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StarEye · 05/01/2010, 12:51 am

I've played MI2 so many times that I've seen just about everything and read about every line there is in the game. Of course, I'm interested in hearing the new music, see the new graphics and hear the voicovers. But I just can't help feel very intrigued about the commentary mode. So, I may be playing the commentary mode first of all.

unicornfoal · 05/01/2010, 03:15 am

I'll definately want to see all the new stuff before I delve into the history. Otherwise I know I'd just be straining to hear the new voices behind them talking and I'd miss things that I know I'd love to hear.

Didero · 05/01/2010, 03:16 am

It's been a while since I played MI2, so I'm gonna play the first time just normally, with the improved graphics, and switching to the old ones every now and then, just to compare.
Then the second time I'll use commentary mode, since that sounds very interesting.

Minor nitpick: It should be "I could'nt care less"

apenpaap · 05/01/2010, 03:17 am

I have planned playing it three times soon after it comes out:
1: First, a normal playthrough of the thing.
2: Playthrough with commentary.
3: Fast playthrough for the Great Monkey Island Race.

StarEye · 05/01/2010, 06:26 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Didero

Minor nitpick: It should be "I could'nt care less"

I know, it was intentional.

Also, "couldn't", not "could'nt".

Didero · 05/01/2010, 06:38 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by StarEye

Also, "couldn't", not "could'nt".

D'oh, and I stared at it for a while too, making sure I typed it right. Oh well, another failpoint earned

MusicallyInspired · 05/01/2010, 08:11 am

I chose my second playthrough, but honestly I can't decide....we'll see, I guess.

Didero · 05/01/2010, 09:24 am

After hearing Derrick explain a bit about the commentary mode, I'm not sure I can resist checking it out on my first playthrough

plrichard · 05/01/2010, 09:31 am

I expect that I'll listen the very first commentary that comes up. But my plan is to play through once without the commentary and then go through again with the commentary.

Ignatius · 05/01/2010, 09:41 am

1st playthrough.
I play the Special Editions just out of curiosity, not that i care much about new graphics or voices. But i do care about the commentaries and since im gonna play it just once, that will be the time.

MusicallyInspired · 05/01/2010, 12:42 pm

I wonder if the commentary will be available in classic mode.

OzzieMonkey · 05/01/2010, 01:02 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicallyInspired

I wonder if the commentary will be available in classic mode.

Yes, they said it will.

Chyron8472 · 05/01/2010, 08:10 pm

I plan on playing through without and with the commentary (that is, my first and second playthroughs respectively) both in the same day.

Giant Tope · 05/01/2010, 08:29 pm

I've played the game through enough that I think I'm okay with just playing the commentary the first time through.

SHODANFreeman · 05/01/2010, 10:38 pm

From what I've gathered, the commentary won't just haphazardly start playing when you wander into a scene, it'll come up with a prompt that says "Play commentary (Press __ button)", so you wouldn't have to interrupt anything to be able to hear it.

So you should be able to play the game, hear all the new voices and music and whatnot, AND listen to all the commentary, if it pleases you.

*Irishmile* · 05/02/2010, 12:13 am

Yeah you have to enable it from the menu and then actually press the commentary button when it prompts you to do so.

VeronicanPlay · 05/04/2010, 11:15 pm

Never played MI2 before, so it will not be the first play through, and maybe not even the 2'nd but I am not really sure yet. So my vote was option 3.

Little Writer · 05/05/2010, 12:58 am

Second playthrough.

I was wondering, they should add a spoof commentary by the characters, as if they were the actors in a movie.

Didero · 05/05/2010, 04:18 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Writer

I was wondering, they should add a spoof commentary by the characters, as if they were the actors in a movie.

I wouldn't like that. It makes the game a lot more artificial, if you know what I mean. I don't want to see the characters as actors, I want to think of them as actual people really going through the actions of the game.

It's the same with the 'blooper' reels included as a bonus on some Pixar DVDs. It completely destroys any suspension of disbelief.

Little Writer · 05/05/2010, 04:45 am

I see what you mean. Yeah, that blooper reel on "The Incredibles" was so not funny. But I was only making a comparison. I wouldn't want the story in the game to be like a movie, with the characters as actors, same as you; instead it would be a "real life" story, something they actually experienced and then commented on afterwards, like an audio version of the memoirs of Guybrush Threepwood, kinda documentary style, with insights on what was going through his head when it all happened, what he secretly thinks of the other people he encountered, etc.

At least to me that would be more believable than a developers' commentary track - that's what I call artificial.

And in the end, I'm only imagining. It's not like it's ever going to be up for debate.

View Poll Results: When will you play the commentary mode (MI2 SE)?
The very first playthrough!	22	19.47%
The very second playthrough!	78	69.03%
Sometime, most likely in the future.	11	9.73%
Never. I could care less.	2	1.77%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

05/01/2010, 12:51 am	#1
StarEye Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 895	When will you play the commentary mode? I've played MI2 so many times that I've seen just about everything and read about every line there is in the game. Of course, I'm interested in hearing the new music, see the new graphics and hear the voicovers. But I just can't help feel very intrigued about the commentary mode. So, I may be playing the commentary mode first of all.

05/01/2010, 03:15 am	#2
unicornfoal Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 135	I'll definately want to see all the new stuff before I delve into the history. Otherwise I know I'd just be straining to hear the new voices behind them talking and I'd miss things that I know I'd love to hear. __________________ Animator by trade, doodler and writer in my spare time. DeviantArt

05/01/2010, 03:17 am	#4
apenpaap Mitey pirate Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 843	I have planned playing it three times soon after it comes out: 1: First, a normal playthrough of the thing. 2: Playthrough with commentary. 3: Fast playthrough for the Great Monkey Island Race. __________________ Platypus Pancakes

05/01/2010, 09:31 am	#9
plrichard Wanna-Be Pirate Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 597	I expect that I'll listen the very first commentary that comes up. But my plan is to play through once without the commentary and then go through again with the commentary. __________________ Using staple removers on tremendous dangerous-looking yaks since the 90's.

05/01/2010, 03:16 am	#3
Didero Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 481	It's been a while since I played MI2, so I'm gonna play the first time just normally, with the improved graphics, and switching to the old ones every now and then, just to compare. Then the second time I'll use commentary mode, since that sounds very interesting. Minor nitpick: It should be "I could'nt care less"

05/01/2010, 09:24 am	#8
Didero Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 481	After hearing Derrick explain a bit about the commentary mode, I'm not sure I can resist checking it out on my first playthrough

05/01/2010, 09:41 am	#10
Ignatius Reilly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Argentina Posts: 486	1st playthrough. I play the Special Editions just out of curiosity, not that i care much about new graphics or voices. But i do care about the commentaries and since im gonna play it just once, that will be the time.

05/01/2010, 08:29 pm	#14
Giant Tope bashful little whaleshark Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 2,178	I've played the game through enough that I think I'm okay with just playing the commentary the first time through. __________________ I am a dinosaur. BUT! i am hiding.

05/01/2010, 10:38 pm	#15
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	From what I've gathered, the commentary won't just haphazardly start playing when you wander into a scene, it'll come up with a prompt that says "Play commentary (Press __ button)", so you wouldn't have to interrupt anything to be able to hear it. So you should be able to play the game, hear all the new voices and music and whatnot, AND listen to all the commentary, if it pleases you.

05/02/2010, 12:13 am	#16
Irishmile The Skipping Dead Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WI, its a paradise 3 months of the year Posts: 6,542	Yeah you have to enable it from the menu and then actually press the commentary button when it prompts you to do so. __________________ 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.

05/04/2010, 11:15 pm	#17
VeronicanPlay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 911	Never played MI2 before, so it will not be the first play through, and maybe not even the 2'nd but I am not really sure yet. So my vote was option 3.

05/05/2010, 12:58 am	#18
Little Writer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 402	Second playthrough. I was wondering, they should add a spoof commentary by the characters, as if they were the actors in a movie. __________________ "There's a difference between knowing you are, and simply being." Finished: Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) Playing now: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (PS3), The Longest Journey (PC) To continue: So Blonde (PC), Red Dead Redemption (PS3), Silent Hill Homecoming (PS3)

05/05/2010, 04:45 am	#20
Little Writer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belgium Posts: 402	I see what you mean. Yeah, that blooper reel on "The Incredibles" was so not funny. But I was only making a comparison. I wouldn't want the story in the game to be like a movie, with the characters as actors, same as you; instead it would be a "real life" story, something they actually experienced and then commented on afterwards, like an audio version of the memoirs of Guybrush Threepwood, kinda documentary style, with insights on what was going through his head when it all happened, what he secretly thinks of the other people he encountered, etc. At least to me that would be more believable than a developers' commentary track - that's what I call artificial. And in the end, I'm only imagining. It's not like it's ever going to be up for debate. __________________ "There's a difference between knowing you are, and simply being." Finished: Assassin's Creed 2 (PS3) Playing now: Assassin's Creed Brotherhood (PS3), The Longest Journey (PC) To continue: So Blonde (PC), Red Dead Redemption (PS3), Silent Hill Homecoming (PS3)

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