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scopa_rocks04 · November 13th, 2009, 12:31 AM

I just read the interview with the creator of WAC that was emailed to me. It just frstrated me so much I had to voice my opinion. First of all I love Nancy Drew games, I own every single one and I buy them the day they are released in the store so I feel like I can voice my disapointment honestly.

Although I was born in Georgia I grew up in Kansas and had family in Oklahoma so I truly know about twisters; so why is the next one about twisters set in Oklahoma? Twister alley is mainly in Kansas! The interview even hinted to The Wizard of Oz which is also about Kansas! Remeber the line "We're not in Kansas any more Toto!"

If anyone knows why please feel free to tell me!

spectacular-♥ · November 13th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Yeah, I do agree that HeR didn't get their facts right. Kansas is where the game should be set. "Tornado Alley". Yeah. But I still think we shouldn't doubt them. They always come out with a fun game to play.

Happy Sleuthing!
ellaSierra <3

Chickadee 3 · November 13th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Actually, the heart of tornado alley covers Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, with a bunch of other states making the list depending on who you ask. Plus Norman, OK is home to the NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) - maybe that's why they chose it. They probably didn't want people thinking they were going to do a Dorothy story, so picked one of the other states instead. But the title definitely makes one think of twisters!

scopa_rocks04 · November 13th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Still a little dissapointed because everyone wants a game set in their own hometown but atleast you made it make a little more sense! Thank you!

~Anastasia~ · November 16th, 2009, 12:13 PM

The stroyline is based off a newer book which is actually set in Oaklahoma. They had to keep to the storyline so they set it in Oaklahoma. I can't remember the name of the book.
It doesn't really matter to me personally. I live in the Tornado Alley area, and it's not set in my state. I just hope that the plot is good!.

ELECTRIC! · November 16th, 2009, 06:53 PM

THANK YOU!

I'm also a Kansas Chick [lol], and, I
toattly agreed. I thought it was completly, uh,
out of writing. OK avergely has much less
tornado's than in KS! Thank you for posting
your opinion! I agree with you whole-heartedly.

- CASSiE.

ND Reformer · November 17th, 2009, 10:47 PM

This is very true. The games have to be somewhat based on the book and since the setting is in Oklahoma, it seems more logical for the game to be set there.

Quote:

The stroyline is based off a newer book which is actually set in Oaklahoma. They had to keep to the storyline so they set it in Oaklahoma. I can't remember the name of the book.

~A.J.

libinky · November 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM

I live in Kansas (getting
out asap, but that's beside the point)
and it isn't like the Wizard of Oz. Parts
of it is, but not entirely.
Oklahoma has bigger cities and
it doesn't have all those large barren
areas that the trailer
makes it look like.
I'mma let you finish HeR, but
so far this ain't the best game this year.
:(
Next game will probably be
about surfers and blondes in California, because
writing without stereotypes is
too hard. *whines sarcastically*
Libby

FancyNancy16 · November 18th, 2009, 05:37 PM

I do agree that Kansas is where most people think of when they think tornadoes. However, Oklahoma has tornadoes also. I personally don't mind about the setting. I also don't think we should judge the game before we have even played it.

libinky · November 18th, 2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FancyNancy16

I do agree that Kansas is where most people think of when they think tornadoes. However, Oklahoma has tornadoes also. I personally don't mind about the setting. I also don't think we should judge the game before we have even played it.

Well, at least personally, I feel like HeR has judged the midwest.
- Libby

ELECTRIC! · November 18th, 2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by libinky

Well, at least personally, I feel like HeR has judged the midwest.
- Libby

Same here. Like, [as you said] Calafornia and blonde and tan...New York City and tattoos....China and pollution.

haha. But, I agree...HER is judging the midwest.

NancyandMiley · Today, 08:58 PM

Oklahoma really does have a lot of tornados. In many cases, if they have a have a tornado watch, one touches down. This is accurate imo.

But I do have to ask, I don't see the judging the Midwest. What do you mean by that?

November 13th, 2009, 12:31 AM	#1
scopa_rocks04 Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 138 Reputation: Points: 3791 \| Power: 15	Very Dissapointed I just read the interview with the creator of WAC that was emailed to me. It just frstrated me so much I had to voice my opinion. First of all I love Nancy Drew games, I own every single one and I buy them the day they are released in the store so I feel like I can voice my disapointment honestly. Although I was born in Georgia I grew up in Kansas and had family in Oklahoma so I truly know about twisters; so why is the next one about twisters set in Oklahoma? Twister alley is mainly in Kansas! The interview even hinted to The Wizard of Oz which is also about Kansas! Remeber the line "We're not in Kansas any more Toto!" If anyone knows why please feel free to tell me! __________________ Nikki I love Scopa!

November 13th, 2009, 07:59 AM	#2
spectacular-♥ Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 92 Reputation: Points: 1601 \| Power: 3	Yeah, I do agree that HeR didn't get their facts right. Kansas is where the game should be set. "Tornado Alley". Yeah. But I still think we shouldn't doubt them. They always come out with a fun game to play. Happy Sleuthing! ellaSierra <3 __________________ mY FuTure Is so BRIGHT ....( ellaSierra )..............×´ .....................I neeD sHaDes \| ML \| AE \| COMMENT \|

November 13th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#3
Chickadee 3 Junior Detective Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 0 Reputation: Points: 30 \| Power: 0	Actually, the heart of tornado alley covers Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas, with a bunch of other states making the list depending on who you ask. Plus Norman, OK is home to the NSSL (National Severe Storms Laboratory) - maybe that's why they chose it. They probably didn't want people thinking they were going to do a Dorothy story, so picked one of the other states instead. But the title definitely makes one think of twisters! __________________

November 13th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#4
scopa_rocks04 Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 138 Reputation: Points: 3791 \| Power: 15	Still a little dissapointed because everyone wants a game set in their own hometown but atleast you made it make a little more sense! Thank you! __________________ Nikki I love Scopa!

November 16th, 2009, 06:53 PM	#6
ELECTRIC! Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 197 Reputation: Points: 5810 \| Power: 5	THANK YOU! I'm also a Kansas Chick [lol], and, I toattly agreed. I thought it was completly, uh, out of writing. OK avergely has much less tornado's than in KS! Thank you for posting your opinion! I agree with you whole-heartedly. - CASSiE. __________________ you know when you hear that creak...the quiet house seems almost alive! you think you're alone...but, on the other hand, you're not. WHAT WAS THAT? a footstep? a fall? you are scared...but, then a warm feeling goes over you, and you remember the night. IT'S SANTA!! happy early holidays everyone!

November 16th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#5
~Anastasia~ Registered User Junior Detective Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 101 Reputation: Points: 568 \| Power: 5	The stroyline is based off a newer book which is actually set in Oaklahoma. They had to keep to the storyline so they set it in Oaklahoma. I can't remember the name of the book. It doesn't really matter to me personally. I live in the Tornado Alley area, and it's not set in my state. I just hope that the plot is good!.

November 18th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#8
libinky Registered User Senior Detective Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 833 Reputation: Points: 8288 \| Power: 14	I live in Kansas (getting out asap, but that's beside the point) and it isn't like the Wizard of Oz. Parts of it is, but not entirely. Oklahoma has bigger cities and it doesn't have all those large barren areas that the trailer makes it look like. I'mma let you finish HeR, but so far this ain't the best game this year. :( Next game will probably be about surfers and blondes in California, because writing without stereotypes is too hard. whines sarcastically Libby __________________ new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon new moon

November 18th, 2009, 05:37 PM	#9
FancyNancy16 Registered User Senior Detective Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 627 Reputation: Points: 2783 \| Power: 3	I do agree that Kansas is where most people think of when they think tornadoes. However, Oklahoma has tornadoes also. I personally don't mind about the setting. I also don't think we should judge the game before we have even played it. __________________ . ,·´¨¯¨`·..Close your eyes .( . .`·-·´ . . .·´¯) and pretend it's all a bad dream; . `×.,¸_¸,.×´ .¸·´ +That's how I get by. -Captain Jack Sparrow Swirl, Ariah FancyNancy16 POTC Click here for my petition for another ND original yellow hardback mystery! Check out my sig shop here! My opinion on the MB changes! I have solved all the Nancy Drew games! I am a homeschooled Catholic! WAC Review

Today, 08:58 PM	#12
NancyandMiley Registered User Senior Detective Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 635 Reputation: Points: 1751 \| Power: 4	Oklahoma really does have a lot of tornados. In many cases, if they have a have a tornado watch, one touches down. This is accurate imo. But I do have to ask, I don't see the judging the Midwest. What do you mean by that? __________________ Wanna bring back the old letters? 201 SIGNED! .......¸•¨¯¨•.............¸.•¨¯¨•. ......(...........`•.,¸_¸,.•´.....`•-•* ..•¨¯¨•..Not all treasure is (....•-•´.Silver and gold, mate. .`•.¸..............•¨¯¨•. ......`•.,¸_¸,.•´....`•-•~POTC~ ©LadyGreenleaf Thanks to all who help me even if it's corrections. Helping make me a better Nancy Drew fan!

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