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Understanding UNDERTALE.
9 years ago
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So, this is a commentary that, up until recently, i certainly never thought I would be making.
To begin, I have never been much of a "Gamer". I was already in High School when the first Nintendo came out and much of that largely passed me by as I went on. These days I tend to usually find myself too busy between work and family obligations to enjoy such things.
however, I have made a few alliances recently. And one that I have been rather pressed into by a few of my friends, has been UNDERTALE.
I will start by saying that, for a game that is evidently just barely a year old, it has certainly made a tremendous impression upon many and seems to have quite a devoted following.
I have see many things here and there without really understanding what I was looking at.
So, this Monday I made a promise to spend at least 30min to one hour each day playing the game at the behest of friends. So far I have not been disappointed in what I have experienced. I was first interested in the concept of a game where you go against the norm and do NOT kill everything you come across. But quite the opposite.
Currently I am in the waterfall area, and feel that I will soon have to face the character "Undyn" in battle as she has already come up several times to menace the protagonist.
I will mention several themes that I so far like... Many of the stronger characters in the game appear to be women. The encounter with "Toriel" was rather pleasant, and truth be told, rather reminded me of my own persona in certain regards...
The characters of Sans and Papyrus were both most comical. And yes I am fully aware both are named after the font they speak in.
Sans for whatever reason I imagine speaking in a thick New York or Bostonian accent, while Papyrus I imagine speaking quite simply as Skeletor (which seems to be the consensus of many online)
I ask for those out there to please PLEASE do NOT spoil anything for me. Certain things have already been spoiled to certain extents, and I wish the remainder of the game to be a surprise as much as possible.
If nothing else I can say that, perhaps at last I have participated in an ongoing Popular Cultural happenstance, to appreciate what all the fuss is about.
Lastly...
and just because it was the joke that started all this..
To Ruco. Yes yes yes, I will agree "Goat Mom is Best Mom"
there, I said it.
To begin, I have never been much of a "Gamer". I was already in High School when the first Nintendo came out and much of that largely passed me by as I went on. These days I tend to usually find myself too busy between work and family obligations to enjoy such things.
however, I have made a few alliances recently. And one that I have been rather pressed into by a few of my friends, has been UNDERTALE.
I will start by saying that, for a game that is evidently just barely a year old, it has certainly made a tremendous impression upon many and seems to have quite a devoted following.
I have see many things here and there without really understanding what I was looking at.
So, this Monday I made a promise to spend at least 30min to one hour each day playing the game at the behest of friends. So far I have not been disappointed in what I have experienced. I was first interested in the concept of a game where you go against the norm and do NOT kill everything you come across. But quite the opposite.
Currently I am in the waterfall area, and feel that I will soon have to face the character "Undyn" in battle as she has already come up several times to menace the protagonist.
I will mention several themes that I so far like... Many of the stronger characters in the game appear to be women. The encounter with "Toriel" was rather pleasant, and truth be told, rather reminded me of my own persona in certain regards...
The characters of Sans and Papyrus were both most comical. And yes I am fully aware both are named after the font they speak in.
Sans for whatever reason I imagine speaking in a thick New York or Bostonian accent, while Papyrus I imagine speaking quite simply as Skeletor (which seems to be the consensus of many online)
I ask for those out there to please PLEASE do NOT spoil anything for me. Certain things have already been spoiled to certain extents, and I wish the remainder of the game to be a surprise as much as possible.
If nothing else I can say that, perhaps at last I have participated in an ongoing Popular Cultural happenstance, to appreciate what all the fuss is about.
Lastly...
and just because it was the joke that started all this..
To Ruco. Yes yes yes, I will agree "Goat Mom is Best Mom"
there, I said it.
And I think part of it has to do with many gamers, and males unconscious desires surrounding "Mommy issues" let us say. (chuckles)
Personally, I find it amusing how an obviously "robust" and round female, has been so sexualized by the community.
While I rather detest the notion of "rule 34" and hate personally engaging in ANY way with a character form some existing universe.
I none the less find it amusing how many stories and images have been spawned of "Goat Mom" as some dominatrix inflicting dominance upon a youth.
"Milf" what is wrong with simply saying "An older women"? ;)
That said I deeply agree on desires finding something to express themselves.
And the desire to be taken care of, is perhaps one of the oldest and strongest desires we as humans have.
but I appreciate the offer of help my dear girl.
So far the extra trouble it has taken doing the "Pacifist" game I think has been well worth it for the extra aspects of the game you are able to complete.
though I am surprised YOU have not played the game already (chuckles)