> The 1990s was a time of rapid change in the tech powering video game graphics. From pre-rendering, to ray casting, to texture-mapped polygons, it seemed that a major innovation was around every corner. > > However, the pathway towards graphical realism hasn't always been clear. Let's explore one such forking path: full-motion video. With CD-powered consoles and home PCs arriving in the 90's, FMV-powered games became viable at last, promising the world... but only delivering oddity after oddity. * 00:00 - Introduction * 7:19 - Night Trap * 23:50 - The 7th Guest * 31:07 - Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster * 36:12 - Corpse Killer * 41:12 - Phantasmagoria * 1:09:29 - Gabriel Knight 2: The Beast Within * 1:42:45 - Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh * 2:11:36 - Bad Mojo * 2:28:14 - Harvester (Revisited) * 2:47:39 - Conclusion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Eg52o7Yp0 > In 1995, George "The Fat Man" Sanger composed this tune for The 11th Hour. It was supposed to be the main theme, like "The Game" had been for The 7th Guest, but George couldn't get the lyrics to work. So he scrapped it and wrote "The Final Hour" instead, which became The 11th Hour's theme song. This tune instead became the music heard during the train puzzle in The 11th Hour. > > For our album "Soup's On: Selections from Stauf's Infernal Jukebox," George went back to his old notes and finished the lyrics. Here, for the first time, is the original theme song to The 11th Hour, with vocals by our very own Jackie Stewart. > > Listen to the original on The Fat Man's Bandcamp page: https://thefatmanandteamfat.bandcamp.com/track/train-the-lost-puzzle-piece

> Good news, soup fans! Our reimagining of the 7th Guest and 11th Hour soundtracks — "Soup's On: Selections from Stauf's Infernal Jukebox" — will release digitally on Oct. 31. It will be available on Bandcamp and streaming services. Happy Halloween! > One of our most audacious tracks on Soup's On is this medley of "walking around music" from The 11th Hour. This one combines everything from jazz and swing to blistering industrial metal. https://youtu.be/EXPH_wKw1h8 > > Soup's On releases on digital platforms Oct. 31, 2024! https://musicians.today/@error47

There's now a music video from this! From https://lemmy.mods4ever.com/post/321 > George "The Fat Man" Sanger - Guitar and Bass VI > > Adam Holzman - Moog, Combo Organ, "Theremin" > > Leo Lamas - Bass > > Fernando Lamas - Guitar > > Bob Hoyt - OB-3 Organ > > Bruce Sharp - Drums > > Loscoronados.com > > Written by George Alistair Sanger (C)1997 (P)2024 Big Fat, Inc. Published by Fat Manor Publishing, BMI.

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 2w ago • 80%

Deus Ex Randomizer v3.2.2 Halloween Mode Tweaks

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Download `DXRandoInstaller.exe` in the Assets section under [the changelog](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer/releases/latest) or download from [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com). It is safe to update in the middle of a playthrough. Use vanilla (optionally with Lay D Denton) to get all of the Randomizer's features, best QoL improvements, and the most polished experience. Our installer has an option to install Lay D Denton for you automatically. If you're having an issue with the installer program: [Manual Installation Instructions for Vanilla, Lay D Denton, GMDX, Revision, HX co-op, and Vanilla? Madder.](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer/wiki/Installation-Instructions-and-performance-tweaks) ## Trailers Happy October! Here's a trailer for our new Halloween modes! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbzNkWJXZ1o&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) ::: spoiler Click to show previous trailers If you don't know what Deus Ex Randomizer is, then here's our trailer which shows a breakdown of how it works: [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3mTcG6xeq4&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) Here's a trailer for WaltonWare mode. WaltonWare mode is focused on quick wins by completing a single bingo line, and increasing difficulty after every win. The bingo goals are all scaled to their minimum settings and you start in a random area. All bingo goals will be completable within just a few maps! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjTGcj8wmoM&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) ::: [See the full README here.](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer#readme) Also check out [our Discord](https://discord.gg/daQVyAp2ds) and [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com) ## Major Changes - When playing with Fixed Saves (such as in Halloween mode) there is now 1 Memory Containment Unit in each map, instead of being just an 80% chance - Jail no longer takes away your Memory Containment Units - Mr. H can now swim - Fixed regen not getting boosted past level 4 when using Synthetic Heart ## Minor Changes ::: spoiler Click to expand Minor Changes - More random clothes, especially for Lay D Denton - Zombies no longer hate critters - Mole People NSF clones are friendly on starts between airfield helibase and 747 - A few mission 14 later start fixes - Warehouse Generator fixed center point - No more spiderwebs on the silo skybox - Meg is named Meg - Fixed typo in EMP Shield description - Horde Mode now longer showing bingo notifications - Raised sewer lasers in mission 4 to match mission 2 and 8 - Fixed incorrect PIN on a mission 4 datacube :::

> This special performance of "The Game" from The 7th Guest features the original composer, The Fat Man himself, along with talent from San Diego's Mid-City Community Music group making their recording debut, and an incredible solo from legendary keyboardist Adam Holzman who has performed with Miles Davis, many other jazz legends, and on his own renowned recordings. Scarlet Moon Halloween Volume III is available on all digital storefronts and streaming platforms today. From: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-game-the-7th-guest/1769672604?i=1769672609 https://scarletmoonrecords.bandcamp.com/album/scarlet-moon-halloween-volume-iii

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thematic_Apperception_Test Noticed this during a stream today, with some interesting text in the game.   (wow, they talked about online patients in 1998?)        source: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2265314014?t=2h15m28s Btw this is one of the most entertaining games to watch on Twitch and chat with the streamer.

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 3w ago • 100%

Deus Ex Randomizer v3.2 Happy Halloween!

Download `DXRandoInstaller.exe` in the Assets section under [the changelog](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer/releases/latest) or download from [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com). It is safe to update in the middle of a playthrough. Use vanilla (optionally with Lay D Denton) to get all of the Randomizer's features, best QoL improvements, and the most polished experience. Our installer has an option to install Lay D Denton for you automatically. If you're having an issue with the installer program: [Manual Installation Instructions for Vanilla, Lay D Denton, GMDX, Revision, HX co-op, and Vanilla? Madder.](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer/wiki/Installation-Instructions-and-performance-tweaks) ## Trailers Happy October 1st (depending on your timezone)! Here's a trailer for our new Halloween modes! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbzNkWJXZ1o&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) ::: spoiler Click to show previous trailers If you don't know what Deus Ex Randomizer is, then here's our trailer which shows a breakdown of how it works: [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3mTcG6xeq4&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) Here's a trailer for WaltonWare mode. WaltonWare mode is focused on quick wins by completing a single bingo line, and increasing difficulty after every win. The bingo goals are all scaled to their minimum settings and you start in a random area. All bingo goals will be completable within just a few maps! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjTGcj8wmoM&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) ::: [See the full README here.](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer#readme) Also check out [our Discord](https://discord.gg/daQVyAp2ds) and [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com) ## Major Changes - New game modes: Halloween Mode, WaltonWare Halloween, Zombies Horde Mode, Halloween Entrance Randomization, and WaltonWare Halloween Entrance Rando - [Halloween Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbzNkWJXZ1o&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) - Limited and Fixed saves - you need a Memory Containment Unit to save, and you must save at a security computer, personal computer, public terminal, or ATM. (Save Behavior in New Game) - Mr. H is immortal but you can hurt him to make him run away for a bit. - Zombies will spawn from dead carcasses after about 20 seconds (adjustable using the "Enemies Respawn Seconds" option in the Advanced menu). - You start with Run Silent instead of Speed aug (optional in Advanced settings) - You need to loot your Halloween costumes (clothes looting option in Advanced) - Halloween cosmetics: Jack 'o' Lanterns, and spiderwebs! ## Minor Changes ::: spoiler Click to expand Minor Changes - Area 51 improved datacube rules for stairwell blast door and reactor lab code datacubes in Sector 3 - Fixed locations for nanokeys in Paris street/metro, and added a key for the media store - Added a spotlight in the Paris Media Store when a goal character is inside - Improved lighting for warehouse generator and ship weld points when playing with Brightness Boost set to 0 - Cleaned up mission 5 surgery ward equipment locations - Fixed button on Smuggler's elevator - Fixed hostages being unable to get into the subway - Maintain Paris Chill % across NG+ loops - End credits now supports multiple columns of text - Revision can now use randomized music when soundtrack is set to vanilla - For non-vanilla mods, fixed looted grenades and throwing knives from walls not having randomized stats - Gas station now has a datacube with Tiffany's portrait (can help in WaltonWare) - Maggie leaves her apartment after showing the DTS to Max, and a police vault datacube is added to Tonnochi Road - Area 51 gray room Geiger sound is quieter after generators are turned off - Fixes for goal texts being updated - Randomized passwords no longer have spaces around them - Prevent quick consume from using more than one item in a stack - Elevators now have more consistent movement speeds - Slightly increased Payphone collision radius because some were slightly inside the wall - Fixes for weapon display on high FOV - Improvements to handling of failed bingo goals - New option to show or hide messages about bingo progress - Fixes for more mid-mission starts in WaltonWare - NYC Airfield Helibase cameras and turrets will be disabled after finishing 747 - Fixed issues with upgrading active augs :::

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 1mo ago • 75%

Deus Ex Randomizer 3-way race (2024-09-07)

Another race between Nitram, Ramisme, and Voukras! This time played on v3.1 with the new randomized goal locations in Area 51.

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 4mo ago • 100%

Deus Ex Randomizer v3.0 Trailer

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Download from here: https://Mods4Ever.com/

Having previously added [Crowd Control support and a randomizer to UT99](https://github.com/theastropath/UT99CrowdControl/releases/latest), TheAstropath decided to port the mutators over to Unreal Tournament 2004! As of today, Crowd Control now has public support for UT2004 and streamers can let their viewers influence the game in a variety of ways! TheAstropath also made a randomizer that has [a number of options](https://github.com/theastropath/UT2K4CrowdControl/wiki/Randomizer-Configuration) from simply shuffling existing items around the level, to entirely changing what weapons and ammo are available. If you don't stream, the pack also includes a "Simulated Crowd Control" mutator which will occasionally pick a random effect and apply it to your game, giving you the general flavour without needing to actually stream online (or have viewers, etc). These various mutators work both in Instant Action games, as well as multiplayer games, so you can even share the pain with friends! If you want to check it out, you can [grab the latest version of these mutators over here!](https://github.com/theastropath/UT2K4CrowdControl/releases/latest)

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 5mo ago • 100%

Deus Ex Randomizer v2.7.2, and in 11 hours the first ever race, Nitram vs Ramisme

The race will be here: [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC07bJ_O020) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dC07bJ_O020 Youtube gives a countdown, and also has an option to be notified. Download `DXRandoInstaller.exe` in the Assets section under the changelog or download from [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com). It is safe to update in the middle of a playthrough. Use vanilla (optionally with Lay D Denton) to get all of the Randomizer's features, best QoL improvements, and the most polished experience. Our installer has an option to install Lay D Denton for you automatically. ## Trailers ::: spoiler Click to show trailers If you don't know what Deus Ex Randomizer is, then here's our old trailer which shows a breakdown of how it works: [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsoIKbn_suE&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch) Here's a trailer for WaltonWare mode. WaltonWare mode is focused on quick wins by completing a single bingo line, and increasing difficulty after every win. The bingo goals are all scaled to their minimum settings and you start in a random area. All bingo goals will be completable within just a few maps! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjTGcj8wmoM&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch&index=1) Here's a trailer for our new Mirrored Maps feature in v2.5. Play through the game with a random mix of mirrored maps, which will keep you on your toes even more than the randomizer has before! [](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8BOLf1tskc&list=PLZIQTa_kwZhBksj7UzcahPiRaHk87fWch) ::: ---------- [See the full README here.](https://github.com/Die4Ever/deus-ex-randomizer#readme) Also check out [our Discord](https://discord.gg/daQVyAp2ds) and [Mods4Ever.com](https://mods4ever.com) ## Major Changes - Fixed M12 vandenberg command, vanilla Jock and Tong location had Tong inside the helicopter which was a softlock - Added datacube to the Lucky Money with the password to the security computer, for opening the freezer door - M02 battery park replaced vents start with shanty town - Moved Silo Machine Shop Computer location from on the desk to on the wall - Fixed weapon's ammo amount when dropped or taken away (M05 grenades) - Speedrun mode now gets slightly more starting equipment - Speedrun splits view use average splits instead of golds for calculating balanced splits - Deus_nsf's "semi-retro" texture filtering added into the advanced settings of the installer, alongside the "retro" option - Moved laser triggers in mission 8 sewers up a little bit so they are at the same height as other missions (and you can crouch under them) - Miguel is no longer considered saved if you tell him to wait where he is once you get to the surface. - More bingo goals turning red when they are detected to be impossible ## Minor Changes ::: spoiler Click to expand Minor Changes - Fixed some carcasses being invisible - Tweaks to lamps - Fixed rotation of mirrored Hong Kong Helibase buttons - Fixes for HX bingo - Medbots and Repairbots stop glowing once disabled - Tweaks for randomized names - Fixed spawned datacubes blocking pawns - Moved item on corner of desk in Ocean Lab slightly away from the corner - M14 Silo slide now has reduced friction - M12 gas station, fixed bigger than normal MJ12 Commandos not being able to kill Tiffany - Slightly reduced volume of flaming barrels and laser emitters :::

I found this cool old website for The 7th Guest, The 11th Hour, and T7G3: The Collector. The author is "Bones the Caretaker". The section of the website for The Collector says "Copyright site-design and written content by Paul van der Meer 2003". Wait a minute, I know that name! Paul van der Meer is the director of The 7th Guest VR and Project Lead at Vertigo Games! I don't know how old this website is, but it doesn't exist anymore. Luckily the Wayback Machine captured most of it (missing a bunch of images). Unfortunately the Wayback Machine is a little slow, so navigating around the house in this way is a bit of a pain, and the split screen isn't sized properly for modern screens. So I made this tweaked version that can be easily self-hosted or downloaded, and it runs much faster. Viewable on http://t7g.mods4ever.com/ If you're lazy, the easiest way to see the whole site is to go to the map page and middle click every link. [T7G Map](http://t7g.mods4ever.com/t7g/map.html) and [T11H Map](http://t7g.mods4ever.com/t11h/map.html) Source code at https://github.com/Die4Ever/bones-7guesthomepage If you have any improvements to contribute you can make a pull request. Wayback Machine: https://web.archive.org/web/20041127023227/http://uk.geocities.com/veluan2002/ 

Here's a list of different places you can chat about this series of games. We're a bit divided, but the fans are out there! !stauf_mansion@lemmy.mods4ever.com - This Lemmy community, you're here right now! If you [need a Lemmy account then go here](https://retrolemmy.com/c/stauf_mansion@lemmy.mods4ever.com) and make the account. (Sorry, my server is too weak!) If you already have a Mastodon account (and you're feeling brave/technical) then you can put `@stauf_mansion@lemmy.mods4ever.com` into the search box there and follow that account. https://discord.gg/Hss5cJg - Stauf's Mansion Discord. Pretty active with a good number of fans. ALSO HAS Stream Detective so you can find people streaming these games on Twitch! Very fun to watch people fumble through the puzzles for the first time and chat with them, just be careful with backseating. Make sure you assign yourself the roles to get notifications for Stream Detective, ask in there if you need help. https://www.reddit.com/r/7thguest/ - Reddit community. Not very active, but with a good post or crosspost there could be people from outside the subreddit finding it. Edit: currently locked and I can't post to it. https://www.facebook.com/groups/the13thdoll - Facebook group. Lots of fans for all the games here, very active. https://mastodon.social/tags/the7thguest - Mastodon hashtag #the7thguest, you can follow hashtags on Mastodon so they automatically show up on your home feed, very handy! Also check the hashtags for #the7thguestvr, #the11thhour, and #the13thdoll and whatever else you want. https://www.gog.com/forum/the_7th_guest_series - GOG Forum. Mostly tech support questions but there are a lot of fans there. https://www.gog.com/forum/the_13th_doll_a_fan_game_of_the_7th_guest - again a GOG Forum but for The 13th Doll. Still mostly tech support questions. https://www.twitch.tv/search?term=the%207th%20guest - Twitch categories so you can watch people playing the games live and chat with them (just be careful with backseating). Open each one and click Follow to add the game to your followed categories list. But honestly you're better off joining the Discord and using the Stream Detective inside there. https://twitter.com/hashtag/The7thGuest?f=live - Twitter hashtag #the7thguest. Unfortunately you can't follow a hashtag on Twitter, so you gotta just check it manually. Also check hashtags for #the7thguestvr, #the11thhour (although there's some noise in there), #the13thdoll, and any other game you want. (Make sure to switch to the "Latest" tab instead of "Top") Any other places with fans of the series? Let me know! I'm mostly hanging out here and in Discord, but I'll probably see you if you post to any of the others!

Deus Ex Randomizer Die4Ever • 1y ago • 100%

Deus Ex Randomizer - WaltonWare mode

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WaltonWare mode is focused on quick wins by completing a single bingo line, and increasing difficulty after every win. The bingo goals are all scaled to their minimum settings and you start in a random area. All bingo goals will be completable within just a few maps! https://Mods4Ever.com

Ok I love you Stauf Mansion Fan, but the exclusion of "Downstairs" is inexcusable, I would've removed "Down in the Drain" for it. https://thefatmanandteamfat.bandcamp.com/track/downstairs Reminder that The 7th Guest VR is expected to release about 15 hours from now! I hope to be streaming it on Twitch ASAP https://twitch.tv/die4ever2011 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456960/The_7th_Guest_VR/ https://www.oculus.com/experiences/quest/5223884527630557/ https://store.playstation.com/concept/10008625 And make sure to join our Discord if you want to keep track of all the Twitch streams, not just mine! https://discord.gg/Hss5cJg

Our esteemed guests... Fancy yourselves detectives in The 7th Guest VR Cryptic Puzzle Quest? Watch for clues from our honored creators to cast light on that which keeps you in the dark. Win a Quest 3 & More: https://the7thguest-vr.com/enterifyoudare/

Reminder that The 7th Guest VR comes out in 2 days, on the 19th