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Mythic Quest - Video Game Dev Comedy by Rob McElhenney (Mac from Always Sunny) On Apple+ TV [Season 2 has begun]
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Just finished the season.
It is a solid show but somehow feels like it was done by the numbers. The characters are too similar to the ones the actors played in the other shows. Even in the one off episode at the middle of the season, which I enjoyed, the guy just felt like the one from New Girl too much.
At the end of the season there was a noticeable drop in the quality for me.
It is a solid show but somehow feels like it was done by the numbers. The characters are too similar to the ones the actors played in the other shows. Even in the one off episode at the middle of the season, which I enjoyed, the guy just felt like the one from New Girl too much.
At the end of the season there was a noticeable drop in the quality for me.
I wondered if Danny Pudi talking about Ducktales was a meta-nod to Abed because Danny Pudi is in Ducktales (he plays Huey).
Just finished the season. Basically binged it in the last 12 hours.
Went in with very low expectations and am pleasantly surprised to say the least.
Definitely found it entertaining. Thought it did a pretty decent job at portraying what it could possibly be like at a game developer with a complete narcissist in charge, had some stand out characters (Jo probably being my favorite). Has both heart and comedy.
Wish they did more episodes like Episode 5, but overall, very pleasantly surprised for sure.
Look forward to Season 2.
Went in with very low expectations and am pleasantly surprised to say the least.
Definitely found it entertaining. Thought it did a pretty decent job at portraying what it could possibly be like at a game developer with a complete narcissist in charge, had some stand out characters (Jo probably being my favorite). Has both heart and comedy.
Wish they did more episodes like Episode 5, but overall, very pleasantly surprised for sure.
Look forward to Season 2.
Watched a bunch of episodes with the boyfriend yesterday and then he even said the same thing.
It's such a great stand alone episode as well. It reminds me of the Thanksgiving episode of Master of None. Just a masterpiece of an episode that anyone can watch.
Employees get discretionary bonuses, depending on the project you worked on. You also have access to stock options. No profit sharing.
Well now I know what interview question I want to see posed to Ubisoft management next opportunity.
I saw an article today that talked about using more IASIP people in the next season although it sounds like that'll mostly be behind the scenes.
www.cheatsheet.com
Rob McElhenney Promises More of the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Gang in 'Mythic Quest' Season 2
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' creator Rob McElhenney is bringing more of the 'Sunny' gang to his Apple TV+ show 'Mythic Quest: Raven't Banquet.'
www.cheatsheet.com
I saw an article today that talked about using more IASIP people in the next season although it sounds like that'll mostly be behind the scenes.
Rob McElhenney Promises More of the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Gang in 'Mythic Quest' Season 2
'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' creator Rob McElhenney is bringing more of the 'Sunny' gang to his Apple TV+ show 'Mythic Quest: Raven't Banquet.'
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Glad I wasn't the only one feeling that way. Everybody really should watch Halt and Catch Fire, it's such an amazing show!
Wow, I just finished this show last night, and I wasn't expecting it to be this good. It started out a bit rough, but it then developed nicely as things went on, with some nice twists along the way. You could also really feel the writing from Community in there.
One of my favourite bits was Poppi setting up that really tall guy next to Ian's office to keep his ego distracted.
I'm so glad it's already been renewed.
One of my favourite bits was Poppi setting up that really tall guy next to Ian's office to keep his ego distracted.
I'm so glad it's already been renewed.
That episode caught me in the feels. I had all the means to make my way into the industry in the late '90s, if I hadn't been such a train wreck, so it's like "Ah, there's an old wound." Plus, the episode left nice plot threads that can still be built upon.
Her sudden outburst about "peasants" being "grist for the mill" when the coders wanted to unionize absolutely floored me. 😆
The QA testers felt a bit shoehorned in, because they'd be waaay down in the ranks of the company. However, during the bit in the spoiler's it's mentioned off hand that there's a whole other, much less nice room in the building full of QA testers. So they're special QA testers I guess?
Even though they developed well enough, the show needed to justify their presence a bit better early on.
Embedded QA is a thing, specialized QA that sits close to teams, working on specific features/testplans, as are QA Leads who work more closely with a team + then deal out work to other more generic QA (the ones in the building mentioned).
I believe those QA testers are more of a display for whenever investors come in. And to make the game designers feels close, able to watch, and communicate with their close special QA testers.
It's also why their "eye balls are scanned" so they arent screwing around. They are essentially decor.
Their job does feel like a potentially real thing. But it's purposely glamorized. I'm sure we will see the other room in other seasons.
It's just a narrative convenience, you're overthinking things. They need to have them there to interact with the rest of the cast otherwise they'd be in their own different show. They are there as a contrast, they are rank and file, 9-5 style workers, while the rest of the cast are all big time producers, leads, writers, etc outside of the assistant. Having them shuttered away with the guest characters like the community manager would just be too big a hassle and narratively isolating.
I liked the first season, but I felt, compared to It's Sunny, they do not go through with the criticism. Maybe that is not what they were going for, but at some points it really felt like they want to tell a story of how messed up certain stuff in the industry is, just to resolve with "ah, its not that bad" or just joke about it.
Maybe the marketing people kept butting in and said the show should be more like Silicon Valley. I do love these kind of bottle episodes, Warrior had one too last year.
I know peak TV has taken things to the next level with season long arcs, but when watching shows like this and Picard, I am reminded how great perfectly crafted standalone episodes can be, short and succinct with things evoked rather than drawn out. A bit like the first ten minutes of up, or TNG's Inner Light. I hope they can get these characters back next season, see the reactions and have the guts to do more of this. They have sure shown to be capable.
It helps make up for terrible posts I've made in the past for sure.
Episode 5 was indeed something incredible. It's one of the best pieces of media I've seen in a long, long time. It's also the first romance story that actually moved me, and didn't annoy me, since Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
I'm guessing that they were pretty restricted with their plots and storylines due to their collaboration with Ubisoft.
Speaking of which, the clips from Assassin's Creed, For Honor, etc. were just distracting. They didn't have anything to do with the game, and they felt shoved in there.
I'm guessing that they were pretty restricted with their plots and storylines due to their collaboration with Ubisoft.
Speaking of which, the clips from Assassin's Creed, For Honor, etc. were just distracting. They didn't have anything to do with the game, and they felt shoved in there.
I'm in the same boat. It's going for that Office-Vibe by making terrible people work together.
The shows fault is that none of the characters except the two game testers are loveable. They're all complete assholes and utter assholes.
Yet they have this great episode showing you the writers on this show can make a great show. But they choose not to and work with the trash they have.
The subject matter of games is just the setting. But honestly take that out, is what's currently on the table even strong enough on it's own?
Its a show created by two of the IASIP creators and co created by Megan Ganz (Community), unlikeable characters is their stock in trade. Show is excellent as of episode six, five is a masterpiece.
New Episode Available Now!
Just got into this show after finding out Danny Pudi and Megan Ganz worked on this. I actually really love it so far, I'm 3 episodes in. I'm not laughing hysterically all the time, but I'm incredibly entertained and love all of the characters. I enjoy that for the most part they're all pretty competent. I also love seeing the romance brewing between Ashly Burch's character and the other playtester.
I can't wait until Episode 5 that apparently seems to be the best one.
I can't wait until Episode 5 that apparently seems to be the best one.
I thought the ep was pretty good, and ran through a couple of things people are experiencing right now in Mythic Quest style. Didn't realized how much I missed the show.
That begs the question, "Why are you on a video game forum". lol
Oh nice! I watched this a few weeks ago and thought it was pretty entertaining. I'm looking forward to checking out this new episode. I hope we get a season 2.
