Telltale Games

Avistew · 07/02/2010, 04:53 pm

Awesome post, Nikki. Couldn't have said it better.
Also, it's good seeing you more now

WarpSpeed · 07/02/2010, 06:30 pm

Looks like you get the job, Nikki!

Oh, wait....

Secret Fawful · 07/03/2010, 04:13 pm

Ah, thank you! Keeping it to one page is my biggest problem. lol My typing is wordy.

TomPravetz · 07/03/2010, 05:56 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

Ah, thank you! Keeping it to one page is my biggest problem. lol My typing is wordy.

Here. I'll help you out.

Quote:

To ~~the Evil League of Evil~~ Telltale Games,

My name is ~~Dr. Horrible~~ Secret Fawful, I'm a long time fan of the ~~Evil League of Evil~~ Telltale Games and feel I am finally ready to join your ranks. I've been inspired by ~~the League~~ your games ever since I was a lonely child, and took only the most ~~devious~~ qualifying courses in college to fulfill ~~the League's~~ your wish of ~~world domination~~ producing excellent games.

I have a wealth of experience in fields like ~~heists~~ creating games, ~~small acts of arson~~ drawing, and ~~spreading the seeds of evil~~ advertising throughout large areas of the populace including grocery stores, laundry facilities and my apartment building. I have attached a Letter of ~~Condemnation~~ Recognition from the Deputy Mayor, and a long list of references claiming that my influence has been sufficiently ~~villainous~~ excellent for this year.

My greatest project thus far is the Trans-Matter Ray video game, in which the player teleports objects through walls and other barriers, ~~made famous by~~ and have to ~~stealing~~ return gold bars ~~from~~ to the bank. My up-and-coming project, the Freeze Ray Game, allows the player to stops time, ~~allowing~~ giving the ~~user~~ player unparalleled control over his virtual surroundings. In my spare moments, I also host a popular video blog you can find at www.~~DrHorrible~~SecretFawful.com !

~~Nefariously~~ Graciously Yours,

~~Dr. Horrible~~ Secret Fawful, PhD (~~Horribleness~~ Computer Sciences)

Secret Fawful · 07/03/2010, 07:14 pm

Oh man. That is awesome.

~~Watch me actually use it.~~

harringtonvo · 07/05/2010, 11:57 pm

Does this go for voice talent as well?

If not, I'm also available for tasks such as heists, small acts of arson, spreading the seeds of evil throughout large areas of the populace, fetching coffee and Ritz Bitz, combing Jory's luxuriant ponytail, or any other duty small or large, for the greater good of the company.

I also do windows.

jp-30 · 07/06/2010, 12:12 am

Darling fascist bully boy,

Give me a job, you bastard. May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman.

JP.

Laserschwert · 07/06/2010, 01:08 am

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Originally Posted by harringtonvo

I'm also available for tasks such as... spreading the seeds of evil throughout large areas of the populace

Worst pickup-line EVER!

Fealiks · 07/06/2010, 05:34 am

Oh the humour! :')

TomPravetz · 07/06/2010, 08:52 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Secret Fawful

Oh man. That is awesome.

~~Watch me actually use it.~~

You~~'re~~r ~~going to die a horrible death~~ welcome.

NateBailey · 07/06/2010, 09:15 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomPravetz

Here. I'll help you out.

haha fantastic

Psuni · 07/07/2010, 02:33 pm

I applied -- fingers crossed.

TomPravetz · 07/07/2010, 03:14 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psuni

I applied -- fingers crossed.

Did you use my application?

Psuni · 07/07/2010, 03:28 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomPravetz

Did you use my application?

Yeah, but I made sure to make some edits so it was closer to myself

TomPravetz · 07/07/2010, 03:52 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psuni

Yeah, but I made sure to make some edits so it was closer to myself

Glad to be of assistance!

Psuni · 07/07/2010, 04:26 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomPravetz

Glad to be of assistance!

Thanks

In the middle of downloading my Monkey Island review voucher on PSN -- pretty excited, lol. All 5 Chapters for free...should nail those out this weekend hopefully...if not sooner.

wasted-talent · 07/11/2010, 07:34 pm

I'm an idiot- Oops, I mean, I'm a writer. Sorry, I get those two confused sometimes when I'm looking at the overdue bills. I joke, but I have a question for you Telltalians! (by this i mean employees of Telltale, not other fans... er...) let me just start over...

I wonder...

If I were geniusly enough and had designed a complete story line down to the last detail in genuine Telltale style. (Plot, Settings, Dialogue, Puzzles, Gameplay, Controls, and so on) Would it be possible to have it looked at by you Telltalian geniuses, and even possibly concidered as a future project IF it is up to the great standards that you of course hold.

I have absolutely no programming skills, but my imagination is further out than the milky way's big sister, the creamy way... ermm... *cough*

Anyway, I was just wondering because I have always wanted to design an entire game and who knows, you guys might just agree with my supposed genius and get something you never would have expected out of it.

Fealiks · 07/12/2010, 04:46 pm

Do you already have a story in mind? (I'm not a member of staff by the way

)

wasted-talent · 07/12/2010, 05:42 pm

I actually don't have anything concrete yet, but ever since I had my first experience with Telltale (which, honestly.. and unfortunately.. was only when The Devil's Playhouse first came out on the playstation network, which I naturally bought right away recognizing Sam & Max) I have wanted to design a complete concept for them. I have been playing with a handful of ideas here and there but I have yet to pick something and expand on it fully.

I'm an aspiring writer as I mentioned, currently trying to get some projects published, and I love the story telling style of gameplay that Telltale does. I can definitely say that the most fun I've had with videogames since... well, since that style of game was popular back in the early nineties... has been with Telltale's games. Sam & Max has been amazing so far, Tales of Monkey Island was hilariously epic, and I can't wait for Back to the Future and Jurassic Park.

If I had a choice to work with any videogame company to develop a story it would be right here, at Telltale, where a story is valued within a video game, and not just used for a colorful decoration set to some repetitive gameplay.

Dionysus · 07/12/2010, 08:07 pm

Most, if not all developers, like to keep all production in-house, including concepts to testing. I think the best way to get hired, wasted-talent (nice name, BTW), is to apply and get a job within Telltale.

I know this is difficult, and takes a huge "chance," but I'm sure TellTale won't really take a second glance at your concepts unless you were already "with them." This is just the nature of the industry: The moment a company allows one non-employee to submit concepts, there will be a FLOOD of them (most of them being really, really bad -- but I'm not saying that about your idea).

Give the Game Designer job a try! Apply! It wouldn't hurt.

07/03/2010, 04:13 pm	#303
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,137	Ah, thank you! Keeping it to one page is my biggest problem. lol My typing is wordy. __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

07/03/2010, 07:14 pm	#305
Secret Fawful Fearless Oathbreaker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Stuck In This Pose Sexiness: Off The Charts! Posts: 5,137	Oh man. That is awesome. ~~Watch me actually use it.~~ __________________ You're the greatest. The greatest! - GuruGuru214 You'll go far in this life, Fawful. - That Guy In The Wheelchair Fawful, you sir, are made of win. - mgrant I love the Fawful! - Davies You're like a bad comedian. - monkey_05_06 ** you. - Giant Tope Why do you have to be such an hole? - Avistew You're a miserable little weasel who derives pleasure from being a *. - AllenB Grow up. - Mike Haley Now Playing: ~~Space Quest 0: Replicated~~ - ~~Space Quest I EGA: The Sarien Encounter~~ - Space Quest I VGA: The Sarien Encounter** - Space Quest II EGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest II VGA: Vohaul's Revenge - Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon - Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers - Space Quest V: The Next Mutation - Space Quest VI: Roger Wilco in the Spinal Frontier - Space Quest: The Lost Chapter

07/05/2010, 11:57 pm	#306
harringtonvo Telltale Voice Actor Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 63	Does this go for voice talent as well? If not, I'm also available for tasks such as heists, small acts of arson, spreading the seeds of evil throughout large areas of the populace, fetching coffee and Ritz Bitz, combing Jory's luxuriant ponytail, or any other duty small or large, for the greater good of the company. I also do windows. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/harringtonvo

07/06/2010, 05:34 am	#309
Fealiks Adolescent Caucasian Male Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 1,507	Oh the humour! :') __________________ My webcomic

07/12/2010, 04:46 pm	#318
Fealiks Adolescent Caucasian Male Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 1,507	Do you already have a story in mind? (I'm not a member of staff by the way ) __________________ My webcomic

07/02/2010, 04:53 pm	#301
Avistew I<3>1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: France Posts: 5,051	Awesome post, Nikki. Couldn't have said it better. Also, it's good seeing you more now

07/02/2010, 06:30 pm	#302
WarpSpeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 805	Looks like you get the job, Nikki! Oh, wait....

07/06/2010, 12:12 am	#307
jp-30 Lint Miner Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Zealand. Posts: 2,735	Darling fascist bully boy, Give me a job, you bastard. May the seed of your loin be fruitful in the belly of your woman. JP.

07/07/2010, 02:33 pm	#312
Psuni Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 75	I applied -- fingers crossed.

07/11/2010, 07:34 pm	#317
wasted-talent Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4	I'm an idiot- Oops, I mean, I'm a writer. Sorry, I get those two confused sometimes when I'm looking at the overdue bills. I joke, but I have a question for you Telltalians! (by this i mean employees of Telltale, not other fans... er...) let me just start over... I wonder... If I were geniusly enough and had designed a complete story line down to the last detail in genuine Telltale style. (Plot, Settings, Dialogue, Puzzles, Gameplay, Controls, and so on) Would it be possible to have it looked at by you Telltalian geniuses, and even possibly concidered as a future project IF it is up to the great standards that you of course hold. I have absolutely no programming skills, but my imagination is further out than the milky way's big sister, the creamy way... ermm... cough Anyway, I was just wondering because I have always wanted to design an entire game and who knows, you guys might just agree with my supposed genius and get something you never would have expected out of it.

07/12/2010, 05:42 pm	#319
wasted-talent Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4	I actually don't have anything concrete yet, but ever since I had my first experience with Telltale (which, honestly.. and unfortunately.. was only when The Devil's Playhouse first came out on the playstation network, which I naturally bought right away recognizing Sam & Max) I have wanted to design a complete concept for them. I have been playing with a handful of ideas here and there but I have yet to pick something and expand on it fully. I'm an aspiring writer as I mentioned, currently trying to get some projects published, and I love the story telling style of gameplay that Telltale does. I can definitely say that the most fun I've had with videogames since... well, since that style of game was popular back in the early nineties... has been with Telltale's games. Sam & Max has been amazing so far, Tales of Monkey Island was hilariously epic, and I can't wait for Back to the Future and Jurassic Park. If I had a choice to work with any videogame company to develop a story it would be right here, at Telltale, where a story is valued within a video game, and not just used for a colorful decoration set to some repetitive gameplay.

07/12/2010, 08:07 pm	#320
Dionysus Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 21	Most, if not all developers, like to keep all production in-house, including concepts to testing. I think the best way to get hired, wasted-talent (nice name, BTW), is to apply and get a job within Telltale. I know this is difficult, and takes a huge "chance," but I'm sure TellTale won't really take a second glance at your concepts unless you were already "with them." This is just the nature of the industry: The moment a company allows one non-employee to submit concepts, there will be a FLOOD of them (most of them being really, really bad -- but I'm not saying that about your idea). Give the Game Designer job a try! Apply! It wouldn't hurt.

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