Ron's ideas

[Trenchfoot]

Hi, everybody!

Recently, I was chatting with a friend about how awesome is TOMI so far, and we started thinking about which were Ron Gilbert's ideas into the game.
Two things we thought are these:

- The love "quartet" seems to be very likely a Gilbert Incorported idea.

- And Elaine seems like a cross between the first and the second MI.

What do you think?

[JedExodus]

I heard Ron had an idea for a pizza place where you make your own pie...oh wait

[Iron Curtain]

I had a chance to speak with him at PAX, but I didn't get to speak with him very much about which parts of ToMI were his (at the time, only episodes 1 and 2 were out). I think I heard something from a Telltale Member there that Ron's input was only so much that the Monkey Island world and details were correct.

I don't remember exactly, though...

[Icedhope]

I think, he left a lot to Grossman..though.

[Irishmile]

I think Ron Gilbert, Bill Tiller, Dave Grossman, Tim Schafer, Mike Stemmle, and Steve Purcell..... should all get together at the same time and make the ultimate Monkey Island game.

[onlyamonkey]

I think the amount of cred Ron is getting is slowly transcending that of the sun.

[puzzlebox]

Originally Posted by onlyamonkey

I think the amount of cred Ron is getting is slowly transcending that of the sun.

Just wait til he masters nuclear fusion.

[pilouuuu]

I think probably Telltale said:

"This is what we are going to make in Tales of Monkey Island. This are the characters and this is the rough story. Are you OK with that, Ron?"

Ron:
"OK. Now let me eat that pizza and go back to finish Death Spank. Let me know when you want me to continue the story from Monkey 2. Mmm, this pizza tastes real good! I love pepperonni!"

[Mataku]

Originally Posted by JedExodus

I heard Ron had an idea for a pizza place where you make your own pie...oh wait

no,no, you're thinking about a cologne that smells like the beach!

[thatdude98]

Originally Posted by Iron Curtain

I had a chance to speak with him at PAX, but I didn't get to speak with him very much about which parts of ToMI were his (at the time, only episodes 1 and 2 were out). I think I heard something from a Telltale Member there that Ron's input was only so much that the Monkey Island world and details were correct.

I don't remember exactly, though...

lucky freaking skunk.

[pilouuuu]

Originally Posted by thatdude98

lucky freaking skunk.

Envy is not good... Just consider that Ron gave him no more information to him than we all know and you'll feel much better about yourself.

[SANAFABICH]

Originally Posted by Mataku

no,no, you're thinking about a cologne that smells like the beach!

doesn't seem right. I'm quite sure he meant a book about Coffee Tables... that turns into a coffee table!

[JedExodus]

Originally Posted by SANAFABICH

doesn't seem right. I'm quite sure he meant a book about Coffee Tables... that turns into a coffee table!

...was it some sort of bladder for oil tankers maybe?

[RMJ1984]

Originally Posted by Irishmile

I think Ron Gilbert, Bill Tiller, Dave Grossman, Tim Schafer, Mike Stemmle, and Steve Purcell..... should all get together at the same time and make the ultimate Monkey Island game.

Getting those guys back togther on a GAME WOULD BE FREAKING INSANE!. Those guys are like gods!.

But even just for 1 Monkey Island episode, it would blow anything away.

[Rather Dashing]

Originally Posted by RMJ1984

Getting those guys back togther on a GAME WOULD BE FREAKING INSANE!. Those guys are like gods!.

I think Ron Gilbert contributed all the good ideas. After all, it is He who sent His son, Guybrush Threepwood, to NEVER EVER seriously die for our sins.

...

You see, He's a bit of an ass like that.

[Frogacuda]

Ron's involvement was as a consultant, which probably means they came to him with fully formed ideas, and Ron just approved, disapproved, or helped them tweak what they had.

[Frogacuda]

Originally Posted by Irishmile

I think Ron Gilbert, Bill Tiller, Dave Grossman, Tim Schafer, Mike Stemmle, and Steve Purcell..... should all get together at the same time and make the ultimate Monkey Island game.

Ever hear that saying about too many cooks?

[Rather Dashing]

Originally Posted by Frogacuda

Ever hear that saying about too many cooks?

...isn't Tiller the only one in that group that DIDN'T work together already?

[Iron Curtain]

Originally Posted by pilouuuu

Envy is not good... Just consider that Ron gave him no more information to him than we all know and you'll feel much better about yourself.

That's right. El Gilberto (as Mr. Ron Gilbert will heretofore be called) didn't reveal to me the Secret of Monkey Island, but said it will be probably be revealed via another Monkey Island game if he gets the chance to make one (but if he doesn't, he'll reveal it anyway. or he'll die in a freak accident and we'll all be screwed).

Edit: My convo with El Gilberto @ PAX went a lil' sumthin' like this (note: these are strictly from memory):

Me: Hey Ron! Well, I think I should talk about the secret. You know which one I'm talking about

Ron: *concerned frown*

Me: Now, I'm not going to ask you to reveal the secret...

Ron: ...because I won't...

Me: Right. Well, are you going to reveal the secret in your lifetime, or will you take it to your grave?

Ron: *turns head and body to think, then goes back into talking position* Unless I make a third Monkey Island game, I'll probably reveal the secret eventually.

[Nosehair]

Originally Posted by Irishmile

I think Ron Gilbert, Bill Tiller, Dave Grossman, Tim Schafer, Mike Stemmle, and Steve Purcell..... should all get together at the same time and make the ultimate Monkey Island game.

I hope the ultimate Monkey Island game is far off in time yet. I'd be happy to see those guys make many of the games preceding the ultimate game, though.