Riddles of Monkey Island: time to recruit for this fan game!

[Cyrus7]

How's it going? When can we expect the trailer?

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by Cyrus7

How's it going? When can we expect the trailer?

Things are still coming along. We've stalled a little bit seeing as how we had to endure the Christmas period, where all must begrudgingly spend time with family (), and then the New Year period. However, things have never completely ceased, and I'm hoping we can start moving forward at an increased rate soon.

I've begun finishing off the script for episode one, said script nearly being completed. We've had a number of backgrounds completed, with a few other ones comfortably planned out. MonkeyMania has done sprites for 4 characters already. We have music coming out of our ears thanks to SilverWolfPet and wdrpgwd who have both done a wonderful job so far.

Game building... hasn't really commenced yet, but all of this pre-production stuff is coming along quite nicely, and I genuinely believe that we can end up with a very nice-looking, nice-sounding fan game with interesting characters and an interesting plot/story.

We could probably throw together a very simple promotional trailer quite quickly, but it wouldn't exactly feature anything substantial. And, to be completely honest, it would be a little pointless at this moment in time seeing as how we're not at all close enough to a release date.

Anyway, as for speeding things up a bit, I think I'm going to do some more scouting for potential team members, and perhaps put up a recruiting thread in the MixNMojo section of the LucasForums.

But yeah, I like how things are going; I'm excited about quite a few things to do with this projects, and I can assure you that it will not die or come to a standstill. I don't think any of the core team are going to allow that to happen.

Thank you for your interest once again; it's nice to know that people are wanting to know things about this project .

[doodo!]

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[Hayden]

Alright, so at the moment, guys, we're looking for another background artist.

More specifically, we're looking for a really good background artist; someone who's capable of capturing and reproducing the art style of 'Curse of Monkey Island'. Or, if not reproducing, then at least being capable of producing artwork that bears some resemblance to Tiller's style (meaning exaggerated features, cartoon-y visuals, etc.). But a close imitation of his style would be ideal.

Anyone who's able to create such artwork is more than welcome to join the team. Thanks .
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Also: If one of the mods could perhaps change the name of this thread to 'Carnival of Monkey Island: time to recruit for this fan game!', then that would be nice, thanks .

[doodo!]

Ask Irishmile, he should be involved more often. He's talented, I'd love to play a game where he was involved.

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by doodo!

Ask Irishmile, he should be involved more often. He's talented, I'd love to play a game where he was involved.

Luckily he's already involved, then . He was in the team almost from the start, and has already completed one whole background. But I think he wants to forget about doing backgrounds, and more just focus on smaller bits of scenery, since his artistic style differs significantly from Blackbat's (our other background artist). Here are some examples of her artistic style - she captures the 'CoMI' look almost perfectly. That's why we need someone else who is capable of doing so, so that the look of the game is consistent.

[doodo!]

To me it sounds like you have most of the artists enlisted with those sort of talents/ discilplines, arleady.

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by doodo!

To me it sounds like you have most of the artists enlisted with those sort of talents/ discilplines, arleady.

Well, we've got Blackbat, Irishmile... and that's about it. And while two people working on the visual side of the game is good, it wouldn't hurt to have one more.

[Nightlight]

Hola. My name's Matt, some people might vaguely know my floundering website, Nightlight Productions.

Happy to come aboard as LeChuck, and any other voices you see fit. I played the part in Beneath Monkey Island, and currently The Power of Monkey Island.

If you listen to 'Beneath', don't worry, I can now manage the voice without going 'scottish'. I can send you some samples if you like.

Plus I'm a fellow Aussie. :P

[Hayden]

Hey Matt! Yeah, samples would be great, if that's okay. I'm glad that we have another person willing to do voicework; we certainly need some more.

[Cyrus7]

Will there be any carnival merchandise like LeChuck zombie pirate toys and Smuggle Bunnies in CMI?

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by Cyrus7

Will there be any carnival merchandise like LeChuck zombie pirate toys and Smuggle Bunnies in CMI?

Thank you for bringing this up , we'll definitely have to include these somewhere in the scenery, or perhaps as inventory items too.

[Cyrus7]

The Pirate Zombie Toy and the plush Dinghy Dog already were inventory items in CMI, so I would prefer something different. For example, a plush Rat (you can see it at Dinghy's stand), a Smuggle Bunny or something new. Besides, I'm interested to see other carnival attributes: drinks, ice cream, probably balloons, etc.

[Hayden]

Yeah, I like the idea of including a Smuggle Bunny as an inventory item, I always thought they were cool anyway. Balloons are already an inventory item, a drink (grog) is, ice cream isn't (though that's a possibility), and we've got a piece of scenery related to the Wharf Rat which may or may not become an inventory item (though it will be selectable, I assume).

[Cyrus7]

I've got another idea: perhaps it would be interesting to include El Pollo Diablo in person, either as a part of the plot or an Easter egg? This thread made me think about it.

[Kalmageddon]

A Monkey Island fan game? That would be really awsome!
I already bookmarked this thread!

[Soracha]

I'm a composer! And if the spot isn't taken I'm eager to help.

[Hayden]

Originally Posted by Cyrus7

I've got another idea: perhaps it would be interesting to include El Pollo Diablo in person, either as a part of the plot or an Easter egg? This thread made me think about it.

Heh , while this would be fun, I don't think will be having anything El Pollo Diablo-related, as he's on Plunder Island, and this game takes place on Monkey. It would just feel a bit forced. Though I do want to make a minor reference to this thread somewhere in the game.

Originally Posted by Kalmageddon

A Monkey Island fan game? That would be really awsome!
I already bookmarked this thread!

Ah, no, expectations!

Originally Posted by Soracha

I'm a composer! And if the spot isn't taken I'm eager to help.

We have many composers currently on the team already (4, I think). But I think the music is an aspect of the game where you actually can't ruin it with too many people. So, hey, I wouldn't object at all to having another composer on the team. However, I will have to consult the other guys. In the meantime, could you possibly provide us with a sample of your work?

[Cyrus7]

Any references to other Telltale games, like Puzzle Agent?

[Hayden]

Ah, no, not as of yet. But thank you for mentioning 'Puzzle Agent'; it's given me a nice little idea!