I do agree on the icon part, but they do have a big overriding theme (thats what she said).
They do? People are confused how Evil Takes Root and Legendary Truth fit in with Walkers.
I do agree on the icon part, but they do have a big overriding theme (thats what she said).
So I have read past posts that everyone wants a theme and an icon for HHN. So they give us that and we are upset about it? If Uni came out and "created" a new zombie Jake and his world and legion of zombies, I suspect everyone would be getting so excited to see what the creative team comes up with. But because its not an original concept we hate the idea. If you are that upset, then dont go, that is the only way you will make a statement. However, coming from a marketing background, this move towards IPs is genius and to be honest long over due. We have friends that we have tried to get to come to HHN for years. Last year was their first time and why did they come? Walking Dead. And we are the exact demographic that Uni wants coming to these events (coincidence that WD has the same demographics). Just because you may not like the WD or the other IPs dont automatically assume it is going to suck. We havent even seen the final product and you guys act like Uni just gave us Figment part 2 or Stitchs great escape. I would even say it is harder for creative to live up to expectations when using IPs, because the fans of those IPs are going to know a lot about them and you better make it special or they are really not going to be happy. Everybody is correct this is all about $$$, but again I go back to recent history for CC. When you give them extra cash, they do some amazing things.
So take a deep breath, and realize that even if this turns out to be the worst HHN ever, it is still a GGT (guaranteed great time ). As you can tell I am excited and I will be watching every IP product to get ready for the event (I was not a WD fan last year, but wish I had watched the series before I went into the house, wont make that mistake this year, including RHPS which is outstanding).
They do? People are confused how Evil Takes Root and Legendary Truth fit in with Walkers.
We Had WD last year and it wasn't good, that is just one of the things I find upsetting about the second straight overly IP heavy HHNs..
So what else are you going to do, other than complain about it. I mean if you didnt have a good time last year then your only real recourse is to not give CC your money. If enough people share your sentiment then maybe things will change.throw out the, tired old, don't go argument because besides HOS where else are you going to really go?
Again, the problem ISN'T IPs. The problem is overselling ONE IP and giving it too much space. With 19 and 17, there was a heavy, heavy use of IP content, but it wasn't an over-saturation of one IP. Having the WD get it's own house (for a second year in a row) PLUS giving it a massive amount of SZs and street space (presumably, based on their horribly-worded press release) is just too much.
Again, the problem ISN'T IPs. The problem is overselling ONE IP and giving it too much space. With 19 and 17, there was a heavy, heavy use of IP content, but it wasn't an over-saturation of one IP. Having the WD get it's own house (for a second year in a row) PLUS giving it a massive amount of SZs and street space (presumably, based on their horribly-worded press release) is just too much.
Expect a Winters Night level of theming and gag effects in the WD house this year :look:
I would say that it is a big part of my problem when its so over barring two years in a row.
I don't think last year was bad because of IP's. Sure, WD is not a good IP for creative, but I find the notion that we're using more IP's than ever and THAT'S what the problem is to be ridiculous. And the events do come in waves of IP and non-IP. XVII had NOES, Friday the 13th, Chucky, Texas Chainsaw, The Thing, and Dead Silence. XIX had Saw, Chucky, Wolfman, Dracula, Frankenstein, and SS (which was basically a multi-IP house).
IP's in general aren't the issue. The WD is an issue, and it's overuse is an issue, but IP's have been around (heavily) for a long time now.
Expect a Winters Night level of theming and gag effects in the WD house this year :look:
I have been to 13 HHN's and last year was the first time (other than the houses and Bill and Ted which I enjoy regardless of anything else) I really didnt feel like it was that great. the street experience was almost non existent the night I went ...I saw 2 of the hordes and the same one 3 other times...maybe they were following me? but it was boring any time I was not in a house. I am hoping for the best this year and it sounds like it will be better. Again i dont care what the theme is as long as there is actually something going on outside other than mini parades of "hordes"
IMO, it was IP overload last year, not the sole reasons I didn't like most houses, but the only ones I enjoyed were originals....
The chucky house was a toy factory that featured Chuckles not a "movie" house
Dracula and Frankenstein where unique house that just featured their characters .
And Silver Screams at least felt like a tribute that at least fit the theme and back story very well.
I remember when people said Carnival of Carnage was sooo IP heavy...looking back on it, that was nothing...The new trend is completely negating story or theme for IPs..Carnival and Ripped at least had an icon and an interactive website as well as many original houses and zones (at least ripped did)...The fact is the last two years have decreased in quality that once made HHNs great..in my opinion there is nothing holding it in the #1 spot anymore minus budget..HOS has been getting better and better and soon people will notice..Isn't that splitting hairs? I'm just saying that it's execution/limitation, and NOT the fact that it's an IP. If last year was IP overload, then so was Carnival of Carnage and Ripped from the Silver Screen. Which if that's your argument, then that is your opinion and a possibly valid one. I'm just saying that last year and this year aren't some crazy new trend.