ARG: Ny Takma-Responses

No more Naked Rabbit Studios

Jas0n@forums.unfiction.com — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 18:45:17 +0000

The group behind Naked Rabbit Studios has been in the process of forming a Limited Liability Company for some time now. The purpose is to allow the group to be able to develop high quality games for the players while being able to gain financial support through various types of funding.

One of the first steps was to analyze the current name and determine if it was one we felt comfortable approaching potential advertisors, sponsors, and other sources of funding with. Unfortunately we felt the word "Naked" could potentially limit our opportunities with these sources.

We have, in the past day or two, found a name which we feel is quite fitting for our endeavor.

Aporia Cross Media Entertainment or A.C.M.E.

Now to explain the name somewhat :)

The Cross Media Entertainment aspect of the name is associated to the fact that while the majority of our games should most likely be Alternate Reality Games, there will be some which use multiple media aspects to evolve while not asking the players to step into another reality, or suspend their beliefs.

In philosophy, an aporia is a philosophical puzzle or a seemingly insoluble impasse in an inquiry, often arising as a result of equally plausible yet inconsistent premises. It can also denote the state of being perplexed, or at a loss, at such a puzzle or impasse. The notion of an aporia is principally found in Greek Philosophy , but it also plays a role in Derrida's Derrida's philosophy .

Plato's early dialogues are often called his 'aporetic' dialogues because they typically end in aporia. In such a dialogue, Socrates questions his interlocutor about the nature or definition of a concept, for example virtue or courage. Socrates then, through elenctic testing, shows his interlocutor that his answer is unsatisfactory. After a number of such failed attempts, the intelocutor admits he is in aporia about the examined concept, that he does not know what it is. In Plato's Meno (84), Socrates describes the purgative effect of reducing someone to aporia: it shows someone who merely thought he knew something that he does not in fact know it and instills in him a desire to investigate it.

In Aristotle's Metaphysics aporia plays a role in his method of inquiry. In contrast to a rationalist inquiry that begins from a priori
principles, or an empiricist inquiry that begins from a tabula rasa , Aristotle begins his inquiry in the Metaphysics by surveying the various aporiai that exist, drawing in particular on what puzzled his predecessors. Aristotle claims that 'with a view to the science we are seeking (i.e. metaphysics ), it is necessary that we should first review the things about which we need, from the outset, to be puzzled' (994a). Book Beta of the /Metaphysics/ is a list of the aporiai that preoccupy the rest of the work.

Aporia is also a rhetorical device where the speaker expresses a doubt - often feigned - about his position or asks the audience rhetorically how he or she should proceed. It is also called /dubitatio/.

We feel as though the definition of this word is quite fitting for this genre, and we hope that the name change doesn't cause too much of a disturbance in the fans of Ny Takma.

Soon you will be able to find us at www.AporiaCME.com - in the meantime feel free to continue to keep up with us at www.nakedrabbitstudios.com

Thank you,
Jason

[ToolSet] Recording GTalk Conversations

Guest@forums.unfiction.com — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 19:01:36 +0000

Hey jwiv, you are the man! I've been looking for this kind of software for a long time, and you found it. Thanks dude!

the Ny Takma novel is coming soon

Jas0n@forums.unfiction.com — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 06:10:57 +0000

It will be a stand alone game - similar to the Cathy's Book concept, but with different methods to approach the game: Noting that I have yet to read Cathy's Book. :D

Click Here to stay updated on the progress

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 11:57:45 +0000

Typical, I go away for a little while and I miss all the ending action :(

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 04:36:32 +0000

HTML Chat log

Ny Takma wrapup podcast

Jas0n@forums.unfiction.com — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 02:34:35 +0000

you can listen to the podcast HERE

and read the transcript at the forums at www.nakedrabbitstudios.com

don't forget the PM chat in 30 minutes

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:43:58 +0000

Afraid I won't be able to make it there, but give my regards to all the PMs!

Iykesh srk,
Aeon

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 03:29:31 +0000

and if you'd like to get a headstart on the survey head over to naked rabbit studios:

Naked Rabbit Studios Ny Takma Survey

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 22:44:56 +0000

Awsome describes it pretty well. I have to thanks both players and Puppet masters.

See you Friday.

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 15:31:21 +0000

Yeah you guys were awesome :D I have already talked to a couple of you and that was fun :) I will see you guys on Friday so we can talk Ny Takma!

See you guys soon!

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 13:35:37 +0000

I would just like to thank all the players for their dedication and talent. You guys rock! I'll see you Friday night.

Blessings Abound!

[REFERENCE]The Story of Ny Takma

Sylvia@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:49:11 +0000

hyexistenz, you did an excellent job with the story-so-far. You rock girl. Thank you.

[REFERENCE]The Story of Ny Takma

Sylvia@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 08:27:56 +0000

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:49:42 +0000

Well, that video basically answered the last question. What happened? The video tells all.

Thank you again to the PMs for working on this project. It was awesome, and I can't wait to see more from you :)

-Daikah

PM Chat in irc #nytakma

James Stone@forums.unfiction.com — Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:42:00 +0000

and let me say:

Thank You everyone