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CD AGES wrote:But how would that go about... speed run, score attack???

I don't really know as I'm not that familiar with the modes in PS2. In order for it to be "eligible" for a competition, you need to be able to easily take a picture of your score or time. As long as that's the case then it will work fine for a competition.

Game modes for PS2
-1 on 1
-Original (Versus mode)
-Adventure
-Arcade

I think arcade mode would be the most suitable for Live competition.

Yeah, I guess Power Stone 2 would work. I just looked at my Dreamcast anniversary live stream replay and it did show your score at the end of the game, albeit very briefly. You would have to make sure to have your camera ready.

pcwzrd13 wrote:Yeah, I guess Power Stone 2 would work. I just looked at my Dreamcast anniversary live stream replay and it did show your score at the end of the game, albeit very briefly. You would have to make sure to have your camera ready.

They also show a records table at some point, so if one was to miss it, the score could probably be taken from that.

I think it would be better suited to a speed run, since otherwise we'd have to blunder around the stage collecting all the money. Perhaps on a harder difficulty as well, since we might otherwise just end up button mashing and backing the enemies into corners, which wouldn't take much skill.

They also show a records table at some point, so if one was to miss it, the score could probably be taken from that.

I think it would be better suited to a speed run, since otherwise we'd have to blunder around the stage collecting all the money. Perhaps on a harder difficulty as well, since we might otherwise just end up button mashing and backing the enemies into corners, which wouldn't take much skill.

Money!? The game scores you for MUCH more than just currency collected. As a matter of fact, Money only plays a major factor in Adventure mode, not arcade mode (money barely pops up in Arcade mode). With that said. I wouldn't be against a speed run. In regards to difficulty, by level 5 difficulty setting, the game becomes quite challenging for those that aren't accustomed to the game, so keep in mind pcwzrd.

CD AGES wrote:Money!? The game scores you for MUCH more than just currency collected. As a matter of fact, Money only plays a major factor in Adventure mode, not arcade mode (money barely pops up in Arcade mode). With that said. I wouldn't be against a speed run. In regards to difficulty, by level 5 difficulty setting, the game becomes quite challenging for those that aren't accustomed to the game, so keep in mind pcwzrd.

Actually, you're right. I'd forgotten about the arcade mode, since I used to play adventure mode so frequently. I retract my previous statement.

Resident Evil: Code Veronica's Battle Mode

Hm. I just played arcade mode in Power Stone today. It seems there's quite a bit of money. And while you're right about the difficulty increasing radically with each setting, don't you think it might be an issue that contestants might resort to cheap tactics?

everynewday84 wrote:Resident Evil: Code Veronica's Battle Mode

Hmmm, looks like it would work perfectly for a competition. Only problem is you have to unlock it by completing the game. I don't usually like to have competitions that require you to unlock something but if enough people agree with you then I would consider it. Anyone else want to vote for CV Battle Mode?

Hm. I just played arcade mode in Power Stone today. It seems there's quite a bit of money. And while you're right about the difficulty increasing radically with each setting, don't you think it might be an issue that contestants might resort to cheap tactics?

I never said money never pops up in arcade mode, it's just not as prevelant as Adventure mode where you can literally farm for money as you suggested in one of your posts which makes sense for this mode considering the purpose of this mode is to collect items and currency which in turn allows you to buy even more items. Cheap tactics!? I don't see how that can play a role in a scenario where the purpose of competing for a high score is the name of the game. Advance (cheap) tactics like tech chasing for example are beneficial to inflict maximum damage and defeat the opposition as swiftly as possible, with little emphasis on scoring, as the real nature of this game is to knock out the opponent as any fighting game encourages.