ComPet: Behind The Game #11 Disco Nibbly Backstory Self-control is a great thing. But it has to be said, too much of it can be rather...boring! Posherton was once home to a society of Nibblies called the ‘Self-control Society’. This society controlled every aspect of their members’ lives. Colourful, exciting names for children were not allowed: it was believed they would lead to individualism and arrogant behaviour. Instead, the society only allowed plain names like Dave, Fred and Tracy. Members engaged in daily meditation and ate only the healthiest of foods with just the right amount of nutrients to lead a healthy (yet very dull) existence. Only black, white and grey clothing was acceptable. Music was permitted, but only the variety that wouldn’t excite the listener (so Bavarian ‘oompah’ music and minimal techno were popular choices). Members were born into the society, so they knew nothing else. This prevented rebellion. After all, why rebel against all you had ever known? Nevertheless, rebellion will always manifest itself somehow! And so it was that one fine day the Nibbly known as Fred Smith was meditating in his garden when a brightly coloured butterfly fluttered over his head. How calming and peaceful, thought Fred as he watched the graceful insect sailing blissfully by on a warm current of air to land lightly on the grass. Then it inexplicably grew a pair of arms, picked up a tiny “Jackson King V” guitar and proceeded to play the best metal solo ever witnessed by humankind! Verily, this is a lesson, thought Fred. It’s good to have self-control, but sometimes thou must be unpredictable and go wild! This Fred proceeded to do with great aplomb! He ate jelly walking backwards whilst reciting Byronic poetry. He changed his name to “Rainbow River Wide-Oak” He read Beat Generation literature and became inspired by the style of Elton John. He danced to disco music, learning the grooviest moves imaginable. He, quite simply, became fabulous! Soon other Nibblies saw how much fun Fred (or ‘Rainbow’) was having and decided to join in. They broke away from the ‘Self-control Society’ and formed their own groovy group. ‘The Disco Nibblys ’. Source
So you so much don't care about this that you had to post about it on (at least) two forums. :D A special message to all rodent bashers:
I don't care about the game and am quite tired of seeing it stuffed in my face on PCF even though I dropped all the places it is suppose to be posted. Here? Hell, this is the perfect place to make fun out of a another EU system to suck more funds out of their user base. Don't like my attitude about this Pokémon wannabe game? Tough.. As for the Rat reference, I hope you do more than just play with your nuts and trip on acid..
Yes, have been following that. It's still in Beta, has no advertisement from the company but to say it's available and it's being considered the newest, greatest thing and is making national news. I wonder how that happens?
As far as I can tell, it came out of nowhere to be one of the biggest gaming phenomenons of all time. Here in the USA, I'm seeing players EVERYWHERE...the park, the neighborhood, the grocery store, etc. And I'm playing it as well and enjoying it. I have taken more walks with the kids than ever before and someone online said it has achieved the impossible...getting fat nerds to go out walking lol.
I get that and appreciate it. GO is definitely not the same kind of Pokémon game and the new "Get off your ass and walk" part is a nice hook for a lot of people. TBH, I admire NIANTIC for how they were able to pull this one off. They were very successful with their last game and is probably why this one is taking off since they already had a user base built up for that type of game so word of mouth was huge. They still have a few glitches to work out so it should get better. Compets, on the other hand is not building anything new. This is an old model which has been beat to hell over the years. I don't think it will come anywhere near GO so I will stop comparing it to Pokémon since it does the new game a disservice. Sorry Pokémon,
It's been out there for years now. Just the label pokemon on it brings in the crowds. here's a similar game that's been around for years: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sixtostart.zombiesrunclient&hl=nl
