jmicha Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is fantastic. I want to be there! I love how they are responding to what you are typing. Fantastic interaction right there. This is all intended for fun and that is definitely what is happening on both ends. That's what any design is all about and The Santa Claw is succeeding. I failed miserably when I played the first time it was around. But still had fun operating such a huge crane from my living room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Today is the FINAL DAY for The Santa Claw! Are you in line? http://www.thesantaclaw.com  If you haven't seen Big Mike's report from The Santa Claw, check it out here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1121956#p1121956  See you in line!  --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce232 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 The line just reopened a few minutes ago, I got in and only have a 6 hour wait. Hopefully I'll get to finally play this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Looks like I'll make it just in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I've been in line since last night. I know they shut down for about 12 hours but I just wanted to get a place in line. Looks like it will only be another 5 hours before I play. Yay! I get to play it at least once this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'm up in less than an hour (And I'm NOT going to miss my turn this time, will be better prepared). So what happens to those who got in line this morning, do they stop taking people at 6:00 (3:00 for me) or does everyone get disconnected at 6:00? Curious to how that works out, grabbed another spot in line this morning. Â Edit: Wow, this was the strangest game. Ultra laggy for some reason, had a window blocking my view, unresponsive controls. no victory Ever have this happen to you (now my question mark key decides not to work so insert a question mark here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ Never seen that. I would highly recommend everyone trying to re-login about 45 minutes before your turn. Â What I do I open up another browser, login with Facebook, that logs off my first browser and saves my place in line on the other. Â Guys, I've probably posted this about 10 times since the claw opened back up and I have yet to have any issues. Kind of wish people would just listen to my advice instead of not listening, having problems, and complaining. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 This was the first I have had any real glitches with it this session. Getting in line hasn't been a problem for me since I found cancelling and retrying eventually got me in, just took some patience and a few tries. Some tale-tale signs of something weird going to happen was watching people 'cut in front of each other' when I was moving up, maybe not refreshing properly as I cut the one in front of me Also, at one point, none of my character animations were responding and everything was a bit laggy changing up my avatar (We got a group of cucumber/pickles to dress up as Darth Vader). Lastly, I think my keyboard is slowly starting to give out since one of my shift keys are not working, can't even type a question mark. Â If I had the claw a bit more centered over the present, I probably could have had it but since my computer was lagging out, the claw picked up the edge of it. Â As far as anything else, most of the other issues I had were on my end, being asleep when my turn was up, or finishing a project to kill the last 5 minutes of my wait. I guess what probably did not help was the fact I logged in when I got home from work yesterday around 4:00, left it up all night up until this morning when my turn was ready. Â I can say I still have yet to be fully 'disconnected' which is a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 To everyone who's playing - they're giving away the Lego Santa Yoda to whomever picks up the box - Â Â Link - http://gizmodo.com/5867026/its-time-to-win-lego-santa-yoda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Found some claw player complaints that would probably put any of TPR's complaints to shame: I decided not to wait in line to play, it looked like a lot of fun until what I saw going on last night. My 8 year old enjoyed watching the claw, but the behavior of the adults in the machine is not something he needs to see. I am glad he wasn't watching last night. Well, you technically don't have to watch the live stream. Â And... Â I'm in line for the second time total because of the pausing/not being able to play at work. No big deal, but I did write a letter about the behavior last night in the machine. No one at the gallery seems to care about the players sitting in line for hours when no one is telling those moving/taking/crushing/covering presents to stop. I don't know if I will get to play today, but I can say I was truly disappointed after last night anyway. Well, if there were people in the machine on your turn, you have an epic prize to grab! Otherwise, if it's not interrupting your play, then don't complain! I would go for a live person if I was lucky enough to have people in the machine on my turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Today's the final day of The Santa Claw. Let's not spoil it by complaining about it. For those of you not in line, you can still watch all the fun live on their webcam here: http://gizmodo.com/5865018/play-with-gizmodo-gallerys-santa-claw-and-win-prizes-right-now  I'm not even sure I'll get a final turn as I still have 2:45 left, but I'm not bummed about it as I'm just happy The Santa Claw had another chance at life, and we here at TPR gave it lots of support!  --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I have 2 hours and 3 minutes left, this is going to be very close  I'm just glad I got to play once yesterday, and I'm glad that Gizmodo gave this thing a run for a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 As much as we've only had it a week, I'm now trying to figure out what we're going to do without our favorite contraption. I'll miss it that's for sure. I've only gotten 3 games but it's been fun watching ball fights, running into TPR members, having the catchy queue theme playing all evening in background, and just doing the character animations. Â While I don't want to take away the attention from the Santa Claw, I'm sure those of you who follow Real Art/Santa Claw via Facebook may have seen this. For those who don't, they posted an image the other day of their next project. I'm trying to figure out what it is, a TPR member noted that whatever is coming in 2012 will bring back childhood memories. I'm excited to see what it is! Â Could it be a wrecking ball of some sort? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ I an set to go about 10 min to six right now. Crossing fingers that I get a go. Especially since all my other attempts have been disconnected because of my crappy DSL. Â Also, wasn't most of the "partying" last night after the claw was down? Therefore it couldn't interfere with anybodys gameplay. Â I'm sad to see the claw go, but hopefully whatever RADG has in store for Jan/Feb will be just as good as the claw. They set the bar pretty high though. Â edit: ^ OMG WHAT IS THAT?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I don't know how Elissa would feel, but Kidtums would love it, if after this is done and there is no more Santa Claw Robb calls these guys and makes a bid on buying the machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 ^ First of all, with what money? Second of all, have you SEEN it?!?! The claw alone was as big as Big Mike! Â Looks like I'm going to miss one final game by about 20 minutes. Â Ahh, well.... I've played like 8 times this week and ended up getting some hilarious videos out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 (edited) If there was a collection to rent the claw for a week for TPR Exclusive Claw Time I'd defiantly donate. And all the TPoRlando people could party in it as we claw them! Not that that will ever happen. Â I'm curious as to how much it would cost to rent the claw from real art? Just curious, that is all. Â Hopefully it will make more appearances at different tech related events the next couple years! Too bad it isn't practical to keep it running year round. Â BTW, who is "ThemeParkReview" in line? Is that one of your Accounts Robb, or do you only play under RobbAlvey? Â edit: NVM, clicked the FB icon and found out that I'm two to the right of Elissa! as "dugglus". Edited December 11, 2011 by DougMJr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godwyn Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Not going to get another try myself. I did get one turn in last night, and was able to get the car exploding! So I don't feel to bad about not getting to play much. I just had a hard time getting in line. I was thinking it was my computer having problems (which it has been having), but once I figured out how to get in line, it was pretty much too late. Â I can't wait to see what Real Art has in store for us in a couple of months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is so sad to see.... Â I really hope it's not the "last day" as in EVER... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 That picture for a clue of what is coming up next year sure looks like a "Magic 8 Ball", if I got the name right?? Â The thing from long ago where you say something to yourself like "Is that Big Mike guy super cool?", tjen you turn the ball over and it tells you the answer, "absolutely". Â What do you think? Did Big Mike figure it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Arrgg! It looks like I would go right after it closes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakeryan9 Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Oh yah, I never thought of that! I wonder how they would incorporate it into a 'game' per say. Whatever it is, I'm excited for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 It's kind of hilarious to see how many people waiting by the Claw to get a ball!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I'm too wondering how a "Magic 8 Ball" would translate into a game. Â I did have this thought the other day, Real Art here is a free idea for you. Â Giant-web-controlled Hungry Hungry Hippos the game! If would have 4 players at a time so high capacity. The controls would be simple, press the space bar to make the hippo "nom nom nom." Â Have one webcam overhead for the line to view and then additional webcams on the back of the hippos for each players POV. Â You can even re-use the giant knobby balls! Â I think that would be a blast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Anybody up in the next 10 minutes??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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