Hi Cara, I agree. One reason I have been into the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider style of treasure hunting games is getting to know the myths, legends, and history of an ancient culture being discussed. That is one thing Montezuma's Return was lacking. In Montezuma's Return there were plenty of skulls, snakes, and spiders, but nothing that specifically tied in to the myths or legends of the Aztecs. As many people on this list have pointed out there were also no official bosses or special creatures that you had to fight at the end of the game. In Mysteries of the Aztecs I fully intend to try and pull in some of the myths and legends specific to the Aztecs. I've been doing some reading up on Aztec beliefs, and they are interesting as always. Like all cultures their oral and written histories are full of heroes and villens. Some of the villens have a sci-fi type nature to them. For example, one of the common villens, Nahual, is a powerful evil witch with the power of transformation. Like most villen characters past and present Nahual tends to take the form of something her enemy fears. Another female villen goddess, Cihuacoatl, is described as a skull faced old woman armed with a spear and shield. She belongs to the Aztecs collection of death gods and goddesses. In particular she is said to be the death goddess responcible for the death of children and young warriors. As you might guess either or both of these villen figures, terrifying as they sound, would make great bosses. Not sure how Angela' is to defeat such villens, but when I delve deeper into the legends behind them perhaps the answer will be in the tales.
Cara Quinn wrote: > Ah, yes, -was just agreeing as I like both cultures and aspects > that that might bring to a game. Two totally different approaches. > But yes, I think for this game, if you'd want to stay closer to the > treasure / warrior aspects, Aztecs would have to be the way of it!… > <smile> > > this brings up an interesting point in itself. I personally go for > games that also give me a bit of insight / knowledge into the subject > matter rather than just an entertaining jaunt, if you catch my meaning… > > I'm assuming you're thinking along these lines as well, for your > new version of this one?… I.E. -having some insights about the > culture inherent in the game… > > Anyway, blah blah blah -nuff from me for now. <smile> Thanks for the > note and have a lovely evening!… > > Smiles, > > Cara :) > > > On Feb 12, 2008, at 1:10 PM, Thomas Ward wrote: > > >> Hi Cara, >> Hmm... Well, seeing as the object is treasure hunting probably >> should be >> Aztecs. They were well known for their great wealth in gold, silver, >> and >> warlike ways. >> If you remember the ancient Mayans are more remembered today for their >> calendars, language, and level of scientific observations. Especially, >> their wealth of knowledge in ancient astronomy. Their paintings, >> statuary, and pyramids are also of great value, but as an Empire the >> Mayans didn't have as much gold and silver as Aztecs and Incas. While >> they weren't wealthy in precious metals they were wealthy in other >> ways. >> A way the Spanish concorers completely ignored. >> One of the great ironies of the Spanish conquest is that they concored >> the Aztecs and Incas fairly quickly, and they were the ritchest >> Empires >> in the region. When they concored the Mayans hey were the least >> wealthy, >> but took the longest to defeat. >> >> >> >> Cara Quinn wrote: >> >>> I like both, Mayans and/or Aztecs. I think either would make for >>> an interesting and fun gaming environment. >>> >>> Rock!… >>> >>> Cara :) >>> >>> >> --- >> Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org >> If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> . >> You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at >> http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. >> All messages are archived and can be searched and read at >> http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of >> the list, >> please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > --- > View my Online Portfolio at: > http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn > > > --- > Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org > If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at > http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. > All messages are archived and can be searched and read at > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, > please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > --- Gamers mailing list __ Gamers@audyssey.org If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
