Comments on: ABC’s ‘FlashForward’ ARG: What Did You See?

By: ARG Netcasts - ARG Netcast, Episode 102: Transfer of Power

ARG Netcasts - ARG Netcast, Episode 102: Transfer of Power — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:03:43 +0000

[...] ABC’s ‘FlashForward’ ARG: What Did You See? (Tubefilter) news.tubefilter.tv/2009/08/28/abcs-flashforward-arg-what-did-you-see [...]

By: Jenni Powell

Jenni Powell — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:26:17 +0000

Good points Tim and don’t take this as me trying to downplay them at all but this is the fifth video in the Obregon section of the game and served only as an introduction to the Join the Mosaic website…which I think will serve as the point at which the ARG really has a chance to take players somewhere really fun.

But like I said, I myself question the necessity of the Obregon character at all, when the other aspects of the game seem far more fascinating. I think the game designer was trying to focus on creating a universally likable character that would serve to guide the audience on their journey and has ended up only being moderately successful at it. It may end up as a detriment to the entire game.

But there seems to still be a lot of game to go for those willing to stick with it.

By: Show Don’t Tell

Show Don’t Tell — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:23:34 +0000

[...] I came across this video about ABC’s ‘FlashForward’ ARG on Tubefilter it just rubbed me the wrong way and I had to comment and blog about [...]

By: Tim Street

Tim Street — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:08:30 +0000

I’m sorry I don’t want to be negative about online videos but this video really hurts our cause.

This video does nothing to engage viewers in the story.

It is explanatory dialogue with no content.

Why do I care about this guy?

Why do I care about the story?

Why do I want to spend my precious time with him?

He’s a good actor. It looks like it could be interesting… But you have to be kidding me.

If you are going to make a video to explain your ARG or any online video series, make a video that has spectacle, conflict, moves two or more emotions and engages your audience in your story. Otherwise you are wasting your time and everyone else’s.

While this video has nice lighting and production values it makes it feel like work to participate in this ARG.

DO NOT MAKE THINGS SEEM HARD!

Entertain your audience.

Emotionally engage your audience.

Give them a show. Not a tell.

Make your audience care.

By: Belman

Belman — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:41:30 +0000

This is getting a little nuts. I think it’s a little more tame than it should be but hot damn it’s thought out. I’ll play along until it feels too Disney.

By: Friday Rewind: Tubefilter News of the Week - August 28, 2009

Friday Rewind: Tubefilter News of the Week - August 28, 2009 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:11:57 +0000

[...] And finally, several examples of network TV turning to the web to find fans for their fall lineups, including a prequel web series for CW’s The Vampire Diaries and a web series/ARG for ABC’s FlashForward. [...]

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:51:43 +0000

Flash Forward looks like it’s going to be another ABC hit – I hope! I really like how they are working in these ARG elements, much like what addicted me to Lost, and what keeps the audience captivated even after the show’s hour finishes. Can’t wait for the premiere!