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dumpling321 · 07/13/2009, 02:27 pm

I am the ONLY person in my group of family/friends that has actually played through all the monkey islands... which makes me the only MI fanboy... and people are starting to get annoyed with my constant monkey island chatter... my mom (she screamed when i ran into her room and yelled MURRAY THE TALKING DEMONIC SKULL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED WOOT!!!!), best buddy, entire facebook buddy list, random strangers in public i stop and tell about MI...

soooooo who is everyone else annoying to death with monkey island talk

Rather Dashing · 07/13/2009, 02:32 pm

...

Sounds like you'd annoy *me*.

*Irishmile* · 07/13/2009, 02:34 pm

I try not to annoy my wife with my geekery.... My Son gets into it though its kinda cool he is like my own little mini me.

Bagge · 07/13/2009, 02:35 pm

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

I try not to annoy my wife with my geekery.... My Son gets into it though its kinda cool he is like my own little mini me.

His name is Irishyard, then?

larys · 07/13/2009, 02:40 pm

Nobody in my real life like MI. They don't even know what ti is. Everytime I start talking about MI with my friend, he is like: "Oh my God, here we go again". I just can't hold it I need someone to share the excitement...

*Irishmile* · 07/13/2009, 02:41 pm

LOL... No its a little more traditional his name is Conor, Irish first name, Irish last name, he is a cool half Asian little man.

Its going to really confuse substitute teachers.

britt12334 · 07/13/2009, 02:44 pm

i am in the same boat as you my brother played one or two but hasnt played them all like me. no one else in my family wants to talk about MI. and im pretty sure none of my friends have even heard of the MI series before

hansschmucker · 07/13/2009, 02:50 pm

*sigh* Yes, that's the problem with old timers. Adventure games were popular before computer games became mainstream, so you pretty much have to look for people who are usually 25 to 30 years old (I know there are also adventure gamers outside that range, but most are roughly that age), and who were interested in computers at an early age.

In my immediate surrounding there is sadly nobody who fits both these criteria, so for adventure games I'm pretty much stuck with the net.

I try not to upset the people around me when I know that MI means absolutely nothing to them.

stemot · 07/13/2009, 02:52 pm

My Wife bears the brunt of my Geekery though she handles it well

dumpling321 · 07/13/2009, 02:54 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by hansschmucker

*sigh* Yes, that's the problem with old timers. Adventure games were popular before computer games became mainstream, so you pretty much have to look for people who are usually 25 to 30 years old (I know there are also adventure gamers outside that range, but most are roughly that age), and who were interested in computers at an early age.

In my immediate surrounding there is sadly nobody who fits both these criteria, so for adventure games I'm pretty much stuck with the net.

I try not to upset the people around me when I know that MI means absolutely nothing to them.

^_^ i'm outside that range i'm 22 xD

*Irishmile* · 07/13/2009, 02:54 pm

I just asked my wife if I am annoying her with Monkey Island stuff.... she said no.

Fidget242 · 07/13/2009, 03:09 pm

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^_^ i'm outside that range i'm 22 xD

Me too, I'm 20! I played the first Monkey Island game when I was around 7\8ish when we got our first pc, but never played the second (didn't know it existed until Curse came out!) I LOVED curse when it came out, played MI4 but felt let down a little, and LOVE Tales of MI so far! - can't wait for the next chapter

*Was thinking of playing MI2, but with the special edition of Secret Of MI coming out, I'm waiting just in case they re-do MI2 later on. Dunno how long I can wait though as it seems MI2 was better than the first after reading some posts on here? I find it hard to believe though

I'm currently playing through Curse again now I've finished the first chapter of TOMI. Haven't played it since it came out so have gotten stuck already as I can't remember it properly

xzodia · 07/13/2009, 03:21 pm

I beat all ya =P, I'm 18!
Luckly both my sister and her bf have played MI so I have an outlet =P

guitarsareboring · 07/13/2009, 04:02 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by dumpling321

I am the ONLY person in my group of family/friends that has actually played through all the monkey islands... which makes me the only MI fanboy... and people are starting to get annoyed with my constant monkey island chatter... my mom (she screamed when i ran into her room and yelled MURRAY THE TALKING DEMONIC SKULL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED WOOT!!!!), best buddy, entire facebook buddy list, random strangers in public i stop and tell about MI...

soooooo who is everyone else annoying to death with monkey island talk

Did you actually say 'woot' aloud?

But yeah, I've got no one to talk to about it. Makes me sad.

Nimeni · 07/13/2009, 05:19 pm

I keep trying to get the people in my life to play it, but they all have friggin macs.

Scapetti · 07/13/2009, 05:41 pm

When I tell the girls about Guybrush, they reply with "where has he been all my life!" ;D

(Completely true, not altered for comedic effect)

vacacionero · 07/13/2009, 05:57 pm

I'm 34. As many people here, I play adventure games (including MI) since 1990, when I was 15. My cell phone ringtone is the MI main theme

My wife plays MI too (although she needs very assistance from me)
My first daughter is 12 and plays too, Their favorite is CMI
And my second (and last) daughter is 6 and she's already asking who is Guybrush Threepwood and jumps to the computer when hears the MI music!!

For ToMI none of them can play, because they doesn't speak english at all

I have a very Monkeyislandish family

Athanasey · 07/13/2009, 05:57 pm

My husband was the one who told me it was coming back and initially shared my enthusiasm. Now he tries to run away every time the words "Monkey Island" come out of my mouth.

My mother in law is so sick of hearing me talk about it that she is actually going to play just to try and understand my fascination. I just gave her her first adventure game to play (Wallace and Gromit) and she is hooked. Pretty good for someone who is mainly into first person shooters.

But thank goodness I have my 4 year old daughter. She loves Monkey Island too! Or rather she loves the idea of it since she really doesn't get what is going on! She gets the general idea, LeChuck is bad, Guybrush is good, Monkeys are funny!

) And the best bit is she will happily listen to me chatter about it for as long as I want. As long as we then play Barbie of course!

larys · 07/13/2009, 06:06 pm

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Originally Posted by Athanasey

My mother in law is so sick of hearing me talk about it that she is actually going to play just to try and understand my fascination. I just gave her her first adventure game to play (Wallace and Gromit) and she is hooked. Pretty good for someone who is mainly into first person shooters.

Your mother in law is playing first-person shooters? Really really hard to imagine…

meander · 07/13/2009, 06:06 pm

I also am just outside that age range (23). Played the first one as a six or seven year old, and been hooked ever since. Fortunately, my dad and my boyfriend both like it too but my friends don't really get why I keep going on about three headed monkeys

my cat does like trying to eat Guybrush tho.

07/13/2009, 02:27 pm	#1
dumpling321 stalker-zombie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 455	people in your life that are getting tired of MI I am the ONLY person in my group of family/friends that has actually played through all the monkey islands... which makes me the only MI fanboy... and people are starting to get annoyed with my constant monkey island chatter... my mom (she screamed when i ran into her room and yelled MURRAY THE TALKING DEMONIC SKULL HAS BEEN CONFIRMED WOOT!!!!), best buddy, entire facebook buddy list, random strangers in public i stop and tell about MI... soooooo who is everyone else annoying to death with monkey island talk

07/13/2009, 05:57 pm	#17
vacacionero Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45	I'm 34. As many people here, I play adventure games (including MI) since 1990, when I was 15. My cell phone ringtone is the MI main theme My wife plays MI too (although she needs very assistance from me) My first daughter is 12 and plays too, Their favorite is CMI And my second (and last) daughter is 6 and she's already asking who is Guybrush Threepwood and jumps to the computer when hears the MI music!! For ToMI none of them can play, because they doesn't speak english at all I have a very Monkeyislandish family __________________ * We want localized subtitles for ToMI. *

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07/13/2009, 02:32 pm	#2
Rather Dashing Throw Baby Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,809	... Sounds like you'd annoy me.

07/13/2009, 02:34 pm	#3
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I try not to annoy my wife with my geekery.... My Son gets into it though its kinda cool he is like my own little mini me.

07/13/2009, 02:40 pm	#5
larys Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cyprus Posts: 157	Nobody in my real life like MI. They don't even know what ti is. Everytime I start talking about MI with my friend, he is like: "Oh my God, here we go again". I just can't hold it I need someone to share the excitement...

07/13/2009, 02:41 pm	#6
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	LOL... No its a little more traditional his name is Conor, Irish first name, Irish last name, he is a cool half Asian little man. Its going to really confuse substitute teachers.

07/13/2009, 02:44 pm	#7
britt12334 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 97	i am in the same boat as you my brother played one or two but hasnt played them all like me. no one else in my family wants to talk about MI. and im pretty sure none of my friends have even heard of the MI series before

07/13/2009, 02:50 pm	#8
hansschmucker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 945	sigh Yes, that's the problem with old timers. Adventure games were popular before computer games became mainstream, so you pretty much have to look for people who are usually 25 to 30 years old (I know there are also adventure gamers outside that range, but most are roughly that age), and who were interested in computers at an early age. In my immediate surrounding there is sadly nobody who fits both these criteria, so for adventure games I'm pretty much stuck with the net. I try not to upset the people around me when I know that MI means absolutely nothing to them.

07/13/2009, 02:52 pm	#9
stemot Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cumbria, England Posts: 232	My Wife bears the brunt of my Geekery though she handles it well

07/13/2009, 02:54 pm	#11
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I just asked my wife if I am annoying her with Monkey Island stuff.... she said no.

07/13/2009, 03:21 pm	#13
xzodia Indie Programmer Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 15	I beat all ya =P, I'm 18! Luckly both my sister and her bf have played MI so I have an outlet =P

07/13/2009, 05:19 pm	#15
Nimeni Trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aisle 13, Top Shelf Posts: 277	I keep trying to get the people in my life to play it, but they all have friggin macs.

07/13/2009, 05:41 pm	#16
Scapetti The Pixel Director Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aberystwyth, Wales Posts: 306	When I tell the girls about Guybrush, they reply with "where has he been all my life!" ;D (Completely true, not altered for comedic effect)

07/13/2009, 05:57 pm	#18
Athanasey Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 14	My husband was the one who told me it was coming back and initially shared my enthusiasm. Now he tries to run away every time the words "Monkey Island" come out of my mouth. My mother in law is so sick of hearing me talk about it that she is actually going to play just to try and understand my fascination. I just gave her her first adventure game to play (Wallace and Gromit) and she is hooked. Pretty good for someone who is mainly into first person shooters. But thank goodness I have my 4 year old daughter. She loves Monkey Island too! Or rather she loves the idea of it since she really doesn't get what is going on! She gets the general idea, LeChuck is bad, Guybrush is good, Monkeys are funny! ) And the best bit is she will happily listen to me chatter about it for as long as I want. As long as we then play Barbie of course!

07/13/2009, 06:06 pm	#20
meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 283	I also am just outside that age range (23). Played the first one as a six or seven year old, and been hooked ever since. Fortunately, my dad and my boyfriend both like it too but my friends don't really get why I keep going on about three headed monkeys my cat does like trying to eat Guybrush tho.