... words ... I need more words ... my grasp of the language is not sufficient to describe the violent retching nausea this sentence is causing me to experience! How can you be a Monkey Island fan, and not care about Sam & Max or Telltale?!?
Sorry. I did mean to be a little provokative though, though I thought people would get at least part of my message.
You see, I'm not a gamer. I play casually. I don't have good enough PC, interest nor the spare time that I need to play, like, all the games that come out, like some seem to be able to. If there ever were great games, though, something like my first loved games ever, those would be the games from the Monkey Island series.
Now, I don't care if it was Telltale or some other video game company that produced a new Monkey Island game after all these years. As far as it's a solid game and loyal to the series' feeling, humor and absurdness, I love it. I have to admit that Telltale have something to do with it, having some of the old Monkey Island crew on their payroll, being able to put up a game even this good, and offering surprisingly many old guardsmen from the Curse/EfMI voice acting cast. This adventure felt like Monkey Island, even though it had no hard puzzles or every single (including minor) character wasn't personal, and stuff. But I never cared if it was Telltale, Lucas Arts or Garrett's Gaming Gombany from Gambia that did it, as long as it was good. ToMI was. Kind of. Not even comparable to Curse, for example, but Monkey Islandy anyway.
What comes to Sam & Max, the Monkey Island series definitely had nothing to do with that... except for the Banang joke maybe. I'm not a fan of Sam & Max. I'm not a fan of Telltale games. I'm just a huge fan of Monkey Island. All thanks to Telltale though, just because it happened to be Telltale that made ToMI happen.
I just find it odd that you'd find Monkey Island enjoyable and funny, but not think the same of Sam and Max, since they're both classic adventure game series that are extremely funny.
I am playing through Sam & Max at the moment, and I have come by a lot of funny moments. But I seem to be at a point where I don't find it interesting for some reason, maybe it's because I have come to Moai Better Blues but I don't know.
I seemed to find MI better, I played them all in one go over a few days.
But I sure like them both, both Sam & Max and MI are very funny.
I used to be mostly a MI fan, but now I definitely like Sam and Max better. I think I'll replay Hit the Road now that I might understand what's going on better.
I love both Monkey Island and Sam and Max. I spend much more time in the MI forums than the Sam and Max ones (though mostly because my hard drive broke before I finished ep 302 and I don't want to see spoilers). I might prefer one to the other, but I can't work out which one!
Looking forward to seeing this bonus concept art! I'll have to make sure I watch the commentary too (something I always forget about).
While the game is great I think I'm going to stick to only instant downloads from now on when it comes to Telltale. I'm sure there was a reason for the wait, but honestly, I couldn't care less what it is. Any information I wanted about this things eventual release I had to look for in the forums, that wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't already paid, but I had, in March of 2009. This was annoying and pretty unprofessional. Better luck with your next project.
I used to be mostly a MI fan, but now I definitely like Sam and Max better. I think I'll replay Hit the Road now that I might understand what's going on better.
I've played a bit of the "Hit the road" classic. I've never managed to bring myself to advance much, I just don't like it. So that's why I also haven't tried any of Telltale's Sam & Max.
I've played a bit of the "Hit the road" classic. I've never managed to bring myself to advance much, I just don't like it. So that's why I also haven't tried any of Telltale's Sam & Max.
I actually see where you're coming from. I never liked Hit the Road as much as the other graphic adventures, and I didn't find the first 2 seasons as good as Tales or Wallace and Gromit. That said however, The Devil's Playhouse is so much better, and I really like Sam and Max now. I've gone back to the older games, and I appreciate them more.
While the game is great I think I'm going to stick to only instant downloads from now on when it comes to Telltale. I'm sure there was a reason for the wait, but honestly, I couldn't care less what it is. Any information I wanted about this things eventual release I had to look for in the forums, that wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't already paid, but I had, in March of 2009. This was annoying and pretty unprofessional. Better luck with your next project.
Ordered on 13th March and its still on backorder according to my profile
to be honest I'd quite happily wait til next year as long as I got a firm ship date as it is the suspense is, well not quite killing me but it's definitely up to the level of a nasty Chinese burn...
Can you give us a little hint as to what's on there?
Hmm well, ok. I won't give too much away and I'll put it in spoiler tags
A couple of stand alone pieces of characters - the kind you want to frame and put on your wall; lots of development pieces showing nips and tucks with notes about what's being changed and why; lots of quick sketches of character's expressions; LOCATIONS!! beautiful sketches and renders of locations; character renders... and seriously loads more! Just over 100 pieces altogether, definitely my favourite bit of the dvd
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Tales of Monkey Island Voodoo Card Set
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island DVD with Steve Purcell slipcase
One or more items are backordered. Your order will ship when all items are in stock.
Can you please tell me which items are preventing my package to be sent?
Can you please tell me which items are preventing my package to be sent?
The Deluxe Edition started shipping on Friday. Then it was the weekend, so most people's Deluxe Editions haven't shipped yet, but are about to. You should both have your packages shipped within the week.
Sam & Max Season Two Case File
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Wallace and Gromit's Grand Adventures Season Upgrade + Collector's DVD
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
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oh when did this happen?
i love telltale!
so mh now i'll have to wait until it finally gets to germany
Placed March 12, 2010
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I was just wondering that
Mine's at the warehouse, is that better or worse than being processed?
I'm hoping it's better
1. "Is being processed" sounds like: "Okaay, what do we have here..." and
2. "At the warehouse" sounds like: "Everything that's supposed to be in the package is in the package and good to go."
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1. "Is being processed" sounds like: "Okaay, what do we have here..." and
2. "At the warehouse" sounds like: "Everything that's supposed to be in the package is in the package and good to go."
At least that's my interpretation.
i thought "being processed" means they are looking for a sucker to walk over to the warehouse with the order information and "at the warehouse" means that they found a sucker, but now he/she is trying to make the workers do their job and start packing the games.
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True, we did. But heck, we had to wait a whole 10 years for a fifth Monkey Island game, so what's three months in comparison?
Sorry.
You see, I'm not a gamer. I play casually. I don't have good enough PC, interest nor the spare time that I need to play, like, all the games that come out, like some seem to be able to. If there ever were great games, though, something like my first loved games ever, those would be the games from the Monkey Island series.
Now, I don't care if it was Telltale or some other video game company that produced a new Monkey Island game after all these years. As far as it's a solid game and loyal to the series' feeling, humor and absurdness, I love it. I have to admit that Telltale have something to do with it, having some of the old Monkey Island crew on their payroll, being able to put up a game even this good, and offering surprisingly many old guardsmen from the Curse/EfMI voice acting cast. This adventure felt like Monkey Island, even though it had no hard puzzles or every single (including minor) character wasn't personal, and stuff. But I never cared if it was Telltale, Lucas Arts or Garrett's Gaming Gombany from Gambia that did it, as long as it was good. ToMI was. Kind of. Not even comparable to Curse, for example, but Monkey Islandy anyway.
What comes to Sam & Max, the Monkey Island series definitely had nothing to do with that... except for the Banang joke maybe.
I seemed to find MI better, I played them all in one go over a few days.
But I sure like them both, both Sam & Max and MI are very funny.
Can you give us a little hint as to what's on there?
Looking forward to seeing this bonus concept art!
understand sam & max? that makes no sense
I meant understand the words.
I actually see where you're coming from. I never liked Hit the Road as much as the other graphic adventures, and I didn't find the first 2 seasons as good as Tales or Wallace and Gromit. That said however, The Devil's Playhouse is so much better, and I really like Sam and Max now. I've gone back to the older games, and I appreciate them more.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pre-order
Also, how were you able to preorder the DVD 3 months before the game was even announced?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_Travel
Edit: Wait, even then it would be impossible. I guess the plausible explanation would be that joslittle made an error in typing his complaint.
Ordered on 13th March and its still on backorder according to my profile
to be honest I'd quite happily wait til next year as long as I got a firm ship date as it is the suspense is, well not quite killing me but it's definitely up to the level of a nasty Chinese burn...
Hmm well, ok. I won't give too much away and I'll put it in spoiler tags
Can you please tell me which items are preventing my package to be sent?
Deluxe.
Nothing but volume now.
It should ship any day now.
The Deluxe Edition started shipping on Friday. Then it was the weekend, so most people's Deluxe Editions haven't shipped yet, but are about to. You should both have your packages shipped within the week.
Wait. What? What did you get? TELL MEEEEEE
It shipped June 11th, and I'm surprised - I thought it would take longer
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
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Yay, finally.
oh what's this?
"Order #| Placed March 20, 2010
Sam & Max Season Two Case File
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Wallace and Gromit's Grand Adventures Season Upgrade + Collector's DVD
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Your order is being processed and will ship soon. Please check back later for shipping info. "
oh when did this happen?
i love telltale!
so mh now i'll have to wait until it finally gets to germany
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Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
Your order has been submitted to our warehouse and will ship soon. Please check back later for shipping info.
Aaaaw.
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Tales of Monkey Island Standard DVD
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island Voodoo Card Set
Tales of Monkey Island T-Shirt - Men's Large
Your order is being processed and will ship soon. Please check back later for shipping info.
Finally-y-y some progress here....
Oh!! Oh!! Something's happening!! Something's happening!!
Mine's at the warehouse, is that better or worse than being processed?
I'm hoping it's better
1. "Is being processed" sounds like: "Okaay, what do we have here..." and
2. "At the warehouse" sounds like: "Everything that's supposed to be in the package is in the package and good to go."
At least that's my interpretation.
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
Tales of Monkey Island Voodoo Card Set
Reticulating splines. Please check back later for shipping info.
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
This order doesn't exist. Stop being a smartass.