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The Highway · 05/07/2010, 08:09 pm

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Originally Posted by jweir

The Highway, we aren't waiting for Lucas Arts approval, we're just waiting for the duplicators and packaging.

Oh.

Also, the only things I didn't like about the Strong Bad DVD was that there were no cutscenes (so I'm now making them myself with screen capture

) and they wont rip to my computer without audio/video offset.

splash1 · 05/07/2010, 08:17 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

Did you, um, read the rest of the thread? We aren't even getting a Puzzle Agent DVD.

I said if, besides the fact that it's still the beginning; things can change.

Rather Dashing · 05/07/2010, 08:24 pm

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Originally Posted by splash1

I said if, besides the fact that it's still the beginning; things can change.

The beginning of what? We have literally no indication that we'll get anything other than the first pilot episode, or that it would ever be included on a future Puzzle Agent season DVD.

The Highway · 05/07/2010, 08:28 pm

Still, Rather Dashing, it's nice to dream... Mmmmm... Dreams are fun...

Wapcaplet · 05/07/2010, 09:02 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

The beginning of what? We have literally no indication that we'll get anything other than the first pilot episode, or that it would ever be included on a future Puzzle Agent season DVD.

We do know from Sean Vanaman's blog that they have planned out the rest of the series if it gets greenlit:

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Originally Posted by Sean Vanaman

We made a single game — well worth your 9.95 — and depending on how people feel about it — ie: give us yo’ dollars — we’ve got a whole series waiting in the wings. Rest assured that this won’t be some Lost nonsense — we know exactly where this story is going if you deem it so.

(Been waiting for an appropriate time to post this.)

jp-30 · 05/07/2010, 09:02 pm

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

The beginning of what? We have literally no indication that we'll get anything other than the first pilot episode, or that it would ever be included on a future Puzzle Agent season DVD.

If Puzzle Agent gets picked up for a full season, then there's a good chance of a DVD, which would probably include the pilot. The quality of this hypothetical DVD is being discussed. I don't really understand your aggressive tone.

Didero · 05/08/2010, 12:58 am

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Originally Posted by jp-30

I don't really understand your aggressive tone.

It's Rather Dashing, it's what he does

GinnyN · 05/08/2010, 03:15 am

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Originally Posted by Didero

It's Rather Dashing, it's what he does

In my mind, he's "agressive tone" is a Sarcastic Tone.

Hassat Hunter · 05/08/2010, 06:25 am

Usually a "pilot" means they intend to create a series of it. Why would it be different here?

Didero · 05/08/2010, 06:28 am

They intend to make a series of it if the pilot proves succesful.

Avistew · 05/08/2010, 06:37 am

Based on the fact that they apparently already have a story and all, it seems more like they're planning on making it a series unless it's a total commercial failure.
Which isn't exactly the same thing.
I'm sure they'll do every one of their pilots with the intention of making a series out of it. Unfortunately some might just not work, and then it's better for them to lose the money and time invested in a self-contained episode than a whole season.

Leak · 05/08/2010, 09:11 am

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Originally Posted by Fury

You wouldn't want the free DVD anyway. Because it would cost $22 in postage and it would take 12 months for Telltale to figure out how DVD burning works, so you wouldn't get it for ages....

Oh, go fry in a dryer already...

*Jennifer* · 05/17/2010, 11:10 pm

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Originally Posted by Wapcaplet

We do know from Sean Vanaman's blog that they have planned out the rest of the series if it gets greenlit:

(Been waiting for an appropriate time to post this.)

It's nice to know they have an idea for the rest of the series if the pilot does well. I really hope this is a success for Telltale, both because I love Graham Annable's art style and strange sense of humor, and because I love the idea behind the Pilot Program.

This could very well be like the short cartoons of Pixar where they give people with no directing experience the chance to direct a pilot episode, or even give someone the chance to come up with a game concept. It's a very exciting idea to me.

prizna · 05/17/2010, 11:45 pm

Surely if this is a success and will be made into a series with more episodes, there will be an upgrade offered to all who bought the first episode (pilot) right?

*Jennifer* · 05/18/2010, 03:28 am

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Originally Posted by prizna

Surely if this is a success and will be made into a series with more episodes, there will be an upgrade offered to all who bought the first episode (pilot) right?

Almost certainly. Telltale offers their seasons at an upgrade rate for those who bought one episode for their other seasons. If this does become a whole season I'm sure that Telltale would have an upgrade option for it in their store.

Thespis · 05/18/2010, 04:06 am

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Originally Posted by prizna

Surely if this is a success and will be made into a series with more episodes, there will be an upgrade offered to all who bought the first episode (pilot) right?

I doubt it. The upgrade applies to buying one episode of a series, then getting the rest minus the cost of that one episode.

This is a pilot game, which means it's seperate from the normal season structure. If Puzzle Agent gets a full season, the pilot game most likely won't be a part of it, which means that there would be no justification for offering a season upgrade.

Granted in TV the pilot episode is sometimes the first episode in a series run, but normally the general public doesn't see the pilot until the full series airs. In this case, though, we will have all seen (or played) the pilot, which means it is unlikely that a full series would contain the pilot at all.

Wapcaplet · 05/18/2010, 08:20 am

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Originally Posted by Thespis

This is a pilot game, which means it's seperate from the normal season structure. If Puzzle Agent gets a full season, the pilot game most likely won't be a part of it, which means that there would be no justification for offering a season upgrade.

It seems to me that separating the pilot from the rest of the season would needlessly complicate things.

If the pilot is sold separately from the rest of the season, you would need to make two separate purchases to qualify for the end-of-season DVD (which would likely have both the pilot and the rest of the series on it).

Also, by making an upgrade discount available for the rest of the season, that creates a "special offer" incentive for people who already bought the pilot. Upgrade pricing is a strong marketing tool for Telltale already; they'll probably keep using it for pilots that lead to a full season.

Thespis · 05/18/2010, 09:38 am

I don't know. It still makes more sense to me to have the pilot lead to a full series that starts with an episode 1 that isn't the pilot.

We'll see, I guess.

SHODANFreeman · 05/18/2010, 09:42 am

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Originally Posted by Thespis

I don't know. It still makes more sense to me to have the pilot lead to a full series that starts with an episode 1 that isn't the pilot.

We'll see, I guess.

Even if that is the case, it makes sense to give pilot purchasers incentive to buy the new season, even if just in the form of a $5 discount or something similar. And there is no doubt any pilot that spawns a full series will be included on the DVD as a bonus.

Thespis · 05/18/2010, 09:57 am

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Originally Posted by Pale Man

Even if that is the case, it makes sense to give pilot purchasers incentive to buy the new season, even if just in the form of a $5 discount or something similar. And there is no doubt any pilot that spawns a full series will be included on the DVD as a bonus.

I never said I didn't think there would be some sort of incentive. I just don't think there will be a season upgrade option.

And, I definitely agree about the DVD.

05/08/2010, 06:25 am	#29
Hassat Hunter Fluffy monkey/Cute kitten Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,804	Usually a "pilot" means they intend to create a series of it. Why would it be different here? __________________ Sam: "We're 98% certain General Skun-ka'pe is evil." Stinky: "And the other 2%?" Max: "That he's crazy and we have to shoot him! But that may be wishful thinking on our part." (Any resemblance to KOTOR is purely coincidential, really!)

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05/07/2010, 08:28 pm	#24
The Highway Resident Voodoo Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pathetic Perth Telltale Games Level: 3,652 Posts: 3,623	Still, Rather Dashing, it's nice to dream... Mmmmm... Dreams are fun...

05/08/2010, 06:28 am	#30
Didero Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 481	They intend to make a series of it if the pilot proves succesful.

05/08/2010, 06:37 am	#31
Avistew I<3>1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 5,051	Based on the fact that they apparently already have a story and all, it seems more like they're planning on making it a series unless it's a total commercial failure. Which isn't exactly the same thing. I'm sure they'll do every one of their pilots with the intention of making a series out of it. Unfortunately some might just not work, and then it's better for them to lose the money and time invested in a self-contained episode than a whole season.

05/17/2010, 11:45 pm	#34
prizna in on bad behaviour Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 1,268	Surely if this is a success and will be made into a series with more episodes, there will be an upgrade offered to all who bought the first episode (pilot) right?

05/18/2010, 09:38 am	#38
Thespis OUTATIME Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 389	I don't know. It still makes more sense to me to have the pilot lead to a full series that starts with an episode 1 that isn't the pilot. We'll see, I guess.