A Re-review of DNU
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By request of Ganing, I've written a new review. There have been claims that "only 3 icons need to be replaced", "the game has so much potential", "it's 100% original now". I didn't really want to, but I logged in and was dissapointed, to say the least.
Gameplay - 3/10
Okay, so you make your character, give them a name, a real name, etc. Then you're on the streets. It's not exactly said what you're supposed to do, but it's a roleplay game, so even with a lack of helpfile, it should be obvious you roleplay. Well, the roleplay was... below average, to say the least.
Darker Kira shouts: pff fuck u shoot again
Darker Kira shouts: u have bad aim dick head
I guess not all games are required to use proper grammar in roleplay, but the roleplay that I saw was pretty ridiculous. My friend got jailed by someone (I have no idea who) for standing somewhere- apparently because he was "suspected of a crime". Community aspects aside, the game is lacking in the interractive category.
It was hard to find somewhere to buy myself a shirt, even with the map. They have a variety of "says" to use (and I won't rant on about how they're all in DNO as well, I have ranting covered later on in the review), though it's kind of confusing as to how they're grouped in the tabs.
The gameplay wasn't very impressive as a whole, but you could at least do something... kind of. So, a 3 / 10 in this category.
Presentation - 3 / 10
The graphics don't fit together... at all. That's because majority of them are, you guessed it, ripped. You can check out the next section for a nice bulky list of that. Anyway, the graphics that were made by the DNU Team are easy to distinguish- they're very simplistic. Now, I'm not saying simplistic is bad. Some games actually pull it off quite nicely. However, when simplistic graphics are paired with graphics from Mitadake (much more complex), Naruto BOTLS (also more complex, and way different styles of pixeling) and DNO (totally different types of pixeling as well), it just plain looks bad.
I will admit, they have some more original pixel art than before. Given, not that much (not much at all, actually), but still, more. Most of it looks rushed though, and pretty unprofessional. All it needs is a little time and effort. Or even just changing all of the icons to one theme- that'd look much nicer.
Originality - 1/10
Oh, here we go. The worst part about DNU. Not only unoriginal with icons, but with concepts as well. I compiled a little list of the unoriginal things that should probably be changed. It's quite a bit more than three icons, I'd say. Tl;dr version of what you're about to see: A lot of icons were ripped.
From DNO:
- Hair Icon; Mello. This icon was NOT "availible for public use". I made this icon FOR DNO, and ONLY DNO.
- The bookcase icons are from DNO. There was a minor attempt at editing them, but it's hardly noticable.
- Icons of Alcohol are from DNO. The shelves with liquor, as well as the liquor on the table.
- The icon of the tea cup is also from DNO.
- The table / desk icon is DNO, as well.
- They use our television icon, but it was recolored... badly, might I add.
- Silver storage bin icons are from DNO.
- Munraito Restaurant sign is from DNO, and was there last time I checked too.
- Sakura TV graphic is still being used.
- Flower icons from DNO. (Was there last time, too.)
- Grass Icon from DNO
- And finally, our clock tower icon. One of my favorite icons from DNO, which I spotted RIGHT away... I'm depressed.
From Mitadake:
- Classroom icons. The little signs that said "1-A", "1-B", etc.
- The toilet... Self explanitory.
- Crates are from MH too.
- Power generator. The worst part is, these icons don't fit in... At all. It's obvious what icons are ripped, and what are theirs- there are very few made by the staff of DNU, and a good majority of the icons they "Made" were just edited from someone else's.
Misc. Games
- Charas bases. I can't really complain though, they're public use... I wish they would edit them up a bit to look nicer, though. I'm sure with just a bit of effort they could touch the icons up nicely.
- A lot of tiles ripped from BOTLS / WOTS.
- I'm not quite sure where some of the icons came from, but they don't look at all like the original ones made by DNU, so I'm sure they're ripped from SOMEWHERE...
I won't go ranting on about every single concept and why it's not even close to original, because you get the point by now. Oh, they took out "Death Bot" though- well, renamed it. Kudos for that, at least.
Overall - 3/10
Well, what can I say that I haven't said before. It's, honestly, the same game I logged into 2 months ago. Sure, some things were changed, but there was nothing MAJOR that really wowed me. Now, think what you want, that I did this for "revenge", or anything, but everything I've said here is 100% accurate. Don't believe me? Stop into DNU for your own.
They say that the big problem with ripped icons is because of their pixel artists, and that nobody has the right to be mad because of that. I honestly think that the owner needs to rethink hiring ripper pixel artists- or better yet, just for once replace every ripped graphic in the game. Even with icons that aren't as good, it'll look better alongside the DNU made graphics.
If this comment section will turn into a flame war like it did before, I'll just close them. Feel free to discuss the game without insulting eachother... and if you absolutely must, keep it to a minimum. By the way, I had to get rid of my old review to re-review it. I saved it and will upload it somewhere for anyone who's interested in reading.
(Oh, and here are two random screenshots from in-game.)
This one in particular shows off some ripped icons.
Gameplay - 3/10
Okay, so you make your character, give them a name, a real name, etc. Then you're on the streets. It's not exactly said what you're supposed to do, but it's a roleplay game, so even with a lack of helpfile, it should be obvious you roleplay. Well, the roleplay was... below average, to say the least.
Darker Kira shouts: pff fuck u shoot again
Darker Kira shouts: u have bad aim dick head
I guess not all games are required to use proper grammar in roleplay, but the roleplay that I saw was pretty ridiculous. My friend got jailed by someone (I have no idea who) for standing somewhere- apparently because he was "suspected of a crime". Community aspects aside, the game is lacking in the interractive category.
It was hard to find somewhere to buy myself a shirt, even with the map. They have a variety of "says" to use (and I won't rant on about how they're all in DNO as well, I have ranting covered later on in the review), though it's kind of confusing as to how they're grouped in the tabs.
The gameplay wasn't very impressive as a whole, but you could at least do something... kind of. So, a 3 / 10 in this category.
Presentation - 3 / 10
The graphics don't fit together... at all. That's because majority of them are, you guessed it, ripped. You can check out the next section for a nice bulky list of that. Anyway, the graphics that were made by the DNU Team are easy to distinguish- they're very simplistic. Now, I'm not saying simplistic is bad. Some games actually pull it off quite nicely. However, when simplistic graphics are paired with graphics from Mitadake (much more complex), Naruto BOTLS (also more complex, and way different styles of pixeling) and DNO (totally different types of pixeling as well), it just plain looks bad.
I will admit, they have some more original pixel art than before. Given, not that much (not much at all, actually), but still, more. Most of it looks rushed though, and pretty unprofessional. All it needs is a little time and effort. Or even just changing all of the icons to one theme- that'd look much nicer.
Originality - 1/10
Oh, here we go. The worst part about DNU. Not only unoriginal with icons, but with concepts as well. I compiled a little list of the unoriginal things that should probably be changed. It's quite a bit more than three icons, I'd say. Tl;dr version of what you're about to see: A lot of icons were ripped.
From DNO:
- Hair Icon; Mello. This icon was NOT "availible for public use". I made this icon FOR DNO, and ONLY DNO.
- The bookcase icons are from DNO. There was a minor attempt at editing them, but it's hardly noticable.
- Icons of Alcohol are from DNO. The shelves with liquor, as well as the liquor on the table.
- The icon of the tea cup is also from DNO.
- The table / desk icon is DNO, as well.
- They use our television icon, but it was recolored... badly, might I add.
- Silver storage bin icons are from DNO.
- Munraito Restaurant sign is from DNO, and was there last time I checked too.
- Sakura TV graphic is still being used.
- Flower icons from DNO. (Was there last time, too.)
- Grass Icon from DNO
- And finally, our clock tower icon. One of my favorite icons from DNO, which I spotted RIGHT away... I'm depressed.
From Mitadake:
- Classroom icons. The little signs that said "1-A", "1-B", etc.
- The toilet... Self explanitory.
- Crates are from MH too.
- Power generator. The worst part is, these icons don't fit in... At all. It's obvious what icons are ripped, and what are theirs- there are very few made by the staff of DNU, and a good majority of the icons they "Made" were just edited from someone else's.
Misc. Games
- Charas bases. I can't really complain though, they're public use... I wish they would edit them up a bit to look nicer, though. I'm sure with just a bit of effort they could touch the icons up nicely.
- A lot of tiles ripped from BOTLS / WOTS.
- I'm not quite sure where some of the icons came from, but they don't look at all like the original ones made by DNU, so I'm sure they're ripped from SOMEWHERE...
I won't go ranting on about every single concept and why it's not even close to original, because you get the point by now. Oh, they took out "Death Bot" though- well, renamed it. Kudos for that, at least.
Overall - 3/10
Well, what can I say that I haven't said before. It's, honestly, the same game I logged into 2 months ago. Sure, some things were changed, but there was nothing MAJOR that really wowed me. Now, think what you want, that I did this for "revenge", or anything, but everything I've said here is 100% accurate. Don't believe me? Stop into DNU for your own.
They say that the big problem with ripped icons is because of their pixel artists, and that nobody has the right to be mad because of that. I honestly think that the owner needs to rethink hiring ripper pixel artists- or better yet, just for once replace every ripped graphic in the game. Even with icons that aren't as good, it'll look better alongside the DNU made graphics.
If this comment section will turn into a flame war like it did before, I'll just close them. Feel free to discuss the game without insulting eachother... and if you absolutely must, keep it to a minimum. By the way, I had to get rid of my old review to re-review it. I saved it and will upload it somewhere for anyone who's interested in reading.
(Oh, and here are two random screenshots from in-game.)
This one in particular shows off some ripped icons.
Posted by Sabaku no Kira on Monday, August 31, 2009 06:10PM
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#19 Sabaku no Kira:
Ryuzaki L Rules wrote:
> Billy bob joe bob jr wrote:
> > Like Grammer matters you damn nub.
>
> No one care's about grammer, it only matter becuase you FORCE people in DNO to use proper english, if you learned to stop being a damn bitch 24/7, you would know it doesnt matter how you type over the internet.
Suck it up and stop whining. If you want to discuss grammar, discuss it on the proper post-- which reveals that a majority of BYOND disagrees with you on your opinion of grammar importance.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 04:09PM
#18 Ryuzaki L Rules:
Billy bob joe bob jr wrote:
> Like Grammer matters you damn nub.
No one care's about grammer, it only matter becuase you FORCE people in DNO to use proper english, if you learned to stop being a damn bitch 24/7, you would know it doesnt matter how you type over the internet.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 03:20PM
#17 Billy bob joe bob jr:
Like Grammer matters you damn nub.
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 03:32PM
#16 Sabaku no Kira:
Ryuzaki L Rules wrote:
>
> > > Cant you take anyone serouisly, without being a smart ***?
> >
> > Some people, just not him. Also, I WAS being serious- what else should I say? "OH GOD U R SUX LAWLAWL U FAIL"?
>
> Lol, you think your so serouis when your giving strick ordering being bitchy you think your in charge?LAWL..Then you fail K..You need to grow up either way.
And you need to learn how to word sentences properly.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 02:25PM
#15 Ryuzaki L Rules:
> > Cant you take anyone serouisly, without being a smart ***?
>
> Some people, just not him. Also, I WAS being serious- what else should I say? "OH GOD U R SUX LAWLAWL U FAIL"?
Lol, you think your so serouis when your giving strick ordering being bitchy you think your in charge?LAWL..Then you fail K..You need to grow up either way.
Thursday, October 01, 2009 01:58PM
#14 Valoesdte:
well then I guess that makes two of us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 04:45PM
#13 Sabaku no Kira:
Ryuzaki L Rules wrote:
> Sabaku no Kira wrote:
> > Valoesdte wrote:
> > > Wow do you just like messing with people? Just because it is taking me longer than expected to finish my project does not mean it does not exist. Like I said before I have had some personal problems that have affected my time of the computer. I also think that you are never going to get over me 'borrowing' some of your icons and so called 'other games'. If you need some proof that I am revamping DNU, I can show you a screen shot.
> >
> Sabaku no Kira> Congrats.
>
> Cant you take anyone serouisly, without being a smart ***?
Some people, just not him. Also, I WAS being serious- what else should I say? "OH GOD U R SUX LAWLAWL U FAIL"?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 04:43PM
#12 Ryuzaki L Rules:
Sabaku no Kira wrote:
> Valoesdte wrote:
> > Wow do you just like messing with people? Just because it is taking me longer than expected to finish my project does not mean it does not exist. Like I said before I have had some personal problems that have affected my time of the computer. I also think that you are never going to get over me 'borrowing' some of your icons and so called 'other games'. If you need some proof that I am revamping DNU, I can show you a screen shot.
>
Sabaku no Kira> Congrats.
Cant you take anyone serouisly, without being a smart ***?
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 04:19PM
#11 Sabaku no Kira:
Valoesdte wrote:
> Wow do you just like messing with people? Just because it is taking me longer than expected to finish my project does not mean it does not exist. Like I said before I have had some personal problems that have affected my time of the computer. I also think that you are never going to get over me 'borrowing' some of your icons and so called 'other games'. If you need some proof that I am revamping DNU, I can show you a screen shot.
Congrats.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 04:01PM
#10 Valoesdte:
Wow do you just like messing with people? Just because it is taking me longer than expected to finish my project does not mean it does not exist. Like I said before I have had some personal problems that have affected my time of the computer. I also think that you are never going to get over me 'borrowing' some of your icons and so called 'other games'. If you need some proof that I am revamping DNU, I can show you a screen shot.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:22AM
#9 Sabaku no Kira:
Valoesdte wrote:
> What does that have to do with anything. This review is your opinion on my game. I'm not trying to be rude, but all I'm saying is that when I have the new version complete and bug free I will contact you to let you know so you can take a look at it. I'm sure you will be "Wowed" at the progress.
If nobody replies for 10 days it means it's dead. You don't need to revive it, especially with something that I quite frankly don't care about. I doubt I'll be wowed at a game that ripped from mine as well as many other people's games, and even after a month still doesn't have an update they promised a month ago. Though I am impressed you typed out all your words this time.
Friday, September 25, 2009 01:41PM
#8 Valoesdte:
What does that have to do with anything. This review is your opinion on my game. I'm not trying to be rude, but all I'm saying is that when I have the new version complete and bug free I will contact you to let you know so you can take a look at it. I'm sure you will be "Wowed" at the progress.
Friday, September 25, 2009 12:11PM
#7 Sabaku no Kira:
Valoesdte wrote:
> Sabaku u need to read the server status. If it says V.1 Beta that is the old one. If it says V.1 Private test then thats the new one. DNU hasnt been upgraded because of some personal issues in my life. Trust me the DNU v.1 has all new icons. That list u made of ripped icons have been followed. All of yours and MH icons have been destroyed and replaced with DNU original icons. Im sorry that I didnt explain this well enough to you.
And you need to read what I write.
Monday, September 14, 2009 05:30PM
#6 Valoesdte:
Sabaku u need to read the server status. If it says V.1 Beta that is the old one. If it says V.1 Private test then thats the new one. DNU hasnt been upgraded because of some personal issues in my life. Trust me the DNU v.1 has all new icons. That list u made of ripped icons have been followed. All of yours and MH icons have been destroyed and replaced with DNU original icons. Im sorry that I didnt explain this well enough to you.
Monday, September 14, 2009 05:08PM
#5 Sabaku no Kira:
Valoesdte wrote:
> umm Sabaku this isn't the DNU I was talking about lol. The new one doesnt even use these graphics. I will tell u when the new one is up. Also I dont even have mello's hair? So I am kind of confused about that. The only hairs I have are the ones that I were given permission to use. But that doesnt matter because of the new icons. You really didnt need to do a rereview of DNU since this is just its beta testing version. But, I do thank you for redoing the review for the current status of my game.
Stop reviving old posts. Ganing asked me to re-review it. I did. You keep claiming they have no ripped icons, yet I've never seen any "new one" up. You told me about a week ago "Yeah, by tomorrow I'll have a server up you can checked for ripped icons". I messaged you 3 times on different days asking where it was. No response. Why should I believe you when all you do is say things like that? And yes, you DO have Mello's hair. I logged in, it's the short hair that goes to shoulder length, with bangs. You did NOT get permission to use that, I made it.
Seriously- don't defend your game with statements that apply for a game nobody's even seeing besides you, and maybe some of your staff. If it's out there, go ahead, but if it's not, it may as well not even exist.
Monday, September 14, 2009 05:01PM
#4 Valoesdte:
umm Sabaku this isn't the DNU I was talking about lol. The new one doesnt even use these graphics. I will tell u when the new one is up. Also I dont even have mello's hair? So I am kind of confused about that. The only hairs I have are the ones that I were given permission to use. But that doesnt matter because of the new icons. You really didnt need to do a rereview of DNU since this is just its beta testing version. But, I do thank you for redoing the review for the current status of my game.
Monday, September 14, 2009 01:06PM
#3 Valoesdte:
umm Sabaku this isn't the DNU I was talking about lol. The new one doesnt even use these graphics. I will tell u when the new one is up.
Monday, September 14, 2009 12:38PM
#2 Yukay Karyuu:
Some of the icons were done by me... just saying for the ones you think where "Some where he ripped them"
Friday, September 04, 2009 05:04PM
#1 Riku 123q:
DNO and Mitadake high are two of the better roleplay games on BYOND and DNU blatantly gos and steals graphics. *Sigh*
Thursday, September 03, 2009 03:31PM