DNF - What timeperiod should he be from?

dudetheman19 · 10-21-2005, 07:21 AM

In DN3D, 3drealms got a lot of inspiration from 80s movies, such as:

They Live, Aliens, Evil Dead etc.

Do you think that 3drealms with DNF should move on to getting their inspiration from 00s/90s movies like:

Matrix, Sin City, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill

Or should they keep with the old classic movies from the 80s?

IMO they should stick with the 80s movies! They were by far the best

Who wouldnt love so see stuff from Commando, Terminator, The Thing, Re-Animator and some of the other great classics? To me Duke just is an 80s actionstar in the future :-)

What is your opinion?

I would also be interesting to hear GBs opinion on this?

Micki! · 10-21-2005, 07:24 AM

I think a mixture of both would be best..! It would be sad if DNF only featured more of the same..!

Tang Lung · 10-21-2005, 07:47 AM

no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no NO!!!

Please for the love of god! no more trendy stylization and effects!! please!

I hope they get they're inspiration from everywhere, thats one of the most fun aspects about these kind of quality video games, the references and inspirations. When you think about, if you name some of the best games ever made or that you ever played...I bet most of them were packed with homages and references to past films and events. How many rubbish games can you name that are packed with the same old crappy trendy cliches and effects though..

Denz · 10-21-2005, 09:51 AM

Somewhere near 2010.

Mr.Sociopath · 10-21-2005, 10:06 AM

a mixture because real world is a mixture

Cerberus_e · 10-21-2005, 10:26 AM

DNF will be 20 years into the future, it's confirmed

Kristian Joensen · 10-21-2005, 10:28 AM

Where and when ?

SyntaxN · 10-21-2005, 11:30 AM

It should play "now" means between 2000 and 2010

But plz no hover cars etc...

Cerberus_e · 10-21-2005, 11:45 AM

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SyntaxN said:
It should play "now" means between 2000 and 2010

But plz no hover cars etc...

sorry, DNF will have hover cars, for weird reasons

Kristian Joensen · 10-21-2005, 11:51 AM

How do you know that they haven't removed them since the E3 2001 trailer ?

SyntaxN · 10-21-2005, 12:00 PM

I mean that not all the civilian cars should hover, but some hightech military stuff is ok

Rider · 10-21-2005, 12:03 PM

wasn't this thread related to the cameo's and sidegags hidden throughout the game, rather then wich time-period it plays in?

I say go for '90-'00 age references. Not all people intending to buy/play DNF are old enough to get every reference

Cerberus_e · 10-21-2005, 12:29 PM

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Kristian Joensen said:
How do you know that they haven't removed them since the E3 2001 trailer ?

I don't... but I'd say there is more chance elements stay that they are gone

Beelze · 10-21-2005, 01:04 PM

I think they should stick primarily with the 80's when it comes to borrowing one-liners. I would like it if Duke had a movie collection (which we could see, should we ever be in his home), with every movie he borrows lines from. Of course, the movies would have phoney names, such as 'They Die' instead of 'They Live.'

Sang · 10-21-2005, 01:06 PM

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Denz said:
Somewhere near 2010.

Wait..it's supposed to be taking place in the future.

Mr.Sociopath · 10-21-2005, 01:17 PM

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Sang said:

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Denz said:
Somewhere near 2010.

Wait..it's supposed to be taking place in the future.

this one is funny cause in a way it's kind of true

Kristian Joensen · 10-21-2005, 02:05 PM

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Sang said:

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Denz said:
Somewhere near 2010.

Wait..it's supposed to be taking place in the future.

Duke Nukem 3D took place in 2007.

EmperorZorn · 10-21-2005, 02:13 PM

Can you read ?

Duke Nukem FOREVER

Duke is timeless.
And its good that way,
he'll never be old fashioned.

Water12356 · 10-21-2005, 09:23 PM

A mixture would be great especally people of all ages and all levels of intelegence play this game. And there was already a terminator refrence in DN3D. Its in the 3rd episode. "Terminated!"

Kalki · 10-22-2005, 01:00 AM

Mix.

Duke's universe is futuristic with gritty modern day elements in it, just like his range of weaponry. I hope the policy for DN games from now on is NOT to put a year to his time(1999/2007/etc.).

Duke himself however is representative of all action heroes from John Wayne and the varied avatars of Clint Eastwood to Arnold S, Bruce Willis and now possibly Vin Diesel. I guess he will continue to evolve and be a mixture of all these characters.

Rider · 10-22-2005, 04:02 AM

I vote the post above to be nominated for "most accurate post in the DNF forum"

Kalki · 10-22-2005, 04:08 AM

I'm glad we agree.

dudetheman19 · 10-22-2005, 05:22 AM

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Rider said:
I vote the post above to be nominated for "most accurate post in the DNF forum"

Thanks for the nice compliment

I people actually read more than what it says in the poll they might understand what I mean

"What timeperiod should Duke be from", NOT "What timeperiod should the game represent". Cannot see the problem.

Should he be an 80s actionhero (Beats all with ease)

Should he be a 90s actionhero (Anti hero, still army of one)

Should he be a actionhero from 00s (If there is such a thing)

Cannot see why people read is as "What time should DNF take place"

Edit: Oh get it now, not talking about the entire post

But guess what I wrote is still relevant

Suppressor · 10-22-2005, 06:04 AM

I like the future - cool spaceships, new, good looking cities etc...

chitown · 10-22-2005, 06:22 AM

I hope that by now 3DR has already chosen a timeframe of where DNF story will take place at so I'm not concerned about that and I just hope the game is enjoyable.

Ivan · 10-22-2005, 06:38 AM

Like chitown said, even if the decision is already made, I'd think it'd be cool if it all hapened around 2010.

The Count · 10-22-2005, 07:53 AM

I`d vote for 2015 but in general I also agree with Kalki.

Duke must be rooted in a recognizable world

Sang · 10-22-2005, 08:34 AM

^I don't think the world will be that different from what it is now. Maybe there'll be cities on the moon, but I don't see things like in Minority Report coming :P

NutWrench · 10-22-2005, 09:37 AM

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Kristian Joensen said:
Duke Nukem 3D took place in 2007.

Are you sure? There's some graffiti in the bathroom of 'Hotel Hell' that says "Duke was here, 2017"

December Man · 10-22-2005, 09:44 AM

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NutWrench said:

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Kristian Joensen said:
Duke Nukem 3D took place in 2007.

Are you sure? There's some graffiti in the bathroom of 'Hotel Hell' that says "Duke was here, 2017"

So whats up with that calendar from 2007?

The Count · 10-22-2005, 01:02 PM

Speaking of technology you are probably right - in the 70s hovercrafts were expected to be driven by everyone in the year 2000

But climate changes surely will have changed the face of the world by the time DNF is supposed to be set in. Just look at the current hurricans

Dreams · 10-22-2005, 02:29 PM

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December Man said:

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NutWrench said:

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Kristian Joensen said:
Duke Nukem 3D took place in 2007.

Are you sure? There's some graffiti in the bathroom of 'Hotel Hell' that says "Duke was here, 2017"

So whats up with that calendar from 2007?

uhmm i created the high-res tile of the DN3D calender, i just made something up

10-22-2005, 05:47 PM

He's should be an 80's action hero living in the distant future

Zaarin · 10-22-2005, 06:57 PM

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EmperorZorn said:
Can you read ?

Duke Nukem FOREVER

Duke is timeless.
And its good that way,
he'll never be old fashioned.

Exactly my toughts.

Malgon · 10-22-2005, 08:15 PM

Someone said that Duke should have a movie collection of all the best action movies, and that this is where he gets all his quotes from. I think that would work nicely, because it would be a nice jab at how the Duke is an amalgam of all the best action heroes. The epitomy of all heroes.

But he should be 80's style but still set in maybe 2015 area. It should feel like Duke 3D. Old school feeling, new school setting imo of course.

Sang · 10-23-2005, 04:21 AM

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The Count said:
But climate changes surely will have changed the face of the world by the time DNF is supposed to be set in. Just look at the current hurricans

I'm pretty sure none of us will still be around when the climate starts to drastically change

10-23-2005, 06:01 AM

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Sang said:I'm pretty sure none of us will still be around when the climate starts to drastically change

You better hope so.

killer rat · 10-23-2005, 07:26 AM

i hope it will take place in the near futer.

10-23-2005, 06:14 PM

I think DNF will "take place" in 2020.

But the stuff they will have in it the game won't come about till 2100 in real life.

hell-angel · 10-25-2005, 12:44 AM

I don't really care, as long as it's fun and I an blow sh*t up.

10-22-2005, 05:47 PM	#33
Michelangelo Guest	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? He's should be an 80's action hero living in the distant future

10-23-2005, 06:14 PM	#39
Fox McCloud Guest	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I think DNF will "take place" in 2020. But the stuff they will have in it the game won't come about till 2100 in real life.

10-21-2005, 07:21 AM	#1
dudetheman19	DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? In DN3D, 3drealms got a lot of inspiration from 80s movies, such as: They Live, Aliens, Evil Dead etc. Do you think that 3drealms with DNF should move on to getting their inspiration from 00s/90s movies like: Matrix, Sin City, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill Or should they keep with the old classic movies from the 80s? IMO they should stick with the 80s movies! They were by far the best Who wouldnt love so see stuff from Commando, Terminator, The Thing, Re-Animator and some of the other great classics? To me Duke just is an 80s actionstar in the future :-) What is your opinion? I would also be interesting to hear GBs opinion on this?

10-21-2005, 07:24 AM	#2
Micki!	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I think a mixture of both would be best..! It would be sad if DNF only featured more of the same..! __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

10-21-2005, 07:47 AM	#3
Tang Lung	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no NO!!! Please for the love of god! no more trendy stylization and effects!! please! I hope they get they're inspiration from everywhere, thats one of the most fun aspects about these kind of quality video games, the references and inspirations. When you think about, if you name some of the best games ever made or that you ever played...I bet most of them were packed with homages and references to past films and events. How many rubbish games can you name that are packed with the same old crappy trendy cliches and effects though.. __________________ "I'd like to begin by saying **** Lance Armstrong" MOON PRINCESS POWER!

10-21-2005, 09:51 AM	#4
Denz	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Somewhere near 2010. __________________ *crunchy superman said:* 10 years and two complete restarts - that's either one very effective filter, or a whole lotta shit. :D

10-21-2005, 10:06 AM	#5
Mr.Sociopath	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? a mixture because real world is a mixture

10-21-2005, 10:26 AM	#6
Cerberus_e	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? DNF will be 20 years into the future, it's confirmed

10-21-2005, 10:28 AM	#7
Kristian Joensen	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Where and when ? __________________ The Philosophy Of Liberty, Chaos Theory Tachyons, Time Travel, and Divine Omniscience A Refutation of Moral Relativism(Transcript)

10-21-2005, 11:30 AM	#8
SyntaxN	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? It should play "now" means between 2000 and 2010 But plz no hover cars etc...

10-21-2005, 11:51 AM	#10
Kristian Joensen	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? How do you know that they haven't removed them since the E3 2001 trailer ? __________________ The Philosophy Of Liberty, Chaos Theory Tachyons, Time Travel, and Divine Omniscience A Refutation of Moral Relativism(Transcript)

10-21-2005, 12:00 PM	#11
SyntaxN	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I mean that not all the civilian cars should hover, but some hightech military stuff is ok

10-21-2005, 12:03 PM	#12
Rider	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? wasn't this thread related to the cameo's and sidegags hidden throughout the game, rather then wich time-period it plays in? I say go for '90-'00 age references. Not all people intending to buy/play DNF are old enough to get every reference __________________ Duke4.net - Duke's OTHER home. HeadbangersFM - The station that keeps your head banging! ------------- She's pretty, not "damn-she's-making-my-noodle-dance-samba"-pretty, but still very pretty... - Micki!

10-21-2005, 01:04 PM	#14
Beelze	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I think they should stick primarily with the 80's when it comes to borrowing one-liners. I would like it if Duke had a movie collection (which we could see, should we ever be in his home), with every movie he borrows lines from. Of course, the movies would have phoney names, such as 'They Die' instead of 'They Live.'

10-21-2005, 02:13 PM	#18
EmperorZorn	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Can you read ? Duke Nukem FOREVER Duke is timeless. And its good that way, he'll never be old fashioned.

10-21-2005, 09:23 PM	#19
Water12356	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? A mixture would be great especally people of all ages and all levels of intelegence play this game. And there was already a terminator refrence in DN3D. Its in the 3rd episode. "Terminated!" __________________ "Psycho Mantis locking your doors, your fridge, shutting off your air conditioner, and clogging your toilet sure beats reading some crap off a memory card." - Mr. Blud "Men trade whatever they have for sex and women trade sex for whatever they want. That may be unromantic but theres truth to it." - Nessus

10-22-2005, 01:00 AM	#20
Kalki	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Mix. Duke's universe is futuristic with gritty modern day elements in it, just like his range of weaponry. I hope the policy for DN games from now on is NOT to put a year to his time(1999/2007/etc.). Duke himself however is representative of all action heroes from John Wayne and the varied avatars of Clint Eastwood to Arnold S, Bruce Willis and now possibly Vin Diesel. I guess he will continue to evolve and be a mixture of all these characters. __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

10-22-2005, 04:02 AM	#21
Rider	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I vote the post above to be nominated for "most accurate post in the DNF forum" __________________ Duke4.net - Duke's OTHER home. HeadbangersFM - The station that keeps your head banging! ------------- She's pretty, not "damn-she's-making-my-noodle-dance-samba"-pretty, but still very pretty... - Micki!

10-22-2005, 04:08 AM	#22
Kalki	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I'm glad we agree. __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

10-22-2005, 06:04 AM	#24
Suppressor	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I like the future - cool spaceships, new, good looking cities etc...

10-22-2005, 06:22 AM	#25
chitown	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I hope that by now 3DR has already chosen a timeframe of where DNF story will take place at so I'm not concerned about that and I just hope the game is enjoyable.

10-22-2005, 06:38 AM	#26
Ivan	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Like chitown said, even if the decision is already made, I'd think it'd be cool if it all hapened around 2010.

10-22-2005, 07:53 AM	#27
The Count	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I`d vote for 2015 but in general I also agree with Kalki. Duke must be rooted in a recognizable world __________________ ---- Do Not Flog dead mules ----

10-22-2005, 08:34 AM	#28
Sang	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? ^I don't think the world will be that different from what it is now. Maybe there'll be cities on the moon, but I don't see things like in Minority Report coming :P __________________ traB pu kcip

10-22-2005, 01:02 PM	#31
The Count	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Speaking of technology you are probably right - in the 70s hovercrafts were expected to be driven by everyone in the year 2000 But climate changes surely will have changed the face of the world by the time DNF is supposed to be set in. Just look at the current hurricans __________________ ---- Do Not Flog dead mules ----

10-22-2005, 08:15 PM	#35
Malgon	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? Someone said that Duke should have a movie collection of all the best action movies, and that this is where he gets all his quotes from. I think that would work nicely, because it would be a nice jab at how the Duke is an amalgam of all the best action heroes. The epitomy of all heroes. But he should be 80's style but still set in maybe 2015 area. It should feel like Duke 3D. Old school feeling, new school setting imo of course. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

10-23-2005, 07:26 AM	#38
killer rat	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? i hope it will take place in the near futer.

10-25-2005, 12:44 AM	#40
hell-angel	Re: DNF - What timeperiod should he be from? I don't really care, as long as it's fun and I an blow sh*t up.