Walking Dead game podcast, a test!

[corruptbiggins]

Enjoyed it, though it could do with an actual ending instead of just cutting out. Maybe a theme of some sort? Also feel the content is about right, answering some questions and plenty of meandering banter which was amusing. Special guests in future episodes might be fun. All in all, make more!

[Vegan]

Originally Posted by Tor

I enjoyed this a lot, looking forward to hear more!

A few comments and suggestions:

• Is it just me, or is the file cutting out mid-sentence at the end? Right at 29 minutes.
• Please use the MP3 format. Not every portable audio player is an iPod, and the non-Apple players don't always support MPEG-4/AAC audio. While it's true that the AAC format is a bit more efficient than MP3 (you can get a slightly smaller file size for the same quality level, or slightly better audio quality for the same file size) the difference is fairly minor and not worth sacrificing the unmatched compatibility you would get with MP3. MP3s can play on anything!
• Please be careful with spoilers for people who haven't read the whole graphic novel series (you didn't spoil anything in this episode). I just started reading during Easter, I'm sure there are other listeners in a similar situation. There's nothing wrong with discussing stuff that happens in the comics, just warn up front please ("spoiler alert for people who haven't yet read past volume seven")
• For podcasts in general, never be afraid of going off on a tangent. Some people, if they begin to go off topic, will stop as soon as they notice and then immediately get back on track. Meanwhile I'm like "hey, I was interested in hearing more about that!" In podcasts and talk radio, some times the most entertaining moments are when the hosts get sidetracked and go on rambling on something wildly irrelevant to the actual topic at hand. Just because it's off topic doesn't mean it's not entertaining as heck. Kevin Smith for example is notorious for this.

I'm sensing natural talent here, keep it coming! I'm especially interested in hearing more about what's going on at Telltale, e.g. what challenges you face that are new to this game, or how the design and development process works, stuff like that. I'd personally love for you to get in to the really technical details from time to time, but I realize not everyone are into that. I also second the suggestion to bring in Kirkman (or someone else involved with the graphic novel) as a guest.

I don't know if you know this, but the guys you're giving podcasting advice to were behind the Idle Thumbs podcast. One of the best. This is in good hands.

Now, personally, I hope that a wizard is interviewed on the next episode, but maybe that's just me.

[LASD]

Oh man! Famous and Video Games casting a Walking Dead pod!

I have to listen to this right away.

EDIT: That was a good listen, I would definitely like to see another one and it's encouraging to hear your view on what the game's tone should be like.

[seanvanaman]

Originally Posted by Vegan

I don't know if you know this, but the guys you're giving podcasting advice to were behind the Idle Thumbs podcast. One of the best. This is in good hands.

Now, personally, I hope that a wizard is interviewed on the next episode, but maybe that's just me.

I think you mean The Award Winning The Idle Thumbs Podcast. PLEASE.

[KatieHal]

Fun! I'd love to listen to more of these...especially if you did indeed get Kirkman to come by for one.

[Pseudonym]

A few thoughts:

1) This is the best. idea. ever. In the course of the last half-hour, this has become my most highly-anticipated Telltale game. I love the idea of following along on the development - even obliquely. It makes the fan boy in me excited!

2) Due to the above, you must update frequently. Including, I hope, after episodes are released (Damon and Carlton style).

3) Pandemic is my favourite! I can't tell you how many times (actually I can - three) I've had people over and introduced them to it. Inevitably, they stare at you as you go through all the rules, convinced that you're insane and that they're already bored. Then the game starts and the magic happens. Everyone I've played it with loves it. My friends even bought me the expansion for it for Christmas. So good.

4) I think you guys just named one of your episodes: Vile Business.

Thanks for making me feel like a hip insider!

[RobD]

Since I've just been watching the animated version of the Ricky Gervais podcasts all week I can't help but want a little animated Jake and Sean with cut-aways of Bowser having his vacation ruined.

[All-thumbs]

I've been a fan of the walking dead comic for the past 2 years, so I really enjoyed this. Here's hoping for some more continuation. I'm really excited about the game!

[evaNERV]

Pandemic! If you like that, try Defenders of the Realm (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/6...s-of-the-realm) or Ghost Stories (http://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/37046/ghost-stories).
They both replaced Pandemic as our favorite co-op game. Ghost Stories is my personal favorite, with Defenders next. Defenders feels like Pandemic but it doesn't fly to the "Oh no, we are doomed" scenarios as fast. ;P

[Tjibbbe]

Hi guys, any idea when we can expect the next episode?

I know you guys can't really talk about the game yet, but I'd be pretty interested to hear you guys talk about other forms of zombie entertainment. You know, your favorite zombie movies/books/games. And maybe you guys could talk a bit about your favorite characters and scenes from the comic?

It sounds like you guys like board games so this might be interesting: two official Walking Dead Boardgames were announced a few days ago. One is based on the comics (1-6 players, published by Z-Man Games) while the other is based on the tv series (1-4 players, published by Cryptozoic Entertainment):

"It's an absolute pleasure to play in the rich, incredible world that Robert Kirkman has created," said Keith Tralins, game designer and president of MegaGigaOmniCorp.

"Our goal was to give players the chance to feel like they had to survive in that world, with an unrelenting swarm of zombies at their heels. I believe we've achieved that goal."

The game supports up to six players, offering them the opportunity to take on the role of Rick, Shane, Andrea and other Walking Dead characters as they ward off zombies and collect supplies.

Kirkman added: "I've always loved board games, but never knew they could be this cool! We've done test plays of the Walking Dead board game at the office, and the game play scenarios ring true to what Rick and the other survivors face in the comic book. I couldn't be more impressed with Z-Man Games."

The Walking Dead Board Game will be available in late summer 2011 priced at $39.99 (£24.69).

In The Walking Dead Board game, only the strong survive. The weak turn into walkers, and then turn against their former friends! Fight your way through zombie-infested Atlanta with your fellow survivors. Grab some weapons to clear a path. Visit destinations like the department store, old folk’s home, and the CDC. Find the tools you’ll need to live another day. Take on the role of Rick, Andrea, or one of the other hapless survivors and scrounge for sweet weapons like a Shotgun or Crossbow. Keep your eyes open for new allies, but watch your back! When supplies start running low, it’s every man for himself. If you can make it back to camp with enough gear to defend yourself and those you still care for, you win!

Should you fall to the hungry horde of walkers, the game doesn't end. When a player dies and becomes a walker, they leave the world of the living behind and seek out the remaining survivors. Spring surprise attacks on the living, cause the walkers to frenzy, or contaminate the survivor’s supplies. Put the bite on your former friends and they’ll join you in your pursuit of the living.

The fate of the human race is in your hands, either as a survivor or a walker. Join us this September 2011 with Cryptozoic Entertainment's The Walking Dead Board Game.

[Jon NA]

Originally Posted by Vegan

I don't know if you know this, but the guys you're giving podcasting advice to were behind the Idle Thumbs podcast. One of the best. This is in good hands.

I never knew that podcast even existed! Thanks for introducing it! Actually I tried their podcast when you introduce it here (2~3 months ago), Just came to say thanks. Also, I love "The Wizard" song!

PS: Also, I loved the WD test podcast as well, If you could just put more effort into it like you did for Idle Thumbs, It'll be perfect.
I'm in favor of listening to another one. Keep up the good work!

[Pseudonym]

More podcasts one day? I was so very excited for a little while there . . .

[Razorneck]

Originally Posted by Pseudonym

More podcasts one day? I was so very excited for a little while there . . .

+1 I wanna hear more and my question answered

[WateryFire]

I just found this, and I need more, I miss the Idle Thumbs so much, please come back

[Jon NA]

So you did continue this podcast after all
And you did what I suggested! An episodic Q&A with the creators a la LOST's Damon and Carlton! Even better, in video form! Thansk guys. I'm gonna go watch it.

Here's the youtube link of the first episode: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=pOLSfSt4TqM

[Laserschwert]

Jake, Sean, you are allowed to continue.

[Ispep]

Any News on Episode 3?

[Alan Johnson]

Originally Posted by Ispep

Any News on Episode 3?

Episode 3 is coming very soon!

[Nintendo Boy1]

Originally Posted by Alan Johnson

Episode 3 is coming very soon!

That's what Valve said....

...

Too soon?

[thestalkinghead]

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