Friday, May 6, 2011

Retro Questing



The Adventures of Ledo and Ix
Official Site: HERE
PATV Page: HERE



Ledo and Ix is a cute little web-series about two Heroes on a Quest, They don't what they're quest for, Fame, Glory, Power, Money, Princesses? No one seems to know, all we know is that they have only each other to rely on.

Created by Emily Carmichael and the rest of the Team from Kid Can Drive this 8 Part series is delightful. Ledo is a strong and closed off Person more focused on the Quest at hand. She is Brave and an Expert with Swords. Ix is a carefree spirit that would rather have Fun then do this tedious quest, He is vibrant yet cautious and is armed with a Bo-Staff. The typical odd couple scenario but they're close friends never the less and they seem to genuinely care for each other.

obviously this is a web-series done with 8 bit video like sprites, reminiscent of many RPGs like Final Fantasy or Dragonquest. However in the stilted and scripted World of RPGs things and events are automated and fall into place like a machine, however Ledo and Ix can see past this World and ponder things like their own existence and purpose. They stand out in a World of automated responses, It's rather depressing and surreal at times.

If you're a fan of old school Role Playing Games or just like to watch a little fantasy then I highly recommend you visit the PennyArcade TV Page at the top to watch The Adventures of Ledo and Ix.

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