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Title: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 02:35:17 PM
I haven't found any, but I'm sure at least ONE exists.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 18, 2009, 02:50:04 PM
nope
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 18, 2009, 03:27:52 PM
Play an unchristian one.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 18, 2009, 04:28:22 PM
Play WoW and don't roll Warlock or Shaman.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on July 18, 2009, 04:38:49 PM
I'm sure one exists, however, I'm sure that it (being Christian) is absolutely horrible, simply because most Christian music, movies, and video games have a reputation for being horrible.

Also, what would you do? Go around and "save" people? You know what happens when a billion Christians of different denominations log into an MMORPG and attempt to save eachother? World War Five.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 18, 2009, 04:51:36 PM
Colin, we've been over this. There has to be a world war three and a world war four before there can be a world war five.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 04:59:51 PM
I'm sad to agree that usually Christian "versions" of things turn out to be rip offs.

That said, there are numerous exceptions, including Redemption, Tobymac, and Third Day.

Thats why I said a GOOD Christian one.

Play an unchristian one.
Play WoW and don't roll Warlock or Shaman.
I'm sorry, but I'm not going to bring witchcraft and demonism into my house, even if it is a game.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 18, 2009, 05:00:41 PM
I'm sure one exists, however, I'm sure that it (being Christian) is absolutely horrible, simply because most Christian music, movies, and video games have a reputation for being horrible.

colin, i can prove you wrong on that statement
Skillet, Tree 63, third day, jars of clay, thousand foot crutch, barlow girl, toby mac, hawk nelson, want me to keep going on christian music?

lord of the rings, chronicles of narnia, left behind, i could go on forever on christian movies

Victory at hebron is the only christian video game that comes to mind.
but point being, your very wrong and your just gonna be more wrong the more ya post stupid stuff like ya just did
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:03:56 PM
I'm sure one exists, however, I'm sure that it (being Christian) is absolutely horrible, simply because most Christian music, movies, and video games have a reputation for being horrible.

colin, i can prove you wrong on that statement
Skillet, Tree 63, third day, jars of clay, thousand foot crutch, barlow girl, toby mac, hawk nelson, want me to keep going on christian music?

lord of the rings, chronicles of narnia, left behind, i could go on forever on christian movies

Victory at hebron is the only christian video game that comes to mind.
but point being, your very wrong and your just gonna be more wrong the more ya post stupid stuff like ya just did
I think he's partly right. Nowadays, Christians don't come up with something different. They just make cheap ripoffs of something that doesnt even need a Christian substitute. I mean come on, Apples to Apples Bible Edition?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 18, 2009, 05:05:32 PM
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They just make cheap ripoffs of something that doesnt even need a Christian substitute.
Really?  Do you think Redemption is a cheap ripoff of something that didn't need a Christian substitute.  I heavily disagree.

While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 18, 2009, 05:07:20 PM
Andy:

All of those bands are debatable.

LotR, not a Christian movie, Chronicles of Narnia, not a Christian movie, Left Behind, not a good movie. House is the only thing in that category that's really an exception. And for every House, there are a hundred C Me Dance (look it up, they're serious).

There are no good Christian video games. There are some ok ones, but nothing even close to even a mediocre console game.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 18, 2009, 05:09:25 PM
why not a christian theme of board games?
i mean look at star wars and lord of the rings.
they have their theme of Risk and monopoly

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They just make cheap ripoffs of something that doesnt even need a Christian substitute.
Really?  Do you think Redemption is a cheap ripoff of something that didn't need a Christian substitute.  I heavily disagree.

While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......
which is why obi-wan owned anikan but that's only going off topic

yugiohand MTG already have a christian substitute and that's redemption.
but hey, don't get me wrong, Redemption is an awesome game and it should be a substitute to christians who already play MTG and yugioh.


All of those bands are debatable.

LotR, not a Christian movie, Chronicles of Narnia, not a Christian movie, Left Behind, not a good movie. House is the only thing in that category that's really an exception. And for every House, there are a hundred C Me Dance (look it up, they're serious).

There are no good Christian video games. There are some ok ones, but nothing even close to even a mediocre console game.
and i quote tim allen from toy story or santa claus 2:
"you are one sad, Strange little man"
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:10:13 PM
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They just make cheap ripoffs of something that doesnt even need a Christian substitute.
Really?  Do you think Redemption is a cheap ripoff of something that didn't need a Christian substitute.  I heavily disagree.

While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......
Redemption isn't a substitute. Its a good example of an original idea thought up by a Christian.

And BTW, Colin the part you are wrong about is this:
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Also, what would you do? Go around and "save" people? You know what happens when a billion Christians of different denominations log into an MMORPG and attempt to save eachother? World War Five.
I disagree that a good Christian MMORPG could never be made. No you wouldn't walk around and "save people". What about battling with the Nephilim? Awesome possibilities. The fact is: When something is labeled "Christian" it usually is poor quality. That makes me mad.

Andy:

All of those bands are debatable.

LotR, not a Christian movie, Chronicles of Narnia, not a Christian movie, Left Behind, not a good movie. House is the only thing in that category that's really an exception. And for every House, there are a hundred C Me Dance (look it up, they're serious).

There are no good Christian video games. There are some ok ones, but nothing even close to even a mediocre console game.
I completely agree with the minister. (Except Tobymac and Third Day really are awesome. ::) )
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: adamfincher on July 18, 2009, 05:16:49 PM

colin, i can prove you wrong on that statement
Skillet, Tree 63, third day, jars of clay, thousand foot crutch, barlow girl, toby mac, hawk nelson, want me to keep going on christian music?

lord of the rings, chronicles of narnia, left behind, i could go on forever on christian movies

Victory at hebron is the only christian video game that comes to mind.
but point being, your very wrong and your just gonna be more wrong the more ya post stupid stuff like ya just did


raven you are right on all the bands, they are all Christian bands.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:22:18 PM
Actually, Colin is a Christian, believes the Bible, and plays Redemption. :P
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 18, 2009, 05:23:56 PM
believes part of the Bible actually.



Anyway, back on topic.  Unfortunately, there really aren't any Christian MMORPGs.  Sounds like a good idea though. 
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:25:12 PM
believes part of the Bible actually.



Anyway, back on topic.  Unfortunately, there really aren't any Christian MMORPGs.  Sounds like a good idea though. 
He believes the Bible. He just doesn't think that God himself wrote it. God-inspired men who ARE subject to mistake wrote the Bible.

Back on topic.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:27:18 PM
Hmm...are there any graphic artists on here?
believes part of the Bible actually.



Anyway, back on topic.  Unfortunately, there really aren't any Christian MMORPGs.  Sounds like a good idea though. 

yah i would like to see one made... OH! even better! a redemption MMORPG! you can play as a character from the bible and you can buy weapons from the game of redemption.... like davids sling, hammer of heaven, angels sword, battle axe, mace, ect,.

believes part of the Bible actually.



Anyway, back on topic.  Unfortunately, there really aren't any Christian MMORPGs.  Sounds like a good idea though. 
He believes the Bible. He just doesn't think that God himself wrote it. God-inspired men who ARE subject to mistake wrote the Bible.

Back on topic.

ok so how are you gonna make the bible if God didnt write it? then that would make the bible a lie and it is not.

lets not make this a debate we all know who wrote it end of story. >:(
God didn't write the Bible. Everyone knows that.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Cameron the Conqueror on July 18, 2009, 05:32:31 PM
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lets not make this a debate we all know who wrote it end of story. Angry
which just demonstrates that you can't respectively argue or debate.


Again, on topic. 
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 18, 2009, 05:34:30 PM
Quote from: Da Muzic Maker
lets not make this a debate we all know who wrote it end of story.  >:(

I like watching 11 year olds 14 year olds fail at debating.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Tsavong Lah on July 18, 2009, 06:30:47 PM
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While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......

Ah! Worst line ever!
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 18, 2009, 06:46:26 PM
Anyway, back on topic.  Unfortunately, there really aren't any Christian MMORPGs.  Sounds like a good idea though. 

Sadly, I don't agree. Christian games are SO HARD to make, because they have such a limited amount of content to use. Redemption is an obvious exception, but trying to force the bible into a different format just gets old.

Here is the conundrum: In order for something to be fresh and unique, it needs something NEW. Well, any time you try to make something new, its automaticly not something from the Bible, and therefore no longer Christian. It may not be BAD, but it then enters that "grey area" where its neither end of the spectrum. I learned this a while ago and just learned how to filter out the truely bad stuff from the grey stuff. Example, I refuse to listen to Slayer (outright AWEFUL lyrics), but I quite enjoy Dream Theater (not christian, but never offensive to me).

Sadly, I also agree with the point that most Christian entertainment is a rip-off of whatever is popular on TV or Radio. Yes there are exceptions like Theocracy, Harmony, Supertones, Neal Morse, and others, but MOST of christian entertainment is boring and repetitive.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: adamfincher on July 18, 2009, 07:12:09 PM
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While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......

Ah! Worst line ever!

Don't hate on the line....
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 18, 2009, 07:35:30 PM
No, it's a terrible line. Laughable, even.

The point is, "Christian" doesn't have to be "biblical." That's the huge mistake everyone makes when it comes to manufacturing "Christian" products. Christ is still alive. U2 is the best "Christian" band of all time, and they never sing about the bible. Thr3e is a fantastic "Christian" novel, and it's not another lame plot about someone finding faith and iirc it doesn't even feature the bible or too much overt reference to religion.

The point is that anything that is primarily a "substitute" will fail. Redemption may be a substitute, but in name only, as it's a unique game with as good or better mechanics than other popular card games. Christian products can be bible based, but don't need to be, and always need to be original.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Tsavong Lah on July 18, 2009, 09:59:22 PM
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While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......

Ah! Worst line ever!

Don't hate on the line....

Why not? It was the stupidest thing Obi-Wan could possibly have said in that moment. It contradicted, philosophically, everything he had ever learned, taught, and believed in.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: The Warrior on July 18, 2009, 10:52:34 PM
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While sometimes this occurs, only Sith use absolutes.......

Ah! Worst line ever!

Don't hate on the line....
+1 -> :kenobi: :kenobi: :kenobi: :kenobi: :kenobi: :kenobi:
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 18, 2009, 11:02:22 PM
Thanks for helping start this Colin and Pol. I always like some backup.  :)

1. Christian Music is in fact typically of poorer quality than secular.

I can confidently state this fact for the simple reason that it the majority of them were as good as secular musicians, they would have at least been offered secular contracts and then turned them down based on their beliefs. However, examples of this are few and far between. Combine this with having to say Jesus, God, and Amen every song, and you get what typically becomes poorer quality music. And Andy, listing off bands like that does not prove anything other than that you like those bands.

2. A "Christian" MMORPG would suck.

Why? Because the most important thing about any Roleplaying game is the freedom to do almost anything. I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure I'd be able to do much more in Warcraft than in the Jesus RPG. Because in Warcraft, the creators aren't hampered by their convictions. While I might not like some "demonic" elements that designers put in games, I can choose not to participate and have a "christian" playthrough/character. It's not that hard. Redemption has demonic elements. Stop playing it.

3. I don't care what George Lucas wants to say to me through Obi-wan.

Is that line total crap? Yeah, most likely. But it is Jedi code. Jedi are supposed to be universally accepting and tolerant of all who obey Galactic law. Their only absolute is to follow the Code and to protect the Galactic Order. Other than that, it's all pretty realtive.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Redemption Player X on July 18, 2009, 11:34:32 PM
Bands that have made it into the secular world with being noticed as christian one... FLyleaf, Underoath and others...


I like christian bands. thats all i wanted to say.

Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 18, 2009, 11:37:47 PM
Even the secular world has room for subpar bands like underoath. (opinion)

If you'll read my post again, you'll notice that's not what I am talkign about.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on July 19, 2009, 01:09:49 AM
Actually there WAS a christian MMORPG I saw... It was called Heaven MMORPG... Didn't work out though, wonder why. Other people on the boards and I have tossed around MMO type games(Bible Based) and we have ideas that might work but we lack the funds to make them. MMORPGS are expensive.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on July 19, 2009, 01:18:12 AM
Bands that have made it into the secular world with being noticed as christian one... FLyleaf, Underoath and others...


I like christian bands. thats all i wanted to say.


They were "good" enough to make it into the secular world. They then left the Christian world to play in the secular world (upon which Spencer Chamberlain started the whole drug thing again, but hey, there's nothing non-Christian about doing drugs).

Colin, we've been over this. There has to be a world war three and a world war four before there can be a world war five.
No Daniel, see, that's the beauty of World War Five. It's so big, it just skips right over the other two.


The main reason a Bible based RPG would suck is the rigid caste system and strict government of that time period. You can't have a historically accurate "wild west". Without a "wild west", MMORPG's suck (Jagex...)

I'm pretty sure this is going to change all of my stinks to stinks, isn't it?


To what Daniel said about U2, Christianity, in its purest deconstructed form, has NOTHING to do with the Bible and everything to do with Jesus. However, all we know of Jesus is that which is written in the Bible and the various other texts from that time so they have become an essential part of our culture.


Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 19, 2009, 08:26:40 AM
Quote from: Da Muzic Maker
lets not make this a debate we all know who wrote it end of story.  >:(

I like watching 11 year olds 14 year olds fail at debating.

i can debate if i want to, i think any one can debate if they want to! but the question is, do you want to? is this something to debate about? drb let me ask you this when you said what you said here it is.

He believes the Bible. He just doesn't think that God himself wrote it. God-inspired men who ARE subject to mistake wrote the Bible.

Back on topic.

at the ending  part, when you said "back on topic" after "He believes the Bible. He just doesn't think that God himself wrote it. God-inspired men who ARE subject to mistake wrote the Bible." wouldnt that then make it to wher you arent good at debating either? since its obvious you only said "back on topic" cause you arent good at debating, and, you wanted to stop right ther so you wouldnt lose?  ???
Ask Colin! Unless his beliefs have changed recently, he can tell you what I have stated! Why should we debate about Colin's beliefs when he can tell you??
I like watching 11 year olds 14 year olds fail at debating.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: The Warrior on July 19, 2009, 09:36:22 AM
1. Christian Music is in fact typically of poorer quality than secular.

I can confidently state this fact for the simple reason that it the majority of them were as good as secular musicians, they would have at least been offered secular contracts and then turned them down based on their beliefs. However, examples of this are few and far between. Combine this with having to say Jesus, God, and Amen every song, and you get what typically becomes poorer quality music. And Andy, listing off bands like that does not prove anything other than that you like those bands.
o_O i think most christian music is good..... Tobymac,Dc Talk,Casting Crowns,Petra,Kutless and others......... oh! and Numa Numa ;D Edit: stellar kart,hawk nelson......
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 19, 2009, 10:50:47 AM
o_O i think most christian music is good..... Tobymac,Dc Talk,Casting Crowns,Petra,Kutless and others......... oh! and Numa Numa ;D

Thats a mighty thin list.  ;)

I'll list ALL of the truely good Christian music I can think of:

Neal Morse
Theocracy
Harmony
Supertones
Tobymac
DC Talk
Supertones
Petra
Newsboys
Demon Hunter
Skillet
Stryper
TFK
Phil Keaggy
Audio Adrenaline
White Heart
Pillar

18 bands are all I can really think of... compared to the 43 nonchristian bands in my iTunes that I listen to frequently.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: The Warrior on July 19, 2009, 10:53:51 AM
o_O i think most christian music is good..... Tobymac,Dc Talk,Casting Crowns,Petra,Kutless and others......... oh! and Numa Numa ;D

Thats a mighty thin list.  ;)

I'll list ALL of the truely good Christian music I can think of:

Neal Morse
Theocracy
Harmony
Supertones
Tobymac
DC Talk
Supertones
Petra
Newsboys
Demon Hunter
Skillet
Stryper
TFK
Phil Keaggy
Audio Adrenaline
White Heart
Pillar

18 bands are all I can really think of... compared to the 43 nonchristian bands in my iTunes that I listen to frequently.
where's Kutless & casting crowns? ???
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 19, 2009, 10:54:20 AM
I don't really listen to them.

OH, I forgot one. RED is good as well.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: The Warrior on July 19, 2009, 11:12:13 AM
I don't really listen to them.

OH, I forgot one. RED is good as well.
oh yea i forgot them. I KNOW ITS ALREADY OVER!
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 19, 2009, 04:27:16 PM
There are so many contradicting terms in that post.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Ironica on July 20, 2009, 03:50:15 PM
Also:

Andy Hunter
Prophetica
Dance In Motion
Group 1 Crew
Family Force 5
Tenth Avenue North
FM Static
Jeremy Camp
Michael W Smith
Steven Curtis Chapman
The Classic Crime
The Almost
Anberlin
DJ Rue
Cele De
Tresice
P-T
Earthsuit
All Together Seperate
Bleach
Thousand Foot Krutch
The Afters
Barlow Girl
Ivoryline
Pillar
Sanctus Real
...

I think that's enough for now.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 20, 2009, 04:47:30 PM
I still say citing specific bands as "good" is just making a list of favorites. There really needs to be some outside comments from non-christians and christians alike confirming that so and so is a good musician.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Master KChief on July 20, 2009, 04:59:25 PM
I still say citing specific bands as "good" is just making a list of favorites. There really needs to be some outside comments from non-christians and christians alike confirming that so and so is a good musician.

+1

but its a fairly accurate statement to say the christian music industry in comparison to the secular music industry is still a couple clicks behind.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lawfuldog on July 20, 2009, 05:10:43 PM
Colin, we've been over this. There has to be a world war three and a world war four before there can be a world war five.
No Daniel, see, that's the beauty of World War Five. It's so big, it just skips right over the other two.

I HAVE SPOKEN. (Good reference, good episode)


I'll go ahead and throw in my opinion and agree with those who have said that Christian music, games, and movies tend to be much worse than those of their secular counterpart.

But there are quite a few Christian bands that I like more than most secular. (Skillet, TFK, RED, Demon Hunter)

To be brutally honest, the only MMORPG that I have ever played that is worth playing is WoW. But I understand if you don't want that in your home, and I respect that decision.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: lightningninja on July 20, 2009, 08:56:16 PM
colin, i can prove you wrong on that statement

Tree 63, barlow girl

left behind

Victory at hebron
EPIC. FAIL.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 20, 2009, 10:09:51 PM
colin, i can prove you wrong on that statement

Tree 63, barlow girl

left behind

Victory at hebron
EDITING QUOTES EPIC. FAIL.
yeah they are but why did ya even bother editing mine, LN?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 20, 2009, 10:10:48 PM
He didnt add anything, he just took out other stuff to reveal the fail.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: lightningninja on July 21, 2009, 02:27:20 PM
And now you are starting to do the "misquote" game... have another EPIC. FAIL.

EDIT: Oh I see you thought that I was misquoting you. No, those are just the things that I thought were epic fail. Like I LOVE Thousand Foot Krutch, so I edited that out. Those are the things I thought only furthered Colin's point.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 21, 2009, 03:29:26 PM
He didnt add anything, he just took out other stuff to reveal the fail.
tree 63 is NOT fail.
if he thinks they fail then he's seriously mistaken and he fails for it
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 21, 2009, 03:33:12 PM
He didnt add anything, he just took out other stuff to reveal the fail.
tree 63 is NOT fail.
if he thinks they fail then he's seriously mistaken and he fails for it
Andy, everyone has opinions. Don't flame people for having opinions. You'll have a miserable life if you do, because truth is, no one is going to have the same opinion as you, so deal with it.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 21, 2009, 03:35:01 PM
He didnt add anything, he just took out other stuff to reveal the fail.
tree 63 is NOT fail.
if he thinks they fail then he's seriously mistaken and he fails for it
Andy, everyone has opinions. Don't flame people for having opinions. You'll have a miserable life if you do, because truth is, no one is going to have the same opinion as you, so deal with it.
not to be rude but who do you think you are, telling me that?
it offended me when he listed tree 63 is fail.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 21, 2009, 03:37:03 PM
Then please pratice that and don't flame people who watch Family Guy.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on July 21, 2009, 03:37:23 PM
He didnt add anything, he just took out other stuff to reveal the fail.
tree 63 is NOT fail.
if he thinks they fail then he's seriously mistaken and he fails for it
Andy, everyone has opinions. Don't flame people for having opinions. You'll have a miserable life if you do, because truth is, no one is going to have the same opinion as you, so deal with it.
not to be rude but who do you think you are, telling me that?
it offended me when he listed tree 63 is fail.

Lots of people don't like LeCrae and Tobymac, but I have never been offended by a difference in opinion.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Ironica on July 21, 2009, 03:46:50 PM
Then please pratice that and don't flame people who watch Family Guy.

There's a difference in not liking something due to personal preference (e.g. Tree63) and not liking something because of the content of the thing (e.g. Family Guy).

Also, are you guys talking about the Left Behind movies or books?  The movies were decent (considering they didn't have much of a budget for them) but the books were great.

Plus, Barlow Girls' has a great message for all young women that I pray will catch on.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 21, 2009, 03:54:16 PM
it's people like you who make me wanna leave the redemption forums, Caleb
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: New Raven BR on July 21, 2009, 03:59:08 PM
don't put the blame on me!  >:(
i didn't do a thing to you
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Ironica on July 21, 2009, 04:00:10 PM
There are an extreme lack of good christian bands that aren't a complete and utter rip off of some other band.

The funny thing is is that you could say the exact same thing to most secular bands.  That is just how the game is played.  When a ocuple of groups makes a style big, other unknown bands pick up that style and play them.  When the style becomes popular, the unknown bands become popular for an album or two.  It's not about Christians ripping off others (though there are a few who are complete rip-offs (Plus One anyone ;))).  It all about what's popular and the bands who want to be known/popular/trying to get a message out/just enjoys playing that style.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 21, 2009, 05:46:42 PM
It all about what's popular and the bands who want to be known/popular/trying to get a message out

I would say that if they wanted to be recognized, best thing to do would be original. IMO, original bands are always much more interesting to listen to than copycats.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Ironica on July 21, 2009, 06:05:13 PM
It all about what's popular and the bands who want to be known/popular/trying to get a message out

I would say that if they wanted to be recognized, best thing to do would be original. IMO, original bands are always much more interesting to listen to than copycats.

However, not everyone has the talent to be original.  Does that mean they shouldn't play?  There would only be a very small selection of bandS to pick from if you had to be original all the time.
Also, though the sounds might not be original, the message that is in the music (KDUV :P) might be original.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Minister Polarius on July 21, 2009, 08:49:29 PM
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Does that mean they shouldn't play?
Yes.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Alex_Olijar on July 21, 2009, 09:04:43 PM
I agree. I'm not a musician though, so I didn't feel like I could be the first to bring that up.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on July 21, 2009, 09:09:50 PM
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Does that mean they shouldn't play?
Yes.
Sorry but yes. if the music sounds the same at least have original lyrics. If they have neither, why clog up the air waves with um?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 21, 2009, 09:49:14 PM
I can't write original music for the life of me. This is why I do not play music. I instead do what I am much better at, visual art.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on July 22, 2009, 01:09:31 AM
Modern corporate music is more or less just as bad as Christian music. The exceptions are those bands (like MGMT, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Deathcab for Cutie, Kings of Leon, and Modest Mouse) that got big on their own as indie bands and then went major label.

I suppose pre-90's it used to be the other way around: you didn't get signed if you weren't good. Now it seems that artists that go straight to a major label are "straight to video", so to speak.

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Does that mean they shouldn't play?
Yes.
I'm pretty sure Daniel and I have both said to musical associates (though not to each other too much) "that sounds too much like _____ song". There's been times that we have also said "do an Edge like riff here", "do a Beatlesque fill here", or "do a Beach Boys harmony here". I think most of the rip off worry has to do with the progression of the song than the feel of the song.

As a shout out to the listeners, never compare songs to songs when you give musicians compliments, especially if it's a pop song. They'll sit at home obsessing as to whether or not they pulled a Bitter Sweet Symphony.


http://www.myspace.com/troubadourmusic (http://www.myspace.com/troubadourmusic)
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on July 22, 2009, 09:55:51 AM
we should go back to the good old days where everyone was original you had only a few major bands but they were the good ones (Circle jerks, K.I.S.S., Grateful Dead,Rolling stones and of course Queen.) Now I'm not saying I endorse these bands for their lovely christian lyrics I endorse them for the sound they created
Or we could just all forsake the corporate music scene and embrace the innovations of the independent music community.

Also, with the internet and the ease of controlling people with media, you'd only have The Jonas Brothers and friends (no offense to any ignorami who may be fans of that horrible band and therefore complete idiots).
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on July 29, 2009, 03:29:16 PM
I can name at least one christian band that is WAY better than any secular band out there, DC Talk.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on July 29, 2009, 03:31:27 PM
D.C. Talk is ok, but I want to see them top Dream Theater as far as songwriting goes.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on July 29, 2009, 03:38:13 PM
what about casting crowns plus I know how to make a good christian online game
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Ironica on July 29, 2009, 03:39:09 PM
I can name at least one christian band that is WAY better than any secular band out there, DC Talk.

I wander how many people remember that they aren't together anymore?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on July 29, 2009, 03:40:36 PM
i do and i also know what michael tait is doing now
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on July 29, 2009, 04:15:14 PM
DC Talk isn't that great.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on July 29, 2009, 04:30:02 PM
I think there should be a christian mmorpg based on some of ted dekker's books
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: redemptioncousin on July 29, 2009, 04:44:39 PM
Mae. Great band.

Along with:
TFK
Skillet
RED

I'm kinda surprised no one has mentioned Relient K... but I know we're also mostly guys here...
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: TheKarazyvicePresidentRR on July 30, 2009, 01:42:07 AM
I think there should be a christian mmorpg based on some of ted dekker's books
That'd be a bit hard to pull off due to the need to have "god mode" level characters that couldn't die, I guess NPCs would do but they lead the battles so...
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on August 13, 2009, 07:33:05 PM
what about one based on narnia
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on August 13, 2009, 07:46:18 PM
what about one based on narnia
That wouldn't be any more of a Christian RPG than a Lord of the Rings RPG.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: DaClock on August 13, 2009, 09:30:51 PM
I agree with the overall sub par quality of "Christian" music/movies/games. Although if we consider Kanye West a "Christian" artist I may change my mind. Jesus Walks!
(https://www.cactusforums.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmusic.ology.com%2Ffiles%2F2009%2F02%2Fkanye_west.jpg&hash=7004ecba7a52b4baa0999608467b512d46b20e09)
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 09:36:28 PM
what about one based on narnia
That wouldn't be any more of a Christian RPG than a Lord of the Rings RPG.

You would be right............except that The Chronicles of Narnia are written by CHRISTIAN author C.S. Lewis who based his books upon biblical stories, for example Aslan representing Jesus and his perfect sacrifice on the cross in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.


There is good Christian Music. Newsboys, Kutless, Mae, DC Talk, Chris Tomlin, Third Day...etc. There is some lame stuff (but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on August 13, 2009, 09:40:09 PM
(but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)

Progressive Metal?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 09:41:43 PM
(but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)

Progressive Metal?

What is that?  :laugh:
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on August 13, 2009, 09:43:49 PM
Only the best genre in music!

Look up the band Dream Theater if you'd like to have your opinions of music radically redefined, your mind blown, and your ears thank you for eternity.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 09:56:31 PM
What are some of their best songs?

I found Home, Surrounded, As I Am, The Spirit Carries On, Finally Free, and Take the Time.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Lamborghini_diablo on August 13, 2009, 09:58:43 PM
A good sample song is Fatal Tragedy.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on August 13, 2009, 11:05:21 PM
what about one based on narnia
That wouldn't be any more of a Christian RPG than a Lord of the Rings RPG.

You would be right............except that The Chronicles of Narnia are written by CHRISTIAN author C.S. Lewis who based his books upon biblical stories, for example Aslan representing Jesus and his perfect sacrifice on the cross in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
And how is that any different than Tolkien (who led C.S. Lewis to Christ and wrote the Lord of the Rings with the same purpose).
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There is good Christian Music. Newsboys, Kutless, Mae, DC Talk, Chris Tomlin, Third Day...etc. There is some lame stuff (but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)
See, many of us think that to be lame stuff.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on August 13, 2009, 11:07:49 PM
(but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)

Progressive Metal?
There are plenty of progressive metal bands that are horrible. I can't think of a quick example off the top of my head though.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Korunks on August 13, 2009, 11:08:05 PM
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See, many of us think that to be lame stuff.

but at the same time, to each his own.  If he likes that music good for him, if you think it's lame good for you too.  We all don't have to be carbon copies of each other, with the same likes and dislikes.  That is part of being an individual.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 11:10:49 PM
what about one based on narnia
That wouldn't be any more of a Christian RPG than a Lord of the Rings RPG.

You would be right............except that The Chronicles of Narnia are written by CHRISTIAN author C.S. Lewis who based his books upon biblical stories, for example Aslan representing Jesus and his perfect sacrifice on the cross in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
And how is that any different than Tolkien (who led C.S. Lewis to Christ and wrote the Lord of the Rings with the same purpose).
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There is good Christian Music. Newsboys, Kutless, Mae, DC Talk, Chris Tomlin, Third Day...etc. There is some lame stuff (but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)
See, many of us think that to be lame stuff.

Well it sounds like you are saying narnia and LotrR are barely if at all Christian.


And who is "many of us"?
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on August 13, 2009, 11:14:09 PM
what about one based on narnia
That wouldn't be any more of a Christian RPG than a Lord of the Rings RPG.

You would be right............except that The Chronicles of Narnia are written by CHRISTIAN author C.S. Lewis who based his books upon biblical stories, for example Aslan representing Jesus and his perfect sacrifice on the cross in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.
And how is that any different than Tolkien (who led C.S. Lewis to Christ and wrote the Lord of the Rings with the same purpose).
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There is good Christian Music. Newsboys, Kutless, Mae, DC Talk, Chris Tomlin, Third Day...etc. There is some lame stuff (but what genre doesn't have lame stuff?)
See, many of us think that to be lame stuff.

Well it sounds like you are saying narnia and LotrR are barely if at all Christian.


And who is "many of us"?
I'm simply saying that a Lord of the Rings RPG isn't a "Christian" RPG, it's a "Lord of the Rings" RPG. The same thing with Narnia.

I am one of them. I know for a fact there are others.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 11:14:59 PM
well there are also many of us who like it.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: Colin Michael on August 13, 2009, 11:16:50 PM
well there are also many of us who like it.
There are also many people who like the Jonas Brothers.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: ejberkenpas22 on August 13, 2009, 11:19:17 PM
and I am embarassed for every single one of them  ;D
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: hobbit on August 20, 2009, 08:32:19 PM


You would be right............except that The Chronicles of Narnia are written by CHRISTIAN author C.S. Lewis who based his books upon biblical stories, for example Aslan representing Jesus and his perfect sacrifice on the cross in The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.

Actually J.R.R Tolkein is a christian and he helped C.S. Lewis become a Chirstian.
Title: Re: Any good christian MMORPG?
Post by: drb1200 on August 20, 2009, 09:45:30 PM
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