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Harald B · 04/14/2007, 08:51 am

http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/comics/24109954

If you don't get the reference, shame on you!

Alright, if you insist:

The 1990 game Covert Action has CIA agent Max Remington and assistant Sam travel the globe stopping terrorist plots and bringing those involved to justice. This invariably involves a lot of violence, and gratuitous use of grenades is not just permitted but recommended.
I kid you not, check it out!

This is one of my all-time favorite games. Sorry for not finding some more comprehensive info. Maybe I'll post some screenshots if someone's really interested.

Harald B · 04/15/2007, 01:15 am

One Max Show
In the same continuity, but it should be funny regardless of whether you get the reference. The compatibility is remarkable, I think I'll produce some more later.

Harald B · 04/15/2007, 07:14 am

How to use clues
Computer Security
Debriefing
An unfortunately all-too-recognizable sequence of events for the CA player. Who knew cracking satirical jokes about a personal favorite could be so amusing? Make sure you read'em in top-to-bottom order.

PS I'm afraid my laggy internet connection has accidently made me create that last comic twice. If that's problematic, would someone with administrative powers please delete the 24195835 copy for me? I'd prefer to keep the 24195907 copy, as that's the one I'm linking to here.

Harald B · 04/16/2007, 02:21 am

Significant Letters
Remarkably Similar
Enjoy as our agents use their unique insights to decide what to do next.

Harald B · 04/17/2007, 12:01 am

Things left unseen
It certainly is
As Sam & Max discuss the resolution of their most recent case while driving home, this storyline is ended. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

(Read the comics first, but here is some CA trivia to help totally get these last two comics:
- You can carry up to 24 grenades, a bit much even for a human.
- Upon arresting the Mastermind he caves in and reveals the details about all the other agents.
- Arresting the Bomber first is bad strategy, as everyone else will then leave their post and go into hiding asap.
- Usually about a month is fast-forwarded between cases.)

Maratanos · 04/18/2007, 03:33 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harald B

Computer Security

For your information, Max seems to be describing a honeypot.

Harald B · 04/19/2007, 09:46 am

Mmm, a comment

Thanks for the link, that's a pretty interesting read. I was hoping to post a vintage screenshot of CA's hollywood-style hacking here but as it turns out taking a screenshot off a full-screen dosbox in XP is notoriously difficult. Oh well, maybe later.
Anyway, did you like this crossover series?

pfaffer · 12/11/2007, 06:20 am

I just now got around to reading these. I love them even having not played that game! But as a fan of shows like Alias, it has it's appeal. Good work.

Harald B · 12/11/2007, 08:05 am

Thanks. I recommend you give that game a go (underdogs has it, amongst other places). I think it's still the complete cinematic spy experience. It really has it all: ops, codebreaking, wiretapping, car chases, double agents (on both sides), prison breaks, exchanges, globetrotting, vague clues, red herrings, and more. Sid Meier calls putting so much elements in "the Covert Action mistake", but I'd pay through the nose for a properly adapted DS remake.
(Also: wow, 8-month bump. It took me a moment to realize why this thread title sounded so familiar...

)

Marx · 12/28/2007, 10:36 pm

I liked them, they were quite funny and ive never seen the show or the game.
sounds pretty cool though.

Filthy Assistant · 12/29/2007, 12:57 am

I like how out of 10 posts in this thread, 7 of them are the OP's.

Harald B · 12/29/2007, 01:17 am

Now it's 8 out of 12, and congratulations, you've just become the first person I've ever put on an ignore list.

Guybrush Threepwood · 12/29/2007, 01:16 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy Assistant

I like how out of 10 posts in this thread, 7 of them are the OP's.

At first I thought you meant 'old pensioner', then I realised it stood for original poster.

Anyway Harald, I really like your comics... and I'm afraid I didn't get the reference.

NotAFurry · 01/01/2008, 04:36 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy Assistant

I like how out of 10 posts in this thread, 7 of them are the OP's.

I know what you mean. Well, whatcha gonna do... people don't seem to reply very often here.

Kerplunktehmunk · 02/03/2008, 09:07 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Filthy Assistant

I like how out of 10 posts in this thread, 7 of them are the OP's.

It's WAAYY better than creating a whole flood of new threads for each new comic. Give the man a little credit for his thinkery, I say.

04/14/2007, 08:51 am	#1
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	The other "Sam & Max" game in need of a sequel http://www.telltalegames.com/samandmax/comics/24109954 If you don't get the reference, shame on you! Alright, if you insist: The 1990 game Covert Action has CIA agent Max Remington and assistant Sam travel the globe stopping terrorist plots and bringing those involved to justice. This invariably involves a lot of violence, and gratuitous use of grenades is not just permitted but recommended. I kid you not, check it out! This is one of my all-time favorite games. Sorry for not finding some more comprehensive info. Maybe I'll post some screenshots if someone's really interested. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

04/15/2007, 01:15 am	#2
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	One Max Show In the same continuity, but it should be funny regardless of whether you get the reference. The compatibility is remarkable, I think I'll produce some more later. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

04/15/2007, 07:14 am	#3
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	How to use clues Computer Security Debriefing An unfortunately all-too-recognizable sequence of events for the CA player. Who knew cracking satirical jokes about a personal favorite could be so amusing? Make sure you read'em in top-to-bottom order. PS I'm afraid my laggy internet connection has accidently made me create that last comic twice. If that's problematic, would someone with administrative powers please delete the 24195835 copy for me? I'd prefer to keep the 24195907 copy, as that's the one I'm linking to here. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

04/16/2007, 02:21 am	#4
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	Significant Letters Remarkably Similar Enjoy as our agents use their unique insights to decide what to do next. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

04/17/2007, 12:01 am	#5
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	Things left unseen It certainly is As Sam & Max discuss the resolution of their most recent case while driving home, this storyline is ended. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. (Read the comics first, but here is some CA trivia to help totally get these last two comics: - You can carry up to 24 grenades, a bit much even for a human. - Upon arresting the Mastermind he caves in and reveals the details about all the other agents. - Arresting the Bomber first is bad strategy, as everyone else will then leave their post and go into hiding asap. - Usually about a month is fast-forwarded between cases.) __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

04/19/2007, 09:46 am	#7
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	Mmm, a comment Thanks for the link, that's a pretty interesting read. I was hoping to post a vintage screenshot of CA's hollywood-style hacking here but as it turns out taking a screenshot off a full-screen dosbox in XP is notoriously difficult. Oh well, maybe later. Anyway, did you like this crossover series? __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

12/11/2007, 06:20 am	#8
pfaffer Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 43	I just now got around to reading these. I love them even having not played that game! But as a fan of shows like Alias, it has it's appeal. Good work. __________________ Raising a future adventure gamer.

12/11/2007, 08:05 am	#9
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	Thanks. I recommend you give that game a go (underdogs has it, amongst other places). I think it's still the complete cinematic spy experience. It really has it all: ops, codebreaking, wiretapping, car chases, double agents (on both sides), prison breaks, exchanges, globetrotting, vague clues, red herrings, and more. Sid Meier calls putting so much elements in "the Covert Action mistake", but I'd pay through the nose for a properly adapted DS remake. (Also: wow, 8-month bump. It took me a moment to realize why this thread title sounded so familiar... ) __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

12/28/2007, 10:36 pm	#10
Marx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 15	I liked them, they were quite funny and ive never seen the show or the game. sounds pretty cool though.

12/29/2007, 12:57 am	#11
Filthy Assistant Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 79	I like how out of 10 posts in this thread, 7 of them are the OP's.

12/29/2007, 01:17 am	#12
Harald B Egregious Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,448	Now it's 8 out of 12, and congratulations, you've just become the first person I've ever put on an ignore list. __________________ although we do still have a time machine, so I wouldn't completely rule out the possibility. Forgot what T.H.E.M. stands for? Need the lyrics to the War Song? Visit the Sam & Max wiki!

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