If you had to pick one past character to return, who would it be?
It was great having Guybrush, LeChuck, Elaine, the Voodoo Lady, Stan and even Murray back for Tales. But in the hypothetical Tales 2, if one extra character from Secret, Revenge, Curse or Escape could return, whom would you choose?
I chose Herman Toothrot, because he appeared in some way in all four original games, and he always makes me laugh. Getting Wally Wingert to do the voice would be important, he's made the role his own now as far as I'm concerned.
As for Escape's ending and the revelations about his past, Telltale could always just gloss over it with a couple of lines like "How's being Governor of Melee Island?" "Oh, I quit. It was boring, so I let Timmy take over"
In the poll I've included every character who either appeared in more than one game, or had a major role in the game they were featured in.
I chose Herman Toothrot, because he appeared in some way in all four original games, and he always makes me laugh. Getting Wally Wingert to do the voice would be important, he's made the role his own now as far as I'm concerned.
As for Escape's ending and the revelations about his past, Telltale could always just gloss over it with a couple of lines like "How's being Governor of Melee Island?" "Oh, I quit. It was boring, so I let Timmy take over"
In the poll I've included every character who either appeared in more than one game, or had a major role in the game they were featured in.
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Characters with plenty of recurring potential could be - The Lost Welshman, Bridge Troll, Admiral Ricardo Casaba...
Other than that... you know what? The cannibals. Even if it's just a cameo. I'd like to see what deity they've moved on to worshiping now.
I suspect that this topic was created with the thought process that their return was a given. I mean, Winslow hasn't mutinied or anything, like Guybrush's previous crews, so he'd most likely be there come season two. Morgan....well, after that sequel hook, how could she not be there?
Haha, good point. I didn't think of this.
Okay, I shall re-cast my vote. I think I'll vote for Edward Van Helgen. He was a cool character, and I'd actually like to see him in action. Also, it'd be cool to see him in 3D, and he'd work perfectly with one of ToMI's character models (the one used for Guybrush, de Cava, Moose, De Singe, Crimpdigit etc.).
Largo would be pretty cool to see again, too. He's my favourite villain. Although I think he'd be more suitable with a Popeye-ish voice to be honest.
I'd also like to see Governor Phatt again. Either I'd like to see that he's dead, or that he had an epiphany and is now thin (and either way, that Phatt Island is now liberated from his oppressive reign).
I wouldn't mind seeing the Cannibals, Wally, Herman, Rasputin or the Lawyers back. Plus anyone who's ever been on Guybrish's crew.
Yes, I'd like to see him make a return as well. That guy's cool. It'd be great to see him expanded and given a bit more of a back-story.
Haha, nice!
Although, I'd also like to see Timmy back to hear what his intentions were when he threw Guybrush off that cliff at the end of EMI.
Yeah, Morgan can be the translator!
(as she mentioned in 'Lair of the Leviathan' that she speak a little monkey.)
This would actually be a cool thing to expand upon in any future Monkey Island games, Morgan's ability to speak Monkey. She could interpret what the monkeys say! And perhaps it could even be turned into an in-game puzzle of some kind. Also, she could reveal to us what the Monkey Kombat insults actually translate to.
Dunno, just a thought
Maybe Tales 2 could even be a Monkey Island without Stan - or LeChuck? I think it's well possible!
And I agree with LeChuck sitting out on the next game. He's a great villain, but it would be a fresh breath of air to see another menace for Guybrush to deal with.
Here's a thought: it's not a character, exactly, but how about returning to Monkey Island itself? I would be all for that (especially if we get to see an abandoned, run-down Carnival of the Damned). It'd be interesting to see what happened to the Island in between Escape and Tales.
Also, regarding the whole reappearance of LeChuck thing that was being discussed last page, I think it'd be great if the secondary villain in the next season was a follower of LeChuck trying to summon him back into the world through some complicated, ceremonial ritual. Perhaps LeChuck could possess the guy for Guybrush's battle with him. Y'know, so LeChuck can have an appearance without having too much of an appearance.
I'd quite like to sacrifice LeChuck and either Stan or Murray for, say, Governor Phatt and Herman.
The carnival of the damned melted into beautiful ice-caverns... plenty of frozen orange with greens, purples etc. for the voodoo carnival and blue/white for the ice. I think there's a picture in that!
In terms of my vote, i'd have to go with Largo LaGrande because I think he'd fit in well into the TTg style and would have something to offer a new series.
I'd also like to see the Pirates of Low moral fibre and Wally though they wouldn't have much to offer the game.
However, an element which should come back in my opinion is 'Pappapisshu'. (Yes, this is how it is written.) This made me laugh every time in CoMI, as it was not used too often, but was still used enough times. (It would have been good, though, if
I was really happy to see it again in the Rise of the Pirate God, but I would have liked to see it some more times.
wally or largo lagrande
(... and largo lagrande too)
I'd kinda like to see the Fettuccine Bros. return, but my real vote is for the Lost Welshman.
Also, the rubber chicken with a pulley in the middle.
-The Gneech :cool:
But this thread is called 'If you could pick one past character to return, who would it be?'.
If you could pick more than one that would defeat the point.
Cameo, hmmm...
Lemonhead for sure.
Now to pressing matters.
Yes, yes, and yes to the Lombre's idea.
I would love to see a new lead villain, like Ozzie or DeSinge.
Telltale have already shown this so it shouldn't be too hard.
Like the suggestion above, have a cult, or a following from the like of 'The First Church of LeChuck' attempt to summon LeChuck back to life.
Maybe throw Largo, the mysterious Voodoo priest, and Allegro Rasputin into the mix of followers.
But definitely have another competent villain that either wants to summon LeChuck or attempts to use his essence to fuel their own crazy megalomaniac ideas.
And if it's episode based then with LucasArts approval you could call the fifth episode: The Phantom Menace, in reference to the new Villain attempting to resurrect the no. 1 villain of all time from the shadows - not LeChimp - LeChuck!
LeChuck should've had the same status as Sauron did for LOTR. The one to avoid. Instead, he's become a common thugh you have to save the caribbean from every now and then. TOMI brought that back in the last part - too bad he looked like a rabbit with a beard, so I almost couldn't stop laughing during some of the cutscenes.
In short, the next Monkey Island, if they bring LeChuck back, it should be like a LOTR (a final epic journey to rid the world of LeChuck for good), but with brilliant Monkey Island humour. And just to stay on topic, Largo LaGrande should have a big part in the next game.