Allow Myself to Introduce...Myself: I'm The New Telltale Games Community Manager

[Alan Johnson]

Hey everyone, I'm Alan Johnson and I am the new Telltale Games Community Manager. I've been keeping an eye on the boards for the past few days (I started Monday morning) but wanted to hold off on posting until I made my first official post on the blog; that is up now. In it, I describe a little about my background and how I got here. So without further ado, I'll re-post my blog here, but you can also head over to the actual blog link (Here (http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs/id-651)) to check it out.

So hi everyone! I can't wait to get to know you!

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Let me start off by introducing myself - I’m Alan Johnson and I’m your new Community Manager here at Telltale Games.

I come to Telltale as a genuine fan of the company’s past releases (the entire run of Tales of Monkey Island (http://www.telltalegames.com/monkeyisland) being my favorite in the bunch); the finely crafted storytelling paired with the outright high quality of everything that gets released have made them irresistible to me. From downloading my first episode of Sam and Max (http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax) and laughing during every minute of it to playing through Strong Bad’s Cool Game for Attractive People (http://www.telltalegames.com/strongbad) as a longtime fan of Homestar Runner (http://www.homestarrunner.com/) and finding easter eggs around every corner, Telltale has never failed to deliver. Getting the opportunity to work alongside a team that has put together some of my favorite games is an absolute treat.

Outside of work, I do actually love video games, a lot. From fighting games, to shooters, to RTS, to whatever, I enjoy any and all genres. I come to you fresh from my time at 1UP.com (http://www.1up.com/) where I was Associate Editor of their game cheats and strategy guide site, MyCheats.com (http://mycheats.1up.com/). Just because I was based in cheats doesn’t mean I didn’t get my hands dirty with everything else under the 1UP sun; I was always busy writing a blog here, previewing a game there, or talking with the 1UP community on the weekly Game Night (http://www.1up.com/do/minisite?cId=3172883) video show. I also recorded the at1UP podcast (http://www.1up.com/1upblogs/11/the_at1up_podcast) every week with the very talented Mike Cruz, Jade Kraus, and Travis Williams, where we would nerd out about everything from answering the question of who would win in a fight between Hawkman (the DC Comics superhero) and Robo-Cop to our love for Transformers characters Rumble and Frenzy.

I join Telltale Games as we prepare to unleash two games that I am personally extremely excited for through a partnership with NBC Universal, Back to the Future and Jurassic Park (http://www.telltalegames.com/nbcuni). Both film franchises rank among my most favorites and I’ve already seen so much cool stuff related to both games that I can’t wait to share with you all. Trust me, you’re going to dig these games!

As well as nurturing our already wonderfully rich community and working to make our blog and boards the ‘end all be all’ for the latest on your favorite Telltale games past, present, and future, I look forward to really growing the community’s scope and getting the word out on how awesome Telltale’s games really are (as you already know) to the uninitiated masses. We’ve got some very cool stuff ahead, going into PAX and beyond, that will get you as stoked as it’s gotten me.

As your community manager I want to make myself as available as possible to all of you, to talk about Telltale, video games in general, comics, whatever. You can follow Telltale Games on Twitter as per usual at @telltalegames (http://twitter.com/telltalegames) , PM me at ‘ajohnson (http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/member.php?u=59175)’ on the Telltale Forums, or comment in blogs (http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs) and the forums (http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/) where I’ll respond to you directly. Stay tuned to our community blog or, of course, you can always get your up to the minute Telltale news through at these locations as well:

Facebook: The Official Telltale Games Page (http://www.facebook.com/telltalegames)
YouTube: Telltale Games’ Channel (http://www.youtube.com/telltalegames)

I look forward getting to know you all (as many of you as I can at least) and serving you, the mighty Telltale community, to the best of my ability!

[RingmasterJ5]

Welcome to the forums. As a warning, things can get very out of control here.

[SHODANFreeman]

PS: You forgot to put the links into your post. ;)

[tabstis]

Hi there! Welcome to the forums!

[doodo!]

Can we keep him!?

[jeeno0142]

Hello and welcome! Hope you enjoy your new job!

[coolsome]

hello ^^ these are the most awesome forums ever

[Will]

Welcome to the forums. As a warning, things can get very out of control here.

Don't worry, we already warned him about that ages ago.

[BoneFreak]

I have a question: Are you the cool guy who isn't as cool as "a surfing penguin with sunglasses" but still pretty cool guy Jake was talking about?

[coolsome]

and do you wear bow ties?

[Alan Johnson]

and do you wear bow ties?

I do not wear bow ties! As much as I love them, I simply can't pull them off. I heard about that though, but it wasn't me! :)

[Alan Johnson]

PS: You forgot to put the links into your post. ;)

Fixed! :)

[Avistew]

Welcome!

I think it should be "Allow Me to Introduce Myself", tough. If it's "allow myself", you're the one doing the allowing, too.

Did you bring food?

[Wapcaplet]

I think it should be "Allow Me to Introduce Myself", tough. If it's "allow myself", you're the one doing the allowing, too.
I'm guessing he was making an Austin Powers reference (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67E42LQsU24).

P.S. Welcome Alan!

[Alan Johnson]

I'm guessing he was making an Austin Powers reference (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67E42LQsU24).

P.S. Welcome Alan!

You're quite correct. It was an Austin Powers reference. I am extremely guilty of quoting movies, regardless of their quality or relevance.

[coolsome]

You're quite correct. It was an Austin Powers reference. I am extremely guilty of quoting movies, regardless of their quality or relevance.

I do that all the time and random games..the cake is a lie

[Avistew]

Oooh, ok. Never seen these in English. Nevermind then.

Well, maybe I should introduce myself, too. I'm Avistew/Avi/Alice (Ah-LEES), I live in Canada but I'm French, and I knit stuff because it's fun, then try to find ways to get rid of what I've made, usually by sending it to innocents.
I correct people even when they were actually making references I missed.

[Debbie82]

Welcome to the forums, Alan! :)

http://bestsmileys.com/welcome/11.gif

[SHODANFreeman]

She will also probably be stalking you shortly, if not already.

[BoneFreak]

Wow, with 4 posts you're ALREADY becoming Senor Cooldude! (not to be confused with senor cardgage :rolleyes:)

[Avistew]

She will also probably be stalking you shortly, if not already.

I have started already.

Welcome, ajohnson (http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/member.php?u=59175)!

[Alan Johnson]

Wow, with 4 posts you're ALREADY becoming Senor Cooldude! (not to be confused with senor cardgage :rolleyes:)

Is that a good thing? Becoming Senor Cooldude I mean? :)

[puzzlebox]

I have started already.

You have to admire that kind of efficiency.

[Icedhope]

Avi's got her priorities in line.

[doodo!]

Does he come with accessories too!?

[BoneFreak]

Is that a good thing? Becoming Senor Cooldude I mean? :)

EXCEEDINGLY good thing.

[Hassat Hunter]

Poor Yare...

[caeska]

Welcome to the madness Alan, good to have a new community guy!

[nikasaur]

Alan, in 80 words or less, how do you respond to the well-founded claim that Telltale Eats Babies?

Appropriate answers will consist of your favorite baby-baking recipe. Bonus points for low calorie options.

Super glad to have you on board and can't wait to see you whip these fans into shape! Rigorous blogging will surely keep them in line.

[guitarsareboring]

Rigorous blogging will surely keep them in line.

Alternatively, guns work also and require a lot less effort.

[Alan Johnson]

Alan, in 80 words or less, how do you respond to the well-founded claim that Telltale Eats Babies?

Appropriate answers will consist of your favorite baby-baking recipe. Bonus points for low calorie options.

Super glad to have you on board and can't wait to see you whip these fans into shape! Rigorous blogging will surely keep them in line.

I enjoy a good baby birthday cake, but with Splenda substituting for sugar. Got to keep the waistline looking good you know?

How's that?

[BoneFreak]

Alan, in 80 words or less, how do you respond to the well-founded claim that Telltale Eats Babies?

Appropriate answers will consist of your favorite baby-baking recipe. Bonus points for low calorie options.

Super glad to have you on board and can't wait to see you whip these fans into shape! Rigorous blogging will surely keep them in line.

Nice to see Ms. Intern Community Girl approves :D

(that means you're good for the job, Alan)

[guitarsareboring]

I'm afraid he won't be fully accepted until there are photos of him proposing to Yare.

[Icedhope]

Alan, in 80 words or less, how do you respond to the well-founded claim that Telltale Eats Babies?

Appropriate answers will consist of your favorite baby-baking recipe. Bonus points for low calorie options.

Super glad to have you on board and can't wait to see you whip these fans into shape! Rigorous blogging will surely keep them in line.

Whip us into shape, we are not CATTLE WE ARE FREE MEN AND WOMEN!

[Friar]

I'm afraid he won't be fully accepted until there are photos of him proposing to Yare.
Prefferably in front of a monitor with BTTF being developed on it...

Anyways, Welcome to the forums!

[Dullyjock]

Howdy

[Klatuu]

Congratulations and welcome!

[JedExodus]

I enjoy a good baby birthday cake, but with Splenda substituting for sugar. Got to keep the waistline looking good you know?

How's that?

6 posts into the job and we're cracking out the dead baby jokes? :p

Just yanking your chain newcomer. Hope you have fun at the new job keeping us all in line and divulging tasty industrial secrets one-by-one on the blog.

Welcome! :)

[Alan Johnson]

Prefferably in front of a monitor with BTTF being developed on it...

Anyways, Welcome to the forums!

Back to the Future won't work but would Jurassic Park be acceptable? Just kidding, I'm such a tease!

[BoneFreak]

AND speaking of stalking, @TheAlanJohnson on twitter :D

[GinnyN]

do you have to pay the Floor Cuote? is there something like that?It's not, a Floor Cuote or "Pie de Piso" is when a newcomer is basically forced to invite the all the people floor where he/she's working to a Restorant and pay. Really important stuff I learn in my intership about start to work is it called different? Am I giving a bad idea?

[doodo!]

Poke him with a stick!

[guitarsareboring]

Nah, I've heard this one pokes back.

[Alan Johnson]

do you have to pay the Floor Cuote? is there something like that?It's not, a Floor Cuote or "Pie de Piso" is when a newcomer is basically forced to invite the all the people floor where he/she's working to a Restorant and pay. Really important stuff I learn in my intership about start to work is it called different? Am I giving a bad idea?

Please don't give them any ideas! kthx :)

[jp-30]

Welcome to the forums. As a warning, things can get very out of control here.

The discussions often veer off into unexpected territory, but 'very out of control'?

I don't think so.

[RingmasterJ5]

The discussions often veer off into unexpected territory, but 'very out of control'?

I don't think so.

Two examples:

Sieturd.
The Sam and Max Copyright Infringement thread.

[caeska]

Who's Seibert?

[RingmasterJ5]

Who's Seibert?

Oh, sorry. Fix'd.

[Avistew]

So, Alan, as you can see, there is also some bullying going on around here, on top of the threads derailing and sometimes trolling. Sorry you end up inheriting us, but I'm glad someone finally is! It was becoming a not-so-friendly place to hang around.

[jp-30]

SizzleBird, not out of control.

Sam & Max furries. Possibly.

Not a bad not-very-out-of-control to very-out-of-control ratio.

[BoneFreak]

Yeah, alan: you need to get around the fad of calling soybean421 the right name(s). He keeps insisting his name is seibert999 or something.

[RingmasterJ5]

Yeah, alan: you need to get around the fad of calling soybean421 the right name(s). He keeps insisting his name is seibert999 or something.

It's a win for everyone if we get a TTG employee to call Sleetblog names too.

[BoneFreak]

And also, Alan, I noticed this a while ago but am going to mention it now: Has anyone ever told you you look a tad like Amir in Jake and Amir (http://www.collegehumor.com/jakeandamir) (without the beard)?

[light_rises]

Hello hello hello! Pleased to meet ya, and my apologies for a greeting utterly bereft of originality and wit. :o :)

I enjoy a good baby birthday cake, but with Splenda substituting for sugar. Got to keep the waistline looking good you know?

How's that?

So long as it looks something like this (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wGr8njEWjtI/TGXWoVOiJxI/AAAAAAAALV0/685SkfnTfoU/s1600/abby+g.lw.darth+vader+baby+shower.jpg), I'm more than willing to put aside any qualms related to ethics and sugar substitutes.* Mmmm.

--

*Okay, that's not true. I like Splenda. But I'm a cake purist who steadfastly ignores caloric intake for the sake of unsullied taste, so.

[Avistew]

It's a win for everyone if we get a TTG employee to call Sleetblog names too.

No. It's not a win for the people who find it annoying (including me). I also have seen no reason to believe that he find it anything but annoying. And I really don't get the point of getting someone's name wrong again and again just because you know it's something they feel strongly about.

[RingmasterJ5]

No. It's not a win for the people who find it annoying (including me). I also have seen no reason to believe that he find it anything but annoying. And I really don't get the point of getting someone's name wrong again and again just because you know it's something they feel strongly about.

What? Sleevebouy is the best thing to happen to these forums scince the Banned Game first appeared!

[Alan Johnson]

So, Alan, as you can see, there is also some bullying going on around here, on top of the threads derailing and sometimes trolling. Sorry you end up inheriting us, but I'm glad someone finally is! It was becoming a not-so-friendly place to hang around.

Hey I'm very excited to inherit you guys! I'll do my best to keep things pleasant here...AND get you guys pumped for Telltale stuff all the while.

On a side note, I love LOLCat pictures.

[jp-30]

No. It's not a win for the people who find it annoying (including me). I also have seen no reason to believe that he find it anything but annoying. And I really don't get the point of getting someone's name wrong again and again just because you know it's something they feel strongly about.

I have discussed things with Siebert via PM over the last month. If he had a problem with what was going on, it would have been shut down.

[RingmasterJ5]

On a side note, I love LOLCat pictures.

http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1816&stc=1&d=1282182610

[DrRocketGenius]

Hey, welcome! Nice to have someone around here so the blog gets updated more. :D

[BoneFreak]

NOO!! Alan's offline!

'Tis a shame :(

[Avistew]

I have discussed things with Siebert via PM over the last month. If he had a problem with what was going on, it would have been shut down.

That's good. I still annoys me just the same, mind you :p

[GinnyN]

Please don't give them any ideas! kthx :)

And that was a cultural exchange that only can happen on this forums. Far I know. Which is not too much. About forums I mean.

[Avistew]

And that was a cultural exchange that only can happen on this forums. Far I know. Which is not too much. About forums I mean.

You've lost me with the last two sentences I'm afraid.

EDIT: wait, do you mean that what you know isn't a lot, as far as forums are concerned?
(Also, it's "As far as I know". I'm now wondering if it's possible to say "Far as I know", too, though).

[Elvenmonk]

Two examples:

Sieturd.
The Sam and Max Copyright Infringement thread.

I love that thread.
And yo.

[Jake]

I do not wear bow ties! As much as I love them, I simply can't pull them off. I heard about that though, but it wasn't me! :)

Oops hahaha that was someone else apparently. My apologies.

[GinnyN]

(Also, it's "As far as I know". I'm now wondering if it's possible to say "Far as I know", too, though).

2 Experience Points in English! Thanks!

[jp-30]

Oops hahaha that was someone else apparently. My apologies.

Ahahaha.

Bow-tie guy said 'no' to the job then? :p

[guitarsareboring]

Ahahaha.

Bow-tie guy said 'no' to the job then? :p

Either that or they accidentally employed the wrong person.

[Hassat Hunter]

Alan, in 80 words or less, how do you respond to the well-founded claim that Telltale Eats Babies?
Didn't Telltale's baby consumption drop drastically since you left?

Odd...

[Fealiks]

Welcome!

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/6113/welcomealan.jpg

Welcome to the forums. As a warning, things can get very out of control here.

This is pretty tame compared to most of the forums I go, to be honest. I wouldn't worry, Alan Johnson. Can I call you Alan Johnson?

[Fealiks]

You've lost me with the last two sentences I'm afraid.

EDIT: wait, do you mean that what you know isn't a lot, as far as forums are concerned?
(Also, it's "As far as I know". I'm now wondering if it's possible to say "Far as I know", too, though).

"Far as I know" is fine, but it's colloquial. It's the result of the first "as" being either omitted or unstressed to the point of omission in speech, so it isn't actually grammatically correct. Far as I know.

[doodo!]

Ok, when he gets back we're going to jump him and pluck out his eyes!

[Alcoremortis]

I do not wear bow ties! As much as I love them, I simply can't pull them off. I heard about that though, but it wasn't me! :)

How about a fez, then. :D

Also, welcome!

[RingmasterJ5]

He's back online!

[Fealiks]

The stalkerish nature of Telltale fans knows no bounds.

[Alan Johnson]

The stalkerish nature of Telltale fans knows no bounds.

That my home address is posted here! That's something to get excited about! Anyway, good morning all!

[Elvenmonk]

that my home address is posted here! That's something to get excited about! Anyway, good morning all!

where!?

[doodo!]

where!?

Yes, where...?

[Lennie Melvin]

first one to alan's house wins!!

[doodo!]

first one to alan's house wins!!

The prize?? IS ALAN!!! First one to steal Alan and post a captioned photo of him in ropes and a sock shoved down his throat wins!

[guitarsareboring]

Haven't looked at this thread all day. Have we broken his spirit yet?

[Alan Johnson]

Haven't looked at this thread all day. Have we broken his spirit yet?

Not only is my spirit not broken, I am filled with a vigorous resolve!

[Hassat Hunter]

Well... darn.

[doodo!]

Not only is my spirit not broken, I am filled with a vigorous resolve!

Our knight in shining armor!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTa8U0Wa0q8

[BoneFreak]

The other knight in shining armor. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAj-Y6uUA_k&feature=search/#t=00m150s)

[splash1]

Missed yesterday, oh well. Welcome to the Telltale team Alan.

[StrongBrush1]

Weclome to Tell-a-tale Games! Have fun!

[Fealiks]

Weclome to Tell-a-tale Games! Have fun!

Designers of such games as The Sam and Max Episodic Adventures Presents and Nelson Tethers: FBI Agent... of Puzzle Solving!

[Strong Fat]

Sorry I was supposed to give this thread 5 stars but I accidentally pressed 1 star :(

Welcome to the team

[IronCladChicken]

Dammit - Now I have sympathy for the devil playing in my head.

[Fealiks]

"Please allow myself to introduce... myself, I'm a man of wealth and... wealth"

[The Highway]

You're quite correct. It was an Austin Powers reference. I am extremely guilty of quoting movies, regardless of their quality or relevance.

Quoting movies is what separates us from those serious people who think they're so cool, with their degrees and their homes that aren't made of cardboard. Oooh, La-De-Da!

(Hi, I'm one of the many resident idiots here)

[BoneFreak]

(Hi, I'm one of the only resident forum voodoo masters here)

Fixed.

[Blooglspash]

So wait, you get PAID to be a forumite? That's awesome!

[Comrade Pants]

Oh. Wow, I'm late. It appears as if we got a new CM and I didn't even notice. Welcome! I am Andrew Ryan, and I built this city.

[Fealiks]

Oh. Wow, I'm late. It appears as if we got a new CM and I didn't even notice. Welcome! I am Andrew Ryan, and I built this city.

You deluded old man, you.

[coolsome]

I built this city.

on rock and roll?

[BoneFreak]

on rock and roll?

No, with Legos.
http://iwearcotton.com/images/we_built_this_city_lead.jpg

[Fealiks]

Legos? In England, "Lego" is its own plural. How interesting.

[Lennie Melvin]

Not only is my spirit not broken, I am filled with a vigorous resolve!

We need to regroup and discuss tactics ...

[puzzlebox]

Legos? In England, "Lego" is its own plural. How interesting.

Same in Australia. It's a bit like the math/maths thing.

Interestingly, I think the Irish might side with the Americans on this and say "Legos", only because I first heard that from an Irish comedian (Jason Byrne, to be precise). Until now I just assumed that Brits said "Legos" as well, and Aussies were peculiar. Apparently I've managed to go 3 years in the UK without ever having a conversation about Lego.

[Fealiks]

Apparently I've managed to go 3 years in the UK without ever having a conversation about Lego.

That's quite an accomplishment.

[Lennie Melvin]

Apparently I've managed to go 3 years in the UK without ever having a conversation about Lego.

I don't think I could go more than 3 minutes without having a conversation about lego

[Strong Fat]

Lego Sam&Max, anyone?

[mightypiratetm]

welcome to the forums and the community a{bowtiesarecool}johnson

[BoneFreak]

Lego Sam&Max, anyone?

AKA: Lawsuit from angry parents to Lego, anyone?

[Elvenmonk]

AKA: Lawsuit from angry parents to Lego, anyone?

Why?
It'd be my first lego's ever, though.

[BoneFreak]

Why?
It'd be my first lego's ever, though.

Guns + Children= "A Bad Influence"

especially with there being a few penis jokes in TDP...

[Elvenmonk]

It's not like there would be a penis in the lego's. Plus, they have guns with Legos already.

[BoneFreak]

True, but once kids get anything Sam and Max, they're bound to get EVERYTHING Sam and Max.

[Hassat Hunter]

Uhm, they made a television series FOR KIDS.

[Elvenmonk]

You're putting too much thought into kids. Most kids aren't as smart as one would hope they are.

[skeeter]

Either that or they accidentally employed the wrong person.

Now you have to write the blog wearing a bow tie to appease the masses... even if you can't pull it off ;o) Oh, and hiya!
Same in Australia. It's a bit like the math/maths thing.

Interestingly, I think the Irish might side with the Americans on this and say "Legos", only because I first heard that from an Irish comedian (Jason Byrne, to be precise). Until now I just assumed that Brits said "Legos" as well, and Aussies were peculiar. Apparently I've managed to go 3 years in the UK without ever having a conversation about Lego.

Interesting... in both countries I still say Legos... I have to say it multiple times a day working with kids...

[Fealiks]

You're putting too much thought into kids. Most kids aren't as smart as one would hope they are.

That, or they aren't as easily offended/corrupted as a lot of people think they are.

[coolsome]

Guns + Children= "A Bad Influence"

especially with there being a few penis jokes in TDP...


theres sex jokes in allmost all kids shows hidden in ennuendo that kids wont get especialy in the 90s

[Will]

Same in Australia. It's a bit like the math/maths thing.

Interestingly, I think the Irish might side with the Americans on this and say "Legos", only because I first heard that from an Irish comedian (Jason Byrne, to be precise). Until now I just assumed that Brits said "Legos" as well, and Aussies were peculiar. Apparently I've managed to go 3 years in the UK without ever having a conversation about Lego.

FROM THE INTERWEBS: (http://www.ericharshbarger.org/lego/faq.html)

Which is correct as the plural of LEGO: 'Lego' or 'Legos'? Neither, actually. The word 'LEGO', when used as a noun, should only refer to the company that makes the product. Otherwise 'LEGO' is supposed to be used as an adjective. Thus, when referring to the pieces, neither 'lego' nor 'legos' is correct... rather one should say: 'LEGO bricks' or 'LEGO pieces' or whatever (using LEGO as an adjective -- and one should really capitalize all of the letters, and put the little 'circle-R' symbol after it (®)). This is all a matter of protecting the trademark of 'LEGO' for the company (using it otherwise degenerates the strength of the trademark). This is not to say that I use the word correctly 100% of the time... but that's the answer to the question (it's always fun/painful to read the near-flame-wars that start at slashdot.org over this topic... and generally, both sides are wrong).

[/interwebs]
That said, in America we generally say Legos.

[Klatuu]

Somebody did make a Sam & Max™ LEGO® fan art for a Halloween contest some time ago:

http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs/id-121

There used to be pictures, I thought. TELLTALE GAMES® staff, do those pictures still exist?

[Comrade Pants]

Has anyone brought up 'fingerprints' from Animaniacs yet? Classic 90's cartoon innuendo. Either that or Rocko's Modern Life. Nostalgia overload.

[Alan Johnson]

This is fantastic. Somehow this thread turned into a LEGO based discussion. This a very good thing.

[GuruGuru214]

It's a good thing you're so happy about it, because this is by no means an uncommon occurrence around here. But I'm sure you were warned about that.

One time, the Monkey Island fanart thread derailed so hard that Will had to split it off into a separate thread and move it to the General Chat board, and for months after that we had "Boobs: An artistic discussion" floating around. That was pretty awesome.

[Avistew]

I loved the boobs thread. Fought so hard to keep it alive... But I only have two breasts.

I remember now how you are supposed to say Lego blocks/bricks (and capitalise it, but obviously I'd rather type this parenthesis instead. Selective laziness). Same with Duplo. But I've always said "legos" and "duplos" (and playmobils).

[Hassat Hunter]

This is fantastic. Somehow this thread turned into a LEGO based discussion. This a very good thing.
You realise the Lego games are made by TT Games, not TTG right.
Working for the wrong company? :p

[puzzlebox]

I loved the boobs thread. Fought so hard to keep it alive... But I only have two breasts.

Your valiant efforts were appreciated by all. Do not mourn the boobs thread's passing, but rejoice in it having been.

This is fantastic. Somehow this thread turned into a LEGO based discussion. This a very good thing.

Stick around, I think you'll like it here. :)

[Fealiks]

This is fantastic. Somehow this thread turned into a LEGO based discussion. This a very good thing.

It's not the only one: http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=365273#post365273

[Elvenmonk]

Has anyone brought up 'fingerprints' from Animaniacs yet? Classic 90's cartoon innuendo. Either that or Rocko's Modern Life. Nostalgia overload.

Or Ren and Stimpy. That show was not meant for children.

[doodo!]

I loved the boobs thread. Fought so hard to keep it alive... But I only have two breasts.


You didn't do enough role playing I'd imagine...

[BoneFreak]

This is fantastic. Somehow this thread turned into a LEGO based discussion. This a very good thing.

Would you be interested in my creations (http://mocpages.com/home.php/29717) then?

[Comrade Pants]

Would you be interested in my creations (http://mocpages.com/home.php/29717) then?

Can you build a Big Daddy fighting Vladimir Lenin for the love of Samus Aran? Also, space lasers.

[jp-30]

Somebody did make a Sam & Max™ LEGO® fan art for a Halloween contest some time ago:

http://www.telltalegames.com/community/blogs/id-121

There used to be pictures, I thought. TELLTALE GAMES® staff, do those pictures still exist?

Somebody!? Humph!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jaepee/entry37_sm.jpg

Here's an entry for another site/contest from a few years back (http://www.fbtb.net). It was to make a Star Wars themed comic strip out of LEGO.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v194/jaepee/FBTB-comic-entry-jp-30.jpg

[GuruGuru214]

I like the use of Harry Potter as Specs. How'd you pull off the Sam and Max minifigs?

[jp-30]

Sam was a LEGO werewolf head with a LEGO hat balanced on top, Max a Hungry Hippo ball with plasticine ears and stickers for the face details.

[GuruGuru214]

Awesome. I need more Legos. Mine are almost all Freestyle, Pirates, Bionicle, and some Harry Potter. Not nearly enough to do something that awesome with.

[Alcoremortis]

Ah, LEGOs...

I remember hoarding all the clear LEGOs from my brother so that I could build my epic space station. He wasn't very happy about that. :D

[nikasaur]

http://www.thebricktestament.com/

I think they got rid of my favorite panel though. They might even be revising them, but there used to be a lego bangin' a sheep in Genesis somewhere.

[GuruGuru214]

I like how Dumbledore is Moses.

[Fealiks]

hello guys i am also new here..
and i love to play some hard hitting game like call of duty and freedom fighters..
though im a girl but who cares :) i can kick any body,s ___ in these games..
Hello , tami1 , how are you to day . why not enjoy free games and online more fun "@" www . legitimatelyfreegamesseriouslynomessingforreals . ru we are glad to see you there fun for games every - one . ! ! ! !

[Comrade Pants]

Hello , tami1 , how are you to day . why not enjoy free games and online more fun "@" www . legitimatelyfreegamesseriouslynomessingforreals . ru we are glad to see you there fun for games every - one . ! ! ! !

I like how the .ru cements the scam. Well done, Fealiks. Also, you ruined all characters named Felix for me because I am preoccupied with the spelling F-E-A-L-I-K-S. Well done!

[dentbuds]

Awesome. I need more Legos. Mine are almost all Freestyle, Pirates, Bionicle, and some Harry Potter. Not nearly enough to do something that awesome with.

Bionicles. Oh the memories. I remember when I could actually follow the storyline behind those things, but then it just stretched on and they kept making new ones. But still, I am rather fond of my entire toybox devoted to those things. What Bionicles do they have out now, anyways? Maybe I should pick one up and relive the good times.

And Welcome to this crazy online world, Alan. Good to have you.

[Ragabash]

Hello everyone!

I figured I'd finally get around to seeing just where it is my wife, Avistew, spends all her time. I'm usually pretty busy at work, but I'll try to stop by as much as I can.

[doodo!]

Hello everyone!

I figured I'd finally get around to seeing just where it is my wife, Avistew, spends all her time. I'm usually pretty busy at work, but I'll try to stop by as much as I can.

Hello!

To be honest with you though, I think she's one of the normal people here...:D

[RingmasterJ5]

Hello everyone!

I figured I'd finally get around to seeing just where it is my wife, Avistew, spends all her time. I'm usually pretty busy at work, but I'll try to stop by as much as I can.

Welcome! One question: Have you actually played any Telltale games?

[Ragabash]

Welcome! One question: Have you actually played any Telltale games?

I'm up to date on Sam and Max, but I haven't played Tales of Monkey Island yet despite having the DVD. Work has been insane lately so I haven't taken the time for it yet, as much as I've been a fan of the series since the original.

[doodo!]

Curious...

[RingmasterJ5]

Curious...

Should we tell him about that Yare thing, or should we let him find out for himself, doodo?

[doodo!]

Should we tell him about that Yare thing, or should we let him find out for himself, doodo?

:p I think we should tell him.

Nah, I don't know :D.

[RingmasterJ5]

Ragabash, do you know about that Yare thing?

[doodo!]

Well, if it's a big secret, then we should just pretend to be talking gibberish.

[Avistew]

@Rag Yare's one of the guys in the pictures plastered all over the bedroom. I'll show you which one if you want.

[Ragabash]

@Rag Yare's one of the guys in the pictures plastered all over the bedroom. I'll show you which one if you want.

You'll have to show me, there are so many I'd never be able to guess. :p

[Hassat Hunter]

One hint; Ignore the "Boobs: An artist discussion" thread. No, seriously... don't read it.
It's even worse than this Yare thing...

[Places bets on 'he's going to read it'.]

[GuruGuru214]

What Bionicles do they have out now, anyways?

No idea. I started collecting with the Toa Mata (summer 2001), and my last set was the Toa Hordika (summer 2005). I have all the canister sets and a few of the bigger sets from that period. I'd still like to pick up the rest of the Toa sets (the Inika from summer '06, the Mahri from summer '07, Phantoka/Mistika from '08, and maybe the Glatorian Legends from last year or the Bionicle Stars from this year), but I don't think I'd have room. As it is, I have a large tub and two boxes full of Bionicles sitting in the corner of my room (http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3063http://www.telltalegames.com/forums/showthread.php?p=367353#post36735390#post306390) because I have nowhere to put them.

Okay, I lied. Since I went to Wikipedia to figure out which sets I still want, I know exactly what's out now. Bionicle Stars, which appears to be special edition re-releases of certain characters from old sets. Looks like Tahu from the Toa Mata, Gresh from Glatorian, a modified Takanuva from the Toa Nuva, Skrall from Glatorian, a new Piraka called Nektann, and a new yellow-colored Rahkshi. First canister set I've ever seen where all six models were totally different creatures.

[Comrade Pants]

This thread got interesting again.

[doodo!]

This thread got interesting again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp66uTya7M0

LOL, I don't know why...

[dentbuds]

Okay, I lied. Since I went to Wikipedia to figure out which sets I still want, I know exactly what's out now. Bionicle Stars, which appears to be special edition re-releases of certain characters from old sets. Looks like Tahu from the Toa Mata, Gresh from Glatorian, a modified Takanuva from the Toa Nuva, Skrall from Glatorian, a new Piraka called Nektann, and a new yellow-colored Rahkshi. First canister set I've ever seen where all six models were totally different creatures.

The newest Bionicle I have is a Toa Hordika. Their little flying things were/are so awesome. But my all-time favorites are the Bohrok and the Rahkshi. So I'm gonna have to get in on this Bionicle Stars action. Yellow Rahkshi = Serious Shit.

[Ragabash]

One hint; Ignore the "Boobs: An artist discussion" thread. No, seriously... don't read it.
It's even worse than this Yare thing...

[Places bets on 'he's going to read it'.]

That is one long thread...

[puzzlebox]

[Places bets on 'he's going to read it'.]

He probably helped to take at least half the photographs. And I'd imagine pictures are rather boring when you've got the real thing in 3D! :p

That remains one of my most favourite threads ever though - mighty fine back in its heyday.

[Avistew]

He probably helped to take at least half the photographs. And I'd imagine pictures are rather boring when you've got the real thing in 3D! :p

And in motion!

That remains one of my most favourite threads ever though - mighty fine back in its heyday.

It's still one of my favourites, too.

[Hassat Hunter]

And I'd imagine pictures are rather boring when you've got the real thing in 3D! :p
Don't you loose that priviledge at marriage? :p

[Avistew]

Don't you lose that privilege at marriage? :p

Nope!

[BoneFreak]

Don't you loose that priviledge at marriage? :p

You lose MANY "priviledge's" at marriage.

[coolsome]

You lose MANY "priviledge's" at marriage.

like going on dates with strangers

[Avistew]

like going on dates with strangers

Who goes on dates with strangers? Don't you need to at least know the person, be it only to set the date and know you want it?

[coolsome]

Who goes on dates with strangers? Don't you need to at least know the person, be it only to set the date and know you want it?

not with the magic of the internet

[Fealiks]

You lose MANY "priviledge's" at marriage.

Don't believe everything middle-aged stand-up comedians tell you.

[Avistew]

I like how my husband joining the forums is becoming a bigger news than the new community manager.

[Ragabash]

I like how my husband joining the forums is becoming a bigger news than the new community manager.

I think it's because I'm now a confirmed myth, so it's like the buzz there would be if a sasquatch or the Loch Ness monster joined.

[Avistew]

I think it's because I'm now a confirmed myth, so it's like the buzz there would be if a sasquatch or the Loch Ness monster joined.

So, if you're Sasquatch, does that make me Nessie? Or is it the other way around?

[Fealiks]

I don't believe that either of your are real.

[puzzlebox]

So, if you're Sasquatch, does that make me Nessie? Or is it the other way around?

This question made me devote far too much time to reading about different cryptids (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cryptids). Don't know if there is a French one you feel would be appropriate for you.

[Avistew]

If I have to pick a French one, I think I'll have to be the Tarasque.

Hehe, they have dahus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahu) in your list. I remember hearing dahu jokes as a kid.

[puzzlebox]

Hehe, they have dahus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dahu) in your list. I remember hearing dahu jokes as a kid.

Hehe, the way those are used sounds a lot like the Australian drop bear (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drop_Bear).

As kids, we lived close to rainforest, and invented a creature called the flying tree leech - a giant bloodsucker that would attack your bare neck by suddenly launching itself from a tree and latching onto your flesh. Grawr! Far too easy to make visitors squeal. :D

[Rather Dashing]

Don't you loose that priviledge at marriage? :p

You lose MANY "priviledge's" at marriage.

What is this, the 12 year-old worldview of marriage?

I mean, BoneFreak is exempt for actually being 12 or whatever age he is, but still.

[Avistew]

What is this, the 12 year-old worldview of marriage?

I mean, BoneFreak is exempt for actually being 12 or whatever age he is, but still.

Even worse, they keep misspelling "privilege"!
(I think BoneFreak said he was 13).

[puzzlebox]

What is this, the 12 year-old worldview of marriage?

Aye. If you don't want your husband touching your breasts, you married the wrong dude.

[Hassat Hunter]

Humour, misunderstood by Rather Dashing and others since 2010...

EDIT: And no, Avistew, that is no typo, that's how the english write 'humor' ;D.

[Jen Kollic]

has an interesting name

Completely ignoring everything else going on in this thread, that's a rather intriguing screen-name you've chosen. Are you a Werewolf: The Apocalypse fan, or is this another case of White Wolf making up their terminology by stealing it from other languages/cultures/religions?

[doodo!]

Ragabash, do you ever have those special feelings, urges?

[Ragabash]

Completely ignoring everything else going on in this thread, that's a rather intriguing screen-name you've chosen. Are you a Werewolf: The Apocalypse fan, or is this another case of White Wolf making up their terminology by stealing it from other languages/cultures/religions?

Good call, I am a fan of the game, although I gave away my books some years ago to my oldest brother who's an even bigger fan.

[Fealiks]

Aye. If you don't want your husband touching your breasts, you married the wrong dude.

Wait, Rather Dashing has a husband?

Wait... wait, Rather Dashing has breasts?

Whatever. Anyway, this is completely unrelated, but I've recently developed some sort of attraction to Rather Dashing that I can't explain. It's almost like I... want to touch his boobs? If that makes sense? I don't know.

[Comrade Pants]

I am now deeply disturbed. Allow me to go sulk somewhere and try to blind my mind's eye.

[doodo!]

Hard to read and study Spanish at the same time.

[jp-30]

doodo, Bionicle is being discontinued, with a similar range "Hero Factory" taking its place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S3o_V0VO70

[doodo!]

doodo, Bionicle is being discontinued, with a similar range "Hero Factory" taking its place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S3o_V0VO70

That actually looks pretty awesome. Some how, thanks for sharing. :cool:

Where do heroes come from!? David Bowie, but just for one day...

[Fealiks]

I am now deeply disturbed. Allow me to go sulk somewhere and try to blind my mind's eye.

Do you want to borrow my mind's pen knife?

[Falanca]

Someone said boobs. I can just smell it.

[skeeter]

Woah, this is what happens when you step away from a thread for a few hours? Actually, I really should know this by now... And now I have strange images of boobs and bow ties stuck in my head... Jake, I blame you for the bow ties at least!

[GuruGuru214]

doodo, Bionicle is being discontinued, with a similar range "Hero Factory" taking its place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-S3o_V0VO70

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/madmangohan/ExcelSagasPedro.jpg

Someone said boobs. I can just smell it.

Um, eww.

[Giant Tope]

Wait, Rather Dashing has a husband?

Wait... wait, Rather Dashing has breasts?

Whatever. Anyway, this is completely unrelated, but I've recently developed some sort of attraction to Rather Dashing that I can't explain. It's almost like I... want to touch his boobs? If that makes sense? I don't know.

Excuse me whilst I crawl into a hole and rip my eyes out.

[Comrade Pants]

Do you want to borrow my mind's pen knife?

Please?

[Jake]

This thread is certainly an accurate representation of the forum community. Good job welcoming new guy.

[Giant Tope]

Well anyways, you can sleep on the couch for now. There's left over steak in the fridge, and you can just get water from the tap. If you need anything, I'll be in the back workin' on my taxidermy.

AND DON'T OPEN THE DOOR AT THE END OF THE HALL.

[GuruGuru214]

This thread is certainly an accurate representation of the forum community. Good job welcoming new guy.

It was totally worth all the effort of recreating the entire community in a specific thread.

Yep, totally on purpose.

Just for the new guy.

...Hey, does anyone remember how the hell we got started talking about Legos?

[Comrade Pants]

AND DON'T OPEN THE DOOR AT THE END OF THE HALL.

It's keeping the monsters OUT.
What a tweest!

[Comrade Pants]

Hi everyone, I am a newbie here and want to know all of you with your working policy.Would you like to accept me as a new member of this forum and help me on this regard?

It depends. Are you adverse to dumping hundreds of dollars into my account for trivial pointers on community etiquette?

[GuruGuru214]

Hi everyone, I am a newbie here and want to know all of you with your working policy.Would you like to accept me as a new member of this forum and help me on this regard?

Okay, now this thread is an accurate representation of the forums. Wouldn't be complete without the spambots.

[jeeno0142]

Okay, now this thread is an accurate representation of the forums. Wouldn't be complete without the spambots.

Erm... aren't spambots automatic? If so, how is this one talking? :confused:

[Avistew]

Erm... aren't spambots automatic? If so, how is this one talking? :confused:

They wouldn't have a reason to be called spambots if they didn't spam... It's a script. Detected some keywords, saw it was an introductory thread and pasted a pre-written general introductory post.

[Icedhope]

They wouldn't have a reason to be called spambots if they didn't spam... It's a script. Detected some keywords, saw it was an introductory thread and pasted a pre-written general introductory post.

My mind is blown...also, when did we start getting spambots?

[Fealiks]

My mind is blown...also, when did we start getting spambots?

When did you start living under that rock? Zing!

[Will]

My mind is blown...also, when did we start getting spambots?

When the internet was created.

[Comrade Pants]

Spambots in Telltale! The council is in an uproar! I... Oh, wait... Right. Damn. I should have have held off on axing the whole Andrew Ryan thing. That one would have been perfect!

[Alcoremortis]

My mind is blown...also, when did we start getting spambots?

How could you not notice? We celebrated all their twenty-second birthdays yesterday! :D

[Icedhope]

How could you not notice? We celebrated all their twenty-second birthdays yesterday! :D

I don't know...probably getting stuff ready to leave thurs morning.

[doodo!]

I don't know...probably getting stuff ready to leave thurs morning.

:confused: You're not going any where shitty again are you?

[Avistew]

:confused: You're not going any where shitty again are you?

He's going to PAX.

[jp-30]

...Hey, does anyone remember how the hell we got started talking about Legos? I remember.

[Darth Vader]

This thread amuses me. How could you be so flippant in the face of your superior? Your lack of discipline will be your downfall.

[Comrade Pants]

This thread amuses me. How could you be so flippant in the face of your superior? Your lack of discipline will be your downfall.

The former Andrew Ryan formally supports this new Trollplayer.

[Darth Vader]

The former Andrew Ryan formally supports this new Trollplayer.

I do not "play", Ryan. Neither do I suffer fools gladly. I thought you an intelligent man, do not make me reconsider my assessment. Rejoin us or die.

[Comrade Pants]

I do not "play", Ryan. Neither do I suffer fools gladly. I thought you an intelligent man, do not make me reconsider my assessment. Rejoin us or die.

Depends: is Sheogorath a bad guy?

[Darth Vader]

I shall check for you. Brb.

[Darth Vader]

I see no such name on our database.

[Comrade Pants]

I see no such name on our database.

Then I'm not coming. So there.

EDIT: Try searching under "Jygyylag." Also, Darth Vader would never say brb.

[Darth Vader]

Then I'm not coming. So there.

EDIT: Try searching under "Jygyylag."

It's saying "Cannot make a new search so soon after your last". I do not understand.

Also, Darth Vader would never say brb.

It appears you are mistaken again, Ryan. I am fluent in many languages. What makes you think I will not utilise the nuances found in contemporary basic?

[Comrade Pants]

It's saying "Cannot make a new search so soon after your last". I do not understand.

It sounds so beaurocratic... so... ordered.



It appears you are mistaken again, Ryan. I am fluent in many languages. What makes you think I will not utilise the nuances found in contemporary basic?

You should refuse to use them because they're beneath you.

[Darth Vader]

It sounds so beaurocratic... so... ordered.

Indeed. What do I do? Tell me or die.

You should refuse to use them because they're beneath you.

Slaves are also beneath me. I assume you consider my usage of them inappropriate as well?

[Comrade Pants]

Indeed. What do I do? Tell me or die.

Nah. It's cool. That's Jygyylag.



Slaves are also beneath me. I assume you consider my usage of them inappropriate as well?

That's different and you know it, ass.

[Darth Vader]

That's different and you know it, ass.

GTFO *shakes fist*

[Comrade Pants]

gtfo *shakes fist*

Нет!

[Darth Vader]

Нет!

I would make you were I less elegant. It seems only fitting that I let you rot in your new home instead.

Be aware, however, that I shall check on your progress from time to time.

[Comrade Pants]

I would make you were I less elegant. It seems only fitting that I let you rot in your new home instead.

Be aware, however, that I shall check on your progress from time to time.

He's running away, guise!

[Fealiks]

He's running away, guise!

"Running"?

[Nintendo Boy1]

Nice to meet you! Whatever you do just say no!

[Comrade Pants]

Nice to meet you! Whatever you do just say no!

No!

[mrpineapplehead]

very late but hi

[RingmasterJ5]

Hey, you've changed your username.

[Comrade Pants]

Who has?

[jeeno0142]

Hey, you've changed your username.

I thought he had. I could've sworn it was just A Johnson before, but thought it was all in my head.

[RingmasterJ5]

I thought he had. I could've sworn it was just A Johnson before, but thought it was all in my head.

Yep, it was ajohnson before.

[Alan Johnson]

Yeah I changed it! Didn't really put much thought into it, and I still didn't get creative. But yeah! :)

[SHODANFreeman]

Yeah I changed it! Didn't really put much thought into it, and I still didn't get creative. But yeah! :)

You just didn't want to be known as "a johnson" :p

[Debbie82]

Hello there, louiza! So nice of you to join us!

[RingmasterJ5]

hello every body i'm new here and i want to make more friends.

You can't have friends, Mr. Spambot.

[Jon NA]

Looking back, Alan was a lot cheerful in the beginning ... I guess he's gotten old spending time with us ...

[Vainamoinen]

OK Jon NA, that is about enough with the thread necromancy. :D

[Jon NA]

It N/A, Jon N/A

[Vainamoinen]

NA?!

[Jon NA]

NAy XD

[Alan Johnson]

Looking back, Alan was a lot cheerful in the beginning ... I guess he's gotten old spending time with us ...

Hahaha no! I'm still a jolly old fellow but a much busier jolly old fellow now as I've taken on some new roles around here. :)

I still love all of you. Deeply!

[TomPravetz]

I still love all of you. Deeply!
Can you really love a monster like *sniff choke weep cry* me? *sob*