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martymcfly · 11/13/2009, 09:10 am

Hey guys, just done another Monkey Island related interview (as an alternative to my Dom Armato ones), this time with Telltale TOMI writer Mike Stemmle.

You can check it out here!

Feedback appreciated as always, thanks for all the support!

Spadge · 11/13/2009, 09:30 am

Hmm, I always thought he'd have a thick bushy mustache. I'm kind of disappointed. Ah, and great job with the interview, interesting stuff. I demand we get a musical number, Telltale!

martymcfly · 11/13/2009, 09:36 am

Hey Spadge, thanks for the feedback

The photo was taken for this interview, if you check out Mike's wiki entry though he has a full man-beard! I think we should campaign for that musical number!

Mike Haley · 11/13/2009, 09:48 am

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

I think we should campaign for that musical number!

Screw the campaign. We're pirates. Let's start a riot.

Seriously, though, I was really hoping for a musical number in Tales of Monkey Island, too.

*Macfly77* · 11/13/2009, 09:53 am

Superb interview, as always!
Thanks for those and your excellent reviews!
And count me in for that musical number campaign!

The Commissioner · 11/13/2009, 12:42 pm

You almost touched on it, but did you actually ask about some of the confusion people were having with the timeline concerning Guybrush's age and the time between games?

There's a line Poxed Elaine says in court which suggests Guybrush was trapped in the carnival at the end of Monkey Island 2 for 3 years, whereas Stan suggests that he was locked in a coffin for only three months.

*ttg_Stemmle* · 11/13/2009, 01:23 pm

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Originally Posted by martymcfly

Hey Spadge, thanks for the feedback

The photo was taken for this interview, if you check out Mike's wiki entry though he has a full man-beard! I think we should campaign for that musical number!

Actually, I'm pretty sure that picture was taken at my Uncle Dave's house in Orinda

I really need some better stock photos.

Correcting the record,
Stemmle

Shwoo · 11/13/2009, 01:36 pm

Nice interview.

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(Editors note: I Googled ‘eh wot’ and found out that it is a term commonly used by a character from Nintendo’s Animal Crossing!)

Actually, I'm pretty sure "eh wot" is just a stereotypical British expression.

The Commissioner · 11/13/2009, 01:39 pm

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Originally Posted by Shwoo

Actually, I'm pretty sure "eh wot" is just a stereotypical British expression.

Me too. Maybe it's even in some of Major Crum's lines in Wallace and Gromit. Or not. But it's the kind of thing he'd say, eh wot?

*Irishmile* · 11/13/2009, 01:47 pm

Excellence.... Congrats and thanks for asking him about the fourth game.... I will defend it til I die.... Because he is right despite having some major flaws there are a bunch of great things in it.

martymcfly · 11/13/2009, 02:40 pm

Thanks for all the feedback guys!

I have to say, even though I'm British 'eh wot' stumped me a little, and google suggested animal crossing!

And thanks Mike for clarification on the pic

(and providing a fantastic, funny interview)

I might do another Alexandra Boyd interview when the series is over, and a longer than usual Dominic Armato one as I am sure he will have LOTS to say when all is said and done. If any of you have any questions you think I haven't covered, now is the time to let me know!

martymcfly · 11/13/2009, 02:41 pm

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Originally Posted by Irishmile

Excellence.... Congrats and thanks for asking him about the fourth game.... I will defend it til I die.... Because he is right despite having some major flaws there are a bunch of great things in it.

I actually loved the forth game despite some small flaws that I think people have blown out of proportion over the years, so I was sure to ask him about it

Steverin0 · 11/13/2009, 03:01 pm

good stuff, thanks Marty and Mike.

Trenchfoot · 11/13/2009, 04:23 pm

Awesome interview! Seems like a really great guy!

Next, Michael Land interview! Please?

meander · 11/13/2009, 08:37 pm

Another awesome interview thanks

you have some quality stuff on there!

martymcfly · 11/14/2009, 02:47 am

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Originally Posted by Trenchfoot

Awesome interview! Seems like a really great guy!

Next, Michael Land interview! Please?

Yeah he was great to interview, nothing better than speaking to the people behind something you love, and they turn out to be just as fun!

Interesting idea there for an interview, and one I had been thinking about a lot quite recently. All I can say is cross your fingers and stay tuned...

Thanks to everyone for your feedback and continued support, it means a lot. I am hoping I will have some great articles/ interviews in the coming month to round off a fantastic series from Telltale of Monkey Island and to say thank you once again to you all.

Takun · 11/14/2009, 03:06 am

Incredible interview Marty. Just how do you manage to get in contact with so many great people?

martymcfly · 11/14/2009, 03:35 am

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Originally Posted by Takun

Incredible interview Marty. Just how do you manage to get in contact with so many great people?

Haha persistence my friend, persistence. And bribary!

TheHutt · 11/14/2009, 07:35 am

How about asking about Earl Boen's semi-involvement in the series?

*Irishmile* · 11/14/2009, 07:55 am

I almost wonder if he was recording stuff for Lucasarts special edition while they were recording the dialogue for chapter one... so he couldn't do it at the time, or didn't feel like working on two projects at the same time....

11/13/2009, 09:10 am	#1
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Mike Stemmle Interview (TOMI Scriptwriter & Designer, AltMagOnline) Hey guys, just done another Monkey Island related interview (as an alternative to my Dom Armato ones), this time with Telltale TOMI writer Mike Stemmle. You can check it out here! Feedback appreciated as always, thanks for all the support!

11/13/2009, 12:42 pm	#6
The Commissioner Mysterious phone voice Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 383	You almost touched on it, but did you actually ask about some of the confusion people were having with the timeline concerning Guybrush's age and the time between games? There's a line Poxed Elaine says in court which suggests Guybrush was trapped in the carnival at the end of Monkey Island 2 for 3 years, whereas Stan suggests that he was locked in a coffin for only three months. __________________ "Now you guys are sure this won't emancipate me from my ridiculous striped pants?"

11/13/2009, 01:47 pm	#10
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Excellence.... Congrats and thanks for asking him about the fourth game.... I will defend it til I die.... Because he is right despite having some major flaws there are a bunch of great things in it. __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

11/14/2009, 03:06 am	#17
Takun Wannabe Voice Actor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 178	Incredible interview Marty. Just how do you manage to get in contact with so many great people? __________________ "I have such fond memories of that blade held to my throat. Ah, those were good times." - Guybrush Threepwood on Morgan's Sword

11/14/2009, 07:35 am	#19
TheHutt Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 183	How about asking about Earl Boen's semi-involvement in the series? __________________ Внештатный консультант™ "*Zurück in die Zukunft*" - Deutsches Logo Nostalgie Patch

11/13/2009, 09:30 am	#2
Spadge Not a Guru Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 838	Hmm, I always thought he'd have a thick bushy mustache. I'm kind of disappointed. Ah, and great job with the interview, interesting stuff. I demand we get a musical number, Telltale!

11/13/2009, 09:36 am	#3
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Hey Spadge, thanks for the feedback The photo was taken for this interview, if you check out Mike's wiki entry though he has a full man-beard! I think we should campaign for that musical number!

11/13/2009, 09:53 am	#5
Macfly77 MacModerator Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,380	Superb interview, as always! Thanks for those and your excellent reviews! And count me in for that musical number campaign!

11/13/2009, 02:40 pm	#11
martymcfly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: United Kingdom, Liverpool Posts: 460	Thanks for all the feedback guys! I have to say, even though I'm British 'eh wot' stumped me a little, and google suggested animal crossing! And thanks Mike for clarification on the pic (and providing a fantastic, funny interview) I might do another Alexandra Boyd interview when the series is over, and a longer than usual Dominic Armato one as I am sure he will have LOTS to say when all is said and done. If any of you have any questions you think I haven't covered, now is the time to let me know!

11/13/2009, 03:01 pm	#13
Steverin0 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 135	good stuff, thanks Marty and Mike.

11/13/2009, 04:23 pm	#14
Trenchfoot Watching you... Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 712	Awesome interview! Seems like a really great guy! Next, Michael Land interview! Please?

11/13/2009, 08:37 pm	#15
meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 283	Another awesome interview thanks you have some quality stuff on there!

11/14/2009, 07:55 am	#20
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	I almost wonder if he was recording stuff for Lucasarts special edition while they were recording the dialogue for chapter one... so he couldn't do it at the time, or didn't feel like working on two projects at the same time.... __________________ unholy THIS! I am a community moderator, here to assist, keep the peace, and keep these boards clean and friendly for all. I am a volunteer, and not a Telltale employee, and my opinions are my own.

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