Yes, but mainly I liked it because it showed me the other boxes. I don't have them yet, and wanted to know how they would fit
The normal cover is a bit better, but the whole "telltalegames" thing (including the logo) is all in black. Still, it's not all white so it doesn't stand out so much.
Also I'm pretty sure the other side of the slipcover does not have the dotted lines. (I only have the regular, slipcover-less DVD)
I'm personally going to leave mine inside the treasure chest box and just stick that thing on my shelf. As it is, the DRM somehow doesn't require the disc, and I copied all the bonus stuff to my hard drive (all 1.55 GB of it), so I really have no reason to get the DVD out ever again, unless I feel like looking at it.
Just got the deluxe edition, yay. Everything is pretty excellent except that I will be fixing the map as above, and what the hell were they thinking with the cutouts. Who on earth would want to cut up that slipcover? It is lovely, and the dotted lines completely ruin it.
Soooo, even though you ruined the collector's value of it, you initiated an appreciated value event with the creation of a modified found object with the intent of placing it in a frame?
I think it's less about the value and more about the stupid white space.
And anyway, say many years from now, someone puts rare Monkey Island memorabilia up for sale at auction. Would a prospective buyer rather buy a cloth map, mint from the manufacturer with stupid white space and a tag, or would they rather buy a cloth map that would be mint but for being altered only once and by the original owner of the merchandise in an effort to make it look more realistic (which it does)?
Soooo, even though you ruined the collector's value of it, you initiated an appreciated value event with the creation of a modified found object with the intent of placing it in a frame?
*sigh* Funny how art works...
...(pun not intended)...
I'm more concerned with aesthetics than any intrinsic or potential monetary value.
I like it better this way. I've also never been one to care about things being "mint in box."
Thespis, how did you manage to only burn off the frayed edges if it catches on fire quickly? I will probably try to do what you've done when my comes, but don't want to ruin it.
Thespis, how did you manage to only burn off the frayed edges if it catches on fire quickly? I will probably try to do what you've done when my comes, but don't want to ruin it.
Thespis, how did you manage to only burn off the frayed edges if it catches on fire quickly? I will probably try to do what you've done when my comes, but don't want to ruin it.
Well I said I was gonna do it with a lighter. His answer be carefully it catches fire quickly.
Plus the clear blackened edges at some points of his picture.
All in all I'd say you use a lighter but you only keep it lit for like a second at a time to avoid full on fire and if it does catch fire you stamp/pat it out quickly
Thespis, how did you manage to only burn off the frayed edges if it catches on fire quickly? I will probably try to do what you've done when my comes, but don't want to ruin it.
I was very quick to blow it out. It flares up easily. I was lucky that it mostly flared up on the back and not the front, but if you compare my pic with one that hasn't been altered, you'll see some additional char marks.
You could try practicing on the white pieces that you cut off. Also, if you cut close enough and clean enough you may not want to even bother with burning it. I'm just a bit of a perfectionist.
still no shipping for me ... it's in the "warehouse" for about 2 weeks now.
Order date: March 13
Preordered TOMI the first day when it was possible.
If you read back a couple of pages you'll see that some people (including myself) have received our packages even though our status still says it's at the warehouse.
Received my order today. Everything was in good shape. I'm in love with the Season 2 case file, incidentally... Not that's it's MI related.
Anyways, got the DVD. We still need to play They Stole Max's Brain and Puzzle Agent so I don't think Ian will play Tales for a while though.
That post about German having random capitals made me smile: English seems that way to French me too. All words in Titles have capitals instead of just the first one, same for news article, adjectives can take capitals, etc.
English also has more plurals.
Anyways, my DVD was safe and sound, as were my case file and soundtrack. DVD shipped on the 12th of June to Western Canada, if anyone is wondering about how long shipping takes.
That post about German having random capitals made me smile: English seems that way to French me too. All words in Titles have capitals instead of just the first one, same for news article, adjectives can take capitals, etc.
English also has more plurals.
How to Use Capitals in Titles in English
If i remember correctly, there is some rule that says "in titles words that have three letters or more have to start with a capital". something like that. At least i follow this rule that i think might be a real rule.
in german... i honestly don't know if i use capitals. probably not... i really don't know. At least it doesn't seem to bother anyone
oh i've got an e-mail.
OMG my order has been shipped!
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
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Tales of Monkey Island Drinking Vessel
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
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How to Use Capitals in Titles in English
If i remember correctly, there is some rule that says "in titles words that have three letters or more have to start with a capital". something like that. At least i follow this rule that i think might be a real rule.
I don't think that's the real rule. For example: Words like and, by, the & of are written without capital but words like Car, Man & Guy are written with capitals.
In English-language publications, varying conventions are used for capitalizing words in publication titles and headlines
well... great...
Of these various styles, only the practice of capitalizing nouns, pronouns, verbs, adverbs and adjectives but not articles, conjunctions or prepositions (though some styles except long prepositions) is considered correct in formal American English writing, according to most style guides, though others are found in less formal settings.
aha, now i only have to remember what a prepositions is
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The normal cover is a bit better, but the whole "telltalegames" thing (including the logo) is all in black. Still, it's not all white so it doesn't stand out so much.
Also I'm pretty sure the other side of the slipcover does not have the dotted lines. (I only have the regular, slipcover-less DVD)
For now though, I think I'll move on to badger Telltale to release the Earl Boen download of Narwhal.
Ask and you shall receive:
Left Side, yes.
Right Side, no. (thought the right side is where the slipcover's seam is.)
But, I was planning to frame it also.
Epic idea!
I own scissors and a lighter, I am so doing this when I get mine.
Just be very very careful. It catches on fire quickly.
*sigh* Funny how art works...
...(pun not intended)...
And anyway, say many years from now, someone puts rare Monkey Island memorabilia up for sale at auction. Would a prospective buyer rather buy a cloth map, mint from the manufacturer with stupid white space and a tag, or would they rather buy a cloth map that would be mint but for being altered only once and by the original owner of the merchandise in an effort to make it look more realistic (which it does)?
I'm more concerned with aesthetics than any intrinsic or potential monetary value.
I like it better this way. I've also never been one to care about things being "mint in box."
Order date: March 13
Preordered TOMI the first day when it was possible.
No, I think March 12th was the first day that it was available for pre-order.
I thought that would have been the case. Still disappointing though. Oh well, maybe if I get it framed it mightn't matter.
I'm also interested to hear this.
Well I said I was gonna do it with a lighter. His answer be carefully it catches fire quickly.
Plus the clear blackened edges at some points of his picture.
All in all I'd say you use a lighter but you only keep it lit for like a second at a time to avoid full on fire and if it does catch fire you stamp/pat it out quickly
I was very quick to blow it out. It flares up easily. I was lucky that it mostly flared up on the back and not the front, but if you compare my pic with one that hasn't been altered, you'll see some additional char marks.
You could try practicing on the white pieces that you cut off. Also, if you cut close enough and clean enough you may not want to even bother with burning it. I'm just a bit of a perfectionist.
If you read back a couple of pages you'll see that some people (including myself) have received our packages even though our status still says it's at the warehouse.
Gonna check the disc out tonight, does Earl Boen do the voice of LeChuck in chapter 1?
Dunno where to store this junk ; P Maybe pin the map to the wall and point at it, but the other stuff is tough.
Anyways, got the DVD. We still need to play They Stole Max's Brain and Puzzle Agent so I don't think Ian will play Tales for a while though.
That post about German having random capitals made me smile: English seems that way to French me too. All words in Titles have capitals instead of just the first one, same for news article, adjectives can take capitals, etc.
English also has more plurals.
Anyways, my DVD was safe and sound, as were my case file and soundtrack. DVD shipped on the 12th of June to Western Canada, if anyone is wondering about how long shipping takes.
How to Use Capitals in Titles in English
If i remember correctly, there is some rule that says "in titles words that have three letters or more have to start with a capital". something like that. At least i follow this rule that i think might be a real rule.
in german... i honestly don't know if i use capitals. probably not... i really don't know. At least it doesn't seem to bother anyone
oh i've got an e-mail.
OMG my order has been shipped!
Ordered on March 13th:
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition
Tales of Monkey Island Deluxe Edition Package
Tales of Monkey Island Drinking Vessel
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Your order shipped on July 6, 2010! Track your package!
And I live in Finland.
I don't think that's the real rule. For example: Words like and, by, the & of are written without capital but words like Car, Man & Guy are written with capitals.
Love Purcell's artwork too.
I am on/under/above/beside/opposite/against the table.