't forget to check for times)

Perhaps not LPs, strictly speaking, but still fun for readers and interactive!!

Happy Fun Adventure Time! - an Illustrated Adventure
Arhra
February 11, 2010 - July, 2010, original run; has since returned a few times and continues!!
NEW: Discussion Thread Here

The Sands of Time - In the Beginning
Sifright
May 4, 2012 -

CURRENTLY INACTIVE, potentially up for archiving soon

Let's Play: Ogre Battle 64 (Gregness)

NPF LP ARCHIVE LIST

Completed Let's Plays (Success!)

Let's Play: FF6 (thread OP links to all chapters)
Let's Play: Final Fantasy 6! (Pictures be here, 56k warning) (original post / start)
Kerensky287
June 4, 2008 - February 28, 2009

I Wanna Be The Guy: The Movie: The Game: The Picture Book (all chapters linked)
Arhra
July 22, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Let's Briefly Play - Scribblenauts!
Azisien
September 12, 2009 - September 23, 2009

Let's Play: Earthbound
A Zarkin' Frood
December 18, 2009 - January 12, 2010 (blind play-through)

Don't Be a Tuna Head: We're Playing Maniac Mansion
CelesJessa
December 22, 2009 - January 13, 2010

Jet Helm Required! The Lufia 2 Lets Play (links to video chapters)
Kim with some contributions from Mirai
May 11, 2009 - May 25, 2010

Approved by Queen - Let's Play Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
IHateMakingNames
August 2, 2010 - June 24, 2011

I wasn't left with only my pantaloons! Let's Play Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts
IHateMakingNames
June 27, 2011 - July 7, 2011

Cthulhu can suck it, take your eye and go home: Let's Play Terraria!
A Zarkin' Frood
January 1, 2012 - March 16, 2012

Taunt me as I die my way through Dark Souls. Maybe.
A Zarkin' Frood
April 27, 2012 - May 9, 2012

Imminent Despair - Let's Play Dark Souls Again.
A Zarkin' Frood
December 8, 2012 - June 22, 2013

Incomplete LPs That Gave It a Good Run

Let's Play: Vampire: Bloodlines
DFM
August 8, 2008 - November, 2009

Let's Play Dwarf Fortress - Skeletal WHAT?!
started by Thadius but encompassed multiple players through sharing of saves/transfer of power
December 11, 2009 - last updated in March, 2010

Let's Suck at Megaman
Kim
May 26, 2010 - August 11, 2010
listed here for makin' it through Megaman 1 and 2 and a good chunk of 3 before GPD probably took over Nonsie and Mirai's time

All Your Galaxy Are Belong To Us - Let's Play Twilight Imperium!
Azisien
February 14, 2011 - June/July 2011 (game-board recreation issues ended it, but it may return)

Let's Conquer the World: A Let's Play of Risk
Melfice
December 19, 2010 - March 27, 2011

NPF's Pile of LP Failures

Looking at this list (and likely adding more to it), it's clear that the NPF community doesn't have a good batting average for LPs (e.: but the community is getting better!). Technical issues, lack of interest, scheduling conflicts, and all-too-often unprepared authors or authors not seriously engaged in the activity result in various orphaned threads.

They are archived here for general interest / in case they may inspire others to restart them or the original authors to give it a go again!

Click To See the Full List

Funka Genocide · 08-22-2009, 02:44 AM

Once I get my god damned computer back (again) I'm seriously considering starting my Oblivion LP up again. Lots of good advice here, thanks for the tips.

Honestly, if my computer didn't shit out and my turn wasn't subsequently lost due to other people wanting a go, I feel I'd have produced a superior product. Hopefully I can redeem myselft at some point.

Kerensky287 · 08-22-2009, 03:00 AM

I'm considering doing a Civ 4 LP. I mean, I feel like an idiot considering that the last one took up like a year of my life and it sucked, but it's just BEGGING for an audience-interactive playthrough.

Plus, you guys need a man with balls to stand up and get another LP properly finished, amirite?

**Revising Ocelot** · 08-22-2009, 09:20 AM

Ack, my failure to cope with mass screenshots and hardware issues has been put in a Hall of Shame forever. I blame everyone but myself for that!

Kim · 08-22-2009, 09:23 AM

In retrospect I should have known better than to try Mother LPs. Not only was I doing a picture LP, which takes more time and effort than a video one, but with games as funny as Earthbound and Mother 3, any attempt you make to make them funnier or anything for an LP will only detract from them.

synkr0nized · 08-22-2009, 01:14 PM

NonCon, your signature reminded me of your video LP with Mirai. Do you want / mind having that linked here as an NPF LP?

Kim · 08-22-2009, 01:19 PM

That would be more than fine, in fact it would be very much appreciated. The 'with Mirai' part was temporarily derailed due to scheduling problems followed by technical problems, but I just updated it anyways this morning. Wireless issues might, and that is a very big might, be resolved, so it could potentially go back to co-op mode.

Would it be okay for me to make a specific thread for it as well?

synkr0nized · 08-22-2009, 01:42 PM

Since it's a video LP, it might be nice to link to your videos, anyway. If you have other content, a thread would be even more helpful. In any case, I don't see why not. I will update this list appropriately afterward.

synkr0nized · 12-29-2009, 07:06 PM

In case my edits have been going unnoticed, here's a shameless bump for our new LPs if you have managed to miss them staring at you in the thread lists this week.

Nightshine · 01-01-2010, 11:48 PM

Can my LP be added to this list (albeit it's a video LP)?

08-22-2009, 02:29 AM	#1
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	From Ace Combat to Zombies Ate My Neighbors: The NPF Let's Play Sticky General Guidelines and Rules There's currently no limit to LP threads running at any given time. As such, don't worry about posting to claim a "spot" or whatever. You do not need to request permission to post an LP thread. We are much too small with respect to the traffic and activity we have related to LP threads to worry about an interest and test/sandbox kind of thread. That said, it's probably a good idea to think your idea through before jumpin' to hit that submit button. You do not need to request permission to LP a certain game [though please bear in mind the following request if other people are already playing it]. In an effort to diversify content and make things less repetitive, we are discouraging the creation of many similar title/theme Let's Plays. For example, if two authors are doing titles from a series of games (e.g. Final Fantasy, Pokemon, Half Life), we would prefer not to see more of the same crop up until they have run. Perhaps look into a different title? Please seriously consider if you do have the time, motivation, and interest in seeing an LP through from start to finish. LPs do indeed often seem like great ideas and lots of fun, but maybe then a week later you find out you can't commit to it or are already burned out or it's more work than you had thought, etc. It happens, and it's not anyone's fault; however, kicking around the ideas to yourself for a while gives you time to really get into it as well as hone your technique! I strongly advise that you work out your technical aspects (capturing, hosting, post format) before charging forth. There are some great tips in SA's LP section that could help you out here, as well as any guides you may own, know of, or find out there on the ol' Interbuttz. I will keep this thread updated, which means from time to time I will be checking in on LP threads if I am not already reading them to keep this list current. This includes adding new threads, archiving completed threads as well as ones that failed or have faded out, and shifting running threads to "Inactive" for a period when they seem to be losing momentum, have gone on a hiatus, or the like. After being inactive for a while, these threads will be archived as incomplete (note that I usually handle these stages based on a couple months or more depending on the situation, so it's not like you need to rush). Feel free to post here with updated information if I have not already caught it. *CURRENTLY RUNNING* These are ordered chronologically, most recent at the bottom. LP threads without game updates for about a month or two will be shifted into the inactive section for a while. Updates will shift them back, and a continued lack of updates will shift them further down to the incomplete/ended/failure sections. The Marvelous Misadventures of Asshat! [REBOOT] Asshat's Spectacular Shenanigans! - the story continues! (initial thread - was rebooted from this) Token May 8, 2010 - (still going!!!!) Tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be the Dovahkiin... DRAGONBORN! -- A Skyrim LP -- Revolving Ocelot January 2, 2012 - Let's punch God in the dick! The Shin Megami Tensei LP! Kim April 1, 2012 - "NPF IN THE XXV CENTURY!" or Let's Play Buck Rodgers! RobinStarwing April 5, 2012 - Shut up and ride the pony - Shyria plays Secret of the Magic Crystals Shyria Dracnoir May 6, 2012 -- (streaming -- don't forget to check for times) Perhaps not LPs, strictly speaking, but still fun for readers and interactive!! Happy Fun Adventure Time! - an Illustrated Adventure Arhra February 11, 2010 - July, 2010, original run; has since returned a few times and continues!! NEW: Discussion Thread Here The Sands of Time - In the Beginning Sifright May 4, 2012 - *CURRENTLY INACTIVE, potentially up for archiving soon Let's Play: Ogre Battle 64 (Gregness) NPF LP ARCHIVE LIST* Completed Let's Plays (Success!) Let's Play: FF6 (thread OP links to all chapters) Let's Play: Final Fantasy 6! (Pictures be here, 56k warning) (original post / start) Kerensky287 June 4, 2008 - February 28, 2009 I Wanna Be The Guy: The Movie: The Game: The Picture Book (all chapters linked) Arhra July 22, 2008 - December 31, 2008 Let's Briefly Play - Scribblenauts! Azisien September 12, 2009 - September 23, 2009 Let's Play: Earthbound A Zarkin' Frood December 18, 2009 - January 12, 2010 (blind play-through) Don't Be a Tuna Head: We're Playing Maniac Mansion CelesJessa December 22, 2009 - January 13, 2010 Jet Helm Required! The Lufia 2 Lets Play (links to video chapters) Kim with some contributions from Mirai May 11, 2009 - May 25, 2010 Approved by Queen - Let's Play Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together IHateMakingNames August 2, 2010 - June 24, 2011 I wasn't left with only my pantaloons! Let's Play Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts IHateMakingNames June 27, 2011 - July 7, 2011 Cthulhu can suck it, take your eye and go home: Let's Play Terraria! A Zarkin' Frood January 1, 2012 - March 16, 2012 Taunt me as I die my way through Dark Souls. Maybe. A Zarkin' Frood April 27, 2012 - May 9, 2012 Imminent Despair - Let's Play Dark Souls Again. A Zarkin' Frood December 8, 2012 - June 22, 2013 Incomplete LPs That Gave It a Good Run Let's Play: Vampire: Bloodlines DFM August 8, 2008 - November, 2009 Let's Play Dwarf Fortress - Skeletal WHAT?! started by Thadius but encompassed multiple players through sharing of saves/transfer of power December 11, 2009 - last updated in March, 2010 Let's Suck at Megaman Kim May 26, 2010 - August 11, 2010 listed here for makin' it through Megaman 1 and 2 and a good chunk of 3 before GPD probably took over Nonsie and Mirai's time All Your Galaxy Are Belong To Us - Let's Play Twilight Imperium! Azisien February 14, 2011 - June/July 2011 (game-board recreation issues ended it, but it may return) Let's Conquer the World: A Let's Play of Risk Melfice December 19, 2010 - March 27, 2011 NPF's Pile of LP Failures Looking at this list (and likely adding more to it), it's clear that the NPF community doesn't have a good batting average for LPs (e.: but the community is getting better!). Technical issues, lack of interest, scheduling conflicts, and all-too-often unprepared authors or authors not seriously engaged in the activity result in various orphaned threads. They are archived here for general interest / in case they may inspire others to restart them or the original authors to give it a go again! Click To See the Full List __________________ Find love. Last edited by Satan's Onion; 06-23-2013 at 12:01 AM.

08-22-2009, 03:00 AM	#3
Kerensky287 Just That Good Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,426	I'm considering doing a Civ 4 LP. I mean, I feel like an idiot considering that the last one took up like a year of my life and it sucked, but it's just BEGGING for an audience-interactive playthrough. Plus, you guys need a man with balls to stand up and get another LP properly finished, amirite? __________________ People who live in Glass homes should not throw stones or Jerk off at daytime

08-22-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
Revising Ocelot Douchebag Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Probably somewhere in England. Posts: 1,897	Ack, my failure to cope with mass screenshots and hardware issues has been put in a Hall of Shame forever. I blame everyone but myself for that! __________________ magic sucks

08-22-2009, 09:23 AM	#5
Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	In retrospect I should have known better than to try Mother LPs. Not only was I doing a picture LP, which takes more time and effort than a video one, but with games as funny as Earthbound and Mother 3, any attempt you make to make them funnier or anything for an LP will only detract from them. __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy

08-22-2009, 01:14 PM	#6
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	It might tack one more to success. NonCon, your signature reminded me of your video LP with Mirai. Do you want / mind having that linked here as an NPF LP? __________________ Find love.

08-22-2009, 02:44 AM	#2
Funka Genocide Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,566	Once I get my god damned computer back (again) I'm seriously considering starting my Oblivion LP up again. Lots of good advice here, thanks for the tips. Honestly, if my computer didn't shit out and my turn wasn't subsequently lost due to other people wanting a go, I feel I'd have produced a superior product. Hopefully I can redeem myselft at some point.

08-22-2009, 01:19 PM	#7
Kim adorable Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 12,950	That would be more than fine, in fact it would be very much appreciated. The 'with Mirai' part was temporarily derailed due to scheduling problems followed by technical problems, but I just updated it anyways this morning. Wireless issues might, and that is a very big might, be resolved, so it could potentially go back to co-op mode. Would it be okay for me to make a specific thread for it as well? __________________ this post is about how to successfully H the Kimmy Last edited by Kim; 08-22-2009 at 01:28 PM.

08-22-2009, 01:42 PM	#8
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	though I can't guarantee anyone will post in it Since it's a video LP, it might be nice to link to your videos, anyway. If you have other content, a thread would be even more helpful. In any case, I don't see why not. I will update this list appropriately afterward. __________________ Find love.

12-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#9
synkr0nized synk-ism Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: throughout the Wired Posts: 6,861	feel free to send me corrections In case my edits have been going unnoticed, here's a shameless bump for our new LPs if you have managed to miss them staring at you in the thread lists this week. __________________ Find love.

01-01-2010, 11:48 PM	#10
Nightshine Sent to the cornfield Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 283	Can my LP be added to this list (albeit it's a video LP)?