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Countdown to Ep 5: "The City That Dares Not Sleep"

JakeJake Telltale Alumni
edited March 2011 in Freelance Police Dispatch
Whoa is it time for one of these already? Probably not, but here it is anyway.

So yeah, July's pretty close to done so it's time for the Final Count..down... thread. Hm. I didn't expect to go there at all. My apologies.

I'm Jake, and as many of you guys know from elsewhere on the forums, I wear quite a few hats around the TTG offices. The last few months, I have been fortunate enough to wear the hat of "director" for the final chapter of The Devil's Playhouse, "The City That Dares Not Sleep.".

I'll be hanging around this thread for between now and release, answering questions and dropping amazingly obscure, indecipherable, impenetrable, mind-rending hints about the final episode. Which you guys will surely figure out within like ten minutes, causing me to freak out thinking I've unwittingly spoiled the season finale for you. Fortunately, you'll then inevitably second guess yourselves and get it all horribly wrong a few days after that.

The episode was written and designed by Chuck Jordan (writer/designer/director of The Penal Zone, and lord overseer of the whole season), who is enjoying his new exotic life outside the office (which means he's probably at home on his couch playing Limbo on XBLA), but hopefully he can be coaxed into stopping by as well to help field things, too.

So yeah, the questions, the speculating: Fire away!

Uhhh, uhhh, bullet points.... Stemmle had all those cool bullet points. Dammit. Bullets.

I am less prepared than Mike "Master of the Countdown Thread" Stemmle, if you didn't notice. My bullet points, however, far outclass those of any prior thread. Feast:
  • It's the last episode of the season.
  • It features some very nice decorative clocks and lamps which I think you'll enjoy.

What more do you need to know?
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Comments

  • NeatNitNeatNit
    edited July 2010
    Oh boy... :D


    Is Max going to stay like that for more or less than half of the episode? :)
  • OzzieMonkeyOzzieMonkey
    edited July 2010
    Do we get to see Bluster Blaster again?
    Do we get to see Bosco?
    Is Skunkape actually dead?
  • Sir PantalonesSir Pantalones
    edited July 2010
    IS SAL DEAD
    IS SKUNKAPE DEAD
    IS PAPERWAITE DEAD
    IS NORRINGTON DEAD

    Those are the questions.
    Also, will Max's psychic abilities play a large role in this episode as well?
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    1. Will we be thrilled and surprised by the events in the episode?
    2. Will we see the return of Gordon the Brain?
    3. Will the toys of power be in the episode?
    4. Will we find out the truth behind Bluster Blaster's future vision?
    5. Is there any meaning to the 'wave of lawfullness and good will' spreading through the city at the beginning of the Penal Zone?
    6. Will Harry Moleman have to step up to fight giant evil Max?
    7. Will Sam finally lose some weight - I mean, come on, the guy's huge!
    8. When will the episode be released?
    9. WILL THERE BE A MUSICAL NUMBER????
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    Jake wrote: »
    I'll be hanging around this thread for between now and release, answering questions and dropping amazingly obscure, indecipherable, impenetrable, mind-rending hints about the final episode. Which you guys will surely figure out within like ten minutes, causing me to freak out thinking I've unwittingly spoiled the season finale for you. Fortunately, you'll then inevitably second guess yourselves and get it all horribly wrong a few days after that.

    Ha ha, I didn't see that before :D
  • The HighwayThe Highway
    edited July 2010
    Please let there be a musical number, or I will send Demon Max to the Telltale Offices for some "negotiations"!
  • GinnyNGinnyN
    edited July 2010
    Ok, this is fast.

    ok, now the question: Max's steps equals which grade in Richter Scale? (And how you ended with that hat this time? Will be permantly?)
  • CheriCheri
    edited July 2010
    Whoa, wait, now? Does this mean we're gonna get it in August? Or will it be September as I expect?
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    Cheri wrote: »
    Whoa, wait, now? Does this mean we're gonna get it in August? Or will it be September as I expect?

    Why is everyone assuming September??? Telltale have been very prompt with their deliveries of the episodes this season and making us wait that long would be cruel...
  • CheriCheri
    edited July 2010
    It just seems it would take longer. I mean, it is the finale, and the games so far have been extremely cinematic and stuff. I dunno, maybe it will be August. *shrug*
  • GinnyNGinnyN
    edited July 2010
    tabstis wrote: »
    Why is everyone assuming September??? Telltale have been very prompt with their deliveries of the episodes this season and making us wait that long would be cruel...

    Basically because the Final Chapter of ToMI took a month and 1 week instead of only 1 month and Telltale hasn't said the date for this chapter (The original trailer said "Finale" instead of a month like the other episodes) which make to everyone to think in the worse case scenario just in case they decided go to with the worst case scenario (Or be extra-happy if they go to the best case scenario instead ^^!)
  • Sir PantalonesSir Pantalones
    edited July 2010
    Every episode of Tales of Monkey Island arrived later every month, remember? It was like 1 month and 1 week between every single episode, but only the last one, where that moved the episode to the next month, did people really notice.

    With TDP, they've kept things more even. I suspect an August release, since the Narrator explained that the episodes would be monthly.
  • lombrelombre
    edited July 2010
    Wow, wasn't expecting this for another week or two. Oh, right, my question...

    Are Stinky and Sal still plotting to off Grandpa Stinky in this episode?
  • FalancaFalanca
    edited July 2010
    Will Sam ever find true love?
  • ted12ted12
    edited July 2010
    Wait-what are we suppossed to refer to Max as now that he's a hundred foot-tall demon?
  • FalancaFalanca
    edited July 2010
    ted12 wrote: »
    Wait-what are we suppossed to refer to Max as now that he's a hundred foot-tall demon?

    I hope it's not Were-omorph...
  • corruptbigginscorruptbiggins
    edited July 2010
    Maxstrosity?
  • thom-22thom-22
    edited July 2010
    Jake wrote: »
    • It features some very nice decorative clocks and lamps which I think you'll enjoy.

    Clocks and lamps?!? No way!! I love clocks and lamps!

    Now please give us an amazingly obscure, indecipherable, impenetrable, mind-rending hint about whether or not the Narrator has any role in 305 beyond narrating.

    Thanks!
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    Jake wrote: »
    It features some very nice decorative clocks and lamps which I think you'll enjoy.

    Let's analyse this repeatedly until he finally answers. Where could we possibly see alll these clocks and lamps???? Which location could they appear in...?
  • mathman77mathman77
    edited July 2010
    Will we see the office? Any characters returning from previous seasons? Is the DeSoto okay?
  • Emo HoeEmo Hoe
    edited July 2010
    Nearly every interior location in-game has a lamp and/or a clock.

    But the most notable one that has both is a location we all wanted back but have yet to get back aka their office.
  • ZeekZeek
    edited July 2010
    I'd love to just return to the office just to see what's still in the closet.
  • Gman5852Gman5852
    edited July 2010
    Will any new physic powers be introduced

    will we get to use the max mode we got to use in the final battle of 304(where he is able to "will" any power of his choice without the toys of power)
  • ted12ted12
    edited July 2010
    Hold up-I thought that the DeSoto carried off Sybil and Abe to their honeymoon, and the car itself is possessed by a demon. Can you say 'Continuity error?'
  • ZeekZeek
    edited July 2010
    ted12 wrote: »
    Hold up-I thought that the DeSoto carried off Sybil and Abe to their honeymoon, and the car itself is possessed by a demon. Can you say 'Continuity error?'

    They brought the car back between seasons, but Abe & Sybil are on an extended Honeymoon, which is a nice way of saying "Don't expect to see them this season."
  • JakeJake Telltale Alumni
    edited July 2010
    Here's some stuff to probably not help you out much:
    tabstis wrote: »
    1. Will we be thrilled and surprised by the events in the episode?
    Absolutely.
    2. Will we see the return of Gordon the Brain?
    I missed the part where he actually self identifies as Gordon. Does he actually say that's his name, or does Skunkape just say "Gordon's alive?!" That has confused me since I first played through.
    3. Will the toys of power be in the episode?
    When have they not been?
    4. Will we find out the truth behind Bluster Blaster's future vision?
    5. Is there any meaning to the 'wave of lawfullness and good will' spreading through the city at the beginning of the Penal Zone?
    6. Will Harry Moleman have to step up to fight giant evil Max?
    7. Will Sam finally lose some weight - I mean, come on, the guy's huge!
    Answer hazy.
    8. When will the episode be released?
    I played it last week. You guys should catch up.
    9. WILL THERE BE A MUSICAL NUMBER????
    There are some music related moments, but no singing.
    ted12 wrote: »
    Wait-what are we supposed to refer to Max as now that he's a hundred foot-tall demon?
    Just "Max," as always. But I'm sure he wont mind if you call him something weird.
    Zeek wrote: »
    I'd love to just return to the office just to see what's still in the closet.
    Half of your wish will be sort of granted.

    Yeah!
  • BoneFreakBoneFreak
    edited July 2010
    We won't actually kill Max, right? Just like, undemonify him?

    And how is Sam so calm about it?
  • ZeekZeek
    edited July 2010
    Jake wrote: »
    Half of your wish will be sort of granted.

    Hmmm, I'm guessing the closet, since I'm pretty sure the office was destroyed in 301...
  • Hero1Hero1
    edited July 2010
    Jake, Did you do any additional writing in this episode? What have you been involved in the most while sitting in the directors chair?
  • unknownrightnowunknownrightnow
    edited July 2010
    So in 305,

    How many new toys?

    Will we get to control Max through his extreme demon rampaging?

    Will Max Mode come back in extreme demon version?

    Will Sam go commando?

    Will Superball go commando?

    Will Sam hold the psychic powers?

    Will we get to see Bosco? Please? Pretty Please? Okay ignore that question.

    Will you please answer only 3 of these questions?
  • JakeJake Telltale Alumni
    edited July 2010
    Hero1 wrote: »
    Jake, Did you do any additional writing in this episode? What have you been involved in the most while sitting in the directors chair?

    I think I wrote one line of dialog, from pickups. Chuck wrote almost the entire script, and Mike Stemmle helped with a few of the last minute pickups and hint lines. My job as director has been mostly making sure that all the stuff Chuck wrote into the script stays on track and in the game as it goes through production. I've also worked with the choreography/cutscene guys and the animators to get the big moments playing big, and figuring out which things maybe aren't as important. I worked with Jared on figuring out the tone and style of the music for many scenes, and directed some of Sam's voice sessions. And I did a little bit of effects stuff like I do sometimes. Mostly though a lot of keeping an eye on things as people more clever and talented than me make the game awesome.
  • JakeJake Telltale Alumni
    edited July 2010
    unknownrightnow wrote: »
    So in 305,

    How many new toys?
    Will we get to control Max through his extreme demon rampaging?
    Will Max Mode come back in extreme demon version?
    Will Sam go commando?
    Unverifiable but maybe.
    Will Superball go commando?
    Will Sam hold the psychic powers?
    Will we get to see Bosco? Please? Pretty Please? Okay ignore that question.
    Okay, no problem!
    Will you please answer only 3 of these questions?

    Sure thing, friend!
  • unknownrightnowunknownrightnow
    edited July 2010
    Jake wrote: »
    Unverifiable but maybe.

    I hope he is, there are so many great Sam costumes in this Season. We just need one more for a complete set.
    Okay, no problem!

    Okay to Bosco coming back, or to ignore that question?
    Sure thing, friend!

    I'm beginning to wish I never posted that question...
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    How long is the episode?
  • jolson42jolson42
    edited July 2010
    Do we finally catch up with Max's future vision of Pudding Lincoln from 301?
    Specifically, does Sam put his hand inside the pudding head; put his hand inside the pudding head?
  • The HighwayThe Highway
    edited July 2010
    WHY IS THERE NO SINGING RRAAARRGH I VERY MAD AT YOU TELLTALE YOU ALWAYS MAKE SINGING BITS WAIT A MINUTE I THINK THAT BECAUSE HE SAID THERE IS NONE THAT MUST MEAN THERE IS YAY

    Sorry, my anger made me accidentally hit the "Caps Lock" button, the "No Punctuation" button, and the "seibert" button all at the same time.
  • tabstistabstis
    edited July 2010
    Yes, I'm going to ignore the fact that he says there is no singing for now and wait for the episode before getting angry.
  • Gman5852Gman5852
    edited July 2010
    jolson42 wrote: »
    Do we finally catch up with Max's future vision of Pudding Lincoln from 301?
    Specifically, does Sam put his hand inside the pudding head; put his hand inside the pudding head?

    that happened in the ps3 version of episode 1 ONLY. remember nutrispecs.

    Also will there be any more tf2 references.
  • The HighwayThe Highway
    edited July 2010
    Jimmy Two-Teeth
    The Devil
    The Soda Poppers
    Bosco
    Shambling Corporate Presence
    THEM

    Out of all of these old characters, I just want ONE of them to cameo at the very least!
  • Mr NuttMr Nutt
    edited July 2010
    The Highway wrote: »
    WHY IS THERE NO SINGING RRAAARRGH I VERY MAD AT YOU TELLTALE YOU ALWAYS MAKE SINGING BITS WAIT A MINUTE I THINK THAT BECAUSE HE SAID THERE IS NONE THAT MUST MEAN THERE IS YAY

    Sorry, my anger made me accidentally hit the "Caps Lock" button, the "No Punctuation" button, and the "seibert" button all at the same time.

    But isn't the "seibert" button basicly "Caps Lock" and "No Punctuation" with hints of "Poor Grammer" put into one button?
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