Telltale Games

DeLuca · 10/02/2009, 08:49 am

What about this possibility?

Instead of continuing as is with Telltale in essence leasing the rights to the IP and making it on their own dime and such AND instead of Lucas Arts making their own internally:

Lucas Arts structures the project as internal but then contracts TTG as developers, making Lucas Arts the client. That way we have the people who make MI games best and know how to do it successfully AND there would be a biggest budget for the epic 40 hour game.

Rather Dashing · 10/02/2009, 08:57 am

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Originally Posted by DeLuca

What about this possibility?

Instead of continuing as is with Telltale in essence leasing the rights to the IP and making it on their own dime and such AND instead of Lucas Arts making their own internally:

Lucas Arts structures the project as internal but then contracts TTG as developers, making Lucas Arts the client. That way we have the people who make MI games best and know how to do it successfully AND there would be a biggest budget for the epic 40 hour game.

I think the inherent failing in this logic(and the logic of those wanting Telltale to do full games) is the idea that Telltale is just doing this episodic thing until they can "get to making Big Boy games". But that's not the case. Telltale was built for the episodic release model, their tools were built for making episodic games, and they've been adapting to better that model since the beginning. Making an episodic release isn't easy child's play.

Now, they have made "full" release games based on the CSI license. I've never been able to enjoy a CSI episode in my life, so I haven't played them and can't really say what those are like. So...I admit, I have a blank in my knowledge, there.

SHODANFreeman · 10/02/2009, 08:59 am

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Originally Posted by Rather Dashing

I think the inherent failing in this logic(and the logic of those wanting Telltale to do full games) is the idea that Telltale is just doing this episodic thing until they can "get to making Big Boy games". But that's not the case. Telltale was built for the episodic release model, their tools were built for making episodic games, and they've been adapting to better that model since the beginning. Making an episodic release isn't easy child's play.

Now, they have made "full" release games based on the CSI license. I've never been able to enjoy a CSI episode in my life, so I haven't played them and can't really say what those are like. So...I admit, I have a blank in my knowledge, there.

They're basically like an episodic game, but all at once. They each have about 5 cases.

coolsome · 10/02/2009, 09:13 am

In storyline and drama terms I think TMI is the best MI yet and Iv never found it to easy and Id love them to continue the monkey Island series

mithrandiryod · 10/02/2009, 09:40 am

I quite honestly had heard of tale tell games prior to Monkey Island, but had never given them a serious look until I heard TMI was being released. Being the MI fanboy that I am, I immediately purchased. Now, not only do I have TMI, but have purchased both Sam and Max seasons, and after loving them thoroughly, will be definitely purchasing season 3 when it is available.

Tale Tell itself brought me in as a MI fanboy, but has kept me further through their great products. I have been thoroughly impressed by their work and they likely have a customer for life. However, when Lucas Arts released SMI:SE, I didn't (nor have I yet) jumped to buy it. LA lost a bit of my respect when they abandoned the franchises they had brought into this world. Now, that isn't to say that I wouldn't buy Grim Fandango or a new Monkey Island game, should it appear...but it will make me pause for a moment.

All in all, Tell Tale's move to bring TMI here is a genius one, if my story is any indication, and LA would be fools to screw up this rebirth of Monkey Island, and other possible dead adventure gaming prospects.

techie775 · 10/02/2009, 04:10 pm

From what I've seen so far with Chapter One I'd look forward to a Chapter 2 of TOMI. But if Lucasarts, Telltale or Dominic Armato don't want to do it (which I doubt but ya neverknow) I'll be grateful with just Season One seeing how it's been almost Nine Years since I've played a new Monkey Island game.

BobTGoldfish · 10/03/2009, 03:33 am

In Order for me to purchase the Next Monkey Island "Adventure, There must be One constant.

Dominic Armato as Guybrush: This really is non-negotiable at this point, 4 games (including the SE) under his belt, anyone else voiceing our Mighty Pirate would just be wrong.

From there it Diverges:

TellTale: For me to buy the next MI, TTG must be the ones that make it. I have never been let down by a TTG game, and I don;t think it would start in our next piratey outing. They have always proven that they aren't going to do something if they can't make it exceptional. They have shown, at least to me they GET monkey Island and it's humor. I'd preorder it on Day 1.

LucasArts: If LA announce they are doing the next Outing I will hold my horses. I won't go near an order button until I have seen reviews, Concept art maybe even Gameplay footage. Mainly because the current LA team is well.. Unproven.. at what they do. I LOVE me some Monkey Island, but I'm not willing to get suckered into something like EMI again.

Olegdr · 10/03/2009, 04:05 am

I would like to see "Tales of MI 2" as well. Another cool idea would be to make the next Sam&Max an ongoing continuous story in chapters like TOMI is, as opposed to a season of episodes, like seasons 1 and 2 were.

108 Stars · 10/03/2009, 04:38 am

Another ToMI would be great, but it would have to be from Telltale; if it was made by Lucasarts themselves I would wait for a bargain before giving it a chance.

Only thing I dislike about Telltales is the episodic concept. When I am just getting into it again, the chapter ends and I have to wait 6 weeks. I know it can´t be helped, that´s the company´s business-model, but it is still ToMI´s only flaw for me.

SHODANFreeman · 10/03/2009, 06:05 am

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Originally Posted by 108 Stars

Another ToMI would be great, but it would have to be from Telltale; if it was made by Lucasarts themselves I would wait for a bargain before giving it a chance.

Only thing I dislike about Telltales is the episodic concept. When I am just getting into it again, the chapter ends and I have to wait 6 weeks. I know it can´t be helped, that´s the company´s business-model, but it is still ToMI´s only flaw for me.

You could just wait 5 months and play it as soon as the final chapter comes out and pretend it wasn't out until then, heh.

108 Stars · 10/03/2009, 09:29 am

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Originally Posted by Pale Man

You could just wait 5 months and play it as soon as the final chapter comes out and pretend it wasn't out until then, heh.

That´s what I was actually planning at first.

I thought I´d buy the season shortly before chapter 5 comes and play it like one big game...but then I played the demo and couldn´t wait. So I bought ToMI on Talk-like-a-pirate-day...I was too weak...

*Irishmile* · 10/03/2009, 10:40 am

Maybe we should start the letter campaign now to get Lucasarts to hire TTG for a second game.

LucasArts
P.O. Box 29908
San Francisco, CA 94129-0908

meander · 10/03/2009, 09:06 pm

I too would prefer future Monkey Island games to be made by Telltale, whether episodic (as is most likely) or full length.

TomPravetz · 10/04/2009, 02:26 pm

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Originally Posted by BobTGoldfish

In Order for me to purchase the Next Monkey Island "Adventure, There must be One constant.

Dominic Armato as Guybrush:

I would play a non-Armato MI. I would like it a lot less, be bickering about it the whole game. But I would play it. And then I'd complain about it infinitely. Then I'd buy the sequel.

10/02/2009, 08:49 am	#21
DeLuca Scumm Bar Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 266	What about this possibility? Instead of continuing as is with Telltale in essence leasing the rights to the IP and making it on their own dime and such AND instead of Lucas Arts making their own internally: Lucas Arts structures the project as internal but then contracts TTG as developers, making Lucas Arts the client. That way we have the people who make MI games best and know how to do it successfully AND there would be a biggest budget for the epic 40 hour game. __________________ ----------------- Buy My Book!! - Six Months in Ipswich The Memory Chaser - Coming 2010 by Alexander DeLuca ----------------- Follow Me on Tumblror Twitter

10/02/2009, 09:13 am	#24
coolsome Sam D Coolsome Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,950	In storyline and drama terms I think TMI is the best MI yet and Iv never found it to easy and Id love them to continue the monkey Island series __________________

10/03/2009, 03:33 am	#27
BobTGoldfish The "T" stands for "The" Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 204	In Order for me to purchase the Next Monkey Island "Adventure, There must be One constant. Dominic Armato as Guybrush: This really is non-negotiable at this point, 4 games (including the SE) under his belt, anyone else voiceing our Mighty Pirate would just be wrong. From there it Diverges: TellTale: For me to buy the next MI, TTG must be the ones that make it. I have never been let down by a TTG game, and I don;t think it would start in our next piratey outing. They have always proven that they aren't going to do something if they can't make it exceptional. They have shown, at least to me they GET monkey Island and it's humor. I'd preorder it on Day 1. LucasArts: If LA announce they are doing the next Outing I will hold my horses. I won't go near an order button until I have seen reviews, Concept art maybe even Gameplay footage. Mainly because the current LA team is well.. Unproven.. at what they do. I LOVE me some Monkey Island, but I'm not willing to get suckered into something like EMI again. __________________ Oh joy! That's my second Favorite Feasance!

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10/02/2009, 09:40 am	#25
mithrandiryod ...penguin wrangler... Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25	I quite honestly had heard of tale tell games prior to Monkey Island, but had never given them a serious look until I heard TMI was being released. Being the MI fanboy that I am, I immediately purchased. Now, not only do I have TMI, but have purchased both Sam and Max seasons, and after loving them thoroughly, will be definitely purchasing season 3 when it is available. Tale Tell itself brought me in as a MI fanboy, but has kept me further through their great products. I have been thoroughly impressed by their work and they likely have a customer for life. However, when Lucas Arts released SMI:SE, I didn't (nor have I yet) jumped to buy it. LA lost a bit of my respect when they abandoned the franchises they had brought into this world. Now, that isn't to say that I wouldn't buy Grim Fandango or a new Monkey Island game, should it appear...but it will make me pause for a moment. All in all, Tell Tale's move to bring TMI here is a genius one, if my story is any indication, and LA would be fools to screw up this rebirth of Monkey Island, and other possible dead adventure gaming prospects.

10/02/2009, 04:10 pm	#26
techie775 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 408	From what I've seen so far with Chapter One I'd look forward to a Chapter 2 of TOMI. But if Lucasarts, Telltale or Dominic Armato don't want to do it (which I doubt but ya neverknow) I'll be grateful with just Season One seeing how it's been almost Nine Years since I've played a new Monkey Island game.

10/03/2009, 04:05 am	#28
Olegdr Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 46	I would like to see "Tales of MI 2" as well. Another cool idea would be to make the next Sam&Max an ongoing continuous story in chapters like TOMI is, as opposed to a season of episodes, like seasons 1 and 2 were.

10/03/2009, 04:38 am	#29
108 Stars Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 122	Another ToMI would be great, but it would have to be from Telltale; if it was made by Lucasarts themselves I would wait for a bargain before giving it a chance. Only thing I dislike about Telltales is the episodic concept. When I am just getting into it again, the chapter ends and I have to wait 6 weeks. I know it can´t be helped, that´s the company´s business-model, but it is still ToMI´s only flaw for me.

10/03/2009, 10:40 am	#32
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10/03/2009, 09:06 pm	#33
meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 283	I too would prefer future Monkey Island games to be made by Telltale, whether episodic (as is most likely) or full length.