WoW Moviewatch: Guildy Conscience
You probably remember last month when Nyhm teamed up with a trio of creative types as a final farewell to WoW videos. Their video, Pwnage Like Us, showcased three talents who I wouldn't exactly call new to the scene, but who are probably still relatively fresh to casual machinima viewers. Well, Gigi, Decision, Quixotica, and Abandonation are already back with a new music parody piece -- Guildy Conscience.
This music video is a take-off from Eminem and Dr. Dre's "Guilty Conscience." I admit, I'm not incredibly familiar with the original song, and I prefer it that way. It lets me enjoy the work on its own, though I will say that vocal styles are definitely spawned from Eminem's distinctive sound.
The song is a quick series of three parables about decisions everyone faces in World of Warcraft. Well, maybe not everyone, but they're common themes on Mr. Schramm's Guildwatch. First, an undead rogue encounters a gnome and has to decide whether to gank him. Second, a troll's got to resist the temptation to ninja gear from Malygos. And, lastly, a tauren wrestles with complexities of buying gold.
It's meant as comedy, but I actually greatly enjoy their commentary about these ethical issues in WoW. That being said, I'm really wearing out on the "I'm a bad ass Belf!" gig, and hope that Abandonation and Gigi explore other personality facets. Quixotica's work on the video is remarkable, and I really do believe these three could create some astounding work in the coming months.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
konoo Mar 12th 2009 12:09PM
This isn't exactly breaking news :)
I guess I might have been the First to notice it when they released it.
Rofllol Mar 12th 2009 12:14PM
Your very special
cjshrader Mar 12th 2009 12:27PM
You people still aren't funny.
Ohnoto Mar 12th 2009 1:20PM
@konoo
Just because it isn't new to you does not mean that everyone has seen it.
Who are you?
Keyra Mar 12th 2009 1:39PM
@Ohnoto - he's just another "First!" troll trying to be clever. Ignore him. Maybe he'll end up alone...and scared...lying under a bridge somewhere as most trolls seem to congregate under (except in the game), and on his dying lips will be the word "first" whispered with his last breath into an uncaring wind...
Or we can hope.
Erogroth Mar 12th 2009 12:16PM
I liked it. It was really funny to see the song put to wow lyrics. Good job.
konoo Mar 12th 2009 12:20PM
Yes they always do a good job these days.
FYI: Nyhm is back but not so much on the wow side. They are teaming up to do some other stuff.
www.pvpgurl.com has some information if anyone is interested.
Bird Mar 12th 2009 12:27PM
Quixotica is actually hot IRL.
Erodor Mar 12th 2009 12:29PM
eminem rofl
that sounded just like him
steven.fuller Mar 12th 2009 12:29PM
I really like Gigi's videos. She catches a lot of heat on our server for them...but who cares? I agree with the writer that it would be nice to see them develop past the "I rule" theme to something with consistency.
konoo Mar 12th 2009 12:33PM
The problem is that they are really into pvp and pvp = "I rule" mentality.
Angel Mar 12th 2009 12:51PM
As big a warcraft fan as i am, i think 99% of these videos are horrible, I just dont see how people can enjoy the terrible "voice overs" and "singing." Same goes for anime... seriously wtf?
wowgoldstreet Mar 13th 2009 11:44AM
Good site , I like it , I like your posts
Badbart Mar 12th 2009 3:27PM
Guilty Conscience - Eminem feat Dr. Dre - Uncensored (not safe for work)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBJnfel2428
Gothfae Mar 12th 2009 1:11PM
Ah yes... nothing like some nigh unintelligible mumble-rap laid under a wall rattling bass line. Way to mix that sound.
Note: Peaking the VU meter is not conducive to people understanding what the hell you are saying.
konoo Mar 12th 2009 1:48PM
Did you actually listen to it?
The levels are fine considering that each part was recorded separately from by a bunch of different people using different equipment.
Try to trash creative people a bit less would ya, at least they are doing something to contribute to the community and entertain some of us. Think you can do a better job? Step up and do it.
Keyra Mar 12th 2009 1:42PM
MICHAEL GRAY??? ARE YOU THERE???
Good...um...you forgot something in the title - namely the word "Moviewatch".
And here I was expecting something like a cross between Guildwatch and an official contest or something. Silly me :-)
Versai Mar 12th 2009 1:50PM
the word shit comes to mind but that would be to generous of a word to describe this video.
Ishamyyl Mar 12th 2009 1:56PM
Idk about yall but i thought it was kinda cool when they showed the performers at the end
Rastakitty Mar 12th 2009 3:25PM
I am so making an Undead rogue just so I can be in the first situation and give in to temptation!
That was Hilarious!