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New interviews with the four writers on the TMI blog!

JunaidJunaid
edited January 2010 in Tales of Monkey Island
Aye people, it's “Everything you wanted to know about Tales of Monkey Island, but was afraid to ask”-week on the Tales of Monkey Island Blog!

There were a lot of questions after the last chapter so hopefully, this interview will clear up a few things :)

Today we have an interview with Mark Darin. Stay tuned this week for more!
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  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Wow, that was quick! Thanks! :D
  • Lena_PLena_P
    edited January 2010
    What is a Thanksgiving burrito? That's the question I'm afraid to ask.
  • JunaidJunaid
    edited January 2010
    I think thats when you roll on a towel while two dudes sing Spanish songs about native Americans

    Or it's just eating a burrito on Thanksgiving
  • RebirthRebirth
    edited January 2010
    to bad that most of the answers are "non answers"... reminds me mutch about the politics in my contry talking mutch but not realy answering the question that has ben asked
  • DiduzDiduz
    edited January 2010
    Junaid wrote: »
    There were a lot of questions after the last chapter so hopefully, this interview will clear up a few things :)

    Well, at least now we know that
    the Voodoo Lady did not control everything that happened. The tarot cards in the intros could lead one to that idea, so... better than nothing, I guess.
    But did you ask something about Elaine? :p
  • TomPravetzTomPravetz
    edited January 2010
    "SWP: Did Ron wanted to give the Voodoo Lady a bigger role?"
    Typo


    All together, a great interview... Thanks once again guys!
  • MarkDarinMarkDarin Former Telltale Staff
    edited January 2010
    The Thanksgiving Burrito was, if my memory serves correct; Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and possibly stuffing, all wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and covered with Turkey Gravy.

    He claimed it was delicious and I am inclined to believe him.
    I forget at which diner he found this culinary concoction.
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Second interview is up! Check it out, you may find some interesting facts! :D
  • DjNDBDjNDB Moderator
    edited January 2010
    Great Interviews.
    Now i really want to know how to ask about ToMI S2 in every possible way :)
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    That was a good one, some unexpected responses!
  • FriarFriar
    edited January 2010
    Heh, quite an intriguing read. That burrito sounds fun!
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Mike Stemmle confirms some of our theories regarding Elaine!!! Go and check it out!!
  • Armand1880Armand1880
    edited January 2010
    Does anyone notice that reading these interviews, and this blog in general, really messes up your eyes? Or is it just me? Reading the not-quite-white text and on the black background distorts my vision for a few minutes after I'm finished reading. It's hard to get all the way through the interviews without having to close my eyes for a minute to so.
    In fact, I've been done reading for about 4 minutes, and I've been typing this post and I still see the text floating around while I look at everything else.
    Maybe it is just me...
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Maybe it's your monitor... :p
  • DiduzDiduz
    edited January 2010
    Silverwolfpet wrote: »
    Mike Stemmle confirms some of our theories regarding Elaine!!! Go and check it out!!

    AT LAST! :)
    I would like to say two things to the Telltale Team:

    1) Thanks for answering these... "riddles".
    2) You'll have to admit the explanation IN THE GAME wasn't that clear, come on... ;)
  • HaydenHayden
    edited January 2010
    The only thing that can top these interviews (once their all posted) will have to be an interview with Ron Gilbert himself! Possible?
  • apenpaapapenpaap
    edited January 2010
    Some of these explanations sound like a Sure, why not?. Also "It’s possible that the lingering effects of De Singe’s Jus De Vie kept him technically alive (in dust form) throughout the events of the final episode." is kind of a horrid idea.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited January 2010
    Yeah, now that you mention it. Imagine spending eternity as separate, microscopic particles. Unable to move, talk, or do anything for ever, and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever....

    I much prefer the alternative possibility that Stemmle gave:

    "While the Crossroads is not only a place for pirates (Le Flay was there, after all), De Singe very quickly moved on to his personal Paradise for Snooty Not-French Scientists."

    ...it won't give me nightmares unlike the "dust for eternity" idea.
  • apenpaapapenpaap
    edited January 2010
    haydenwce27 wrote: »
    Yeah, now that you mention it. Imagine spending eternity as separate, microscopic particles. Unable to move, talk, or do anything for ever, and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever, and ever....

    Don't forget the terrible pain that being sliced into millions of little bits much give you if you were still alive. Wow, even De Singe doesn't deserve that.
  • HaydenHayden
    edited January 2010
    Ooh, yeah. All the more reason just to believe the alternative outcome.
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    That's pretty awesome! Stemmle gives good answers. These just keep getting better and better - can't wait for the exciting final installment now. :p
  • nikasaurnikasaur Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    apenpaap wrote: »
    Some of these explanations sound like a Sure, why not?. Also "It’s possible that the lingering effects of De Singe’s Jus De Vie kept him technically alive (in dust form) throughout the events of the final episode." is kind of a horrid idea.

    Also, the Crossroads seems like a preeeeeetty big place to me.
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited January 2010
    I like the dust for eternity idea. It's unique. Who cares if its creepy, its not a real person its a cartoon character.
  • ViraVira
    edited January 2010
    SWP: Some people associate the tunnels in the underworld with the tunnels at the end of MI2, due to the structures (metal-thingies and bolts, if I’m not mistaken). Is there any connection?

    DG: Not a conscious one. But the unconscious does all sorts of things we don’t ask it to, so who can say? Perhaps there is a connection and we’re just not aware of it yet.
    Aww, there goes my conspiracy theory...

    I wish someone asked about the crossroads. Is it limbo in general or...?

    But that does sound like one tasty burrito!
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited January 2010
    I'd just like to point out that it should be "Everything you wanted to know about Tales of Monkey Island, but were afraid to ask"... not that anybody cares... >.>

    Seriously though, great interviews :D
  • MermaidMermaid
    edited January 2010
    Wait...Guybrush's got a whole new body? So there's still one entire (hook-handed) Guybrush lying around in the Crossroads?
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    Mermaid wrote: »
    Wait...Guybrush's got a whole new body? So there's still one entire (hook-handed) Guybrush lying around in the Crossroads?

    Maybe not an entire Guybrush... bits of one perhaps. :p

    His poor old zombie body got beat up pretty good.
  • apenpaapapenpaap
    edited January 2010
    Mermaid wrote: »
    Wait...Guybrush's got a whole new body? So there's still one entire (hook-handed) Guybrush lying around in the Crossroads?

    Maybe that got desintegrated and the atoms reused for the new body.
  • FealiksFealiks
    edited January 2010
    apenpaap wrote: »
    Maybe that got desintegrated and the atoms reused for the new body.

    the atoms that make up your body now aren't the same ones that made it up a year ago... so in a sense we're always getting new bodies... deeeeep
  • apenpaapapenpaap
    edited January 2010
    Fealiks wrote: »
    the atoms that make up your body now aren't the same ones that made it up a year ago... so in a sense we're always getting new bodies... deeeeep

    The bone marrow, brain, and spine keep the same atoms for about twenty years, so not all of it is new.
  • jmmjmm
    edited January 2010
    apenpaap wrote: »
    Maybe that got desintegrated and the atoms reused for the new body.

    Or maybe the atoms mixed with DeSinge's and the next villain will be Guybrush DeSinge, Mighty Scientist.
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    Fealiks wrote: »
    the atoms that make up your body now aren't the same ones that made it up a year ago... so in a sense we're always getting new bodies... deeeeep

    It's pretty amazing how we retain personality, memories and a continued consciousness even after every single cell in the body has been replaced.
  • MermaidMermaid
    edited January 2010
    puzzlebox wrote: »
    It's pretty amazing how we retain personality, memories and a continued consciousness even after every single cell in the body has been replaced.

    Or...maybe we do not? :eek:
  • Thriftweed Fancy PantsThriftweed Fancy Pants
    edited January 2010
    MarkDarin wrote: »
    The Thanksgiving Burrito was, if my memory serves correct; Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce and possibly stuffing, all wrapped in a Flour Tortilla and covered with Turkey Gravy.

    Oh...My...God...

    *runs to the fridge*

    ...

    *returns from fridge and reads interview with mouth full of deliciousness*

    Hmm, I still don't understand how Elaine could "nudge" Guybrush with the wedding ring unless she knew it would bring him back from the Crossroads and therefore knew he would die. Otherwise, what was she nudging him toward? I still think revealing that Elaine had a "master-plan" all along was an afterthought.

    Edit: Just found this response from Stemmle in another thread:
    Elaine's handing Guybrush her ring is an interesting lil' plot point, innit? She had no idea that her hubby would be stuck in the afterlife, nor that the rules for getting out of the afterlife would neatly coincide with offering up said ring. And yet, she intuitively KNOWS to give it to him, and makes sure he keeps his hands on it, even AFTER she's fully f-ed up by the Pox (note how ticked she gets on the stand when Guybrush points out the ring on the evidence stand). She knows the ring is important, and does everything she can to reinforce its importance, even though she really can't have ANY idea WHY its important.

    So how'd the idea get planted in her head, anyway?

    Mike "Max is a funny little bunny" Stemmle

    I guess the wedding ring was a "nudge" to Guybrush to remind him that she was loyal to him, but she didn't know that it would save him from being trapped at the Crossroads and therefore giving it to him wasn't actually a part of her master-plan.
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Final interview is up! Check it out and thanks for reading!
    Also, thank you Chris Schmidt!
  • MermaidMermaid
    edited January 2010
    Ooh yes, that "at this time" does sound _very_ promising indeed...:rolleyes:
  • metroidrebornmetroidreborn
    edited January 2010
    Ah man, they avoided answering the question regarding where Morgan's body went.
  • puzzleboxpuzzlebox Telltale Alumni
    edited January 2010
    Sean Vanaman wrote:
    I hear if you buy a SECOND copy of the series, Mark Darin will come to your house and give you one of his patent-pending pirate hugs. (This might not be true)

    I would happily fork out for a second, third, fourth and fifth copy, then sit back and wait for my hug delivery. :D
  • priznaprizna
    edited January 2010
    Please get an interview with Ron Gilbert.
  • SilverwolfpetSilverwolfpet
    edited January 2010
    Hehe... It's not so easy...
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