Hack of the Year 2011: Discussion Thread

[Fireworks]

Originally Posted by Manipulation

So disappointed with this years hacks. Literally only two hacks produced this year are good enough for Hack of the Month, let alone Hack of the Year. :/

I fully agree with this statement despite not even knowing what hacks it is referring to.
But seriously though the quality this year has been insert-swear-word-here. Quartz all the way!

[Spherical Ice]

Why are people laughing at my post it was serious.

But seriously, PC, smh.

[colcolstyles]

Would it kill you people to be a little more optimistic?

[ΣŁ1ŦΣ CHΛRIΖΛЯĐ]

Light Platinum to be honest, wasn't that much of an exciting game to me as it was for most people, i think the old light platinum was better, since i don't like this new storyline wesley made.

And like most people said, the hacks this year weren't all that great, but snakewood imo was one of the best hacks story,and gameplay wise.And i think people are turning down snakewood because of it's lack of good maps and graphical appeal, as well as all the bugs it has. people nowadays only focus on playing hacks that are graphically good, and don't care about storyline whatsoever. that's why light platinum is getting majority of the votes, and is most likely to win, with all it's stunning tiles n such.

[Spherical Ice]

Originally Posted by colcolstyles

Would it kill you people to be a little more optimistic?

Probably. None of the hacks are worthy of HOTY. Sure, it's subjective, but look at the votes. It's clearly biased.

[j_Woo]

honestly light platinum was a pretty good hack, and flora sky totally got me addicted for a little bit. i don't think the quality of hacks out right now is THAT bad. also manly pink was a fun revamp and i would be in love with ashgrey if it were finished

[coco33]

i would choose flora sky to bad blaze black and volt white cant be chosen

[Banjora Marxvile]

To all those that believe that none deserve it or whatever - why vote? It is only an award that isn't really too important, as surely the main thing is that the hacks are enjoyable to the player, not the amount of awards and such.

[atie]

If a hack should win it would be Life of Guardian or Snakewood
both not the best graphics but both got a terrific storyline ,
Snakewood: game with zombies and Pokemon and brain-breaking puzzles
BRILJANT for a first hack!
Ruby Destiny:Life of Guardians:The Final part of the RD series with MANY plot twists
damn what a story line... This gave me a gaming experience like ooh..
The goal of the evil organization was similiar to that of Team Plasma (althrough it was made before the release of black and white). It was just Amazing the Fakemon, all the rivals everything!!

[Fireworks]

Whereas I'm happy for the three hacks that are through--especially Snakewood, I'm rooting for that now--I am honestly disgusted that Lilac got the fewest votes. I mean it's gotten to the point where people take quantity over quality, and think that a hack having edited tiles (even if they look like crap, Flora Sky) makes it superior (one post in particular voting for Flora Sky really annoyed me).
Also, although I said I'm happy for the others, I find it quite annoying that a two time second place hack and a two time third place hack are amongst the top three again. I mean seriously guys, where's the originality? Why can't you all be like Spherical Ice?
Anyway, good luck to Wesley, Jagold and Cutlerine.

[Master Terrador]

While I do totally agree that this year has been a disappointment in terms of the quality of hacks, only one hack developed this year has caught my attention: Snakewood. It's gameplay is pretty interesting and it gets points for originality. Where as Life of Guardians is defiantly a much more well developed hack when it comes to polish and lack of glitches, Snakewood is more original which makes me think it deserves to win, I get tired of the same old gameplay style and I quite enjoy the humor and insanity of the scripts. I would mention difficulty as well but I think LoG actually makes a good match if not more difficult.

I'll probably focus on making Snakewood win from now on. Even though the critical appeal of things like graphics and polish are probably gonna drag it down, IMO it's the hack deserving to win this year only because I liked the playthrough I did. Which means that LoG and LP would get the same scores if not swapped if Snakewood actually wins...

Also, I find it funny people are arguing over a stupid award, it's an award, no need to trash other people's work because you don't like it. And you guys take it like it's not a popularity contest, which it pretty much is...

[Flyer]

IMO LoG is the best hack i've played (probably the best hack i've ever played). Snakewood has looked very good so far (i'm not very far in the game yet though)

[Mrpokemaster211]

I have been playing Pokemon Light Platinum a lot and think it's good, I've played Flora Sky and think it's confusing. I haven't played the other two

[Manipulation]

Originally Posted by colcolstyles

Would it kill you people to be a little more optimistic?

No, it would not, but it's easier to speak blunt truth rather than coating it with gloss.

[Jayster23]

Personally Light Platinum deserves it, The only flaw with it is no 4th Gen Moves.
Absolutely loved it, it's a nice long hack, sprites are beautiful, the two regions to explore and the World Championships which is a big challenge. Loved playing it the capability of getting all your favourite pokemon is also there and the starters are the original making us all remember the three legends of our generation.
The storyline is also outstanding and has Wesley's own story of Arceus and the creation of Pokemon.

[Zerkrom The Hedgehog]

Snake wood is kinda like yoru adverage hack but the hacker is kinda of a nebie right? LoG is fantastic Lookign abck at the previous 2 games made by DjG i wouldt be sprosed if it wont First. Light Platinum i [layed and i couoldent stop playign it.

[Zerkrom The Hedgehog]

Flora Sky is the one im consearned abou for one i reached a certin part where i have to go to some Gold Beach or whaterever and i got lost

Originally Posted by Fireworks

I fully agree with this statement despite not even knowing what hacks it is referring to.
But seriously though the quality this year has been insert-swear-word-here. Quartz all the way!

I miss Baro. And I want Marble Darn it!

[pokedude123456]

Originally Posted by gunnerpow7

The 4 hacks that are fighting for the HotY are Light Platinum, Flora Sky, Life of Guardians, and Snakewood and the competition is tight between those 4 so it's anyone's game... =)

so disappointed wit this years hacks
light platinum was the best i gess
snakewood was OK
life of guardians wasnt as good as i expected
and flora sky sucks and its not even completed

[Spherical Ice]

I like how, like, only one of the four "main" competitors was made in 2011 (iirc, at least). Rooting for Snakewood all the way.

[WHISBII]

Snakewood, was a great hack. I haven't a challenge this good in a while. They throw some tough obstacles at you and that's tough but fun to find out.

[Fireworks]

Originally Posted by pokedude123456

so disappointed wit this years hacks
light platinum was the best i gess
snakewood was OK
life of guardians wasnt as good as i expected
and flora sky sucks and its not even completed

"Complete" and "good" are two completely different things.
Also @the other guy, I don't know where you got Flora Butter from.

[Aurasan]

just in case I dont make it to the voting... I'm coming out of 99% lurk status here to cast my vote on Snakewood.

[Mr Marine]

flora sky imo,Light platinum is phenomenal but the game lacks replay value as you literally have to fight every damn trainer x.x

[Fireworks]

Originally Posted by Mr Marine

flora sky imo,Light platinum is phenomenal but the game lacks replay value as you literally have to fight every damn trainer x.x

Flora Sky was already eliminated, thankfully. It's between Light Platinum, Life of Guardians and Snakewood.

[Mr Marine]

i kinda lost the track well then i will go for life of guardians because of the engaging story line